help! debitek or ESD?

[tweek]

its crunch time. i need to make a decision. can anyone tell me their experiences with one or the other? i am in hawaii and there is no one using either system. there is no local tech support either. i am leaning toward debitek (less expensive) but my maytag distributor is pushing ESD.

i am desperate and any help/input would be appreciated.

[petefritz]

Are you buying from Debitek directy? What type system, mag or chip? Standard Changer's card system is Debitek.chip card.

[tweek]

i would be buying direct from debitek and it would be a chip system as i am unable to network all machines.

i can't seem to find any impartial reviews on the debitek system.

[kellyjenkins]

I work for a distributor who is also a route operator. We have used ESD in stores and in apartment routes. We have also used Debitek in the apartment routes. I recommend ESD strongly over Debitek. The support from ESD is much better, machines are easier to program, and it is an all around better system. I do have issues with ESD, I feel they are alittle over priced and their cards are over priced.

[tweek]

thanks kelly. i have since been able to talk some people and got a little more information than i had a couple of days ago. your input is helpful.