Rabbit R1 : Unpopular Opinion...I Like It!

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[@cbdonohue]

SPOT-ON commentary. I bought my Rabbit knowing I'd be playing the role of beta-tester and kept my expectations low. I received it three days ago, and can verify that many things it can do right out of the box are truly astonishing. It has already proven a valuable informational assistant and travel companion, as well as a welcome alternative from the time consuming, brain-taxing, app-cluttered smartphone environment. It certainly under-performs in some areas, notably some that were hyped in the keynote address. I expect those will continue to be addressed over time. Nonetheless, while I certainly appreciate my iPhone, I'm very excited by the potential of devices like the r1 to help us move forward into a fully connected - but less distracted - relationship with tech.

[@madpanda9883]

So you always compare products with similar price to see if it’s worth the money, how does this compare with $200 phone?

[@C28_Music]

Glad to see positive sentiment! Teach mode will make all the haters feel differently.

[@DrDoohickey]

Doesn't do anything your phone can't do, cannot do most of what your phone can do, and does a lot less than the company claims it can. Sure - what's not to like? 🤮

[@User0899]

So…..have you tried asking it to plan your morning routine, or got it to get you a ride while informing your party that you’ll be late, or asked it to order food for you? Have you tried asking it to Play Anything? Did it start playing from Beatles?

[@TheHoolie86]

Do you have this info from yt or did you tried out the device for yourself?

[@marlonsantos9656]

Got mine and it worked well playing a song from Spotify. Not sure about all the hate. This is a Gen1 device give it some time.

[@HyperOne1]

I want to push the button and say order my favorite lunch, and then 20 minutes later lunch shows up at my door. All they would need to do is allow the user to set up these routines in the rabbit hole and then trigger it on the device. Am I wrong?

[@jassykat]

You can use Google assistant for Spotify, and Google lenses for taking pictures on any phone... What research are you talking about??? There is no research. They are using existing technology.

[@dr_success]

This is serving a different purpose than a phone, people can be addicted to their phone, this is a new different category of device...

[@jassykat]

@@dr_success it's a grift, that's what it is.

[@Grap3_S0da]

So I have one too and have been attending the Friday bug chats Jesse does. They are going to open up to storage for various kinds of uses it just hasn't been rolled out yet. They are doing an update every week with all kinds of fixes and enhancements and the roadmap looks impressive

[@negroamericanatheist]

Thank you for this positive review. I received mines in the mail yesterday.

[@chris.swearengin]

The rabbit looks like a pretty cool device pretty interesting all the things you can do. That is very interesting. It tells you what it looks at that is too cool. This device makes things look fascinating.

[@OldTechMemories.mp3]

Can it play local files from Spotify?

[@bkniker]

Thank you, I just ordered mine. I am also looking forward to a device with no phone functions.

[@jeffscalfano3100]

Isnt their competition a google or apple phone? So, something you probably already carry around and not a second thing to fill your pockets and drag your pants down? I think im all set.

[@motivationleader]

Not in my experience. Phones aren’t designed at the moment to do what this does so while individual things are possible they tend to be slower, less integrated, more steps to activate and use. Basically yes you can do the steps with a phone but it’s clumsy. Also R1 is early stage, where they are going with learning is far beyond what phones can currently do. Doesn’t mean future phones couldn’t be able to but no, not yet. Also I’m not sure the power of this thing makes sense for average user yet. It definitely has niches.

[@1phresh]

Y'all folks so slow. The convenience is what the company is going for. As opposed to have 20 apps open trying to get things done all you have to do is tell rabbit to. Y'all folks dumb

[@TheVioletReality]

Cool review!!

[@walterlimbacher4264]

Appreciate your take on this device....Clearly not needed but seems fun. Lets be honest there have been many Apple devices that at launch didn't do as much as promised but later with updates became more and more useful...Lets see what the future holds and I say that knowing it probably isn't so useful right now but willing to support a start up.

[@raymondmookhram5127]

Add Tidal, add an IR and add a remote function for all the streaming networks and local tv stations. The form factor is a huge plus in this novel device. Also the 128 GB is perhaps meant to allow local LLM’/ LAM

[@igorcicimov6234]

Except Jesse Lyu is a scammer so there is that

[@C28_Music]

This is far from the truth. I advise you watch how he interacts with the community and provides transparent updates on the progress of RabbitOS. This November we’ll see some massive change in sentiment towards Rabbit Inc.

