Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: PIC DRO Dreaming / how about $99 ?

I just was at Circuit City - there is NO requirement that you sign up
for the service to get the $99.99 price. In fact - I just ordered one.
(they are on back order). Once I get it, I'll let everyone know hod the
hack goes.
George

"D.F.S." wrote:

> The value of the display, was the first thing I thought as well.
>
> I don't think this as much merit for the DRO project, but It has a lot of
> other good applications the way I see it.
>
> According to the web page, the $99.00 is a "special" with
> a premium service contract. Regular price $199.00
>
> I wonder if this is a loss leader, I bet so. As such, getting
> one for $99.00 free and clear, may be almost as hard as getting
> radio shack to sell you that cell phone for a penny without
> signing a contract ;-).
>
> Esp. If people start hacking them.
> Without a hack, the service issue was pretty much a non-issue,
> Why would you buy it, and not sign up for the service?
>
> Sell the unit,
> include a phone number for netpliance,
> be assured people will call up credit-cards-in-hand.
> Start collecting $300.00/Yr.
>
> That may be different now.
>
> As jaded as it sounds, the best thing to happen would be for them to
> sell millions of these things, and then go belly-up.
> They would flood the market for next to nothing as orphaned junk.
>
> Marc
>
>

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