Quickstream and current build.. at DVinfo.net

Peter Jefferson · February 15th, 2005, 07:17 PM

Just wondering if anyone has any new news on the Quickstreams?? I know the FS4 has been held off due to some recording and build issues, but as the quickstrem is now onto its second generation, im hoping that the earlier teething problems have been sorted.

any ideas??

thanks in advance

Peter Jefferson · February 16th, 2005, 08:24 PM

noone has any real world thoughts on this??

Mark Williams · February 17th, 2005, 01:30 PM

Peter,

I suggest you try a search for "quickstream" and read what other members of this forum have experienced. Mostly not very good with compatability and dropped frame issues as well as computer interface problems.

My personal opinion is very unfavorable. I was in communication with the company on a regular basis early on since I was very interested in purchasing their product, but got nothing but a run around from thier VP of marketing. They asked me to become a beta tester, offered me a discount after testing and talked a "big game" but never came thru. At this point I figure to heck with them.

Regards,

Mark

Wayne Starick · February 22nd, 2005, 05:49 PM

Well, I had one of the original units and it worked flawlessly for me but then died (still under warranty fortunately). I sent it back to the Australian distributor (Videoguys in Melbourne) who promptly organised a replacement for me.

When the replacement arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a second generation unit, so I have no complaints about MCE's after-sales-service. They also included the newer Firewire cable to replace the original.

I will be testing my new unit this weekend, and using it for real the weekend after so I'll keep you posted.

Peter Jefferson · March 10th, 2005, 08:07 PM

thanks for the feedback guys.. .

at the moment im focussing on choosing between which oine to distribute here (fs-4 or Quickstream) and my scales are tipping toward fs4..

unless i can be convinced otherwise.. which is what this forum is all about :)

Gregory Hoose · September 24th, 2005, 11:44 PM

Hi, posted massive problems with fs4 and mac/final cut hd exp problems on the fs4 site. I am leaning the other direction to quickstream. Hope Wayne can tell us how his works!

Greg Boston · September 25th, 2005, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Jefferson

thanks for the feedback guys.. .

at the moment im focussing on choosing between which oine to distribute here (fs-4 or Quickstream) and my scales are tipping toward fs4..

unless i can be convinced otherwise.. which is what this forum is all about :)

Peter, although I don't own one, I have some reservations about the Firestore units. Have seen numerous threads here on DVINFO that were indicating problems with the FS4. Might want to pull up a search on that and decide for yourself.

-gb-

February 15th, 2005, 07:17 PM	#1
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	Quickstream and current build.. Just wondering if anyone has any new news on the Quickstreams?? I know the FS4 has been held off due to some recording and build issues, but as the quickstrem is now onto its second generation, im hoping that the earlier teething problems have been sorted. any ideas?? thanks in advance

February 22nd, 2005, 05:49 PM	#4
Wayne Starick Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 66	Well, I had one of the original units and it worked flawlessly for me but then died (still under warranty fortunately). I sent it back to the Australian distributor (Videoguys in Melbourne) who promptly organised a replacement for me. When the replacement arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a second generation unit, so I have no complaints about MCE's after-sales-service. They also included the newer Firewire cable to replace the original. I will be testing my new unit this weekend, and using it for real the weekend after so I'll keep you posted. __________________ Wayne If there's no Internet in Heaven, I'm not going!

September 24th, 2005, 11:44 PM	#6
Gregory Hoose Tourist Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3	fs4 and dropped frames Hi, posted massive problems with fs4 and mac/final cut hd exp problems on the fs4 site. I am leaning the other direction to quickstream. Hope Wayne can tell us how his works!

February 16th, 2005, 08:24 PM	#2
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	noone has any real world thoughts on this??

February 17th, 2005, 01:30 PM	#3
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Peter, I suggest you try a search for "quickstream" and read what other members of this forum have experienced. Mostly not very good with compatability and dropped frame issues as well as computer interface problems. My personal opinion is very unfavorable. I was in communication with the company on a regular basis early on since I was very interested in purchasing their product, but got nothing but a run around from thier VP of marketing. They asked me to become a beta tester, offered me a discount after testing and talked a "big game" but never came thru. At this point I figure to heck with them. Regards, Mark

March 10th, 2005, 08:07 PM	#5
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	thanks for the feedback guys.. . at the moment im focussing on choosing between which oine to distribute here (fs-4 or Quickstream) and my scales are tipping toward fs4.. unless i can be convinced otherwise.. which is what this forum is all about :)