Libretto/RCT Review

[PDtek@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 98-11-04 21:18:44 EST, you write:

> In a message dated 98-11-04 00:21:11 EST, you write:
>  
>  << I purchased the Libretto from pcsave.com for about $1385.00 by e-mail
and
>   received the computer the next day.
>   
>   The Libretto sits in the same case that I used for the SAT, and I can say
at
>   this point I am very happy with the combination, and I'm looking forward
to
>   getting out and tuning tomorrow.
>   
>   Dave Bunch
>    >>
>  
>  
>  Dave: 
>  
>  I am happy you are satisfied with your Libretto/RCT. My observations are 
> this.
>  In addition to buying a tuning program for $800, you spent $1385 for a lap 
> top
>  that you would not recommend using as a computer because the keypad is too
>  small, and you can't read all of the words and some of the visual is cut
off
>  because the screeen is too small. Somehow that doesn't make a lot of sense 
> to
>  me. 
>  
>  Seems to me that $1620 for a tuning machine where I can read all the
numbers
>  and watch the red dots go round and round without glasses, wasn't such a
bad
>  investment after all. Not only that, but my SAT III fits on top of any 
> upright
>  piano, so I don't have to crane my neck around to see a screen, or worry of
> it
>  falling off. I can also tune at least 100 pianos between recharging, which 
> has
>  to be worth something too. 
>  
>  Just my 2 cents worth. :)
>  
>  Wim 

If I didn't know better Wim, I would think you didn't read my post.

I stated that the Libretto DOES sit anywhere the SAT will. On top of
verticals. Anywhere. Sits like a rock. Doesn't shake or teeter.

The spinner is no harder to see than the SAT. I only wear glasses because I
need glasses. Not due to any deficiency in the visibility of the RCT spinner.
In fact, not only is it very easy to see but is very easy on the eyes, gives
you a great deal of feedback on the tuning, and is just plain interesting to
watch. You can even change the color, shape, and speed if you want.
Personally, the SAT's flashing red lights get to me after a while. Kind of
like being hip-no-tized. Also, I DID find the numbers on the SAT hard to read.
They are large but very low contrast, and pretty much disapear in bright
light.

Yes, the keyboard is small, but I have 2 PCs at home, I really didn't need
another one. The Libretto does however come with a port expander that clips
on, allowing you to use a full sized keyboard and monitor if you like.

And, as I said in my first post, the only info cut off the screen is moot
anyway. As a trade off for that little bit of lost data, the RCT program
offers a wealth of options, features and information, some of it for fun, much
of it to create a top notch tuning.

Yep, I paid about $600 more than you did and I have no regrets. The RCT's
pitch raise feature alone is worth every penny of that.

Dave Bunch