schecter: all things are possible
April 14, 2006 – 9:41 pmahem. see this? how does one start demanding, exactly? if industry “oldies” are intent on ignoring podcasts, blogs and forums, there ought to be a more expedient way.
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> how does one start demanding, exactly?
Although he has to work within a tight financial structure, Bill Crossland is a very good listener. And Kent Bakke is a man of vision.
i don’t doubt it from those two, andy. but i wonder (a) if they’re the only ones who make decisions on new technology, and (b) how many voices need to be heard before something is considered commercially viable.
we know that the industry in general is somewhat calcified and reticent to recognize meaningful movements at the barista/amateur end of things. that makes good listeners like bill and kent all the more valuable. and yet … there’s still the broader structure of the industry to work within. how do we cut to the chase faster? how do we get more nimble with our technology advancements? when does someone wake up and develop the kind if grinder everyone’s been begging for?
do i really know what i’m talking about? nah. i’m more or less piecing together what others are saying (a lot of it) and wondering how long it would take, in the real world, to get something like your device to market — even with the help of some “good listeners.”
‘course, i’d love to play with your contraption for a few weeks just to see what the taste/control ramifications really are. you gonna post some thoughts/results somewhere?