Arthur: When i make a comment, i'm simply sharing my thoughts and that's all that they should be taken as i.e. my personal opinion. Nothing more, nothing less.
Many of my comments are simply observations made on the technical aspects of the product and the performance that it is capable of delivering. This doesn't necessarily mean that the product that i'm commenting on won't get the job done, is piss poor in every aspect of design quality / construction / performance OR that the product doesn't have some good ideas / redeeming qualities that others might like & enjoy. This is true even if my comments come across as being somewhat negative about the product over-all.
The reason that i say this is that it is hard to make a product that does everything right and keep the price reasonable. By being aware of the specific flaws ( manufacturers call these "design decisions" ) of a product, one may be better able to assess whether it will fit their specific needs and desires. As such, i try to point out the obvious points of contention that i see so that others can be made aware of it too.
In wording things as i do, i probably come across as "harping" on the negative aspects of specific products. Given that i consider "proper design" and consistency of performance to be ordinary goals, i tend to think of these things as being a "standard feature" more than something to tout or rave about. As such, i don't offer as much praise for specific products or design attributes as i should. This is because solid engineering practices and a product that is "working right" is nothing out of the ordinary / worthy of praise to me. I reserve praise for products that are truly outstanding and set themselves above the crowd as an example in multiple different areas.
With that in mind, i've always said that one should buy & use what they like and will enjoy. After all, they are the ones that have to use and listen to their investments, so who better to try and satisfy? Sean
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