[@taehanlee4198]

Nice review, I was almost same feeling about this device and wanted to hand on and pretty sure it will be big in next couple years , do you think I can use this device in China as translator and vision assistance will be very useful when i visit my wife’s home country.

[@OfficialGamesky]

It's perfect for that type of use

[@KermitFlores]

This is the video 🔥

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your thoughts. Blessings on your day.

[@maxchronicler]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tdrp1384]

The reception for this device really tells me how much everyone is in love with their phone to an unhealthy degree. Like it threatens the existence of their beloved device (yes I have one, of course) Some of the people who talk about the R1 start to sound like those people that get offended when you don't have kids and don't want them, especially as they've made it their entire identity!

[@Wonderbrite]

It’s like the idea of a device that performs a smaller niche set of tasks is somehow unbelievable to them. As a digital minimalist, I love my r1

[@GadZookz]

Thanks Gamesky! I’m still going to get one despite all the negative reviews. Just want something that can quickly answer general questions and identify objects. Looks like they released it before it was ready.

[@frangandara6782]

how can playing music via rabbit r1´s bluetooth be enjoyed if it plays songs in mono?

[@OfficialGamesky]

That has been addressed in an update that was made on 5/9

[@frangandara6782]

@@OfficialGamesky oh cool, thanks for the info.

[@C28_Music]

Being part of the beta test team is very rewarding, and I love the meetings that Jesse holds with the community.

[@abhishekpm1038]

Your interpretation of the Rabbit R1 was incredibly refreshing, offering a nuanced perspective that added depth to the discussion. Your insights not only highlighted its features but also provided valuable context, enhancing our understanding of its significance. Keep up the excellent analysis!

[@OfficialGamesky]

Thank you, I appreciate you checking it out

[@emotionalintelligence776]

You have clearly mastered the Art of sucking up be proud, Lol.

[@albatross7]

Go away bot

[@abhishekpm1038]

@@albatross7 bots shall never 😂

[@David-xt5ob]

They should have a home assistant connection. Could be your own home voice controller

[@TonkyTronicus]

I've thought this was neat since I first saw it. I don't think I'd personally get much use out of it now but kid me would have been all over it.

[@MrComicalmoodydan]

He said the worst product reviewed was the Humane Ai Pin. Though the RabbitR1 has got terrible reviews too but not quite as bad as the Ai Pin.

[@mc1692]

It's nice to see something positive about the R1 - personally, my experience has been very positive as well. Is it perfect? No, not at all. Should it have shipped with more of the features working? Yes - and I agree that's a pain point and a big problem for a lot of new tech, not *just* this. But for me, it's been useful, and it's been instrumental in reducing screen time - I don't think at all it should have been an app, a lot of the point is to get us off the screen, and I commend it for trying to do that. I know a ton of folks just keep repeating 'But a cheap phone can do X too!', and can't help but feel they're missing the point. The rabbit team is fixing and working on things very quick, so I have hope - even just comparing to how quick it is for me now, and looking at some of the reviews from a few weeks ago, it's so much faster. All in all, it's not a perfect device, but it's getting better all the time, so I think for the price point it's been worth it for me to see where it goes.

[@darthinsanitus8510]

I loved coffeezilla’s video about the shady history of this company

[@OfficialGamesky]

Agreed, very interesting

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

​@@OfficialGameskythen why did you basically make a commercial for it?

[@TheHoolie86]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 stop whining, kid

[@raineyjayy]

I just wish that we could teach it like we were promised

[@masterazlan6999]

Songs finder and translators Ai Thats kewl.. But for audiophiles.. In next models just insert Bal out..for sure those things has dac inside it ha3.. Peace!

[@djh1455]

Subbed. Great review and I am hoping they can add Apple music (user etc back end training for LAM) before mine ships heh

[@djh1455]

And huge callout re: $200 USD. I am already using Perplexity gimme, year+ sub for ChatGPT+ etc.

[@Daxiongmao87]

Subbed too. Balanced takes are getting more rare now a days.

