Craig:
i'm sat at the same point, and would also welcome feedback.
maybe check the update fees too.
iirc
PC3000Flash is high initial cost, but the renewal fees are a fraction of that at around 400+Euro
FE is the same $1870 per year, so yr 2 1870 yr 3 1870 (unless price goes up or he closes) The gear still works after a year but if you need updates or tach support you need a valid key.
Serg isn't too hot on answering emails it would seem, altho i hear his remote support is good.
Both have first year support with the purchase.
imho you also have to account for the companies too.
Softcenter has published a warning he can stop support for his "project" at any time.
It's hard for a 1 man (and a few occasional extras) to cover all the bases in terms of a company operation.
Ace can throw loads at it and continue to develop.
Last casual feedback i have says tha the FE is more versatile, covers more chips, but harder to use.
Ace is a tad easier, more automated.
They also offer training which is an important factor for companies that want to land running, not hobbyist level and find out as you go along.
For larger companies the choice is insignificant, just buy one each
The other consensus is the SD flash tool is crap, but has recently announced updates. For me it wouldn't be worth the risk even for pennies.
Besides, Russians are the worlds best engineers... (after the Brits ofc
)Now ... where's my pencil?
Sorry if i understood you wrong!
