Looking for feedback on a product I am designing

I've got a prototype that I would really like to get some feedback on. It has been in development for a little over 2 years, and I finally have a working prototype. You can see it in action here, or on my website www.getpensimple.com.
The product is an herb storage and dispensing device that can also grind herbs. It has a motorized dispenser mechanism that dispenses herbs out the tip of a thick pen with the press of a button. We currently don't have all the features we want included finished yet, but in its current state it can pack a bowl extremely quickly.
If it is a product you would be interested in, I have some questions for you:
How much would you pay for a product like this?
Does the website effectively communicate what the product is and does?
Are there any other features you would look for in a product like this?

Thanks in advance for any feedback you can provide.

I think the "Find Out More" button isn't really needed, since it just auto scrolls the page down slightly (I'm viewing from a laptop btw, not a mobile device). I like the website though, its to the point, straightforward and clean looking. It is a nice looking product, but I think trying to market it as versatile as you're doing is a bit of a mistake: "Pack a bowl or plate full of your favorite herbs in seconds". Maybe set up two sites if you want to go after the smokers and the culinary people, as they aren't always the same segment, or just focus on your main target audience alone. That's just my two cents on the site anyway. The product itself looks pretty nice with the aluminum construction. One question though: How is it motorized? Does it use batteries, stored energy in a spring mechanism or what?
Price wise, I don't carry on me very often so it wouldn't be a product I would use that much for that purpose, and I've never really used grinders very often either. That being said, I'd think if I was into it I'd expect to pay between $30 to $45 USD.

Don't think I'd buy one nowadays but as a young guy out with mates or a few lads round for poker etc, this would be a big hit! Maybe more of a gadget shop item... i'd estimate £10 or $18 and anymore it would struggle?

ChrisDuke said:

I think the "Find Out More" button isn't really needed, since it just auto scrolls the page down slightly (I'm viewing from a laptop btw, not a mobile device). I like the website though, its to the point, straightforward and clean looking. It is a nice looking product, but I think trying to market it as versatile as you're doing is a bit of a mistake: "Pack a bowl or plate full of your favorite herbs in seconds". Maybe set up two sites if you want to go after the smokers and the culinary people, as they aren't always the same segment, or just focus on your main target audience alone. That's just my two cents on the site anyway. The product itself looks pretty nice with the aluminum construction. One question though: How is it motorized? Does it use batteries, stored energy in a spring mechanism or what?
Price wise, I don't carry on me very often so it wouldn't be a product I would use that much for that purpose, and I've never really used grinders very often either. That being said, I'd think if I was into it I'd expect to pay between $30 to $45 USD.

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Yeah, separating the culinary and smoking market will probably be required. The current mode of power is a small button battery soldered directly in. The production version will have either a rechargeable or replaceable battery, depending on what we can get out of each. $30-$50 is what I am thinking will be the final price, and will depend on production and sourcing costs.

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

In that price range for what will be a "luxury" purchase for most people, you need some serious R&D on capability and durability. You know SOMEONE is going to stuff an oz in it, fill it with hash, or put some seriously fresh picked sticky flowers in it without thinking. I'm talking put through the wash, dropped off a bridge, or lost in the back seat of your friends car kind of abuse. people will treat it like crap, then call it crap when they break it. I also know several people who have arthritis and would use this everyday, it would make a bigger difference than you might think. One less task to do is one more thing you can do, if that makes sense.

I would consider an easily accessible, standard and replaceable rechargeable battery. Maybe a li-ion, with a standard micro USB. I hate how vape-pens are basically disposable because the battery and over all quality is beyond lacking. I don't know what the guts of this thing are like, but durability is key. I clean a grinder every couple days if I'm using it, would expect the automated bits require the same routine. In reality, if shaking, scraping, beating, or heating don't get things grinding again, be prepared to idiot-proof extensively. The other go to impulse grab is isopropyl. hopefully not soaked, but I would be prepared for someone to pour it straight in. I guess moral of the story is waterproofed electronics with solvent safe poly-urethane or equivalent.

Any how good idea, hope you make a billion off it. Good luck, and by the way -this all Just my 2 cents-

I'd change your Website to something that doesn't look like a website for getting penis's simply at first glance. Apart from that cool....

I love this piece of equipment. I would buy one, I love my gadgets

Are you mainliner?

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