We received an unsolicited email from a customer today and he gave us permission to publish it. The identity of the SolidWorks VAR was removed.
From: Ralph Hilton
Date: March 11, 2009 2:16:12 PM MDT
To: XXXXX XXXXX
Subject: Re: SolidWorks 2009
Dear XXXXX,
After receiving a quote on your overpriced software last spring, I purchased Alibre for about $1,400.00 (includes maintenance and a load of plugins).
I have about 2,500 hours experience on SolidWorks and I've got to tell you, I much prefer Alibre (about 600 hrs experience).
It is much easier to use, and I have been very pleased at the 3D models and drawings I have been able to generate! The Bill of Materials generator is MUCH better and manually flexible.
ALGOR FEA, which is included in the above price is very powerful and runs as good if not better than COSMOS Express.
The built in help system is much better written and actually helps a user like myself.
Their phone support (rarely needed) has been immediately available and accurate.
I'm so happy that you have some real competition, if only more people knew about Alibre, I think you guys would be in a run for your lives.
Have a great day.
Regards,
Ralph Hilton PSE
Hilton Engineering Inc.
> On Mar 11, 2009, at 11:32 AM, XXXXX XXXXX wrote:
> Good morning Ralph,
> This is XXXXXX from XXXXXXX, your local vendor for
> SolidWorks.
> Because companies are looking to be aggressive right now,
> XXXXXX and SolidWorks are offering some monumental savings
> and great financing promotions on new software. This makes
> right now an excellent time to look at SolidWorks, add
> additional seats, or just get more information.
> If there is anything I can help you with please let me know.
> Best regards,
> XXXXX XXXXX | XXXXXXXX
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