At least Theta wrote up an explination of their reasoning:
http://www.thetadigital.com/faq.htm
Go to near the end of the web page.
I don't really agree with their reasoning as a transferable warranty will increase the resale value of their equipment. The increased value will make it easier for the original owner to sell and buy new again. Theta claims that because their gear is always upgradeable there is no need for an original owner to have to sell an old unit and purchase a newer on. Unfortunatly that is not always the case.
On the positive side, I have in fact had to deal with Theta on an out of warranty repair and want to say that they treated me very fairly.
John
http://www.thetadigital.com/faq.htm
Go to near the end of the web page.
I don't really agree with their reasoning as a transferable warranty will increase the resale value of their equipment. The increased value will make it easier for the original owner to sell and buy new again. Theta claims that because their gear is always upgradeable there is no need for an original owner to have to sell an old unit and purchase a newer on. Unfortunatly that is not always the case.
On the positive side, I have in fact had to deal with Theta on an out of warranty repair and want to say that they treated me very fairly.
John