tknice
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Post by tknice on May 8, 2010 22:13:41 GMT -5
Yeah....and I hope they didn't design it around BATTERIES. The least they could do is use hydrogen fuel cells. Batteries make the entire line seem sooooo cheap. R In all seriousness, if it isn't back-lit, then it isn't much good in a HT Yeah, I can relate. Hehe. Oh well, can't have everything.
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Post by jdskycaster on May 8, 2010 22:31:04 GMT -5
I'll take one! JD
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Post by wizardofoz on May 9, 2010 1:04:45 GMT -5
It is really an incentive to get the UMC-1 before end of June. But what if the bugs are not all been addressed by then? This is improtant for me since I am in Hong Kong. Firmware update by users can be a tricky thing, different OS, hardware, and even luck sometimes. Maybe paying deposit/full amount upfront before end of June but wait for the dust be settled before shipping out is a viable workout for overseas customers, Software is a fickle thing... there will always be updates in any product line that has the facility for them, iPhone, iPad,s PC's, heck even my Brietling B1 watch had to have one! In singapore there are 6 UMC-1 owners all very happy and living with either V6 as shipped or V6b2 if they wanted to upgrade. Get the UMC-1 - its a very sweet piece of kit and the full remote will just make it that much sweeter. My wife hates the Harmony One, and for now just uses the original remote. Direct input is what is missing - but having a solid built unit will be just that bit sweeter IMHO. Well done EMOTIVA...we buy, you listen, we buy some more
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Post by mysterymachine on May 9, 2010 2:19:16 GMT -5
Hurray!! So long as the new one has stronger signal strength I am a happy man (backlit would be nice but even as is that is one sexy looking remote!)
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Post by ralfale on May 9, 2010 4:00:33 GMT -5
I am one of the 6 happy owner mentioned by wizardofoz Indeed, i am really surprised by this nice gesture from emotiva. Free shipping or not, i am still glad to get it! Will this comes with stronger signal? I have to admit that the signal strength of the original remote is rather weak. Even rebounding the signal off the side wall doesnt work (compared to my other device's remote)
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Post by Woodpecker on May 9, 2010 11:20:06 GMT -5
the way I heard from the podcast is that everyone who has already purchased a UMC would be getting the new remote. maybe I heard wrong but that's what I am thinking. That is my reading of what Emotiva said during the podcast also. It seemed very clear to me that their intention was to offer ALL UMC-1 purchasers, to-date, a "peace offering" to express their gratitude to us for having endured the FW growing pains. This is just Emotiva's way of thanking all of us for our loyalty and patience during the rocky introduction -- just another indication of Emotiva's dedication to its customer base. Absolutely impressive of Emotiva!!
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Post by visiter555 on May 9, 2010 14:10:31 GMT -5
Wonder when this "free" offer was effective? Lots of people have been getting UMCs shipped lately. Possibly someone from Emo could either modify the link to show something like free to all UMC owners from Dec 2009 to 30 June 2010? It is a good PR move and shows the commitment to customer service.
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Post by tkc9789 on May 9, 2010 14:28:49 GMT -5
Wonder when this "free" offer was effective? Lots of people have been getting UMCs shipped lately. Possibly someone from Emo could either modify the link to show something like free to all UMC owners from Dec 2009 to 30 June 2010? It is a good PR move and shows the commitment to customer service. According to replies #9, 15 and 27, this is for all UMCs shipped till end of June. To me, this is a clue that price adjustment of the UMC-1 may be forthcoming.