[@M3mentoMor1]

merci pour cette agréable vidéo qui nous reconforte dans notre achat 👍

[@Garythefireman66]

Nice to see an alternate take on this device. Would be cool to see a follow-up in a couple of months to see if the promised improvements materialize 🐰

[@marymadigan9707]

Nice review you have given it a different spin nice one 😎

[@BBWPATTY]

Jesse is smart because of his controversial promotion method, first he pays a hate AD to get the talk, so people is gonna think about it, now is becaming slightly better, people gonna do commissioned videos like those ones, so the product has an equilibrium that gives more opinion to the people. Jesse is a genius, and everybody is falling in this, me included

[@darthinsanitus8510]

Coffeezilla has a great video about this product

[@andreajeannin8292]

i love my rabbit and i find it useful. I halved the amount of time i use my smartphone

[@konradbenz7110]

💕

[@neoniccortessjrsmith9223]

Yeah this days phone is all in one , so no idea how would I ever use it

[@Tukshop]

What a great toy easily worth the money, the magic camera function is great fun. Treat yourself, you deserve it 😃

[@cdysthe]

I like the Rabbit. I just do not want yet another device to keep track of. I now have my camera, music player, video player, communications in this one device called my phone. As soon as the Rabbit is available as a phone app I'm in. For now, not doing it for me.

[@OfficialGamesky]

I completely understand that. But I find it extremely convenient to have when I just want my music player and still have an ai assistant with me to take notes, answer questions, voice recordings etc when I don't want to have my phone on me. No distractions

[@cdysthe]

@@OfficialGamesky I am not dismissing the device at such. It's fun a useful. You mention "notes'". If I have my notes on the Rabbit my main concern would be ;to have it synced with my phone. I do not want another device with content on it forcing me to pick up two devices when go out. I am so happy not having to remember to bring a camera which I always forgot back in the days. My 13 year old daughter loves the Rabbit but it seems to be the quteness aspects of it she likes. It's a smart Tamagotchi and as such it's pretty.....eh. neat? :)

[@joefilter2923]

@@OfficialGamesky I have a music player, and it’s android based. It’s just a chunky phone with the dongle dac built-in. I can do just about anything on my DAP. Personally, I’m thinking about switching away from the iPhone and getting a dongle DAC so I’ll just have to have one device.

[@lucx]

⁠@@OfficialGameskyYou just described a $150 Moto G without social media apps or a SIM card 🤷

[@BrianHartman]

I think the Humane pin actually gets the "award" for the worst device Marques has ever reviewed, but he might have changed his mind since then. :) I don't own one of these, but from what I've seen, I'm closer to your take than some of the others I've seen. I think the whole "Why isn't this just an app?" discussion at least partially misses the point. I mean, yes, it's an APK that you can put on your phone, but it seems like they're positioning the software more as an interface than as an application in its own right. (Think of the desktop managers for Linux, for example, or how Alexa lets you have "skills" that interface with other apps.) If you look at it that way, you can see pretty clearly why it's not on a phone: A phone interface is 90% touchscreen. The Rabbit R1 is 90% voice. In a more mature form, the Rabbit R1 would have a bunch of apps it could connect to, but none of them would be on the device itself, making the interfaces those apps have unnecessary. Now, we're a long way from that, obviously, but I think that's where it's going. They just need to improve the hardware and get more apps connected, as well as fix the communication bugs between the device and the apps. The most common complaint I've seen is that the DoorDash and Uber connections don't work the way they should, which is a software problem they could fix.

[@alfredowkwk]

ah yes the denial phase

[@blargvlarg1390]

One month later, after WWDC: definitely the the denial phase Where's the "LAM", Jessie?

[@squidwerd1981]

You made a very valid point that other reviewers missed. The AI has to “learn”. That’s why it was released half-baked. This doesn’t mean it’s trash.

[@bigv1]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@thefabulousmula]

you mean ChapGPT has to "learn"

[@hilmyakatsuki1665]

Compare this with a full blown dap player like moondrop maid 1. This doesn't do half of the things out there. It's using android os under the hood and actually can run normal android apps with some tweaking. You can even boot custom rom like lineage on it. This entire thing is scam! Thus doesn't even has a offline model like gemini to do some thungs faster like on pixel. Add some more and get a pixel instead of this

[@raymondmookhram5127]

Perhaps the 128 GB is meant to have local LAM / LLM’s in the future. One could very well use this as an edge device. Remember that AI/LLM’s require lots of energy.

[@frozengamer3030]

Can it connect to smart bulbs too

[@OfficialGamesky]

Not at the moment

[@munnacanada]

I love it so far

[@crawfb]

Totally agree. Great counterpoint to all the naysayers and haters out there. The r1 is such a new kind of device that is does take a moment to get your head round it. But once you do it just makes so much sense.

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

💕👍 like ur trying to

[@nickon2358]

come on ...u like it cos they paid u bro ? if it had built-in earphone I would think about it cuz I always left them at home.

[@OfficialGamesky]

I like how someone can't have a different opinion without people thinking they got paid...I even explained at the beginning of the video that I bought the Rabbit myself.

