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iamshazzam, that was a remarkable hunch for Feb. 4. Needless to say, I'm intrigued by your next hunch for next Wed., Feb. 11. GO NVEI!!!
Could a buyout or a merger be the way NVEI/RIM gets to at least $4.00 within two years? I feel it's a possibilty as do some fellow-shareholders. Time will tell.
Could a buyout of NVEI/RIM or a merger be the quickest way to at least $4.00 within two years? Time will tell.
Who truly believes NVEI's share price will be at least $4.00 within two years.
jeff p, good point. But I think excel feels that he might have been misled in the past. And he is pizzed. I do wish he'd continue to call Ketch to monitor the situation. Things sometimes change for the better with persistence.
Westerly, like myself, I seem to remember you being rather cautious about NVEI in the past. I, also, was impressed with a recent consversation with Mr. Ketch. I wish more investors (especially those who are really doubtful right now) would, at least, call Ketch about their concerns. Then give us their take. Wouldn't it mean a lot more then?
excel, doesn't this public commitment by NVEI about their tech, now put the pressure on them to deliver what they publicly claim or face serious problems with the SEC?
zzt, believe me, I'm well aware of NVEI's tech unproductivity in the past as far as delivering something tangible for shareholders. But does that COMPLETELY rule out any possible chance that they could be successful in the future? I added to my investment in NVEI last week, well-aware of the past but guardedly-optimistic about the future. As frustrated as I was with my investment in NVEI for a long time, I'm glad I was able to hold on a little longer. Time will tell
RET_EE, a sincere thank you for trying to get some input. I too, am impressed with Ketch for the attributes you mentioned. If he's a "con man" or "flat-out lying", he's really good at it. Because he seems very sincere and trustworthy to me. RET_EE, how would you characterize Ketch's sincerity and trustworthiness? To me, this is ultra-important in the CEO of the companies that I'm invested in, along with competence, obviously.
That's the same assumption I made about the FPGA. It must have a way to go until completion if Ketch feels Adaptive could use some assistance to accelerate the process. But the important thing to me is the end result. As long as it's not too far down the road. And it must not be if Ketch is still confident in tech revenues this year. In my opinion, Ketch's desire for NVEI to have some tech revenues in 2004 is why he'd like to see Propp have more help to move this along faster. Time will tell.
By the way, what did you think about today's PR as well as the upside share price movement with a million plus volume?
I wonder if somebody knows something or investors are just relieved and thrilled by NVEI reinforcing the belief they have in their tech after a long "dry-spell"?
This upward movement with great volume is very impressive. Could the fun just be starting? Go Ketch and NVEI!!!
Cobra and Wheels, what % chance would you give for NVEI to announce FPGA completion by March? July?
Cobra and Wheels, Cobra, you said, "We were also told that they had reached over 90% of the theoretical limit of Shannon's law concerning the amount of data that can be put over copper."
Can you document this or was this told to you by Ketch or somebody else from NVEI in a private conversation?
Wheels, you said, "From what I am hearing, the rumor about our tech doing slightly more than 90% of Shannon's Law is correct."
Can you document this or was this told to you by Ketch or somebody else from NVEI in a private conversation?
I'm not doubting either of you. I'd just really be pleased to know that this information is directly from a reliable sorce.
RET_EE, I really appreciate that. The thing I'd like to know is, if you can gauge as specifically as possible from Ketch's comments, what is holding up the FPGA, if that's possible.
RET_EE, with all due respect, why have you not called Ketch about your concerns? As an investor, don't you want to hear it "from the horse's mouth", so to speak, about what's going on with the company? Especially with your apparent expertise in FPGA development. That being the focal point right now. Maybe you have talked with Ketch but choose not to share. That's certainly your business. Maybe I'm being selfish about this. I'm just trying to get the best and most reliable information I can. Thanks for your wonderful contribution to this board.
