[Oakydoke]

As we discussed some time ago, the whole market will change with regard to pricing and specification following the introduction of this wave of new systems.

Whereas before, something like a Lenz compact was regarded as a "budget" system at £100+, the arrival of the Multimouse and NCE PowerCab require us to challenge the concept of "budget".

The capability of these systems is not far short of "fully featured", which creates a Mid-spec. at a new price point.
We could say these are in fact mid-price systems. Budget systems would include EZ Command and Select at £40 (or less).
The Hornby Elite again is a mid-spec, mid-price system retailing at £95 (+or-).

Dynamis again brings us a very comprehensive specification at a mid-price point.

There will come a time when we will have to question the pricing of systems above £200 for what they are giving us?
That time isn't very far away in my opinion.

 

[Oakydoke]

I totally agree with that!

 

[Oakydoke]

If Lenz do roll out new kit, it will create a divide between the European manufacturers (All with updated GUI) and the US manufacturers with their more basic displays.

p.s. I was forgetting ZTC......Just as well!

 

[Oakydoke]

QUOTE (dwb @ 27 Jan 2007, 12:55) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>How much speculation can we get in before the Nuremburg fairs opens?

David
We'll certainly do our best.

 

[Oakydoke]

B)-->QUOTE(Nick B @ 28 Jan 2007, 00:25) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What we also need to understand regarding the price positioning of the Bachmann is whether the indicated £95 price includes 3 to 4 amp transformer.[/quote]
Yes, both the Dynamis and Dynamis Pro come with a transformer.
The Pro also has a built in computer interface.

QUOTE ZTC is not available in Australia, but I detect a certain cynicism of their products on this site - what are the reasons behind that?
The ZTC systems are quite limited in their ability and they are widely known to be bug ridden as well.
In the past, product support has been reported as poor.
The well built console has its attractions for many, but all you are getting is a fancy case.
Some would say the ZTC511 is a £50 system in a £300 tin box?

In my humble opinion, best forgotten.