Ottawa Canada Dear Andy and list:
Probably Humanware offered the transplant option because they had been advised by Tieman repair parts for the older displays would be available for the foreseeable future. Well if Tieman changes their mind on parts availability, then Humanware and all of us have to live with the consequences. Rather than direct your displeasure to Humanware, it would be possibly more productive to direct it to Tieman. If they realize the serious impact of their decision, perhaps they will reconsider. Transplant owners need to realize that with proper care, their units and Braille displays will probably last for quite a while. Not every transplant owner purchased a service agreement. Those who did, will have it honored until its expiry. They can bank the money they would spend on the renewal of their service agreement and either apply it toward cleaning and repairs to keep their unit running, possibly for many years, or toward the cost of a trade-up. The transplant units are not going to all automatically self-destruct the day after the service agreement on them expires. So enjoy your transplants for the time being and when it comes time to replace it, as usual, shop around for the unit that you think best meets your needs and budget. And remember that Humanware isn't perfect, but does its best to deliver quality products. When you buy something, legally the manufacturer doesn't have to offer you a dime for it as a trade-in toward a newer model. At least Humanware is offering a substantial trade-in credit for transplants with Tieman displays. Brian Brian K. Lingard email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: ve3yiab2ji15 tel: +1 (613) 247-0665 New York NY Tel +1 (646) 797-2862 FAX +1 (613) 247-9998 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.17/1176 - Release Date: 06/12/2007 11:15 PM ___ 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
