CR-48 Tracker

#1

Post by dustinchilson » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 3:55 AM UTC

Re: CR-48 Tracker

#2

Post by valnour » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:05 AM UTC

I received my Cr-48 Yesterday morning, and this site shows that one Cr-48 was overnighted to my area, but two more were shipped UPS Ground. I wonder why mine was overnighted?

Re: CR-48 Tracker

#3

Post by zbanks » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:28 AM UTC

I'm still not sure why they're surprising pople with packages instead of sending out a warning email.

Re: CR-48 Tracker

#4

Post by cmelbye » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:42 AM UTC

So if I'm not on this list, is there still a chance that I'll receive one in a future shipment? (If there are even any future shipments)

Re: CR-48 Tracker

#5

Post by samdk » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:46 AM UTC

zbanks wrote: post #3

I'm still not sure why they're surprising pople with packages instead of sending out a warning email.

It's generated a ton of hype and interest. I suspect that's one of the main reasons.

Re: CR-48 Tracker

#6

Post by elliottcarlson » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:48 AM UTC

None to my zip code though 8 total to Staten Island NY :(

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#7

Post by shadowpwner » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:50 AM UTC

cmelbye wrote: post #4

So if I'm not on this list, is there still a chance that I'll receive one in a future shipment? (If there are even any future shipments)

Applications end on the 17th, don't be discouraged.

Re: CR-48 Tracker

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Post by lionheart » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:51 AM UTC

Not on the list, but I hope I get one in a later shipment.

I'd love to try it out, but judging from reviews so far I'm not so sure I'll actually be able to develop on this thing.

Re: CR-48 Tracker

#9

Post by TomOfTTB » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:53 AM UTC

samdk wrote: post #5

zbanks wrote: post #3

I'm still not sure why they're surprising pople with packages instead of sending out a warning email.

It's generated a ton of hype and interest. I suspect that's one of the main reasons.

You could be right but if that's the case I think it's a mistake. I can get why Google would want a certain type of person to test these things but the problem with an application process is it makes the whole thing a question of worthiness.

"Are you deemed worthy of a CR-48 by Google?" (This is not an official Google quote I'm just laying out the sentiment)

And the problem with that is...some people won't be. So when you look at using the package arrivals for hype you have to realize you're rubbing it in the nose of everyone who didn't get one (and the ones who did are already happy with you so they're already hyped up).

I suppose there's a third group that wasn't interested enough to even apply but I can't imagine those people being moved by a bunch of "my CR-48 arrived" stories.

Re: CR-48 Tracker

#10

Post by makmanalp » Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 4:57 AM UTC

Zip code search would be so awesome right now.