by MajorTom » Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:02 am
Small minded people (no matter how talented), can be easily duped into the ferocious brand loyalty. I guess it's not just brand loyalty, but class loyalty. If I were rich, I would still by the 9x, just 10 at a time! This radio is going to be my only radio, for as long as I can make it. I have seen lots of Chinese stuff lately (not just toys), and let me tell you they are getting very good at this. So to hell with the big brand names for me. I just hope a whole market for computer radios will open up. New fantastic 12+ channel, bulletproof, waterproof, etc. Stuff the "Big Guys" never would have gotten around to do. Features unimaginable, until recent CHEAP micro-controllers, memory, etc. Could be very exciting, and CHEAP! I just hope there are enough smart people to shut out the noise and make decisions as to what to buy based on REAL TANGIBLE comparisons, and not just falling for the catchiest new "do nothing" feature. If It works, it works! (And if it doesn't, fix it!)