Bad news: Flucard delayed till February

DeadJohn · 11-14-2013, 09:42 AM

It could be a production issue or maybe they found a bug. Conjecture: I've read reports of existing flucards running very hot. The K-3 card has more features so likely runs even hotter. Maybe the cards were overheating or draining batteries, necessitating some redesign?

Regardless of the cause I prefer a delay instead of a broken product. At least Ricoh announced the delay. I hope reviewers and 3rd party software developers can get test cards earlier, though.

**LaurenOE** · 11-14-2013, 10:05 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by DeadJohn

It could be a production issue or maybe they found a bug. Conjecture: I've read reports of existing flucards running very hot. The K-3 card has more features so likely runs even hotter. Maybe the cards were overheating or draining batteries, necessitating some redesign?

Regardless of the cause I prefer a delay instead of a broken product. At least Ricoh announced the delay. I hope reviewers and 3rd party software developers can get test cards earlier, though.

So what you are saying is the FLU cards are running a fever?

Caat · 11-14-2013, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

So what you are saying is the FLU cards are running a fever?

groan!

(but quite funny)

**boriscleto** · 11-14-2013, 10:58 AM

You are supposed to get plenty of fluids when you have the Flu, but the weather sealing on the K-3 must prevent that...

Kunzite · 11-14-2013, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

It could be a production issue or maybe they found a bug.

Well, on the website they're saying it's due to a much higher than anticipated demand, so they can't yet ensure the quantity required for release.

snake · 11-14-2013, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Maybe they don't have any firm info… many companies, like Apple say, don't discus a problem, unless they can simultaneously release the solution. SO, once a firm date is projected, they'll probably talk to you. It's funny you have no confidence in this company though.. do you have confidence in any company? I'd like to see the list.

I've posted confidence in many companies, including Ricoh, so don't know where you are making that one up from.

In fact, I am one of the few that is not down on Ricoh here and outspoken about their approach.

normhead · 11-14-2013, 11:09 AM

What's the matter with them… as long as I get mine I don't care about anybody else, and I only need one.… just kidding…

mrNewt · 11-14-2013, 11:23 AM

There's a simple fix for this... Vitamin C

**LaurenOE** · 11-14-2013, 12:10 PM

I don't think the FLU card has a bug either, it's probably a virus!!!!
I think COLDS are based in having a bug.

**LaurenOE** · 11-14-2013, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by mrNewt

There's a simple fix for this... Vitamin C

Yeah C++

**monochrome** · 11-14-2013, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by laurenoe

yeah c++

ole!

**LaurenOE** · 11-14-2013, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

ole!

It's too easy!!!!!!

FLU, bugs, virus, C++ who knew there was so much low hanging fruit!!!

**monochrome** · 11-14-2013, 01:11 PM

What's really sick is the way the entire etymology of computer geekdom is bulit around infection. I sit on a User Council for my Firm's Technology Development Group. We build and release qpplication "Capsules" designed to "restore, maintain or improve total system health" and "systemic integrity."

Gaahhhh.

**Eric Auer** · 11-14-2013, 01:20 PM

So all of you who have a K-3 have to wait for some of its features to be activated in February?

I think Ricoh should make that up for you, Somehow.

Personally, I doubt I would be able to display the patience that some of you do.

kenyee · 11-14-2013, 01:40 PM

I'm betting it's because of the heat issue as well.

Too bad they can't redesign for 802.11ac for more speed :-P

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11-14-2013, 09:42 AM	#16
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	It could be a production issue or maybe they found a bug. Conjecture: I've read reports of existing flucards running very hot. The K-3 card has more features so likely runs even hotter. Maybe the cards were overheating or draining batteries, necessitating some redesign? Regardless of the cause I prefer a delay instead of a broken product. At least Ricoh announced the delay. I hope reviewers and 3rd party software developers can get test cards earlier, though.

11-14-2013, 10:05 AM - 4 Likes	#17
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by DeadJohn It could be a production issue or maybe they found a bug. Conjecture: I've read reports of existing flucards running very hot. The K-3 card has more features so likely runs even hotter. Maybe the cards were overheating or draining batteries, necessitating some redesign? Regardless of the cause I prefer a delay instead of a broken product. At least Ricoh announced the delay. I hope reviewers and 3rd party software developers can get test cards earlier, though. So what you are saying is the FLU cards are running a fever?

11-14-2013, 10:53 AM	#18
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by LaurenOE So what you are saying is the FLU cards are running a fever? groan! (but quite funny)

11-14-2013, 10:58 AM	#19
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	You are supposed to get plenty of fluids when you have the Flu, but the weather sealing on the K-3 must prevent that...

11-14-2013, 11:06 AM	#20
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by DeadJohn It could be a production issue or maybe they found a bug. Well, on the website they're saying it's due to a much higher than anticipated demand, so they can't yet ensure the quantity required for release.

11-14-2013, 11:07 AM	#21
snake Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY/Germany Posts: 1,183	Originally posted by normhead Maybe they don't have any firm info… many companies, like Apple say, don't discus a problem, unless they can simultaneously release the solution. SO, once a firm date is projected, they'll probably talk to you. It's funny you have no confidence in this company though.. do you have confidence in any company? I'd like to see the list. I've posted confidence in many companies, including Ricoh, so don't know where you are making that one up from. In fact, I am one of the few that is not down on Ricoh here and outspoken about their approach.

11-14-2013, 11:09 AM	#22
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	What's the matter with them… as long as I get mine I don't care about anybody else, and I only need one.… just kidding…

11-14-2013, 11:23 AM	#23
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	There's a simple fix for this... Vitamin C

11-14-2013, 12:10 PM	#24
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	I don't think the FLU card has a bug either, it's probably a virus!!!! I think COLDS are based in having a bug.

11-14-2013, 12:14 PM	#25
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by mrNewt There's a simple fix for this... Vitamin C Yeah C++

11-14-2013, 12:22 PM	#26
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by laurenoe yeah c++ ole!

11-14-2013, 12:32 PM	#27
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by monochrome ole! It's too easy!!!!!! FLU, bugs, virus, C++ who knew there was so much low hanging fruit!!!

11-14-2013, 01:11 PM	#28
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	What's really sick is the way the entire etymology of computer geekdom is bulit around infection. I sit on a User Council for my Firm's Technology Development Group. We build and release qpplication "Capsules" designed to "restore, maintain or improve total system health" and "systemic integrity." Gaahhhh.

11-14-2013, 01:20 PM	#29
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	So all of you who have a K-3 have to wait for some of its features to be activated in February? I think Ricoh should make that up for you, Somehow. Personally, I doubt I would be able to display the patience that some of you do.

11-14-2013, 01:40 PM	#30
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	I'm betting it's because of the heat issue as well. Too bad they can't redesign for 802.11ac for more speed :-P