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How did the preorder form for this product endup #2 here on HN in 10 minutes with no comments?

Theres no new blog or video or news, preorders opened 2 weeks ago

If I had to guess, the latest Applied Science video on YouTube which somewhat showcased it.

I felt like the applied science video was an ad. He said they sent him the printer to do the project so he at least got the printer free. I didn't hear any other disclosures but the entire back half of the video was talking about the printer

The implication of your comment is that the description/review/opinions expressed by Ben in that video were inaccurate due to having received the printer for free. Is that what you're suggesting?

Why would it imply that it's inaccurate?

It being an ad does not imply that it's a lie.

In fact historically lieing in an ad could get you lawsuits or FTC complaints. I know creatives at agencies who would have to go through legal review to ensure every factual claim they made was true.

Generally an ad represents a product in its most flattering light rather than an even-handed evaluation of its features pro and con. That's why.

The upvotes look genuine to me. I guess people are just excited?

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