Ask HN: Questions for a physical product startup?

		Ask HN: Questions for a physical product startup?
		2 points by joystickers on Oct 23, 2010 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment
		We've been working on a physical product for a few months now and we're approaching our launch. I'm writing some articles about starting a PPS (physical product startup) and I'd like to include any questions you might have.

1. How do you decide if it's worth it to file for a patent?

2. How do you find manufacturers?