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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Looking For European Reseller !

« on: August 20, 2005, 09:43:50 pm »

Sorry I am replying so late on this thread. Thank you all for replying. In the meanwhile I did some more research. So did I found the resellerlist.

Well, the 24 months warranty in Europe is for consumer's protection against manufacturing defects, and not for damages by improper handling by the user.

Off course if I reverse the polarity or put the switch accidently on 6V it's me to blame. But am I also handling improper when I use a non-standard adaptor or powerpack with the proper conditions in the right way ?

When I have to take the risk of using a different adaptor or powerpack myself I need the exact conditions of the dc-port so I can check this with the specs of powerdevices. I can't find much more than that the dc-port needs 5 Volt (and not more), 1 Ampere and the right polarity. Can you confirm this or is there any more to consider ?

Suppose I have done the folowing:
1. doublechecked with Hapé (and probably measured) if the Hapé-adaptor really gives 5 Volt max.
2. 3,4,5 times doublechecked if I really put it on 5V and the polarity is right
Can you guys tell me if there is still any uncertainty left why I could fry the internal charger ?

Nicolaus, thanks for pointing me to the Socket mobile power pack. Can I use this powerpack without any risk on the Zaurus ? I found in the archives that Trisoft used to sell the Samsung Digimax Powerpack, 5V, 3600 mAh. Does Trisoft still warrants the use with the SL-C3100 ?

I am also looking at the powerpack of voltaic systems, 5V, 2800mAh.
http://www.voltaicsystems.com/batterypack.shtml

Figlabs, I saw you are using the Sony PSP-100 adaptor with the SL-C3100. Can you tell me if this adaptor is lighter then the EA-70S ?


Rick

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Accessories / Sl-c3100 Battery And Pc Cable

« on: August 18, 2005, 09:17:19 am »

The C3100 comes with an USB on-the-go cable that connects the zaurus to your PC. it can connect as a USB drive or you can connect in sync/pc link mode.....

Maybe someone can point me to a place where I can find what accesoires are shipped with the SL-C3100 ? I have been searching for this cable on the internet for a week already  Thanks anyway.

The default cable that comes with Zs is just a usb cable. I'd advice getting usb sync/charge cable which frees you from a mains adaptor.

I don't have a SL-C3100 yet, but I noticed it was mentioned more than once here that the SL-Cxx00 cannot be charged by usb like the 860. I presume that the default shipped cable is different from the sync/charge-cable and prevents you from frying your internal charger.

Rick

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Netherlands / Aanschaf C3000

« on: August 18, 2005, 04:27:13 am »

Hallo Cortez,

Bedankt voor je reaktie. De boodschap dat je ernstige fouten kunt maken bij het gebruik van een universele adaptor is luid en duidelijk over gekomen  Ik blijf nu echter met de vraag zitten of de Hapé NV68, indien juist aangesloten, wel of niet werkt met de Zaurus.

Yep, 5 volt. Denk alleen dat ik een keer de polariteit heb omgedraaid, alhoewel ik dat niet zeker weet.

Hoe lang heb je de adaptor gebruikt voordat de lader naar zijn grootje ging ? Was er een duidelijk moment dat de lader 'stuk ging' of is dat een sluipend proces geweest ?

Dat is het nadeel van universele adaptors. Een foutje is snel gemaakt. Sla de posts van anderen er maar op na, er zijn veel mensen die alternatieve adaptors gebruiken. Dat kan foutgaan. Het is aan jou te oordelen of je het risico wilt lopen. Ik heb het geprobeerd, en dat is helaas niet zo goed bevallen (understatement).

Je hebt gelijk als je zegt dat ik zelf het risico moet nemen om de adaptor een keer verkeerd aan te sluiten. Maar ik ben het er niet mee eens dat ik het risico moet nemen van het niet goed afgestemd zijn van de specificaties tussen adaptor en Zaurus. Als ik de specs van NV68 en SL-C3100 goed lees dan moet dat namelijk passen.

In de praktijk zal ik de NV68 niet veel gebruiken. Thuis en op mijn werk gebruik ik de officiele adaptor, onderweg met mijn rugzak een accupack, die ik ontkoppeld laad. Alleen als ik een keer langere tijd achter elkaar op een rustige plek (hotel bv) wil werken zal ik de NV68 gebruiken. Voordat ik dat doe zal ik de instelling inderdaad minstens drie keer testen.

Groet, Rick

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Netherlands / Aanschaf C3000

« on: August 17, 2005, 09:18:57 am »

Één tip, gebruik geen universele adaptor, zo'n ding (Hapé in mijn geval) heeft er bij mij voor gezorgd dat de componenten gebruikt voor opladen van de batterij zijn gefrituurd.

Was dat deze ?
http://www.hape.nl/batterijen/nv68.html
[img]http://www.hape.nl/images/nv68.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /]
Er is namelijk ook een 2.5A-versie en dan kan ik me voorstellen dat je hem frituurt.
[img]http://www.hape.nl/images/nv69.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /]

Had je hem op 5Volt staan ?

In dat geval hartstikke bedankt voor het melden van deze ervaring. Ik ging er ook van uit dat dat ding moest werken met de Zaurus. Heb hem al in huis, maar gelukkig de Zaurus nog niet.

Rick

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C1000/3x00 Hardware / Charging Via Usb?