[@Stan0619]

You are of only a few, I continue to watch, because it’s difficult to know if this current crop of influencers are being sponsored for a take down or a pseudo glowing review. Your’re legit man. I agree w/ your review. I hate having everything on my phone. We need more exclusive devices

[@baandoptager]

I love mine. Running on 3rd day since last charge, use it mostly when I'm relazing or walk around when I don't want a screen around.

[@elmorePOW]

Finally a review that focuses on what the device is, not what it isn’t! Also, hats off to this guy for going against the echo chamber!

[@eyb0ss]

For sure its priced better than the Humane Pin, but it feels half-baked still. I tried my friends R1 and the experience was very hit and miss. Would be cool to have more services linked to it and if the battery life was better.

[@Aaron-qz6pc]

😮 what a interesting stance, refreshing video!

[@OfficialGamesky]

Thank you

[@Aaron-qz6pc]

@@OfficialGamesky Hey, its been a few weeks and i was wondering how (if at all) your opinion and views have changed. I my self am a huge fan of ai, and have several large llm's running in my homelab. That is just to say that i am a huge fan of this idea and the whole concept. But the recent video from Coffeezilla raised quite a few concerns. I have not a single clue if you read comments on your somewhat older video's and even if u did you should feel no need to answer mine. But if what Coffezilla is saying is true, then the whole technologie is not working as hoped. Its still kind off impressive but not the jump start that i was hoping this would be for local ai. Also kind off of topic: Apple is rumoured to also jump head first in the ai race with the up coming product releases. Hopefully that will set a path for local ai models in our most popular devices so that it can do a lot of the repetitive tasks 🤞. Sadly all of their products are overpriced. I really hoped that this 200 wonder device would be the next generation step that we needed to set the pace and direction for the ai- consumer/ product industrie.

[@joefilter2923]

I’m sure it’s nice if you’re sponsored, but it’s way overpriced if you paying yourself. It’s just more expensive than less capable device like a phone.

[@OfficialGamesky]

I explained that I bought this. Not sponsored at all

[@joefilter2923]

Oh it’s only $200, though you’ll still have to carry your phone, which can do the same thing and more. In my case, I often use a digital audio player DAP so I’d have to carry three devices.

[@lindsaycooke361]

i wish it was a phone

[@carlbounds2373]

I have the rabbit R1 and I love it! Its about convenience.... Alot of these people giving negative reviews dont even own one! Everyone that has played with my Rabbit R1 has been like WOW! I think its great. Its missing a few features now but lets give it some time.

[@OfficialGamesky]

Completely agree

[@Silverspy97]

This comes off like a shill review. This thing does nothing a phone can't do and won't be able to do.

[@jinwoooooooooo]

the rabbit r1 is literally an apk on android.

[@OfficialGamesky]

I believe I pointed that out in the video but still have my reason to why I prefer it as a device on its own

[@mikeevans7381]

What's an apk?

[@itsjustthewaythingsR]

You rwalize so is google camera everything is an app what a goof lol

[@PepperPengu]

@@itsjustthewaythingsRyea? google lens is an app is exactly why this could have been an app lol. In fact it is literally an application package that runs on android just like google lens! You know what isn’t an app? Android or iOS or windows or literally anything someone spent any time developing hardware instead of just literally running android and literally running an android package

[@drummin4life1281]

APK just means that it's the foundation for which to build a functional UI software. If it's not Linux Windows or iOS, it's Android. People keep saying this is an app like that's an insult. It definitely has its faults but the fact that it uses Android as it's base is not one of them seeing as even a $10,000 camera would use Android as the base for its software

[@M.KEY_HEMIN]

★★★★★☆ its 001 so it will get better. I believe so. G. Forever

[@gerkim3046]

sponsord video

[@OfficialGamesky]

Because my opinion is different? This video isn't sponsored...in fact, it cost me money. I bought it

[@itsmilan4069]

smells like paid review

[@OfficialGamesky]

Well...you're wrong

[@martinakposheri5973]

When a tech KZbinr tries too hard to convince himself a product good just proves how bad and useless that product is. 99% of people don’t want an extra gadget u have to carry around and charge constantly thats poorly designed & basically does what a phone could be made to do.

