*OyiL,

Am having problems connecting to YM. Will check later.

As for industrial espionage, that is a common concern in a lot of industries, especially cut-throat ones.

But realistically, we are just a motley group of hobbyists chasing a dream during our free time. Do you really think the big boys will waste their time with us?

Heck, I will be amazed if we actually get to build a running prototype. Even then, does that make us a potential competitor? Of course not. It takes significant capital to build a manufacturing plant. Considering that the local market is an insignificant one and practically all plants in the Philippines are operating below capacity, it would be financial suicide to do so.

Besides we are not aiming to sell 1000 or even 100 units right away. All we are concerned right now is to build the prototype with the right features. The reason we are also planning the distribution, after-market, third-party network logistics at this point is that we are simply being prudent. It would be extremely disappointing to successfully build the prototype only to discover that for some reason we can't build other units and distribute them cost-effectively while making them economically attractive to the potential buyers.

Still, dprox's concern is very valid. That is why if you have noticed, I have been pushing for the organization of the team and have refrained from pursuing in-depth design or logistics details. I would rather complete the team first, have everyone spend time with all the rest - online or eb - to get to know one another and hopefully weed out the undesirables. After which, we go stealth or under the radar.