[pianotech] SAT IV

[petercstevenson at telus.net]

SAT III was 1 lb and SAT IV is 2 lb.
 Peter Stevenson

On Wed, 2009-03-11 at 09:03 -0700, David Ilvedson wrote:
> I'm sure I'll get a IV and it will be nice to have a III for a backup.
> The IV is still very light, right?
>  
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA 94044
> 
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> ______________________________________________________________________
> Original message
> From: pmc033 at earthlink.net
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Received: 3/11/2009 8:21:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] SAT IV
> 
> Hi, Terry:
>     I attended the recent convention in Burbank where the new units
> were presented in a class setting.  I own a SAT I, which I 've used
> for 21 years.  The SAT IV is  programmable and upgradable via USB.  In
> class, each new feature was demonstrated.  It appears that the unit
> takes a new software based approach.  The older units do have some
> customization possible, but you have to send it back to them to have
> any updates done.  Now with this new one, the user can do it over the
> internet.  There are some upgraded functions and many customizable
> options, though the basic technology and readouts are the same (FAC
> calculations, etc.)  If you look on the website, I'm sure there will
> be comparison to the other versions.  Of course, there's the
> "hardbody" case, which makes it bulletproof in your tool case.  No, I
> didn't purchase the unit, so I can't comment there.  As usual, it
> appears to be a long term investment in a very rugged high quality
> unit.
>     Upside is you can probably get a used/refurbished SAT III for
> less, now that the new SAT IV is out.
>     FWIW.
>     Paul McCloud
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>         ----- Original Message ----- 
>         From: pianolover 88 
>         To: pianotech at ptg.org
>         Sent: 03/09/2009 8:59:57 PM 
>         Subject: [pianotech] SAT IV
>         
>         
>         Anybody have one yet? If so, please give your review. 
>         
>         Terry Peterson
>         Accurate Piano Service
>         UniGeezer.com
>         "Over 50, and not "2" Tired!" 
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