This is why I've been appealing to RET_EE to discuss his concerns with Ketch and report back to his fellow-shareholders. I have a "gut-feeling" that this could help us immensely to focus in on the real direction the company is headed in. For instance, RET_EE could possibly get some more specific answers as to what is holding up the FPGA than the average investor because of his background.
Personally, I feel that NVEI is slowly going in the right direction and I'd like to see if the knowledgeable and respected RET_EE feels the same way after talking with Ketch about critical issues that he is "on top of".
RET_EE, please consider.
rocket says, "I believe Brad has us going the right direction, just not as quickly as he or I would like."
I agree.
spokeshave, I'll be very surprised if deeba makes a meaningful effort to respond to your questions. We'll see.
I want to clarify a Ketch comment in our recent conversation. It was my interpretation that NVEI, out of concern for getting the FPGA completed at a faster pace, is considering possibly extending some more money to Adaptive. Ketch indicated that he felt that some more personel working on the project could be helpful. I didn't get the impression that Adaptive came to NVEI for more money. I feel it is NVEI, considering taking the intiative on this matter. Actually, I look at this proactive attitude on NVEI's part as a positive considering how long it has taken already.
RET_EE, have you ever talked with Ketch about your Adaptive and FPGA concerns? If not, please do concerned shareholders a HUGE favor and call him this week and let us know his response. I feel, with your background, you could "cut to the chase" on these matters.
porscha, as you probably saw, I sunk some more in NVEI this week after talking with Ketch. Just curious, what are your feelings about NVEI in general right now. ex 10 K, recent Letter to Shareholders, rumored Portland articles, even my post regarding my recent conversation with Ketch, etc.? In a nutshell, are you still at least cautiously optimistic about NVEI's chances to succeed as a semi-conductor company? Lastly, what's your feelings about Ketch?
spokeshave, what do you think of the idea of extending more money to Adaptive to try to speed up FPGA completion?
louis, is SIL nominated for an Academy Award?
pengy, Brad only had five minutes the other day. I had to limit my questions. But I do really appreciate his returning my call and the five minutes I got. Maybe I can get back to him on this.
Do you talk with him much?
louis, when Ketch assured me that "closing the doors" was "not even a remote possibility", that gave me some "staying power", so to speak.
I've been looking to get my "break even" down to where I have a better chance to, at least, break even one of these days. By picking up some more shares at .17, I whittled my "break even" down.
The movie will help fund the tech somewhat. I'm still hopeful that a viable tech is coming.
Probably the biggest reason I'm "hanging in there" is Ketch. I really feel he's trying to establish a successful company. For me, it's been helpful to talk with him on the phone.
Also, I've done well enough in some other investments recently to help enable me to "hang in there" with NVEI for at least another couple months to see what happens.
Is the advance that NVEI paid Adaptive for the prototype standard procedure for this type of thing? What happens if the completed prototype is unsuccessful? Will it come with a warranty? Will NVEI get their money back if it does not meet certain criteria?
Does anybody care to admit that they bought shares today? I added to my position. Although not particularly thrilled with what Ketch told me yesterday, I picked up enough "positive vibs" personally, to take another plunge at .17.The big thing the conversation did was make me feel "OK" with giving them a little more time to deliver the FPGA. I figure I've waited this long, I might as well give them another month or so.
I'm "gambling" that NVEI has about a 50/50 chance of eventually producing some kind of a tech that will bring in revenues. Notice my reference to "gambling"?
pengy, what do you think about extending Adaptive more money in an attempt to speed up the completion of the FPGA? Are you still as upbeat as you were a couple years ago about NVEI and the tech or have you tempered your enthusiasm somewhat?
Another thing that Ketch mentioned to me yesterday was that in the next round of funding (in about a month) a larger portion would go toward the tech itself, than in the last. Which was good to hear.
Brady, my man, I feel your pain. Believe me. Please call Ketch, "air it out", and get back to us.
