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BEST's
"Ask the Expert" column is designed to give one-one dialogue between a
questioner and our master instructor Kris Roberson.Specification,
processing and inspection questions are answered here.
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The BEST Pad Repair kit
includes the tools and materials needed to reliably replace lifted or
damaged surface mount and BGA pads on PCB's. This kit includes 3
different tin plated circuit frame patterns, which offer nearly 3 times
as many useable replacement land patterns as other circuit frames.
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This Industry forum is
a discussion area where opinions are given on equipment and processes,
help is given on process problems and resources for problem-solving and
troubleshooting are shared.
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Training Coupon
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From now until
12/31/2008 BEST is offering a training coupon for any IPC (A-610D CIT, IPC
7711/7721 CIT, and the IPC JSTD 001D CIT) CIT class which can redeemed for
either:
1. 10% off OR
2. $250.00 BEST Buy Gift Card OR
3.$250.00 Coach Gift Card
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Dear Subscriber;
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In this edition of the BEST newsletter the main topics are:
- USB Drive Recovery
- Troubleshooting & Testing of Electronic Assemblies
I have also inserted below a review of the first Android open O/S smart phone from Google.
Thanks!
Bob Wettermann
President, BEST Inc
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Electronic Test and Repair
If
you are having trouble working your way through your "bone pile" and
need a reliable partner in terms of BOTH debug, rework, repair and
final test, then BEST may be your resource. As a reminder BEST offers
the OEM the following "back end" services as part of its repair service
offering:
- In-warranty testing, as well as out of warranty testing
- Out of Production/Non-Current electronic equipment and component repair
- PCB troubleshooting and component level repair
- PCB testing and complete component testing
- Electronic data transmission and collection of repair data per customer specifications
BEST along with BESTProto can be your resource for assembling boards that are "legacy" builds.
Find out more here.
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USB Drive Repair
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At BEST Inc. we realize that losing data can be a stressful and
sometimes overwhelming experience. Months or even years worth of work,
finances, digital photographs and more can seemingly disappear in an
instant. Whether you are an operations or technical manager, or use your home computer
just for email, or somewhere in-between, we can help you recover your
valuable data. Recovery from physically damaged USB devices are just
one of the many services we provide. Even if your device is snapped in
half, we may be able to help. With more and more devices finding their
way onto keychains, the potential for unintentional damage is on the
rise. We help you recover lost files, data and images from USB drives.
Find our more...
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 Google "Android" G1 Phone
The
first Android O/S open source mobile device from Google was launched
recently in the US through T-Mobile. CNET (also see C. Mossberg's
review in the WSJ) did a comprehensive review the summary of which is
below:
The good: The T-Mobile G1 features a full QWERTY
keyboard, 3G support, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. The Google Android
operating system offers good integration with Google applications as
well as access to the Amazon MP3 Store and YouTube. As more
applications become available, the G1 will also become a more powerful
smartphone for all types of users.
The bad:
The G1 doesn't include a standard headphone jack and lacks stereo
Bluetooth and Microsoft Exchange support. There are some annoying
design quirks that make the smartphone uncomfortable to hold and
difficult to use. The GPS tracking was disappointing, and speakerphone
quality wasn't the greatest.
The bottom line:
While we're not in love with the design and would have liked some
additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google
Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more
personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now,
the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than
consumers and business users.
See full review.
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