Hi Everybody,
Here is the latest update on the final production of NexDocks.
We’ve received first pre-production samples and hardware is looking good.
Delivery Schedule
The production continues without any issues. Nevertheless, we found out that our ODM was too optimistic about production planning. As of today, we are 6 weeks behind schedule and will therefore start shipping NexDocks after the 2nd week of November.
Main reasons for this 2nd delay are the whole week of national holidays in China last week, the shell supplier’s decision to move to a new factory (which delays shipments by 2 weeks) and some smaller problems that we have no control over. We can only hope that we will not have any issues going forward.
We apologize for this delay. We are doing our best to start delivering your NexDocks as soon as possible.
Improvements
We also have some good news:
We will provide a 60W PD charger instead of a 45W one. The improved charger will not only charge your NexDock faster but can also be used for many other USB-C devices including laptops that have USB-C charging.
We will also be able to upgrade the battery of NexDock to 47 Wh instead of the originally planned 38 Wh one. This will improve the working hours of NexDock around 30%.
Indeed, when we tested the improved battery with Samsung S9, which was 50% charged, the NexDock was able to run for about 6 hours playing videos and at the end the S9 was 100% fully charged. When we made the same test with an S9 that is already 100% charged, the Nexdock could run for about 7,5 hours while the S9 was still 100% charged at the end.
More Videos and Images
We also want to share some more videos and images of pre-production sample NexDock:
Improved tooling of the shell
Cables and adapters that comes in the box
Raspberry Pi 4 connected to NexDock
Raspberry Pi 4 connection video:
Here are also some more videos of NexDock working with various devices:
Google Chromecast:
Amazon FireTV Stick;
What’s Next?
The hardware is now in its final configuration and does not need any more revisions. We are working on making as many improvements on the software as we can before the release.
Our ODM applied for FCC and CE certificates as well as certifications for battery.
We started talking with a couple of logistic companies in Hong Kong to handle fulfillment and the delivery of NexDocks to 60 different countries. We will also travel to Shenzhen in November for final assembly and witness quality inspections.
We will keep you updated more frequently as we get closer to shipping.
We will of course remain available for any questions you might have in the meantime. Please do not hesitate to reach out via direct message, comment or e-mail.
Thank you for your patience while waiting for your NexDocks.
