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Everything Else => General Support and Discussion => Zaurus General Forums => Archived Forums => Deals and Great Z Buys => Topic started by: Streamline on March 11, 2005, 07:38:17 am
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You can find it here https://www.streamlinecpus.com/store/produc...page=1&featured (https://www.streamlinecpus.com/store/product.php?productid=102&cat=0&page=1&featured)
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I'm tempted.. but VGA is too high for me, internal flash and twisty screens are weak points IMHO.
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You have to think about the Geek factor
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You have to think about the Geek factor
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mmh, maybe when I was 18..
Nice machine though, I wish someone would make one in the mini-laptop form without internal flash and with QVGA.
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Seriously Emperor, you have been spoilt by the VGA screen of a Sharp Zaurus before (am I right or did you have a 5xxx series ?) and then you say that VGA is overkill and QVGA is enough ???? I cant believe this.
Hats off to you for being the first person who having seen and used a VGA device has wanted to go back to QVGA.
But again, to everyone their own needs and wants. :-)
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Seriously Emperor, you have been spoilt by the VGA screen of a Sharp Zaurus before (am I right or did you have a 5xxx series ?) and then you say that VGA is overkill and QVGA is enough ???? I cant believe this.
Hats off to you for being the first person who having seen and used a VGA device has wanted to go back to QVGA.
But again, to everyone their own needs and wants. :-)
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mmmh, not sure what to make of that. The way I see it is everyone should be able to choose what they prefer for their own use. I'm sure you've made this point before about QVGA vs VGA. In my own case, I didn't like the C860 after the initial honeymoon period, video was awful - playback on QVGA is easier, the screen, although technologically impressive was flawed with dead pixels, something I have never had on a QVGA (I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but I've never had it) device, the twisting screen became weaker and weaker and eventually I just didn't want to use it. I could not see the display when outdoors, I had to hold it close indoors to read the text, pdaXrom (as I preferred X) was so small I could bearly read things on it. I was hunched up and getting headaches, so I chose something more suitable. Now I run X, can see the text at arms length, I can read it even in direct sunlight, I have X and Qtopia and internal memory that isn't slowly wearing away. As you say everyone has their own needs and wants, eh? ;-)
Seriously though, if this "OESF" is to ever be more than a Zaurus-only club, then other machines and the choices their owners make have to be respected. More of something doesn't make it better. I actually think the C1000 is a gorgeous looking machine, I ALMOST cancelled my Mac order to get one, but there are three things which will prevent that. Memory, display and the dissapointment after a few months. :-)
But it IS gorgeous, I'd love a machine like that, makes a nice addition to the range of Linux handhelds out there.
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Hey Emperor, dont get the impression that I am diss-ing you or anything like that.
It was just a simple comment that you are indeed the first person I read about who likes the QVGA more than the VGA - of course to everyones his own tastes and all that - I perfectly agree.
And from the way you describe, I can understand that yes, the QVGA is more suited for larger text reading and easier outdoors too - which is a big plus.
And of course the Yopy was a great device when it came out and there was a lot of interest, but I guess it never really become as "mainstream" as the Zaurus .
And from the Yopy forums (I used to be a regular there before) I gathered that X on the Yopy was much faster than the hacked up X on the Zaurus (PDAXROM wasn't there at that point).
Maybe if I got a chance to see a Yopy (or those other devices (like the PMA), then maybe even I would appreciate that more.
And I welcome the inclusion of other devices and discussion about them here as much as the Zaurus - sometimes to be frank I get a little bored of the Zaurus Zaurus Zaurus chatter - but only till the next interesting thread about the Zaurus or the next new model :-)
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Hey Emperor, dont get the impression that I am diss-ing you or anything like that.
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Nah, never got that impression, just curiosity about the VGA thing
The large pics of the C1000 really show what a great looking machine it is, the colour suits it, I wonder if ShirtPocket will sell it and what the UK price will be.
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padishah_emperor - nice job in highjacking this thread. If you want to discuss your reasons for not liking vga, then might I suggest you do it in a thread of your own???
streamline - I assume you got pre-pricing info from Sharp so that you could indicate your pre-order price. But, I have to admit that I'm a little suprised that the SL-C1000 is only $100 cheaper than the SL-C3000.
Is it possible that the price will actually be reduced on the official launch day?
Thanks
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padishah_emperor - nice job in highjacking this thread. If you want to discuss your reasons for not liking vga, then might I suggest you do it in a thread of your own???
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What? Do calm yourself, I responded to a question, please don't let your personal dislike get in the way of being objective.
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Actually offroadgeek you are correct we were wondering on this to and did some more searching looks like our more defined price will be 575 U.S everyone who has already preordered will be refunded the difference.