« on: August 13, 2005, 04:27:14 pm »

While we are on the topic of charging via the USB port, does anyone know whether there are battery powered hubs available? Seems to me that the hub electronics wouldn't add much size to an external battery pack that runs off 4 rechargeable AA batteries.
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The hub Patrick is using is powered via 5V dc, connect it to a 4 NiMH batterypack and this hub is 'battery powered' I should think.

Rick

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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Looking For European Reseller !

« on: August 12, 2005, 06:27:47 pm »

Hello,

I finally came to the point I decided to get myself a Zaurus SL-C3100/3000. Next point is where to buy it ? Because I live in Holland the european resellers are the best, quickest and easiest way. I don't like unfamiliar ebay or japanese pricefighters. Rather have some real service for these few extra euro's.

So what do we have:
Shirtpocket
Trisoft
Handheld-linux
....
I read about something like 'maintained reseller list', can't find it. Can anyone point me there ?

Seen the posts about bad service and communication of sp the last time and they don't sell the SL-C3100, we keep Trisoft and handheld-linux. Trisoft is my favourite because 1. they are all around this place 2. they have quite some accesoires. Still both Shirtpocket and Trisoft didn't reply my email of a week ago, so that's why I try it this way.

I want to use the Zaurus on a backpackhiking tour and I have two main issues I want to be solved before deciding on which reseller to go to:
1. The official EA-70S weights far to much (240g) for me. I want to use a lightweight universal adaptor with the Zaurus which I can combine with my other equipment. The specs of this adaptor (120g) looks to fit the Zaurus:
http://www.hape.nl/batterijen/nv68.html
2. I need external batterypower. I read threads about battpacks of 4 NiMH which should work with the SL3x00. This is great because I can charge them with a lightweight charger connected to the same Hapé adaptor.
My question to the european resellers here is if they will warrant my Zaurus if I am going to use it with the Hapé adaptor and attach it to a 4 NiMH battpak ?

I am open for other suggestions.

Rick

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Deals and Great Z Buys / Serious Travel Kit For Zaurii

« on: August 01, 2005, 12:58:38 pm »

hé tux,

thanks for informing me.

I did send addonsworld a message in which I asked if they expect this travel kit to become available for the 1000/3000/3100 also. As soon as I have an answer I will post it here.

Rick

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Deals and Great Z Buys / Serious Travel Kit For Zaurii

« on: July 30, 2005, 08:08:10 pm »

Wow, this kit looks great for this gramhunting backpackhiker. Thanks for the tip. Two questions:
1. Will anyone be so nice to find out the weight of this plus kit ?
2. Can I also use the battery extender as a charger for the AA-batteries ?

Thanks, Rick

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General Discussion / Wireless Options For The Backcountry

« on: July 24, 2005, 08:26:15 am »

Hi Gabriel,

Great to hear you really are making your trhu-hike. Hope you enjoy it. It's good to hear you took the Zaurus with you and using it in combi with the Brunton Solarroll.

Here in Holland I found another lightweight foldable solar panel, the Extender Flex 5 of ICP Solar. It has been tested by two quys and a lady from Backpackgeartest.org. The three testers don't sound very enthiousiastic about it under fieldconditions, but I still want to buy it because I need to start testing. So it would be nice if we can compare the two with each other.

I consider myself not to charge the Zaurus directly via the solar panel. I read this thread on OE on Chargers/Battery extenders. and it looks like getting the Semsons or the Digipower DPS 9000. I think the Semsons is better because I can use the AA's and AAA's to change batterys in tools I don't like to stay wired like headlamp,radio,camera.

I have two questions which maybe people with a Semsons or Digipower can help me on:
1. Can the Semsons and Digipower be powered on 12V via an autoplug ? What do I need for extensions ?
2. How much do the Semson and Digipower (plus cables and other accesoires) weight ?
The last question is crucial for my choice !

Thanks, Rick

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General Discussion / Wireless Options For The Backcountry

« on: July 09, 2005, 05:56:20 pm »

Hi Gabriele,

A bit late (just half a year) I would like to revive this topic. Just like you I am a linux adict and a thru-hiker all in one also. My both drives (hiking and hacking) come together in the Zaurus. So I defenitely want to get myself one, so I can keep on hacking on track. I was wondering if you get any more information on using the Zaurus for communication on the PCT ? I have done some research on the Appalachian Trail. It looks like Verizon Wireless covers great parts of AT ? But I really get crazy of all those different wireless products they sell at http://www.verizonwireless.com. The only payable solution for me is the 'pay as you go' solution. It cost 10 cents a minute. But how do I know how many minutes an email with 1 megabyte attach takes from the Appalachian ?

What I also ask myself is how to keep juice on your zaurus ? The seven hour battery is gone in a few days and it is most likely you have long stretches on the PCT without being able to upload juice. Did you consider Solar Power ? There are quite a few products with low weight Solar Panels at the moment, like the ones of www.brunton.com. I am very curious if anyone has been using these with his/her zaurus.

It stroke me your website www.trailb.com is still not online. To busy exploring your Zaurus to get On Track ? Shame on you ! I am really interested in your experience on the PCT, especially in combination with the Zaurus.

I put my investigation on wireless communication On Track on my weblog. I just find this crazy idea from somebody who starts his own Walking Wifi Hotspot on http://wireless.weblogsinc.com/entry/12340...49397/#comments

Happy hacking/hiking to you all

Rick
http://landloper.aoratos.org