Dale, unfortunately the error message "tape is not in" seems to have been the last words spoken by a good many Cobolt Talking Tape Measures in recent years. The problem apparently occurs frequently enough so that you would think that Cobolt would either correct the defect or take the unit off the market. If my tape failed less than a year after its purchase, I would not hesitate to send it back across the pond to be repaired or replaced at Cobolts expense. I found my first Cobolt tape to be accurate and reliable for about 8 years, in spite of a great deal of use and abuse. The only reason that I didn't send it back to be repaired is that I felt that it had far exceeded its life expectancy. Maybe the older models were better. You have to wonder if Cobolt has cut a few corners in the design or production of its newer tapes.
Paul Franklin ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] ERROR: Tape is not in. Thanks Paul, Is this a common sign that the unit is dead? Seems to me I hear many stories of this device dying but I don't remember hearing of the circumstances surrounding their death. I suppose that is part of their price. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Franklin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] ERROR: Tape is not in. Dale, I had the same problem with a talking tape measure about a year ago. After trying all of the obvious fixes, I contacted the manufacture Cobolt Systems Ltd in England. They said that if I returned the broken unit to them, that they would fix or replace it at no charge. My tape was over 8 years old and had survived a hard life being banged around in my tool box at work. I decided since I was in the middle of a home renovation project and was using the tape every day, that I would be better off just buying a new unit. I have included the contact info for Cobolt Systems Ltd below incase you decide to fix your tape measure. Good Luck: Paul Franklin Cobolt Systems Ltd The Old Mill House, Mill Road, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 3TL U.K. Tel: 01493-700172 Fax: 01493-701037 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: cobolt.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 12:06 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] ERROR: Tape is not in. Sound familiar? My daughter bought me one of those talking tape measures last birthday and now this is all it says. I haven't actually used it a lot. One has to wonder what sort of user testing they put this expensive toy up to. It did it about twice a week ago but now that is all it will say. I have changed the battery but same thing. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
