I got some kettle corn seasoning if you like it for the popcorn....this is good stuff.

/popcorn

@Adam: Let me send you $50 so that you can go wax the hair off your body. No wonder youre so angry at the world. Go crawl back in the cave you came out of. You're so lame dude!

Surely, the only solution is for Casey to be given the design specs for the iPhone 5, and for him to recalibrate/retool all 15k docks to account for it. With Apple's help and unlimited funds I'm sure this can happen in days. Michael, do your part and email Cook or Ive. Let them know how easy this will be to fix!

@Michael, nope. You just hurt your value as a human though.

@Adam: Did I hurt your feelings?

@Michael, thanks for proving that you're an inconsiderate douche. Your mindless bitching hadn't already made that clear.

@Michael Really? Just stop it. It's one thing to complain about nothing but it's another to insult someone. Shame on you.

@Adam: How can anyone take you seriously when you have more hair than Bigfoot?

Also, as Adam rightly pointed out in the update comments, Apple hasn't announced that they are changing the design for the iPhone 5. There are rumors, but there were rumors of a new connector in the past and they didn't happen.

@Michael you fell? Sorry to hear that. You invested your money (YOUR money) in the project knowing it was for the current iPhone design. Right now that IS the iPhone design, anything else is just rumor. Stop being impatient, and take a moment to understand what exactly your pledge was. It was a donation, to help fund a project. Any estimated delivery dates were estimates. Yes, they could have better set expectations on shipping, but it's a bit late for that so just grow up and be an adult about it.

It's only useless if you lasered it with "Michael Roh is the greatest!" Apple has sold millions of iPhone 4s and will continue to do so in the future. There are people selling these docks on eBay right now. If you're that worried, put it up for sale, they are worth more before they go on sale to the general public.

"Project Creators are required to fulfill all rewards of their successful fundraising campaigns or refund any Backer whose reward they do not or cannot fulfill." - This is from Kickstarter's terms of use.

Maybe kickstarter needs warning explaining what they are supporting and the pros and cons on general terms. Like most I am slightly impatient but I knew the risk and maybe some did not. Let's face it our investment is really a just a guarentee to a company saying keep developing I want one. Few of these projects of any size are truly fleshed out.

@Ross & @David: This a free country last time I checked. Who are you to judge how I fell or think? It's MY money that I invested and not YOURS. By the time we receive the finished product a new iPhone 5 will be out and i will be replacing my 4S. If the new iPhone has a different shape do you guys want to buy my useless dock?

Wow, some of you are so damn impatient. Kickstarter is not an online store, it's a place to invest in projects. There are no guarantees, that's why it's called a pledge. If you want to buy a product with zero delays, zero risks, and a money back guarantee, then wait until it hits the market. As for these guys making money on the interest, who freakin cares. It was their idea and it's now their money. Sounds like a bunch of jealous nerds out there!
To quote one of the biggest whiners on here . . . . All IMHO!

@Michael Do you even read the updates? He had an unexpected circuit board problem that caused these delays. On top of that he probably has to deliver at least 15k docks, likely much more than he originally expected. Considering all of this, it is surprising that he was even able to ship as early as he said. Plus, most of the docks are already produced as they are just adding the lasering now and doing final touches. I would understand your concerns if he did not tell us what was going on, but don't get angry that they're delivering the dock only slightly late just to fix a problem that would've ruined it. You should honestly be thankful that they had this much communication with us.

This project is the last Kickstarter project I will back. All these guys are making money off the interests from their backers $$$ and not delivering. What a complete joke!

I would still like to know how long Casey thinks it will take to ship 12,521 packages. I've seen KS projects take 3 months to ship only 500 packages because they didn't have a solid shipping plan.

Casey also missed a previously stated ship date so don't hold your breath for it.

Start shipping on June 5th Casey said...

I only backed this cuz I thought it was an awesome idea. I'm going to sell it when I get it, or gift it to someone.

What about an option to hold my Kickstarter backed docks until they are updated for the next-gen iPhone which will likely see the smaller connector?

This whole sentiment I've seen here and elsewhere that projects would sit on money and anger backers for interest is crazy. If making interest on this is more profitable than shipping their product, they have a bad business plan. Their profit margins had better be more than interest gets them. It's in their best interests to get Kickstarter and it's rewards outta the way, and move on to selling these for real to customers.

@David

"That's a tough call, Adam. Their original delivery estimate was most likely based on making their original goal, and maybe double that - not 20 times that. At worst, they made the mistake of not limiting the orders, but it's rare to see projects that start with that mindset. What still isn't clear is how long it will actually take to produce and ship the docks. I've seen a number of KS projects underestimate the task of shipping, taking months to do this when they originally allocated a week or two."

I can totally understand the original delivery date (April) being inaccurate after the explosion in interest. But, I can't accept that they didn't think a little bit before they promised May, and then June. I would much prefer them just coming out and telling us July, or even August as delivery dates after the project was funded.

"And by the time this comes out, the iPhone 5, which is bigger and won't fit, will be out. Sigh."

Until the Apple executive team unveils a 6th generation iPhone, nothing is concrete.

"I am very worried that by the time it ships the new iPhone may be out and won't work on the new dock because of the "rumored" connector change and we will have a lovely paperweight."

Shouldn't have backed a project that is dependent on another companies' design then.