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Actually offroadgeek you are correct we were wondering on this to and did some more searching looks like our more defined price will be 575 U.S everyone who has already preordered will be refunded the difference.
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WOW, thats £299 UK price, now if only I could get a UK dealer who'd do it at that price! I'm sooo tempted. Has anyone contacted ShirtPocket about this?
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What? Do calm yourself, I responded to a question, please don't your personal dislike get in the way of being objective.
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nice edit on your previous post... I'm sorry if you feel this was a personal attack, because it wasn't. It was inteded to be simply a friendly reminder of the forum guidelines.
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Let's just stay on topic, eh? Not discussing it further.
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Actually offroadgeek you are correct we were wondering on this to and did some more searching looks like our more defined price will be 575 U.S everyone who has already preordered will be refunded the difference.
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Thanks! I'm still on the fence... I don't necessarily *need* a new zaurus, and I was really hoping for a bit more of an upgrade. However, I do think a C series with usb host would be nice (thinking of being able to add the usb keyboard, mouse, etc.)
Do you have an ETA as to when you would actually receive the units and when they could be shipped out?
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Offroadgeek,
We are looking at them being shipped out at the end of next week and being sent from us middle of the week depending on availablity. Preorders will be filled in the order we recieve them and everyone will be updated every 2 days on status.
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Streamline,
shipping is included in that price?
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Sorry no shipping isn't included in the price we offer. We pay quite a bit in shipping for this to come over from Japan I believe our price is pretty good if you look at what it includes.
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What would be the total cost to send to the UK, please?
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What would be the total cost to send to the UK, please?
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Padishah
I thank you for your inquiry and will speak with you more but I rather conduct buisness outside forums we only wanna utilize this as an information outlet. If you wish to discuss this you can mail me at stephen@streamlinecpus.com. Thanks.
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What would be the total cost to send to the UK, please?
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Padishah
I thank you for your inquiry and will speak with you more but I rather conduct buisness outside forums we only wanna utilize this as an information outlet. If you wish to discuss this you can mail me at stephen@streamlinecpus.com. Thanks.
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I'll send you a mail ;-) Thanks
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Actually price of units is a pretty fundamental discussion topic in a lot of threads - for obvious reasons when the delivered price of a c860 can vary by as much as $400 above street value in japan. Depending on whether you get it from a straight japanese exporter and do any needed conversion yourself (my personal preference - it was easy and a good buy) or get it second hand through an importer such as yourself with added 'extras': conversion, psu's, dhl/ups +tax etc.
So streamline - as a point of great interest to most people in this forum - what are your all inclusive prices: both to uk and usa ? And I'm including the possibility that you use a carrier who makes a point of waving the box at customs in the uk and saying: 'oy tax this please' :-) If you use a more sensible method of delivery please mention this as it definitely affects price.
This request is perfectly on topic for the pre-order of sl-c1000 :-)
Make your point and impress us with your supreme value for money.
(see how I avoided mentioning the total gobsmackedness of anyone not being impressed with the c860 vga screen lol - oops :-P )
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HA! LOL!
Yes, upon relection (and as my email hasn't been answered yet) this is quite valid. The best price I've found so far is Conics $549+$49 Shipping to UK = $598 = £310 at xe.com
For that price, as I said elsewhere I'm prepared to wear my glasses.
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Sorry for the delay padishah_emperor your mail has been answered. I will answer any questions about our services via e-mail. Thanks.
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Sorry for the delay padishah_emperor your mail has been answered. I will answer any questions about our services via e-mail. Thanks.
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Just got it, thanks ;-)
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***UPDATE***Looks like the first orders will ship from Japan on Thursday for those of you who ordered.
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***UPDATE***Looks like the first orders will ship from Japan on Thursday for those of you who ordered.
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We hoo, looking forward to getting mine!
thanks
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is the 12 month warranty provide buy streamline or she have to ship iy back to japan
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We will fix any of Streamline/Trisoft units that do not require the factory to replace them.
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Is the US Adapter the Ea-70s the same as the ones on the SL-5xxx series or the SL-6000 ?
I think the C7xxx series came with a very slim adapter (with fold-back pins) - is it like that or is it the normal older adapters ?
I am asking this in conjunction with the sale of C1000 and the adapters that come with it . Looking forward to having a "sale on" page on your site soon (instead of pre-orders).
allbest
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Is the US Adapter the Ea-70s the same as the ones on the SL-5xxx series or the SL-6000 ?
I think the C7xxx series came with a very slim adapter (with fold-back pins) - is it like that or is it the normal older adapters ?
