On Thu, Aug 22, 2002 at 12:05:23AM -0500, Bob Tanner wrote:
> Quoting Dave Royer (dave at droyer.org):
> > Thanks for the info.  Qwest wouldn't even let me purchase one.  They
> > said they were doing the rental thing only.
> 
> Serious?
> 
Yep.  The drone I was talking to said they weren't selling them anymore.

> What is the break-even mark?
> 
> Meaning how long do you have to rent it before you actually start paying more
> for it then if you buy it outright?
>
They're renting them for $5/mo.  Looking around the manufacturer's 
website, it looks like the boxes sell for $100-$150 (you can buy right 
on-line).  Worst case, they start making money after 20 months or so.

I'm going to try the rental thing to start with.  I want to see which box it
actually is and such.  Qwest said there's no rental contract so you can stop
renting whenever you like.  

Dave