Re: W9OY comments about K3

Posted by Bob - W0GI on Feb 21, 2010; 1:44pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/W9OY-comments-about-K3-tp4598096p4606735.html

<<< Have you seen the P3 in person? >>>

I don't have to see it in person, to make the comments I made. It is obvious from the pictures and video, as to what the P3 screen looks like. It is also obvious, that a 22" monitor is going to look better.

My knickers aren't in a twist, I am just pointing out that calling the P3 a joke, because it doesn't look like the 40" monitor at the Flex booth is not an opinion, but meaningless dribble.

My reference to the 60" Sony compared to a netbook is an example of more meaningless dribble, as we all know the 60" Sony is going to look better the the netbook screen. Does that make the netbook screen a joke? I watch movies on my IPOD Touch, and it has a really small screen. Is it a joke? In reality the comments on the blog are the joke. That wasn't a review, just a quick jab at the P3.

As for current comsumption, it is also obvious that the P3 will have less then a PC, 22" monitor, LP-Pan, and soundcard. It will also have fewer cables.

As for the reference to Begali keys, it relates to some that say the P3 is overpriced compared to a softrock unit into soundcard. Yes, there are cheaper keys, and cheaper ways to have a panadapter. But, some of us will pay more for what we want.

Buy the way, I don't have to have your permission or play by your rules, to have an opinion, and whether or not portability was on your list for the K2 or K3, it is pretty obvious that portablility and low current consumption was a big part of the designs.  :>)

I really don't want an argument over this, but W9OY took a cheap shot, and I and others responded.

Simple.