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Post by rklpoon on May 15, 2010 9:59:19 GMT -5
It is really an incentive to get the UMC-1 before end of June. But what if the bugs are not all been addressed by then? This is improtant for me since I am in Hong Kong. Firmware update by users can be a tricky thing, different OS, hardware, and even luck sometimes. Maybe paying deposit/full amount upfront before end of June but wait for the dust be settled before shipping out is a viable workout for overseas customers, Software is a fickle thing... there will always be updates in any product line that has the facility for them, iPhone, iPad,s PC's, heck even my Brietling B1 watch had to have one! In singapore there are 6 UMC-1 owners all very happy and living with either V6 as shipped or V6b2 if they wanted to upgrade. Get the UMC-1 - its a very sweet piece of kit and the full remote will just make it that much sweeter. My wife hates the Harmony One, and for now just uses the original remote. Direct input is what is missing - but having a solid built unit will be just that bit sweeter IMHO. Well done EMOTIVA...we buy, you listen, we buy some more Great to learn there are 6 satisfied UMC-1 users in Singapore. Can you elaborate your equipments and findings of using UMC-1. Did you have any of the common bugs reported like:- 1) Video/audio dropout 2) HDMI handshake problem with TV dish 3) Bass management problem (actually not understanding the issue, a bit technical to me) 4) Connection with HTPC (my major usage-with ATI display and ASUS Xonar HDMI sound card). 5) EMO-EQ.
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Post by wizardofoz on May 15, 2010 10:28:48 GMT -5
Software is a fickle thing... there will always be updates in any product line that has the facility for them, iPhone, iPad,s PC's, heck even my Brietling B1 watch had to have one! In singapore there are 6 UMC-1 owners all very happy and living with either V6 as shipped or V6b2 if they wanted to upgrade. Get the UMC-1 - its a very sweet piece of kit and the full remote will just make it that much sweeter. My wife hates the Harmony One, and for now just uses the original remote. Direct input is what is missing - but having a solid built unit will be just that bit sweeter IMHO. Well done EMOTIVA...we buy, you listen, we buy some more Great to learn there are 6 satisfied UMC-1 users in Singapore. Can you elaborate your equipments and findings of using UMC-1. Did you have any of the common bugs reported like:- 1) Video/audio dropout 2) HDMI handshake problem with TV dish 3) Bass management problem (actually not understanding the issue, a bit technical to me) 4) Connection with HTPC (my major usage-with ATI display and ASUS Xonar HDMI sound card). 5) EMO-EQ. try here for whats being said...no problems not already identified www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=74909.0
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Post by barrynj on May 19, 2010 20:38:00 GMT -5
Hmmm... I'm thinking "Father's Day" may be my time to order me a UMC
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Post by Eskimo on May 20, 2010 9:09:15 GMT -5
Classy move, Emo.. Looking forward to mine, since the one that shipped with it has a piece of plastic rattling around inside..
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Post by napabill on May 20, 2010 10:38:02 GMT -5
I received my UMC-1 on May 10th. Anyone know when the upgraded Remote will be shipped or is there something I need to do to make it happen?
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Post by rachel on May 20, 2010 10:57:55 GMT -5
The UMC-R will be shipping in July to everyone that purchased a UMC-1 before June 30th
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Post by LCSeminole on May 20, 2010 11:17:41 GMT -5
The UMC-R will be shipping in July to everyone that purchased a UMC-1 before June 30th There you have it, from the webmaster herself, July it is. Thanks Rachel for clearing that up for the masses. ;D
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Post by visiter555 on May 22, 2010 13:39:14 GMT -5
The UMC-R will be shipping in July to everyone that purchased a UMC-1 before June 30th Rachel, Possibly a dumb question, but how will they be shipped to us who live outside the continental US? Hate to see a $100 in brokerage/duties/taxes/etc. July also happens to be vacation time for a lot of people. Thanks! Vis
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Post by tkc9789 on May 22, 2010 16:37:32 GMT -5
The UMC-R will be shipping in July to everyone that purchased a UMC-1 before June 30th "Everyone" includes those who got the UMC-1 as an upgrade?
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Post by rogerwilco on May 22, 2010 16:45:56 GMT -5
The UMC-R will be shipping in July to everyone that purchased a UMC-1 before June 30th "Everyone" includes those who got the UMC-1 as an upgrade? Everything I have read from Emotiva says ALL who purchased a UMC-1 will receive one. I think that would include those of us that upgraded. I know I payed for mine, just a reduced price. Hope it includes us anyway!
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