> I had issues with every ETI project I ever attempted

Funny how people's experiences differ

My ETI builds started in the late 70s, mostly musically-orientated.
Pretty sure my very first "big" project was the dual stage strobe.
Being unused to large caps charged with mains, it was a memorable
project !!!

Next was the ETI4600 synthesiser, which works flawlessly. Still
have it. Ditto the ETI480 50/100W amp, made several of those, as
well as the 300W. Refurbishing one at the moment. David Tilbrook's
pre-amps (the 4000 & 5000 series) were state-of-the-art

About the same time was the ETI660. A little marvel for its time. A
CDP1802 micro with 4k RAM, colour (V2.0) and TV screen output

What an introduction to machine code, all entered through a hex
pad !!! A BASIC ROM was available shortly after. Still have that
too. Should dig it out one day, some nice little games

I always thought ETI a cut above EA, in styling for example. Some
of their stuff just looked old-fashioned. For example wooden cases,
whereas ETI tended towards metal, particularly black anodised,
which I like the look of

However, the EA project which drew a line under them for me was
the video frame grabber. Possibly mid-90's ? The errors were being
published piecemeal for almost 18 months if I recall. The original
article should never have got into print. It was a serious investment
in people's time and effort, many complained bitterly

Trust and reputation can't be under-estimated

Joe
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