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Re: Sonar and RF Modem questions
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
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Date:
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Wed, 17 Feb 1999 09:40:07 GMT
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Original-From:
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Mike Jones <michaelj@wtANTISPAM.net>
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MICHAELJ@WTnospam.NET
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> I just took a look at the Linx site, and while perusing the fine print
> at the end of the price list came across this:
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> "Linx requires the purchase of an evaluation kit prior to the sale of
> individual modules to any customer. This policy insures that each
> customer has the tools necessary to fairly evaluate our products and
> legally apply them. In addition, a benchmark platform amoung all our
> customers allows our engineers the best chance to assist should
> application difficulties occur."
>
> The cheapest evaluation kit is $139 and is only available for the LC
> series. The Master kit is $199 for the LC series, $249 for the RM
> series, and $299 for the HP series. All the evaluation kits come
> with 2 TX, 2 RX, 2 antennas, plus manuals, evaluation boards, free
> technical support, and some extras in the master kits.
>
> So even though the LC only costs $5.60 for the TX and $11.80 for the
> RX, you have to spend $139 to get your first 2 pair. The RM series
> is $16.20 for the TX and $28.30 for the RX, but you have to pay $249
> to get your first two pair. The HP runs $23.80 and $34.88, but you
> pay $299 for the first two pair.
>
> This makes them a bit less attractive to a hobbyist like myself.
> A shame, since they look useful and pretty reasonably priced, except
> for the evaluation kit requirement.
Maybe a vender could get an eval kit, work through the interfacing issues and
kit it for us to buy! That would probably stay within Lynx' licensing agreement
and still provide a cost effective solution.
Mike
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