[georgesimon]

I have 2 of these (their campaign manager payment service was confusing, and I accidentally bought a second one).

For me, it is very disappointing.

The screen is _very_ small and most people won't be able to read this from a shelf. The only place this is appropriate is next to you on your work desk, but personally, I prefer a desk free from decoration.

It takes a lot of effort to read a quote, and they're usually disappointing. The quotes are banal without context. It is a thrill when you recognize a quote from a book you know, but it rarely happens.

The wood is thin and plasticky, the brass knob is too sharp-edged and feels unfinished. There's a gap all around the bezel. It runs out of charge quickly, the interface is much slower than is comfortable.

I'm really sad to say, I can't think of anything good about it. I accidentally bought two, and decided not to cancel the second so I could offer it as a prize in my club. But now I won't inflict that disappointment on someone else, and it is still in the box.

[exodust]

That is brutal. Good review though, appreciate the honesty. I was half considering it as a gift, not so sure now.