Thanks for the info. Saw the actual letter on another site. It doesn't mention the LCD screen, but shady TK wants to push mods.
As for controls Smartrise is a mess right now. MCE makes a good product but their support isn't what they used to be. We have been going with Alpha, especially on hydros. Goes in easy, and tech support picks up for the crews. They are new, but I don't see how they will fail. Don't let the lawsuit scare you. Its so personal for Gil. He's scared because Alpha is destroying them. They were the buzz of the NAEC convention for sure.
I think we are splitting hairs between the majors and the solid non-proprietary stuff. The difference is you aren't locked in as a customer. I literally tell customers, "We install 3rd party equipment, anyone can work on it. We have to do a good job, because if we don't its easy to find another provider".
That wittur is a good operator as well. Just wish their staff would get it together. Still having issues with the interface equipment. The operator is from overseas but they make the interface (header, hangers "panel adapters") in the states. He have had issues. Beautiful laser cut parts, and stuck in the bend press upside down for example. But vantage is such a mess, we try to avoid them at all costs.
