POSSIBLE group discount BUZZER PURCHASE IN NEAR FUTURE I may be making a bulk purchase from Creative Electronics Design in the near future of the Quizwizard II. This is the system now famous as the Gordian Knot from the MD Academic Team page. If you are interested in joining in this purchase, write me back at gaius_at_.... WHERE TO GO FOR A NEW BUZZER When buying a buzzer, your team must weigh several considerations. First and most important is how many players do you need to accommodate? This question should precede price because there are large and small systems which cost a lot, and a few large systems are fairly economical. Second of course is price, and after that, what special features do you need? Special features to consider are player lights, assembly time, can it be set on individual and team mode? Can it tell who rang in 2nd and 3rd? What about portability, and expansion capability? I hope the below article is of some help to teams in deciding what to buy. The following 19 companies/products are reviewed: Groupics, Show me smart, Shelty Systems, Korthof, the Judge, Quiz-Wizard II, Buzz-in, Logitek, Academic Hallmarks, Quiz-co, Quik-Pro, Zeecraft, Jem Design, Funtronics, ACTS, Quiz-mo, High Technology Products, Officiator II, Kirkman, and Tie-breaker. If you know of additional systems, please let me know. A lot of info on buzzer manufacturers can be found at <a href=http://www.dbtech.net/asca/resource.html target=new>http://www.dbtech.net/asca/resource.html</a> Supposedly you can get a lot of info on manufacturers from Patricks Press, but I find this site has very little info on buzzers. Patricks Press <a href=http://home.aol.com/quizbowl target=new>http://home.aol.com/quizbowl</a> I suggest calling or writing them for buzzer info. P.O. Box 5189 Columbus, GA 31906; FAX 706-322-5806. Phone 800-654-1052. E-mail Quizbowl_at_... --------------------------- Four cheap, no frills Buzzer systems: GROUPICS Buzzers that operate on batteries or AC with optional built-in timer for up to fifteen players. They also have larger systems and are suitable for television. It is very light weight. Major advantages: very portable Special features: can be expanded for more players, can run on batteries, Price: $199.99 (this price might not include the hand held buzzers) Holmes and Edwards, 1201 Lake James Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23464; Phone: 757-424-4021. <a href=http://www.buzzers.com target=new>http://www.buzzers.com</a> Email: groupi_at_... SHELTY SYSTEMS "the Buzz Box" An eight person lockout system. Each person has a buzzer with a small LED that lights up to tell the player that she was the first to ring in; the control unit also has 8 LED's to indicate who was first. It runs on a 6V AC adapter It's made out of aluminum and costs $330 CDN plus taxes (7% provincial, 8% goods & services), and shipping. Cost is approx. $260 Contact: ruhtra_at_... SHO ME SMART lights Automatically resets after 2 seconds. Expands indefinitely to allow as Many players as needed. One year manufacturer's warranty on defects in material and workmanship, assuming normal use. Eight players $199 Ten Players $245 Additional light bars - $50 each Additional adapters - $25 each Additional 4 ft. extenders - $5 each SHOW ME Lights P.O.Box 305 Vienna, IL 62995-0305 Phone/Fax:(618) 949-3888 <a href=http://www.scholastic-bowl.com/ target=new>http://www.scholastic-bowl.com/</a> (not much help)
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