I think there is a difference among these units, but rather than the difference being in accuracy/results, it lies mostly in features. TuneLab needs a computer as does RCT, but costs half the price. RCT has many more features I believe (pianalizer, etc.). The SAT, being a dedicated unit, has not moving parts, and is quite a bit more durable. The SAT is smaller (especially the III), I have never had my SAT crash, never had the battery go dead, and I have dropped it a number of times and never damaged it (I do not believe a notebook computer would have survived some of the falls). So I think it is more like the decision on what chisel sharpening device should I get for my shop? A Japanese water-stone, an electric wheel-type device, a diamond plate. They can all get the chisel real nice and sharp with proper technique. But someone will greatly prefer one method and someone the other. I will never part with my diamond plate (thanks Ron N.!). Same thing with the ETDs. I do not have complete aural tuning skills. I rely in part on my machine. So for me, reliability is first and foremost. That is why I use the SAT. I can easily understand why other techs purchase the TuneLab or RCT. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 9:14 PM Subject: Re: RCT vs. SAT? > Now I really don't understand this. First and foremost, Ron, you must not like > your back. If it has been determined that there is no real difference between > the results of the three tuners( SAT, RCT, and TuneLab) then why anyone who > intends to print invoices on the road buy a verituner, or an Accutuner? Further, > with TuneLab at half the price, why would anyone want an RCT? Just for the > pretty colors? For those who have a preference for one of these tuning aids over > another, at what point does the supposed added accuracy (now proven false?) > justify the added expense? Is it not important to listen too? Seems like much > ado about nothing. I really don't want ANY ETD to do ALL the work for me! Am I > missing something? > > Greg > > Ron Koval wrote: > > > Both calculate good tunings, the RCT is 'nicer' on the eyes and looks cool > > to clients. (get a good piano wallpaper) > > > > I think the biggest difference between 'gear' is how you think you could use > > these tools. You've bought the laptop already, will you have your database > > on there? Will you be printing bills, literature, etc, in the field? If > > you are going to use the computer as a business tool, it makes sense to have > > it with you - go with RCT, and combine your tools in one package. I've > > switched to Veritune, but I'm still carrying the laptop for the business > > stuff. Hmmmmmm.... maybe it's time to shop for a smaller laptop! Anyone > > have an early Libretto they want to sell? > > > > To save weight, I leave the printer in the car, pre-print what I can and > > then fill in the info at the piano. (double work, typing on the laptop and > > writing on the invoice) > > > > Ron Koval > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > -- > Greg Newell > mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net > > >
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