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Originally Posted by SaraD
Hi Robert B,
You have commented several times about how surprisingly tough the EZ Reader is and how much more abuse it has shrugged off than expected for such a device. I'm wondering if Astak has been able to do any tests on the new Mentor line to see if it measures up or comes anywhere close. Often sister lines of products all have a similar base line, but each has its own set of advantages. Is one of those estimated to be toughness? You may not have any testing units on hand yet for the Mentor, but I'm hoping so since Astak will be writing the American English instructions.
Since the EZ Reader and Mentor lines are made by competing companies I understand if you are not permitted to answer this type of question, but I wanted to at least ask. Like several others who have posted I'm interested in the Mentor Lite, or similar EZ Reader unit, but after hearing so many wonderful things about the EZ Reader the Mentor feels like an unknown quantity.
Thanks!
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Dear Sara D:
Yes, I also wish I knew more about the Mentor line. I know it is coming but I do not know featrues or models or much of anything yet. It is our own factory but they are Mandarin-speakers and I am not. I will try to get more info.
I do know that we received 6 Mentor prototypes about 6 months ago that we did not like design-wise. Those six prototypes after that were beaten by us pretty severely. All six are still perfect. While we had design revisions, the ruggedness seems excellent... but it is too small a sample to be sure.
Your comment is a good one. I wish I had a certain answer but will try to get a good reply.
Robert B