HYDROGEN preorders...

[Eric Lange]

Happy π day and thanks for the update Jim!!!

Simply by putting your name behind something is reason enough to trust you all the way that this will be (yet again) an exciting and revolutionary product!

The fact that you let us in on the ground floor and we get to peek at the excitement behind launching the H1 is in and of itself an enlightening experience.

Now, knowing that a watched pot never boils, I will sit back and radiate energy like an excited hydrogen atom jumping from n1 to n6 level while waiting for the next bit of information...!

Ha , ha , ha.. I love that... I'm n6-ing the whole time, awesome to partake in something that will really change the way we do things ... [I think Jim said something very similar Like "This will change the way we do everything". ].

+1 getting in on the ground floor too.

 

[Christopher bell]

We are finalizing the carrier rollout plan for the launch of HYDROGEN. At this time we need to take down the preorder option... effective this Friday.

All preorders will ship prior to the carrier launch.

We are still determining the exact launch date. Supply chain and carrier certification (ugh) are still the unknowns. Lots of moving parts on this one.

We have made a lot of significant (and positive) changes to the program in the past two months and are EXTREMELY excited for the launch. For me, it can't come soon enough.

We appreciate all those who have stepped up and believed in HYDROGEN without much info. We'll keep you posted on the details as they unfold.

Jim

Im definitely glad that I ordered two Titanium models! And for those that helped each other convince ourselves to pull the trigger on multiple hydrogens. Any more images of your prototypes Jim?

Thanks for the update and new thread

 

[Wayne Morellini]

At this stage mate, I suspect you're unlikely to get one. Everyone has wanted to know that since day 1 of the launch announcement and plenty have no doubt been ordered. If you need that info, best to wait for initial reviews and carrier launch details.

Edit: @Wayne.

You don't think I know that. I just don't want to wait two years to find out (such a long time waiting).

 

[H Dewey]

Thanks for the new thread Jim.

Much earlier you said something to the effect that we should consider owning more than one. I'm maxed out, but for others here, can you give us (them) a hint toward why or if that is still a good strategy?... or have you made improvements that make .h4v from one unit very good at what it does?

 

[Adrian I]

You don't think I know that. I just don't want to wait two years to find out (such a long time waiting).

I seriously doubt it'll be a 2 year wait. Carrier launch will be this summer by the sound of it. Specs of the initial built in camera will likely be published once the preorder is shipped, I'm sure there are a fair few journos with preorders in (myself among them), who will write about the phone once it's in hand if not.

Modules etc will come after launch but if it takes 2 years to launch the first module that feels like too long and I'd be surprised if we don't start seeing modules before year end.

 

[Benjamen_Fletcher]

All preorders will ship prior to the carrier launch.

With my assumption about the enormous number of pre-orders, you guys must've been buuuuusy these past couple months to be able to ship all of the Hydrogen pre-orders before launch.

Man, the arrival is so close i can taste it!

 

[Sergio Perez]

Would love to know the Aluminium vs Titanium differences. And if there is a possibility for us who went to Aluminum to be able to upgrade our order before time ends, in a way we don't lose our place in line... Ordered aluminum due to credit card limitations day one. Would upgrade to Titanium if I could keep my place in line!

 

[Phil Holland]

I'm excited and excited for you guys behind the RED curtain. Throughout a lot of the chatter here and abroad, it's important to think about the effort that's gone into creating a new phone-style-device and enter a rather new and insane marketplace. Even to those who scoffed at the price, it was clear to acknowledge premium phones are also floating in this arena around the time of Hydrogen One's announcement, and considering the build quality and feature set it certainly falls in the premium category.

Personally I traditionally buy a new phone every year, so the cash invested on the RH1 is sort of a no brainer and it's certainly extended the life span of my tortured Google Pixel XL, though it's age shows loud and clear now and it's ready to keel over and quit any moment now.

This project has immense potential as a higher end consumer device and is attractive to motion picture professionals who shoot RED of course. Outside of that, it might provide a glimpse of what can be done with display technology coming up. There's a lot of effort in Silicon Valley right now for full holographic display tech to ideally contend with VR/360 and for me H4V provides that nice balance of casual glasses free three dimensional quality while still providing the deliberate composed frame from the storytellers. The modules will also provide something a bit more thorough than we've seen before when thinking about accessories and mobile for sure. Famously it's been said the best camera you have is the one that's with you and with the cinema module you'll have something on hand for those moments that otherwise would be tricky to capture.

I think the face of mobile devices will be changing rapidly in the next 2-3 years as will damn near anything we do in terms of display and computer related tech. It's nice to see something like this sliding in front and doing something different from the rest of the pack.

We've been told a lot of information actually to date with a few big question marks left dangling as we near the finish line. My biggest hopes are 5G support at this point. Beyond that, I can't wait to hear some sound through this little beast again soon.

 

[H Dewey]

Would love to know the Aluminium vs Titanium differences. And if there is a possibility for us who went to Aluminum to be able to upgrade our order before time ends, in a way we don't lose our place in line... Ordered aluminum due to credit card limitations day one. Would upgrade to Titanium if I could keep my place in line!

+1 on the above.

 

[Benjamen_Fletcher]

AND that has me thinking getting two more Aluminums just for testing purposes (as there my be very slight physical differences).

