Minimal Phone众筹记录：一次美国制造业衰落的个体体验

Group 1 - The Minimal Phone project, initiated by a US startup on Indiegogo, aimed to create a unique smartphone combining an E-Ink screen and a physical keyboard, but faced significant delays in delivery [4][6][10] - The project experienced multiple delays, with the initial shipping date set for August 31, 2024, pushed back to June 27, 2025, resulting in a total delay of 485 days [1][2][15] - The project exemplifies the challenges of "true crowdfunding," where products are often in the conceptual stage at the start, leading to high failure risks and potential for unfulfilled promises [11][14] Group 2 - The project faced at least six significant delays, with the first announced in September 2024, and subsequent delays leading to widespread dissatisfaction among backers, particularly when non-crowdfunding customers received their orders first [15][17][18] - The communication from the project team, particularly from co-founder Andre, was criticized for being inadequate and evasive, leading to further frustration among backers [20][22][24] - Many backers reported issues with the product's performance, including slow response times, poor camera quality, and software bugs, which exacerbated community anxiety [18][25][27] Group 3 - The project highlighted the decline of American manufacturing capabilities, as the team struggled to find suppliers in Shenzhen for production [3][106] - The situation escalated with accusations of discrimination against Chinese backers, who faced additional shipping challenges and delays compared to their international counterparts [30][33][51] - The project ultimately revealed a lack of operational expertise, as the team failed to manage logistics and communication effectively, leading to a perception of incompetence rather than outright fraud [104][106]