Mkbhd actually said the "worst product I reviewed so far" about the Humane AI Pin. He called the Rabbit R1"barely reviewable" based on its current state - and for good measure, it's hard to argue with that. He reviewed it right around the first update, so the battery life was around 5 hours, and only later got better, the actual agents that are available (4, counting in DoorDash, Uber, Spotify and Midjourney) didn't work as advertised, heck didn't work at all most of the time. The AI assistant didn't respond with actual answers a lot of the time and even confidently gave wrong information multiple times and insisted on it when corrected by the user. There was no way of shooting pictures or recording video, no alarms or timers, no calendar, the touch screen can't be used in most situations although it's there and for a lot of things you just have to go to your PC and to Rabbit hole. To basically sum it up, I can just quote what he said "don't buy a device based on a promise of future functionality".

[@Cosmonautchronicles]

So, a music listening device that is useless on an airplane. Got it! 😂

[@OfficialGamesky]

You mean a music listening device that would rely on the same wifi your phone has to rely on when it comes to planes...yeah, you got it

[@albatross7]

You should watch Linus’ review on short circuit. This is unhealthy 😂

[@gerhartmm]

Damn, the amount of bots in the comments on a paid review is just…wow

[@LadyTink]

Thank you for the opinions and stuff. It's good to hear a range of opinions from good to bad

[@BernicePanders]

The fact that you can't use the touchscreen & that you have to charge it at least once in the middle of the day is the biggest deal breaker. Plus any phone that can still be updated to the current OS, even one that has no SIM card (ie, no interruptions, or the main reason ppl give for using the R1) can do literally everything already the R1 does, plus a crapload more, with vastly better battery. Get a Pixel 6 Pro or S23 FE for about $50 more, even as an extra device... 🤔🤷

[@OfficialGamesky]

But those devices are useless outdoors without a sim card which would then allow for interruptions

[@BernicePanders]

@@OfficialGamesky Ok, well I've been using a Wi-Fi only Android phone for years, it's far from "useless". I guess the R1 is for all those ppl who just need a Chat GPT 'assistant' outside the Wi-Fi areas that can answer questions or play music with about 30-50% accuracy. I still call it that this kind of device won't last, unless they fix the many glaring downsides of the R1, including the very limited touchscreen & ability to navigate thru the device's screens...

[@bigv1]

Finally A Reviewer With a 🧠...Someone that understands that a Large Language Ai needs To Learn to Be any Good 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@reecethe]

Coffeezilla

[@joefilter2923]

Oh great, another phone plan charge. Or carry your phone so you can do the hotspot. But if I have my phone, then I don’t need this. But it might be an OK toy if you are bored and want to spend money. It’s just a little bit too early.

[@asan1050]

Can't our cell phones do the same?

[@OfficialGamesky]

Yes, but my reasoning for not wanting to use the cell phone is the distractions that come with it. It's a great music companion too

[@albatross7]

@@OfficialGameskySounds like a you problem rather than the justification for the existence of the half assed inferior garbage to even exist in the first place.

[@reesespuffcereal]

You just look at this guy and know he voted for trump

[@pepemagason6451]

You're right. He looks straight and not like a pedophile.

[@metacube9913]

Lmao cope

[@JD-ul2bt]

Unpopular opinion: i got paid to endorse this piece of garbage

[@OfficialGamesky]

Popular opinion: i like to comment without actually watching the video (I explained that I bought this myself, not sponsored)

[@amazinglyshook]

Recommending a product which is essentially a scam destroys credibility in your capacity to review things.

[@dr_success]

You are too quick to judge and same for people on the internet, if they wanted to build a phone, they would have built it, this isn't a phone, it's a handheld assistant, though might might not be perfect but it's a start

[@amazinglyshook]

@@dr_success theres literally evidence that its a scam. Your inability to critically think is your problem not mine.

[@toreon1978]

@@amazinglyshookare you a bot? If not, don’t state statements as ‚facts‘ without providing any proof. Otherwise YOU loose all credibility.

[@amazinglyshook]

@@toreon1978 they literally promised LAM which has been proven to not be what they originally advertised. What part of that is not understandable to you?

[@JohnLaFosse]

@@amazinglyshookThe LAM is groundbreaking and I think the industry up shake it has caused is epic. Not a scam. Where is the citation that the LAM is a bait and switch. This is a buy out war by throwing the r1 under the bus.

[@yesweet]

It's not very well-made, but it's not much worse than the first generation of the Apple Watch. Just look at the difference in how influencer channels treat the two; they are much more lenient with Apple. Thanks for your review, I just ordered one.

[@Cool_Minded_Friend]

This is waste of money

[@1phresh]

It's really not you're saying that because you can't afford one 😂