I disagree. When I see people announcing products, and not announcing prices, I 
immediately put them on a block list, and pay no further attention to them.
If the product was of good value, the price would be mentioned immediately.

> On Feb 13, 2014, at 2:09 PM, "Arnold Schmidt" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Warning, cynicism to follow.  Stating the price too early is a bad sales 
> technique.  You have to get the people excited, so excited about the product, 
> just can't live without it.  Then, the price won't be such a shock, or they 
> will be more willing to stand it some way, they are so excited!
> 
> Arnold Schmidt
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christopher Chaltain" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:17 AM
> Subject: Re: Announcing a revolutionary remote for iOS VoiceOver users
> 
> 
>> I agree, but I also caution depending too much on a price listed in an email 
>> message. You may be able to get a better price from a different reseller, 
>> products go on sale, prices just change over time and so on. I would never 
>> make a buying decision based solely on a price contained in an email 
>> message, but I agree it's a nice piece of information to have to understand 
>> what price ballpark something is in.
>> 
>>> On 02/13/2014 06:00 AM, Phil Vlasak wrote:
>>> Hi Folks,
>>> I think it is a good policy to put the price of a new device in the
>>> email to make it easier for people to decide.
>>> According to their order page,
>>> RiVO for iPhone, English version ($129 USD):
>>> There is a $15 shipping charge added.
>>> Phil
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Noseworthy"
>>> <[email protected]>
>>> To: <[email protected]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 6:28 AM
>>> Subject: Fw: Announcing a revolutionary remote for iOS VoiceOver users
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Hi Folks:
>>>> 
>>>> For your possible interest:
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Ein Lee
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8:20 PM
>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>> Subject: Announcing a revolutionary remote for iOS VoiceOver users
>>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>> 
>>>> I'd like to introduce a small product our company makes for Apple iOS
>>>> VoiceOver users. It's called RiVO. We have seen blind people use their
>>>> smartphones quite well with RiVO. I'm trying my best to make people know
>>>> about the availability of this product from a land far away.
>>>> 
>>>> RiVO is a revolutionary keyboard-like remote for Apple iOS VoiceOver
>>>> users.
>>>> The name stands for Remote interface to VoiceOver. Being about the
>>>> size of
>>>> a credit card, it is highly portable and yet comfortable with big keys.
>>>> There are 12 keys in the middle just like telephone keypad, and there
>>>> are 4
>>>> additional keys on the left and on the right, respectively.
>>>> 
>>>> VoiceOver is an innovative technology from Apple and you can enjoy it
>>>> like
>>>> a breeze with RiVO. You can also type and edit text fast and easy,
>>>> control
>>>> music simple and handy. These features enable RiVO users to use a greater
>>>> number of apps every day compared to VoiceOver users without RiVO. RiVO
>>>> supports iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Android TalkBack is another
>>>> innovative technology from Google, and Android version of RiVO is also
>>>> available.
>>>> 
>>>> More information about RiVO can be found at http://mobience.com/rivo and
>>>> http://facebook.com/rivo.page. I hope RiVO is a convenient accessory to
>>>> help you find, explore and enjoy the possibilities of your smart devices
>>>> and fabulous apps out there that make your life easy.
>>>> 
>>>> Let me list some of the comments from RiVO users around the world:
>>>> - RiVO is the most accurate and efficient tool for the blind to use
>>>> smartphone.
>>>> - I have 275 apps on my iPhone and RiVO is really valuable and helpful.
>>>> - Alphabet typing becomes extremely fast with RiVO.
>>>> - RiVO is a must-have accessory that many blind people will appreciate.
>>>> - I have RiVO with me all the time.
>>>> - Getting beyond different levels of the gestures are extremely faster
>>>> with
>>>> this keypad.
>>>> - RIVO's smallQWERTY is superior to the old method of alphabet entry.
>>>> - I use iPhone and RiVO every day, all day long.
>>>> - RiVO is an indispensable accessory to the blind.
>>>> - RiVO enables me use my iPhone precisely and quickly while on the move.
>>>> - RiVO makes me use my iPhone without having to be conscious of the
>>>> surroundings with my gesture actions.
>>>> - RiVO gives me the convenience and freedom to use iPhone just like those
>>>> who can see.
>>>> - We really love this wonderful keyboard that you guys have made
>>>> usable for
>>>> us!
>>>> - I love my RiVO! I keep it in my pocket all the time.
>>>> - I am very happy with the keyboard's performance on both of iOS and
>>>> Android platforms.
>>>> - RiVO can provide relief to many users who are struggling with touchpad
>>>> interface.
>>>> - We were working with a customer who is blind, can only use one hand,
>>>> and
>>>> has cognitive disabilities. RiVO gave him better access than he had ever
>>>> had before to a desktop or iOS device.
>>>> - RiVO will become a true part of my iPhone experience, and will make the
>>>> iPhone so much easier to use. You have brought a wonderful device into
>>>> our
>>>> lives.
>>>> - This little gadget will definitely change the way I work with my
>>>> iPhone.
>>>> My right arm is feeling better already.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks and best wishes,
>>>> 
>>>> Ein Lee, RiVO Team, Mobience Inc.
>>>> RiVO guide: http://mobience.com/rivo
>>>> Facebook page: http://facebook.com/rivo.page
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