Steven Y.

In order number ******* I ordered and paid $29.99 for a so-called DIY Clock Software program which is supposed to provide a means of importing a graphic image onto a clock face with your choice of several dials to superimpose over it. Then you print it out and use it to make custom clocks for gifts, etc. The software was shipped on a generic CD with no label, came with no instructions at all, printed or soft-copy, and no install file. I do have some computer experience so I found the simple application file and clicked on it. Up came several screens at the same time with very limited manipulation capabilities and nothing to help you understand what to do, etc. I finally played around with it until I was able to import some clipart files to experiment with. You cannot reduce or enlarge the image to make it fit within the dial. You cannot round off the edges (corners) of the image to make it symmetrical with a round clock dial. If you want it reduced you have to first make a copy and try reducing it with some third party graphics software, and you can only guess as to the necessary file attributes to make it fit. The software has no licensing capability, or anything. It is less than junk, and way over rated by the seller. But then again, what can one really expect for $29.99. I should have known better to start with. In a previous order (number *******), I ordered (1) clock movement (Item #MVTQCP14) at $49.95 and one heavy duty pendulum movement, (Item #PHDPDK4) at $108.99 for conversion of a grandmother clock from mechanical to electric. I later found out that the exact same RHYTHM quad chime movement (which, by the way, is made in China) is sold on eBay under the model number for $62.77 (that's $46.22 less). The Pendulum drive was $49.95 and comes with an unenclosed 3" pm speaker. I found the same unit on eBay for $19.95 under the item number MPD-80. Exact Same Unit! I would check around before I ordered anything from these people. I definately will not be ordering anything else from them. And there is no need to call them because it is clearly printed on the invoice: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Of course any defective item will be replaced.
(Steve Yandle - Durham, NC)