[gps-talkusers] Re: Announcing Holux M1000 shouldn't we buy?

Hi Charles,

Thanks.  It really does sound like a good deal, and if the next generation
is a couple of years away, it's even a better deal!  Certainly, for those
who are financially strapped, they should not feel they are out of luck if
they keep their 236 receivers, and as I thought about it, perhaps that was
something Mike was trying to communicate?  After all, you have a varied
customer base, and I appreciate the fine line you all walk at times.

Les 

-----Original Message-----
From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Charles LaPierre
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:27 AM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Announcing Holux M1000 shouldn't we buy?

Hi Les,

You can buy the new M1000 like we said, but we are also saying that this new
receiver isn't the next generation of receivers, so its up to you if you
want to spend the money on faster acquisition time, improved battery life,
and a more sensitive receiver.  It really is a good deal, and if you already
have the custom case from the 236 from Sendero then all you need to do is
enlarge the on/off switch hole and you are in business.

If you guys do decide to buy a new M1000 and don't want to keep your
236 if you want to send them to Sendero we will give them to students and
others who may need them.  Just write a note and send it along with the
receiver to Sendero and we will find a home for your old receiver.

Thanks
Charles.

At 01:36 AM 9/25/2007, you wrote:
>Hi Mike,
>
>Your last sentence comfused me.  Is your recommendation to wait for the 
>next generation of receiver if you already have a 236 rather than 
>purchasing this model?  Given the price of $50 to $100, it would seem 
>worthwhile to upgrade now.  Thanks.
>
>Les
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
>Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 10:40 PM
>To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Announcing Holux M1000
>
>Yes, the custom case is part of the cost. More importantly, service and 
>support are part of the cost.
>
>The reason I told you about the on-line price is because we are 
>perfectly happy if people wish to get the best deal and leave us out of 
>the loop. We don't make anything selling receivers even at $99. We do 
>it as a convenience and are not at all offended if you find a good deal. Go
for it.
>
>The same applies to any accessories we carry, compact Flash cards, SD 
>cards, speakers. Some people don't want to deal with tracking these 
>things down on-line so they pay a bit more to purchase from us.
>
>As we have indicated in the past, if someone has an old Blue Logger and 
>now a Holux 236 they wish to make available to another user at no 
>charge, send it to Sendero with a note to this effect and we will make 
>it available in this fashion. No sense having a GPS receiver grave yard 
>if someone else can take advantage of it.
>
>Frankly, if you have a 236, I'd stick with it until the next generation 
>receiver comes out.
>
>Mike
>
>
>
>At 07:00 PM 9/24/2007, Charles LaPierre wrote:
> >Hi Jim,
> >I know, sometimes I just take things to personally, I got to let it
>go...deep breath in.... and out...and if that doesn't work I will grab 
>a beer (ha ha).
> >
> >One thing you should note is we had to make a slight change to the 
> >case
>because the m-1000 switch was in a slightly different location.  So if 
>you use the same case you could use a pair of scissors and expand the 
>switch hole just a little so you can still access the switch.
> >
> >Charles.
> >
> >At 06:46 PM 9/24/2007, you wrote:
> >>Point well taken Charles.  Don't get your nickers in a knot, we love 
> >>you man!  So maybe it's just worthwhile keeping the 236 if we have 
> >>one
>already especially if the M1000 fits in the case and the 236 Battery 
>fits in the M1000 and will work as a spare  It does seem that if we 
>already own the
>236 it would make sense to buy the M1000 from that link Alex sent so we 
>don't replicate buying another AC adapter and case.  Just some 
>thoughts, Jim .
> >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles LaPierre"
> >><charles@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>Cc: "Chris Grabowski" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 6:32 PM
> >>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Announcing Holux M1000
> >>
> >>
> >>>Hello everyone,
> >>>
> >>>I just want to set the record straight again.  Boy I seem to be 
> >>>doing
>this a lot lately.
> >>>
> >>>A custom leather case is not cheep to make people, just ask 
> >>>Humanware
>when they sell those cases for their system and how must those cost if 
>you want to buy one, I remember reading a lot of people were upset on 
>just how must it costs.  When you are dealing with quantities of 
>hundreds per year you don't get custom cases for $5.  You are free to 
>buy it on line.  Sendero offers this as a courtesy to our users, so if 
>you have a problem you can call us and deal with just one company.  If 
>you buy a receiver from somewhere else it will be up to you to contact 
>that company to make sure your receiver is working correctly or not.  
>Don't forget there is costs involve in us taking and shipping the 
>order. Chris Grabowski actually bought one of these receivers online 
>for $59 + shipping and it didn't even come with an AC adapter, the ones 
>we are shipping also have an AC addapter to charge the receiver.
> >>>
> >>>So please don't think we are trying to rip you off, there are a lot 
> >>>of
>factors which goes into the pricing of our products.
> >>>
> >>>Thank you
> >>>Charles
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>At 06:07 PM 9/24/2007, you wrote:
> >>>>That's a ripoff! How can online sell cheaper than sendero? I don't 
> >>>>get
>it either!
> >>>>
> >>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Gammon"
> >>>><jgammon1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>>Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 6:02 PM
> >>>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Announcing Holux M1000
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>So you are saying it sells for $50 online but for Sendero users 
> >>>>>it's $99?? Huh??  Also, will the 236 battery fit the m1000 so you 
> >>>>>could use that for a spare if necessary?  Jim
> >>>>>
> >>>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael May"
> >>>>><mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>>>To: "GPS-talkusers-freelists.org" <GPS-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>>>Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:16 PM
> >>>>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Announcing Holux M1000
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>Sendero is constantly testing various GPS receivers. We have 
> >>>>>>been
>using the Holux M1000 for several months and have now switched from the 
>236 to the M1000. We do not have the M1000 modified at all. You can 
>purchase it on-line for around $50 plus shipping and tax if applicable.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>We now ship the M1000 with new GPS packages. It of course comes 
> >>>>>>with a
>custom case so you can easily put it on a shoulder strap.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>It works fine at the pedestrian speeds, something we tested a lot.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Its major benefit is its battery life and greater sensitivity. 
> >>>>>>It will
>acquire faster and pick up better among buildings or within single 
>story buildings.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>It is almost exactly the same size as the 236. It has a slide 
> >>>>>>switch
>for power and uses the same charger and battery as the 236. The battery 
>life seems to be about double that of the 236.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>I am currently in New York to be on Good Morning America live 
> >>>>>>Tuesday
>morning. This is a pretty good test bed for this new receiver.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>I believe the Sendero price is $99 for Sendero users. Sheila 
> >>>>>>will know
>for sure. I like it a lot.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Michael G. May
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>CEO Sendero Group
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Crashing Through by Robert Kurson now available. Go to 
> >>>>>>http://www.CrashingThrough.com
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Developers and distributors of the first-ever accessible GPS 
> >>>>>>Distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Talks, Miniguide and the ID 
> >>>>>>Mate bar code reader
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>>>http://www.SenderoGroup.com
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007 
> >>>>>>Sendero Group, LLC
> >>>>>>1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
> >>>>>>Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West
> >>>
> >>>Charles M. La Pierre CTO
> >>>Sendero Group, LLC
> >>>
> >>>Lat. 37 15' 25" N  Lon: 121 53' 04" W
> >
> >Charles M. La Pierre CTO
> >Sendero Group, LLC
> >
> >Lat. 37 15' 25" N  Lon: 121 53' 04" W
> >
>
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