I have like a dozen programming cards, a programming box, a USB link, and the Bluetooth module, no programming card is actually a positive for me since I’m running out of room for them. :lmao:
Exactly the point I was making. Like you, I have all of the above (well...except I have considerably less than a dozen programming cards), and I do like that HW includes the cards. However, the way Castle does it is better, and smarter.
First, instead of physically including a programming device in every box, they include a 'certificate', with a printed code, giving buyers the "option" to get, or not get, the programming device (which buyers can submit either via mail, or website). This way, those who need a programming device can have one...and, those who have no need aren't "wasting" something. Second, they give the buyer the option of selecting between the USB programmer (Castle Link), or (for a very minor additional fee) the programming card.
I'm not saying HW isn't 'good'...HW products are great (although, their customer service leaves MUCH to be desired)...but, maybe HW could "take a page from Castle's book", and rethink their strategy in getting programming devices to customers.
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