Quote:
Originally Posted by Calamity
Take a look at how many small gadgets have leather pouches and cases, calenders with leather covers, and so on. Leather is everywhere. It definitely does not take that amount of time to make those cases. Besides, since the specs for the cases are available, why not place a order at another company if the first one cant meet supply?
This is a bit like being unable to ship a laptop because the company is out of power cords.
|
Bullpatties! Big, warm, stinking bullpatties! First, softcover cases aren't something that can be "pulled from the shelves". They have to be custom designed. If the "new" manufacturer ships out softcovers that are 3mm too wide and 2mm too deep, the Cybooks could well fall out - breaking. So the new manufacturer has to design the cases, test for fit, get the design approved, finalize cutting patterns... All this takes time. More time than just waiting for the current cover manufacturer to finish working a batch into the schedule - and there's no doubt in my mind that the Bookeen softcovers are just one of many jobs being handled.
Derek