If I would watch such a nonsense I could shake my head more than 10 times. 
But I dont, if so, I would get headache. 
Ticktack and Fakebock -> This is true business.
Anker supposed to launch a 3D printer
Not a surprise they did a survey and it kept pointing me to “why don’t you want…” questions of specific features.
I was left with the impression they are talking up something expensive.
I have my own 3d Printer, about 15 years old and called a “Swiss Champ”. Add wood.
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Hmm interesting 
Yeah, Anker is all over TikTok…
“ticktack” seems to become a real danger for “fakebock”.
And Mr. “Zuckerzwerg” is getting problems here in the EU too.
if one takes a look at the “fakebock” shares its more than evident.
Isn’t the market saturated with such printers since a long time?
Saturation doesn’t equate to why-bother.
Quality, price, implementation, support, warranty, is still a field to be ploughed.
Wasn’t the portable charger market a saturated market a decade ago?
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sadly anker is emailing me about 3d printers but crazy they come out with this after ive spent the past couple weeks researching 3d printers
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well even though I didn’t get an email asking for input ill put some ideas and hopes for the printers
- USB C power
- ability to change the bed plate to different types easily since some printing material works better on other surfaces plus some surfaces can be used to add texture to the build.
- a picture from a social media account showed the screen attached in a way where it would move personally I think its terrible design since mid print you wouldn’t be able to stop or adjust without shaking the printer
- All metal extruder would be nice since it will be more durable
- not a total need but auto bed leveling would also be very greatly appreciated and if not the ability to add it through a modification would also work.
- Metal extruder since that part would be getting hot would be nice if it doesn’t melt
I am not sure the route anker is thinking of taking with this. Some companies like creality have printers that have huge communities around them that focus on modifying the printers to make them better of which creatily even makes some of their own upgrades you can buy. Others go for the model of you buy the printer it comes with what it comes with and you cant really do much to it. Both have their ups and downs. Should be interesting to see where Anker goes and if they follow it out. I have a couple more ideas but for now i will sit and ponder them more myself.
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I am wondering is there really so much serious use for a private person, or is it more a thing to play around with for fun with such a printer.
If I would have one, I really have to think about where I could use it, though I am anold tinkerer. 
honestly depends a lot of personal users are hobby people.
Its also a hobby many people give up thinking it will work right away out of the box when usually it requires fine tuning.
some people have uses that are more practical. I’m sure people like us could let our imagination run wild of things we could print and create with it.
I’m hoping anker doesn’t make this printer really expensive and if they do I’m hoping they have different models since 3d printing is a rather expensive hobby. unless their plan is to really just sell to print farms and businesses.
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I have a few friends with printers, and I have given them a few $$ and some STL files, and have had a customer apple watch charger/holder which I use every night. I had them make a few knick knacks as well. They are handy for fun, or if you watch some 3d channels, people make some really cool stuff, even functional like flower pots with designs etc. I would love an entry level printer if Anker could make it affordable.
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I should have taken screenshots but I didn’t feel the price was affordable. Sharing printers makes a lot of sense.
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Thats a nice idea.
But sharing means someone has to take care about etc.
Not easy to realize.
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That’s sad to hear. I’m guessing it will be a “you get what you pay for” type deal. Maybe they want a better signature model.
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I am now getting the coming soon emails to which my first reaction is it is overpriced launch price and need to build interest. Good products sell themselves, bad products cause careers in marketing.
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I wonder why I’m not getting any of those emails? hmm
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So I have a 3D printer and have had it for some time, I print all different things for myself and others. So far my longest print has been almost 32 hours and it came out flawless. If Anker is getting I to the printing game I would love to test and try it out for them and compare it to the onenI have now.
If the initial price is above $500 then it better have its own enclosure around the printer to maintain temperatures. Otherwise they better have features that are included such as: auto bed leveling, all Metal Extrusion, possibly dual Extrusion, PEI bed plate, Silent printing mobo among other premium parts
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