Out curiousity i emailed the designer our discussion.
and this was his reply from reading our comments.
"regarding
distraction of prayer and the cost.
1) Sajjadah 1426 aims to eliminate the traditional interface -ie analogue
compass, buttons etc... So that the interface becomes the illuminated patterns
themselves. However there is one CITY SELECTION BUTTON to tell the mat where
you are and one ON/OFF/COMPASS MODE button to tell the mat either to stay ON or
to turn OFF or to turn on the COMPASS function. As the user switches to COMPASS
mode, the illuminated patterns will change their brightness until the user
finds the Mecca direction and IT WILL SWITCH OFF within 5 seconds. So, the user
won t get distracted during the prayer. The user always has the freedom to turn
on/off the illuminated patterns.
2) With its added values and unique technology, Sajjadah 1426 is incomparable to
traditional prayer mats on the market. It is an ELECTRONIC product rather than
simply a textile product. So, the cost will eventually be higher than the ones
on the market. Very soon, we will have a clearer idea about the cost. You can
always visit
www.sonerozenc.com to see the updates.
3) There will be 3 versions of Sajjadah 1426: one version which is battery
powered with compass function, one which is mains powered with compass function
and one which is mains powered without compass function. The latter version will
be cheaper as it doesn t incorporate a compass function -thus won t be able to
indicate the Mecca direction. But it is rather designed with a decoration
purpose in mind as it will appeal to users in night time -ie a night light
prayer mat wall-hanging.
"
salam guys.