On May 14, 2008 at 11:07, Springs said...
Don't get me wrong Tom. I am huge supporter of RTI.
When it comes to RTI... If it ain't in my hand and tested
by me... it doesn't exist as far as I am concerned.
I understand 100%.
Some here spec things not released based on a release date. Whoever does that in my opinion is at least a half a bubble off plumb (only one oar in the water, only dealt a deck of 51, etc) and deserves all the misery that results.
HOWEVER (quoting Barney Fife), if you are ready to spec things that are just released, I still think there is some risk and you need to rethink your strategy. Why wouldn't you give a brand new to the market device some rigorous lab testing? (Maybe you did and these issues did not surface.)
I am more slow to bring brand new things into client homes than most. I let you guys test, let the dust settle, then I get into the starting gate.
It would be great if everything we unbox and install would be ready for prime time. Unfortunately we are in a highly competitive industry and we are dreaming if we think that we will not at times be the final (broad) wave of testers for new product.