There are benefits and downfalls of having to send back your unit to have the battery replaced by the dealer.
Benefits: -You are sure that you are getting the proper battery, one that will last you. -You are having people that know the unit inside and out replace the battery, so if there is any damage done to the unit, they will fix it with no additional charge -While the battery is being replaced, there will be a thorough inspection done to the unit to make sure that everything is in top condition. There will be also general maintenance and cleaning performed to your unit while it is in the shop. -Batteries that are non-user replaceable tend to last longer than those that are user replaceable as they are not constantley being tampered with and we are not getting the oil from our fingers on them. Downfalls: -Users are without their unit for a few weeks As you are able to tell there are a lot more benefits than downfalls to having non-user replaceable batteries. Kevin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BrailleNote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Battery question > Hi Brian: > > It is also NOT WORTH IT for any of us to KEEP SENDING this thingy BACK TO > THE CLINIC for simple stuff! I wonder what it would be like if car owners > have to SEND THEIR CARS back to Detroit each time batteries PLEAD FOR > REPLACEMENT? How did the BrailleSense succeed in having CUSTOMER > REPLACEABLE batteries and Humanware COULD NOT SHAKE A STICK at it? > Humanware's BrailleNote HAD BEEN AROUND LONGER than the BrailleSense, yet > it lags behind in the area of a SIMPLE BATTERY REPLACEMENT? > > It costs me less to have Battery's Plus do a good job on the Braille Lite; > and yes, they sure know how to CLEAN STUFF too, it is their job! Why > should I keep PAYING $45 (this charge could be more for others elsewhere) > UPS shipping charges when I can WALK A FEW BLOCKS to a battery company? > For many of us, the $45 UPS shipping charge is our grocery money. Then > the batteries cost you nearly $100 plus labor charges of equal value? > > How much MILKING is necessary before the cow gets sold to the butcher? > This enquiring mind sure wants to know!! > > Sincerely, > Olusegun > > ___ > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > copy to the list as well. > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
