Quote Originally Posted by howlindawg View Post
I don't accept the implication that an improved cosmetic design will necessarily mean more expense.

Stan posted a prototype and invited feedback and suggestions.

Werner posted a few ideas, this for example


All the main dimensions have been kept the same so there's not added cost involved with revised PCBs or casework. It also retains the look of the family of Beresford products.

The combined Red and Blue LEDs have been replaced with just Blue therefore simplifying the BOM.

The Black and Gold volume knob replaced with plain black... I wouldn't expect any added costs there.

The rest is a revision of the silkscreening, again something that doesn't add to the costs.

The result is something that retains the Beresford family look while at the same time managing to look sleeker and slicker at no extra cost.

Like it or loathe it the suggestions were offered freely and in a constructive manner. The negative reaction doesn't seem warranted.
Sorry friends, if you still are, but I cannot resist. I decided not to respond further for fear of upsetting anyone unnecessarily but the above is exactly what I wanted to say but decided against. What it represents is a really beneficially 'worked up' design that will firmly place the Bushmaster in the present, and form the basis of future product design, without significantly impacting on Stan's manufacturing costs, as I understand it. In other words, totally fulfilling Stan's request.
Just my opinion.
Dave.