Hey Eric, feel free to send an Aluminum my way.. you know... for testing purposes as well:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Uday Bhaskar Karra]

Would love to know the Aluminium vs Titanium differences. And if there is a possibility for us who went to Aluminum to be able to upgrade our order before time ends, in a way we don't lose our place in line... Ordered aluminum due to credit card limitations day one. Would upgrade to Titanium if I could keep my place in line!

+1

I don’t even need a spec wise differences to be listed.
If Jim just says Titanium is better option ( With cinema module etc) Then I could change my order to Titanium (Even if I loose my place in the line).

I feel we deserve this info at least.
We believe in what RED is coming up with but definitely need this info in choosing the correct model. As nothing disclosed yet.
That too we just have a dead line till Friday.


Thanks
Uday

 

[Tom Gleeson]

I was told be a senior Red employee soon after the announcement that there is no performance or technical difference between Aluminium or Titanium. I ordered the Aluminium. Of course its been a long journey since then so maybe its all changed

 

[jacob.schwarz]

HYDROGEN Day at RED Studios to preview the tech still targeted for April?

 

[Uday Bhaskar Karra]

I was told be a senior Red employee soon after the announcement that there is no performance or technical difference between Aluminium or Titanium. I ordered the Aluminium. Of course its been a long journey since then so maybe its all changed

Thanks Tom. :thumbsup:

 

[Christopher bell]

I'm excited and excited for you guys behind the RED curtain. Throughout a lot of the chatter here and abroad, it's important to think about the effort that's gone into creating a new phone-style-device and enter a rather new and insane marketplace. Even to those who scoffed at the price, it was clear to acknowledge premium phones are also floating in this arena around the time of Hydrogen One's announcement, and considering the build quality and feature set it certainly falls in the premium category.

Personally I traditionally buy a new phone every year, so the cash invested on the RH1 is sort of a no brainer and it's certainly extended the life span of my tortured Google Pixel XL, though it's age shows loud and clear now and it's ready to keel over and quit any moment now.

This project has immense potential as a higher end consumer device and is attractive to motion picture professionals who shoot RED of course. Outside of that, it might provide a glimpse of what can be done with display technology coming up. There's a lot of effort in Silicon Valley right now for full holographic display tech to ideally contend with VR/360 and for me H4V provides that nice balance of casual glasses free three dimensional quality while still providing the deliberate composed frame from the storytellers. The modules will also provide something a bit more thorough than we've seen before when thinking about accessories and mobile for sure. Famously it's been said the best camera you have is the one that's with you and with the cinema module you'll have something on hand for those moments that otherwise would be tricky to capture.

I think the face of mobile devices will be changing rapidly in the next 2-3 years as will damn near anything we do in terms of display and computer related tech. It's nice to see something like this sliding in front and doing something different from the rest of the pack.

We've been told a lot of information actually to date with a few big question marks left dangling as we near the finish line. My biggest hopes are 5G support at this point. Beyond that, I can't wait to hear some sound through this little beast again soon.

Excellent post!

 

[Eric Lange]

Excellent post!

+1

Especially Phil H's point about 5G that's going to be crazy huge!

And it IS a good point that LEIA's own applications will diverge yet compliment RED and HYDROGEN + future RED roll-outs.

I'm wondering what the second product offering from LEIA / Jim Jannard may be display wise? (just food for thought).

Hoping on HYDROGEN DAY we gat a taste of future LEIA/Jannard "Enterprises" tech/ future product offerings and capabilities as well. [Don't want much do I ;-)].

 

[Wayne Morellini]

I seriously doubt it'll be a 2 year wait. Carrier launch will be this summer by the sound of it. Specs of the initial built in camera will likely be published once the preorder is shipped, I'm sure there are a fair few journos with preorders in (myself among them), who will write about the phone once it's in hand if not.

Modules etc will come after launch but if it takes 2 years to launch the first module that feels like too long and I'd be surprised if we don't start seeing modules before year end.

The new project thread was two summers ago, and the patents were looking launched before that. It's still an excellent job. About the only reason to delay going Isis it's 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 vertical color pixel like the foveon, or new Sony sensor patent.

 

[Udo Gerhart]

What are about orders, which are placed from the EU? Is shipping from an EU Country is possible?! Otherwise we have to pay a lot of money for tax and duty.

 

[Wayne Morellini]

As I think I said before, as a phone you can stream live content, particularly on 5G.

A phone with high quality camera and advanced codec to get the datarate of that quality down below 25mb/s is just what every reporter needs (and in multipoint).

I just ran into a freind who had finished working at the bakery and now has an internet audience of up to 1.3 million and the networks looking at her show. Her show is an excellent show for multipoint, and her audience area peopjdlikelyto want to buy hydrogen. But you need to get a dolly version for them. The industrial design appeals to guys mainly, but a lot of girls might prefer something more sleek. There are a number of guys too. But a hot swap rounded body option may help. But ultimately they would want the very cool 4v, channel, and very cool body to go with it.

 

[András Méhes]

TWO DAYS LEFT FOR PRE-ORDERS and then "At this time we need to take down the preorder option... effective this Friday"

remember unlocked !

You know what? I am NOT going to place an order for a third Hydrogen... (-;