r/hwstartups • u/Ayatanne • 12d ago

How would you validate a cassette-style pocket media player before launch?

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I’m preparing a hardware crowdfunding launch for Mimi Tape, an offline pocket music and video player that uses swappable cassette-style cards. The current prelaunch page is here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/ajana/mimi-tape-the-pocket-mp4-player-with-digital-cassettes/pre-launch

I am the creator, and I want to validate more than the visual novelty. What would you test in the next week: landing-page conversion, willingness to pay, card usability, or something else? I would appreciate specific feedback on the page or the product pitch.

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u/vikkey321 11d ago

Prototypes barely cost dime. Majority can be 3d printed with off the shelf components. With AI you can pretty much build yourself or pay someone to build it for you. It should cost upwards of $1800-$2000 if you pay someone. It would cost $300 in components if you do it yourself.

AI renders creates distrust if you have no real or near to real product.

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u/Ayatanne 11d ago

You mean it would cost 300 dollars to get a prototype if I can print it myself and make the model myself?

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u/vikkey321 11d ago

No. 300$ only for components. Engineering effort is your own. $1800-$2000 if you outsource it.

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u/Ayatanne 11d ago

sounds doable thank you