On Sun, 31 May 2009 08:58:38 -0700, "Ulysses"
wrote:

I had to replace the circuit board on my RV furnace. The old one looked
like it was basically just underbuilt. The circuit paths were very narrow
and all the components were the smallest values possible. The replacement
board from a company that just makes circuit boards was much beefier plus
was a better design as far as function goes.

I don't get it because they could spend a few more bucks on the electronics
and make it more reliable and simply charge a few more bucks for the
appliance. Instead they get a bad reputation.

Two companies in the business, where else are you going to go. One
did it and made the product cheaper, the other had to follow..