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griffonwing · 09-02-2009, 04:10 PM

Also, take a look at the design of the device.

The design of the EZR and PEZ are not modern, nor attractive in the modern sense. (As a matter of fact, I would love to be able to put the PEZ inside the case-design of the 505.) As for the Astak devices, they are practical, and have put much of the R&D into the inner workings and build quality, which accounts for such low returns from fry's and high sales in China and Europe.

Take a look at the Kindle. or the Opus. Or even the new one by iRiver. It looks like they spent so much time prettying up the outside. How much thought did they put into what really counts? It's like all of the people that would rather spend tens of thousands of dollars on a shiny new automobile than spend a few thousand on an older model that will far outlast the new one.

I have a 2000 Cavalier that I have had since 2001. Bought used. My next vehicle will probably be a late 60s model Ford, Volvo or Mercedes. Much cheaper to buy and repair.

I understand format-shift is quite easy, and what I like about the PEZ is that it supports so many. Sure, some formats could be better supported, but look how often Astak and Hanlin release firmware updates. It seems they are constantly updating and fixing things, and to me, that is a great sign that requests are being listened to and implemented.

09-02-2009, 04:10 PM	#46
griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	Also, take a look at the design of the device. The design of the EZR and PEZ are not modern, nor attractive in the modern sense. (As a matter of fact, I would love to be able to put the PEZ inside the case-design of the 505.) As for the Astak devices, they are practical, and have put much of the R&D into the inner workings and build quality, which accounts for such low returns from fry's and high sales in China and Europe. Take a look at the Kindle. or the Opus. Or even the new one by iRiver. It looks like they spent so much time prettying up the outside. How much thought did they put into what really counts? It's like all of the people that would rather spend tens of thousands of dollars on a shiny new automobile than spend a few thousand on an older model that will far outlast the new one. I have a 2000 Cavalier that I have had since 2001. Bought used. My next vehicle will probably be a late 60s model Ford, Volvo or Mercedes. Much cheaper to buy and repair. I understand format-shift is quite easy, and what I like about the PEZ is that it supports so many. Sure, some formats could be better supported, but look how often Astak and Hanlin release firmware updates. It seems they are constantly updating and fixing things, and to me, that is a great sign that requests are being listened to and implemented.