RCT vs. SAT?

[Farrell]

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
> >
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