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Originally Posted by Solicitous
So how is this Astak's problem? If they are having these units manufactured by another company and shipped to Astak, should the manufacturing company not have some form of quality control in place to ensure there are no defects? Is that not part of the manufacturing process? I know if I bought a new car I'd want it to come out of the factory in perfect order and not require the car yard to perform a full test to make sure it was built correctly. I'm just asking your opinion being a business owner in warehousing and shipping, I'm not trying to start a flamewar or anything.
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Dear Solicitous:
Thank you. Yes, we could say "blame the factory" but that is a crummy excuse. Astak accepts the accolades when things go right; and needs to accept the balme when they do not (as we are doing). In the end, we rushed the factory and pressed and pressed hard.
Jinke does a magnificent job and I love their company. However, they are just learning the nuonces of the North American Market. They are being responsive; and they are doing everything they can do. The fact remains that the Pocket PRO IS a landmark for eBook Readers. Despite the paint problems by rushing, Astak and its factory came out with an incredible device that does so much really good. When all the dust settles, the facts will bear out that the Pocket PRO really changed the eBook Reader landscape and made a difference!
And... their factories are hard at work on new devices that will be the rage of the industry. I think their 9.7 inch, when it comes out, will be awesome. I know the wireless models will be phenomenal.
Things are shaping up!! The Mentor line has introduced a Version #2 of the Mentor Lite. Version #2 adds the Epson Controller and MP3. It is now fast and a fine 6 inch that we feel great about selling. The Mentor Line is just now getting good and you will see a lot of innovation coming with their 9.7 inch and their new models of the 6 inch.
Plus, work on the 7 inch MID Astak "Spectrum" is continuing and progressing. That will have a color screen. I cannot say any more than this about non-released product.
So, Astak accepts the blame on the paint and is making things right! The future looks pretty amazing!!