I am asking this in conjunction with the sale of C1000 and the adapters that come with it . Looking forward to having a "sale on" page on your site soon (instead of pre-orders).
allbest
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The Ea-70s is the same adapter that was sold with the Sl-6000 this is the actual US adapter and we do provide it with the unit the one with the fold back pins is the EA-72 we do not advise using that adapter in the US. We have shipped some preorders out already I believe Offroadgeek recieved his today. We will have more of these units due in on Wed. the only reason we have preorder still up is we have not finished our US manual for this unit yet and we want to do that before we change the status. Either way everyone who orders if out of stock recieves there unit within 7 days in stock is shipped same day as long as ordered before 12pm. I hope this answers your questions. We also have a picture of what is supplied with the 1000 in our forums if you wish to take a look.
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Yep, I received mine this morning and I absolutely love it! I let it charge for a few hours after opening it, then began playing with it. the black is really sleek, and it takes a little getting used to the keyboard, but I'm staring to like it better than my 760 keyboard.
I've thought about getting a case for it, but I don't really want to hide the beautiful casing, and I don't think I'd carry it around as much with a case on it as it would be just that much larger.
I don't regret buying the 1000 at all. Even though this isn't really a big upgrade from the C series, I've had my 760 for nearly two years, and it was definitelytime for an upgrade. Besides, I'm really looking forward to having the USB host on this unit...
I would definitely recommend buying from Streamline if you're still undecided. They were very responsive to my nagging emails and request for priority shipping.
Oh yeah, and my favorite new feature is how the unit goes to sleep when you close the lid!
offroadgeek
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sorry for the little off topic question, but does that mean you cannot ssh into the device with the lid closed?
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sorry for the little off topic question, but does that mean you cannot ssh into the device with the lid closed?
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you can disable the suspend with lid closed via a new settings tab in the Light & Power applet.
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offroadgeek: what are you going to do with your 6000L after getting the c1000? I'd like to get the c1000, which will be my first c series. But can't justify that since i definitely don't want to part with my 6000L.
I'd imagine if i got the c1000, it would probably took the place of 6k in my pocket. Any ideas of how to put the 6k into good use. some of my ideas are like using it as servers (apache, maybe even asterisk, etc)? And how useful it would be acting like that?... any thoughts on other interesting applications?
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offroadgeek: what are you going to do with your 6000L after getting the c1000? I'd like to get the c1000, which will be my first c series. But can't justify that since i definitely don't want to part with my 6000L.
I'd imagine if i got the c1000, it would probably took the place of 6k in my pocket. Any ideas of how to put the 6k into good use. some of my ideas are like using it as servers (apache, maybe even asterisk, etc)? And how useful it would be acting like that?... any thoughts on other interesting applications?
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personally I just don't like the tablet keyboards (on my 5500 and 6000) nearly as well as the clamshell keyboards... that said, I'm going to use my 6000 mostly at home with a usb keyboard/mouse and as a voip phone.
I'll be using my 1000 as my primary z, carrying it around everywhere, use it as work (when I get a new job ), etc.
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xjqian,
I use my 6000 as an apache server 24x7. It is also my instant on, ultra portable cpu at home. I also have the expansion sleeve that gives me the extra power to light up my usb keyboard for those late night/in bed sessions.
I love the look of the 1000 and the cheaper price, but I'm going to *try* and wait to see what the summer's new Z will bring.
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I use my 6000 as an apache server 24x7. It is also my instant on, ultra portable cpu at home. I also have the expansion sleeve that gives me the extra power to light up my usb keyboard for those late night/in bed sessions.
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How do you get it 24x7, see my question in this thread [a href=\"https://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=11573]Annoyance in Light Settings[/url]
I love the look of the 1000 and the cheaper price, but I'm going to *try* and wait to see what the summer's new Z will bring.
yes, the sexiness of 1000 and sweeter price win me over the 3000. Besides having a hdd in my pda is just not my thing.
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well for one, kde pim pi's alarms go off enough not to suspend it after 12 hours. I will try to edit the conf to see if that works. On the 760, I was able to stop the screensaver editting the same file. I think I can set the screensaver time to 0 and it will not come on. The only caveat was that any time you change something with the light and power gui, you would have to re edit the file.
BTW any more discussion on this off topic should be moved to another thread in the 6000 section.
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Got mine friday (from pricejapan) after having it sit in customs since the 22nd, waiting for some public servant to sign the release forms. Payed 440 € for the SL-C1000, power supply, paypal credit card extra (3.9%) and EMS shipping.
All I can say is that the design looks great, and it is fast and nice!
Now I need to try to build a working oz rom for it...