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There is one serious logistical issue. They'd have to get the impression that there would be
enough business in the US to justify mfg units again in our voltage. And the distributor would bear some of that risk. Mere tanks could simply be shipped from abroad, but it would
be nice to see them in stores again.
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This is really good news. I wonder what changes they have made; as far as voltage is concerned, they could make it multi-voltage. It would cost more but they wouldn't have to develop two separate models.
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Well, I took the bait. Sent for info...asking most of the pertinent questions for this side of the pond.
USA compatible voltage and hz(?), US distributors(?), US warranty & service(?), price delivered to USA in USD(?),
Where will the units be manufactured(?), etc...
Wait and see! Will post their reply...if/when received.
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I saw the article as well. I hope it is true. I will start saving today. maybe by the end of the year I will have enough to order one.
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Quick reply (under 30 min) from, FirstCall Photographic, is as follows:
Marc,
At this pre-planning stage I can only answer some of your questions.
The warranty will be a standard 12 months and it will be dual voltage so OK for the US.
It is made in Gummersbach in Germany and a shipping cost will depend on final specifications.
A US distributor may be appointed before the launch but we’ll keep you informed of this at the same time as final information is sent to you.
Kind regards,
Rodney Bates
Sales Director
Firstcall Photographic Limited
www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Drew Wiley
...enough business in the US to justify mfg units again in our voltage.
I expect they're using a DC motor, since it's much easier to control its speed than that of an AC motor.
Switching-mode power supplies are almost all universal input, handling voltages from 80 to 250 and a range of
supply line frequencies including both 50Hz and 60Hz.
Given those two factors, the same unit would work here, in Europe, and in Japan.
- Leigh
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Leigh
Given those two factors, the same unit would work here, in Europe, and in Japan.
- Leigh
That's great news b/c I have tons of work to do here, in Europe and in Japan. ;)
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I was addressing the question of manufacturing economy,.
Being able to produce a single unit that would work in all three markets
reduces the unit cost significantly on small-volume products.
- Leigh
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I already emailed Firstcall and signed up to be in line for a purchase..
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Doubtful. Last new Cpp2 went for 4,000 so the new price will be? I have known this was in the works for 5-6 months but doubted they would do it. I suggested a dual voltage model so its nice my opinions hold "some" weight at first only 220V was being considered. This not the first time I saw the link posted though, this afternoon I got an email from Freestyle asking me about the unit. I would like to see a serious company like Freestyle pick up sales of the processor, hopefully I will still be able to sell parts and repair the processors.