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Article #672Re: My hat is off to Microchip and their CEO!
From: baron
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:27
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:27
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David L. Jones Inscribed thus:
> You aren't going to believe this...
>
> I recently reviewed the new Microchip PICkit3 compared to the old
> PICkit2 and pretty much hammered the people responsible on behalf of
> those who have found the PICkit3 upgrade rather lacking:
>
http://www.eevblog.com/2009/10/21/eevblog-39-pickit-3-programmerdebugger-review/
>
> At it turns out, not surprisingly the video made it's way all around
> the Microchip offices, even to the desk of their CEO.
> As with any multi billion dollar corporation, I expected either
> deathly silence or a nasty letter from their lawyers.
>
> But it turns out Microchip really do care about their products and
> customers, and really do listen, so they seriously took it as
> constructive criticism.
>
> So not only was my blog well received at Microchip, I got a lengthy
> call from none other than the Microchip CEO Steve Sanghi, thanking me
> for the blog and raising the issues. He pointed out a few factual
> errors which was fair enough, but admitted they could have done the
> PICkit 3 better and most importantly are working to fix the issues and
> give customers what they expect.
>
> They have even posted this hillarious video response in record time:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YUvlrVlNao
>
> I am absolutely blown away by their honesty and responsiveness, and it
> starts from their CEO down.
> Two thumbs up to Steve Sanghi and the guys and gals at Microchip!
>
> Dave.
Absolutely hilarious ! :-)
I enjoyed both videos.
Good on ya Dave.
--
Best Regards:
Baron.
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