Excel, zzt, and any anybody else, please do the same, what do we have to lose from caliing Ketch and "feeling him out"? Isn't it an upgrade from "beating a dead horse" here?
louis, yep, Brad indicated NVEI is willing to pay more to speed up the process. Don't know if this is good or bad for shareholders. No timelines mentioned.
I just talked with Ketch. In my honest opinion, the guy I talked with did not seem like a "con man". And believe me, I was on the alert.
My BIGGEST concern that I expressed to him was my fear that NVEI would have to "close the doors", considering my substantial investment. His response to my concern, "It's not even a remote possibility". That was comforting to hear.
Although the FPGA is paid for, they are considering extending more money to Adaptive to speed up the process of completing it. Ketch feels they could use some more, I think he said, "engineers" working on completing the project.
It sounds like the FPGA is going to happen, but he made no bones about it, it will probably be a while.
However, Ketch still feels NVEI will get tech revenues this year. (Personally, that seems very hard to comprehend). I asked about, at what point would, not having the FPGA completed, make this difficult to come to fruition. He indicated that once the FPGA is completed, it shouldn't take too long for the ASIC.
I also let him know that many of us are really disappointed with the lack of information from the company. He let me know that when they have information they will tell us. He certainly didn't just try to tell me something I wanted to hear on this.
Take this for what it's worth, I just wanted to share this with some fellow-shareholders, many with alot invested, like myself, that, I'm pretty sure, are as apprehensive as I am, at this stage.
One more thing. Yesterday, I sent a tactful email to Ketch expressing some of my sincere concerns. To his credit, he responded the same day in a relatively short amount of time, encouraging me to call him about my concerns.
Hope this helps to some degree. I gotta go, my burgers are burning, LOL
excel, thanks for sharing. Please tell me what you think is going on with the tech right now? Could Propp really be scrambling to put something together that might work? Or have you abandon all hope for a viable tech from NVEI?
Isn't Bend a nice place? How did you get together with Howell there, if I may ask?
Good point, prime. Ketch and NVEI just don't seem to demonstrate much enthusiasm lately. At least for all shareholders to see. Hope they don't have their "dobber down". Maybe they realize that the "fluff" days are over and they better have something with some "meat" in it. That's what scares me.
Has anybody talked with John Howell lately? I wonder what his thoughts are now about NVEI's "tardy tech" situation? You think he's surprised that shareholders aren't reaping the benefits of tech revenues by now?
I'd like to see spokeshave and RET_EE have a face-to-face meeting with Ketch to discuss the past, present, and future of NVEI's technology on behalf of NVEI shareholders' concerns. That's what I'd like to see. Then maybe shareholders would get some feel for their investment. We need and deserve some communication about the state of the technology that we are invested in. I have a feeling very few of you could disagree. If so, state your case.
I really wish a few fellow-shareholders that reside in the San Diego area or someone that has the resources available to travel there, would pay Mr. Ketch a face-to-face visit and ask him some tough questions. We need to break the "veil of secrecy" and get some insight into our investment.
Would somebody please explain to me what NITE is trying to accomplish by doing this?
OT: Benmack, if you get a chance, drive down to Bonita Beach (between Ft. Myers and Naples). Nice, quiet area. Some real estate there seemed to be fairly reasonably priced, but seems to be rising. If you can, please let me know how this area compares to Siesta Key. Also, you might want to check out the Anna Maria Island area, just north of where you are. An acquaintence of mine looked around Florida quite a bit and told me that the Anna Maria Island area seemed to be the most reasonably priced. I really liked that area as well as Bonita Beach.
I wonder if there are more shareholders with a break-even over $2 than under right now? I wonder what the average break-even is? Any guesses on this?
At what point could there possibly be an investigation of the operation of NVEI, past and present? Are OTC companies immune from "scam" accusations or can they be held liable to shareholders and even be prosecuted? Anybody have any judicial information or historical references on this subject?