15User Rating: 1 out of 5

Review title of Andy Overpriced with weak flimsy cable.

We use these in my workplace with disabled young people. They are good at what they do but are massively overpriced. Basically it's a plastic shell with a microswitch inside. Cost of components can't be more than £3 or £4. Although the switch case is reasonably strong, the cable couldn't be of lower quality or durability. It is thin, flimsy and breaks so easily, after which the switch is useless unless you have the know-how to open up the plastic shell and solder a new cable in. For the price, there is no excuse (other than intentionally ripping off customers for a product which doesn't last) why a heavy duty cable couldn't have been used. The cable is directly connected into the switch, so you can't even easily replace it when it snaps. Bearing in mind that some people with complex disability can be pretty rough (through no fault of their own) when handling these switches, all the more reason why a better cable is needed. Another example of special needs resources rip off.