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Offline Silentsniper441

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I ordered a Swiss tech 19 in 1 but I saw on the website that there is an Xi version but I can't spot the difference.
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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2010, 06:04:32 am »
I Can't figure it out either??   :think:
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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2010, 06:06:01 am »
Yeah, I have no idea.
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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2010, 06:14:35 am »
The Xi is $5 more, why?  :think:  :think:  It's going to drive me crazy!!  :D
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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2010, 08:00:13 am »
The Xi is $5 more, why?  :think:  :think:  It's going to drive me crazy!!  :D

I could be made of a different metal  ???

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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2010, 11:49:47 am »
I can't see any difference either. Both are made from stainless steel. The Xi is said to be in their Platinum Series, and the packaging is different from the other 19 in 1, but they are the same identical tool in function, feature, and construction. The only possibility is that the finish may be different...if that.  :think:


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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2010, 02:10:21 pm »
Does it come in a gift tin? As opposed to a clamshell pack for the other one?  :think:

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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2010, 03:09:55 pm »
i think thats it, the Xi comes in a gift tin... but im not totally sure.
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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2010, 03:10:58 pm »
As far as I can tell no. Just the cardboard backing for their blister packs are different. Red background for the 19 in 1, Black for the 19-1 Xi.

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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2010, 03:15:33 pm »
possibly the Xi is chrome/polished, and the normal is brushed/blasted?
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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2010, 03:29:43 pm »
possibly the Xi is chrome/polished, and the normal is brushed/blasted?

They're both polished stainless steel.
John

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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2010, 03:34:42 pm »
on the swiss-tech website, the only difference i see is a $5 difference, and for another $5, you CAN get a gift tin.
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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2010, 03:54:53 pm »
Here is the answer:  :tu:

Good Morning Mr. Mathews,

Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding some of our Swiss+Tech Tools. We value your business and hope to answer any of your questions.

The Micro-Max XI comes with a special coating that adds additional protection to the metal. Besides that coating, the Micro-Max and Micro-Max XI are the same tool.

I hope this information is helpful.

Again, we thank you for your inquiry.  Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Lisa Miotke
InterDesign
Swiss+Tech
Customer Service Rep

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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2010, 04:06:30 pm »
You would think they would make that obvious on their own web site, let alone on the packaging?  :think:

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Re: Difference between swisstech multiple Max 19 in 1 and the Xi version?
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2010, 04:09:45 pm »
You would think they would make that obvious on their own web site, let alone on the packaging?  :think:

I agree...  Would it have killed them to list the special coating.  ::)  Oh well... at least we have the answer now.   :D
John

 

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