"And by the time this comes out, the iPhone 5, which is bigger and won't fit, will be out. Sigh."

Until the Apple executive team unveils a 6th generation iPhone, nothing is concrete.

"I am very worried that by the time it ships the new iPhone may be out and won't work on the new dock because of the "rumored" connector change and we will have a lovely paperweight."

Shouldn't have backed a project that is dependent on another companies' design then.

@David I totally agree. That is one big flaw in kickstarter system. I've backed and heard some of the projects that were totally messed up by sit & interest-earning inventor.

Here's the problem on how kickstarter works with all successful projects that gets funded with more than 6 digit figures:

- project gets initially hyped thru blogs, $$$ rolls in
- it gets funded with absurd dollars (eg. multimillion dollar range, see "Pebble" for example)
- kickstarter takes away 5% of the funds raised
- remaining funds get wired into developer's bank
- kickstarter now has no involvement nor responsibility to ensure funds are utilized appropriately by developer
- developer gets tempted to sit on the money as long as possible to reap in bank interest for their own personal gains at the expense of backers
- developer initially promises product will be completed by [X] timeframe
- manufacturing issues suddenly "crop up"
- project gets further delay
- developer is in no rush to deliver as he's earning big interest off the money anyways
- promises new delivery date
- backers start to get irate
- developer later misses the ship date again due to unforeseen "last minute issues"

Until I see elevation dock actually ship, take it for a grain of salt on the latest ship date promised by Casey.

All IMHO.

@David Luong : I guess that the money that you see have to split with kickstarter and also it should cover early expense that Casey already invest on prototype that he show on kickstarter page.

Don't forget that this start as non-commercial product and then become successful project. If you order from his website and it delays, you might complain about that. Please note that this is only "project", he have to try and error to reduce any minor problem as much as possible (and I guess it will have someone whining about quality of product after it release).

If he act like you said, he just disappear from earth surface with 1.5 million as you claim and no need to update any progress for us!!

David, probably not much because he spent it making the tens of thousands of docks for the 12,521 backers of the project. Thanks for the update Casey! Might want to change it to Update number 15 (instead of 16). Can't wait for mine!

Hey Casey, how much interest have you racked up so far in that cool $1.5M dollars? Don't have to wait until 2 more weeks to tell us another delay is pending...ka ching, ka ching, KA CHING.

And by the time this comes out, the iPhone 5, which is bigger and won't fit, will be out. Sigh.

The issue of the long wait has been "elevated" to ZDnet by Mathew Miller. http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-gadgeteer/kickstarter-projects-are-exciting-but-be-prepared-to-wait-months-for-a-product/5734…

Nobody asked that you must upgrade to "The new iPhone" or has Tim Cook already pre-wired your head?

I am very worried that by the time it ships the new iPhone may be out and won't work on the new dock because of the "rumored" connector change and we will have a lovely paperweight.

That's a tough call, Adam. Their original delivery estimate was most likely based on making their original goal, and maybe double that - not 20 times that. At worst, they made the mistake of not limiting the orders, but it's rare to see projects that start with that mindset. What still isn't clear is how long it will actually take to produce and ship the docks. I've seen a number of KS projects underestimate the task of shipping, taking months to do this when they originally allocated a week or two.

Whether they're working around the clock or not, they shouldn't have under-estimated their delivery date. I thought April was unreasonable even without the overflow of backer support. June would have been a better timeframe, because manufacturing takes time. I get the feeling that ElevationLab doesn't really have experience here. I'll be surprised if we get the docks shipped our way before July.

It would be nice to know what they are "working around the clock" doing. The last update made it sound like they were mostly waiting on other people to produce parts in spec. If they really are working on this that hard, I'm concerned that they could be making mistakes from lack of sleep!

There is a big difference between late product delivery and late or lack of communication.
I understand if the delivery date getting pushed back to ensure the high quality, but I find it hard to understand to why is it seems very difficult to spare a few minutes once in awhile to say something about the progress.
I'm busy too but manage to read and even write this comment..

@Marco, I got a response from an email I sent them. They sound an update will be coming shortly. They said they are working around the clock to get these out as quick as possible.
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Something to keep in mind, is even though we ALL want them ASAP, sometimes it might be better to wait a bit to ensure they are of highest quality as possible. I want mine like yesterday. I would love to have it more my birthday in 2 weeks, but I would rather wait to make sure it works, and works flawless without manufacturing issues / defects.

The lack of updates, especially when the original shipping date has come and gone, is quite disappointing. If Casey would take a minute to communicate to the backers of his project, then maybe people wouldn't be so disappointed.

I think we're all due an update.

**correction**
ALL: Please email kickstarter@elevationlab.com if you need to get a hold of them. They don't check these comments too often.

ALL: Please email kickstarter@elevationlabs.com if you need to get a hold of them. They don't check these comments too often.

I'm kind of upset that i have still not gotten any response to my previous question. And it may result in me being very disappointed with this particular project. I have sent this message previously and would like a response.

I just want to confirm that there will be a place for me to inform you that i have a Otterbox Defender case and would like a larger opening as you mentioned in the FAQ's, I was told we be receiving a second survey before shipping. Please advise.

I sure hope the dock ships before the new iPhone / I drop my iPhone accidentally..

Did I miss the email about laser etching?