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Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by UnoriginalGuy »

going_to_800 wrote: post #23
salimmadjd wrote: post #16

A gated experience to watch the unveil video? Is Tesla desperate for leads and sales? This tells me Tesla is hurting for numbers or they're worried about GM Bolt and others. So they want to spam the interested parties or keep them from committing to other brands for the next year or so until Model 3 is available. BTW, Bolt has already been unveiled [0] And some manufacturing has already started [1] [0] http://arstech…

Bolt? That's a car for girls(at least by design). Collecting emails is a good marketing tactic and they won't load the servers with everyone.

> Bolt? That's a car for girls(at least by design).

I totally get that you don't like the Bolt's design, and that's perfectly fine.

But, seriously, it is 2016 can we put the "that is for girls" "that is for guys" nonsense to bed? It is sexist against both genders. The whole implication is that "girly = bad" which is sexist, and then you have guys who are going to be emasculated if they enjoy a "girly" thing which is also sexist.

Essentially it victimizes everyone. Let's leave that phase in the past along with gendered toy isles and pink/blue.

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by shirro »

bane wrote: post #17

re: the commercial barrage, How the hell much to they pay postal carriers in Rural Minnesota? I'm definitely in the wrong business and live in the wrong place.

Not sure if the commercials are geo-targetted but if you get the Australian guy his name is Simon Hackett. He founded an Internet business here.

An interesting thing is Hackett is executive chairman of a company called Redflow which claims its Zinc Bromine home storage solution is better than Li-ion ones like Tesla Powerwall (though it seems to be a fair bit more expensive).

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by bronz »

dang wrote: post #26
bronz wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Actually the title was originally "Model3 Unveil Live-stream [video]" but it mysteriously changed to what it is now. I'm not complaining though.

We changed it to the page title, which is what the HN guidelines ask you to use in the first place, unless it is misleading or linkbait.

Thank you for simply correcting it instead of just deleting it. I didn't mean to do that.

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by greglindahl »

cookiecaper wrote: post #27
voltagex_ wrote: post #3

>Flash plugin missing >Get the latest Flash player to view this content A car from 2016, a video from 1996. Edit: https://www.ustream.tv/embed/22190759 , original link had a "html5ui" parameter but it doesn't seem to help. Livestreamer with --default-stream mobile_720p gets 403.

Yep. The player on the event screen (after you fill in information) has no timeshifting controls either. Stuck watching the whole thing with no fast-forward or rewind. Just tried to do so but got bored after 10 minutes of Model S commercials.

You're watching a few commercials in a loop before the event starts, and you want a fast-forward button?

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by emehrkay »

manav wrote: post #24

EDIT: Found a live stream on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FLSxJjdnLU Also, I made a reservation at the Fremont factory today. Took around 15 mins including line, but I went in around 10:30-11am. I'd estimate there were around 600 people before me in the morning. Fairly certain they will hit 100k before the stream starts.

Ha. A youtube live stream of a periscope session. What a time

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by shirro »

NamTaf wrote: post #21

Hey wow it's Simon Hackett [1]. I wouldn't be surprised if he did this for free - he's always been a big supporter. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Hackett

He is a huge fan. He had a Roadster as well.

Fun fact is he appears to be heavily involved in a company aiming to compete with Tesla's Powerwall: http://redflow.com/about-us/board-management/

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by wilg »

salimmadjd wrote: post #16

A gated experience to watch the unveil video? Is Tesla desperate for leads and sales? This tells me Tesla is hurting for numbers or they're worried about GM Bolt and others. So they want to spam the interested parties or keep them from committing to other brands for the next year or so until Model 3 is available. BTW, Bolt has already been unveiled [0] And some manufacturing has already started [1] [0] http://arstech…

Wow, I didn't even realize I had to fill in my information, I just figured the stream hadn't started or wasn't working.

I guess I'm marketing form blind.

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