This is an interesting discussion, thanks to all. It seems to be the case that some other manufacturers take a quite different approach. Nottingham, for example utilizes an extremely low torque motor, so any kind of breaking is out of the question.
I have no idea myself what are the merits of any particular design choice. All I can say is that I have, and like, my Basis Debut table and I have, and liked some of the others mentioned.
I have no idea myself what are the merits of any particular design choice. All I can say is that I have, and like, my Basis Debut table and I have, and liked some of the others mentioned.