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| Topic: | Crestron Prodigy? This thread has 484 replies. Displaying posts 31 through 45. |
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| Post 31 made on Friday August 28, 2009 at 17:17 |
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On August 26, 2009 at 21:53, mrtristan said...
Someone told me you need a new computer lol....you've been talking to James eh?
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| Post 32 made on Friday August 28, 2009 at 19:56 |
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The demo kit comes with a Dell Laptop. I don't need another Laptop but what the hell, it's basically free. Prodigy does a lot more through SB than what you see on the outside. It's not meant to be a less expensive solution for large homes but rather a budget solution for smaller jobs.
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| Post 33 made on Friday August 28, 2009 at 23:46 |
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While it is true the kit comes with a laptop, I think it's time for mfgs to stop forcing demo kits on everyone. Especially if you are already a Crestron dealer, why make the dealer loose more profit by spending valuable operational funds. In this economy it's just a bad decision. But that's just my opinion.
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| OP | Post 34 made on Monday August 31, 2009 at 23:07 |
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On August 27, 2009 at 15:19, shudabo said...
I just did a quick project with prodigy composer and my suspicions were confirmed. I will be using simpl to program a prodigy if I do a prodigy. What gives with the Destiny stuff? it looks terrible. It gives you a couple differnt SB touchpanel designs. But you can import your own designs if you want to.
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| Post 35 made on Monday August 31, 2009 at 23:11 |
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On August 28, 2009 at 23:46, tgav8rs said...
While it is true the kit comes with a laptop, I think it's time for mfgs to stop forcing demo kits on everyone. Especially if you are already a Crestron dealer Huh? Show of hands.. what existing Crestron dealers are being forced to buy a demo kit?
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| OP | Post 36 made on Monday August 31, 2009 at 23:12 |
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Also heard today that there were be a few more additional Prodigy pieces that haven't been shown yet, shown at CEDIA. Supposed to be a few other touchscreens, add on parts, etc. Maybe something to add more lighting? Rep didn't have specifics, but said they will be there.
I ordered a PMC2 today, so, I'll have some "touch and feel" feedback soon.
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| Post 37 made on Monday August 31, 2009 at 23:57 |
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I would hope that laptop comes with Crestron software already installed :)
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| Post 38 made on Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 00:41 |
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On August 31, 2009 at 23:57, SignatureSV said...
I would hope that laptop comes with Crestron software already installed :) Sell that laptop on ebay.. DIY guys dream come true......
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| Post 39 made on Wednesday September 2, 2009 at 06:41 |
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On August 31, 2009 at 23:11, 39 Cent Stamp said...
Huh? Show of hands.. what existing Crestron dealers are being forced to buy a demo kit? Yup, but they haven't shipped yet. Anyone get their kit yet?
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| Post 40 made on Wednesday September 2, 2009 at 06:53 |
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On September 2, 2009 at 06:41, Gman-north said...
Yup, but they haven't shipped yet. Anyone get their kit yet? What is the purpose and reasoning behind requiring dealers to buy a demo kit that includes a laptop? Is it a mandate from the Department of Redundancy Department?
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| OP | Post 41 made on Tuesday September 8, 2009 at 00:12 |
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On September 2, 2009 at 06:53, ILO said...
What is the purpose and reasoning behind requiring dealers to buy a demo kit that includes a laptop? Is it a mandate from the Department of Redundancy Department? Uh, I wasn't told I had to buy a demo kit....But, I did buy some gear. However, I wasn't told I HAD to. but, STILL dont have it.
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| Post 42 made on Tuesday September 8, 2009 at 00:20 |
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On September 2, 2009 at 06:53, ILO said...
What is the purpose and reasoning behind requiring dealers to buy a demo kit that includes a laptop? Is it a mandate from the Department of Redundancy Department? Who knows.. maybe some attempt to make sure dealers have the software installed correctly? I bet it will be a worthless entry level laptop that barely runs the software.
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| Post 43 made on Tuesday September 8, 2009 at 07:26 |
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It's not mandatory for existing dealers to buy into the kit. It is for new Prodigy dealers though.
I bought the kit because we were going to revamp the showroom anyway. It probably is a crap laptop but what the heck.......more things for me to crash......
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| Post 44 made on Tuesday September 8, 2009 at 17:11 |
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It is probably an indication of how low they think the knowledge pase of a Prodigy dealer might be. Heaven help a customer who has to deal with an installer who can't even install Crestron software properly!!!
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| Post 45 made on Wednesday September 9, 2009 at 00:05 |
I blew our DRP funds on two Prodigy demo kits and several packages to sell. No, have not received as yet. I believe in demos, although years ago I was pissed that Crestron sold theirs with Crestron lighting and I did not sell their lighting.
I think it smart for Crestron to basically throw in a laptop for each demo; my guess is that Tech Support spends a portion of each day dealing with barely-functional computer users (how do I download firmware from FTP site?) working five year old machines loaded with malware.
Couple this with anticipated onslaught of new dealers who promise to be even less literate (press the Start button - uhh I used my thumb to press it and nothing happened). You get the idea.
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