Re: What is it with graphics on boards ...

I have looked at Donek, a couple of years ago. But the postage and
taxes where at the time prohibitive (I live in the UK). I did however
have another look at the web-site and they have sorted that issue out
– and the incline (which would seem to sort me out) comes in at £100
cheaper than the Timeless. :-)



"Mike T" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> > Who does there market research, have they not realised that not all of
> > use are metal heads or teenagers ?
> 
> <rant>
> 
> They probably *do* realize that, yet still think that such graphics will
> sell more boards.   I've said it before and I'll say it again:   One way
> to make money is to target your product at people who will buy it and
> not use it very much.   That way you don't spend a lot on product
> support, warranties, etc.   I believe more and more companies are using
> this strategy on more and more of their product lines.   In some cases
> I've stopped buying from the larger manufactures altogether (boards),
> and in some cases I've started hoarding older equipment (I have an extra
> pair of 01-02 Salomon Malamutes that I'm saving for when my current pair
> dies)
> 
> </rant>
> 
> In any case, at the risk of sounding like a broken record (or a skipping
> CD these days I guess!)  you might look to a company like Donek for
> something that IMHO would outperform the Timeless*, and you'd get to
> choose your own graphics.
> 
> Mike T
> 
> 
> * I took one demo run on a Timeless about 4 years ago, they might have
> changed since then... or not.