Everyone's use case is different
Acknowledging everyone's use case is different, one thing I love to print is custom enclosures/project boxes etc. for all the random Chinese boards I get. Between that and functional parts that I don't want to have to glue together, the Prusa XL will likely be an instant buy for me. The extra time printing will be offset by the extra time I spend now screwing up interlocking pieces. There's one piece in particular that I've half given up on because it's a ~300mm diameter circle, and printing that on the Prusa is a giant pain in the ass.
I've been looking at all the different "build your own" options for big-and-good-but-not-crazy-expensive, and if it's under 2500$ CAD I'm so sold. I feel like that size covers everything I've ever thought to print so far.
RE: Everyone's use case is different
I'll stick out my big toe and say I suspect Prusa maxi (1.2x) will be 300 cubed based on the mini (.85x) being 180 cubed. It'll be a pass for me unless they provide a minimum of 400 cubed, or something similar to the MK3 non-cubic like 380x380x480 - which would be perfect for me.
Price wise $2,500 is a bit much for the same machine that's just a bit larger. I see a $1,500 kit price point for a 400 mm; much less for 300 mm.
RE: Everyone's use case is different
Didn't they said that the XL will be 400 cubed and around 1,5k?
RE: Everyone's use case is different
Not in anything I've read. Just a terse comment they are working on a larger printer following the CoreXY methods, whatever that means. If it's roller bearings on extrusions, I'll likely pass at even $1,000 since there are plenty of printers already doing that well enough for less.
RE: Everyone's use case is different
Found at least some info on the planned volume:
here’s the news for you: we’re working on a little something you may call a “Prusa XL”. Expect a print volume of 40×40×40 cm and a lot more!
https://blog.prusaprinters.org/original-prusa-mini-is-here-smart-and-compact-3d-printer/ (way down the text under the headline "A large printer, you say?")
RE: Everyone's use case is different
There's also this interview with Thomas Sanladerer from ERRF at around 17:30