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Originally Posted by galewind

Of all things, FIRST needs to make sure that whatever system they go with, that they have support that is at least as good as or better than IFI's. Even though they're a small operation, and there have been failures in some hardware from time to time (statistics states that it's bound to happen with any type of hardware, though), they have ALWAYS been there to support teams and events. From having loaner hardware to excellent phone support to being there to fix the fields, IFI has always gone the extra mile to make sure that things run smoothly, and to help teams feel that they're valuable.

It's almost as though IFI is just a different style of FIRST team.

If FIRST chooses a different controller system, the only thing I can pray for is that the support they give is better than that of IFI, and that's going to be darn hard to beat.

Since this is a Rumor thread I'll throw a little wrench into it

I heard from a little birdy that FIRST isn't looking for another system that they themselves are doing the work....

I won't say who the little birdy is but I enjoyed a laugh w/ them after they told me and a couple of others about this.

On a serious note, IFI truly is the most prepared, most helpful, most aware and most friendly let alone understanding company there is. I try and work side by side with one guy and particular (since we make a good team) and though his (and their) job is hard they def. come out on top when it comes to making sure a team's IFI Equip, is set up correctly and that the team can play match after match w/o fail. Their job is hard and I applaud them for doing what they do 24/7 year round for the teams. It'll be a shame to see them go