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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Should I Buy C3000 From Japan Or Here (usa)

« on: February 21, 2005, 06:31:45 pm »

kahm,

Thanks for your input on the accessories. My boyfriend brough me back the pilot pentopia extendable stylus, which he said he had a really hard time finding. I also got the PDair leather case which is a thing of beauty. Now if Fed-ex will just get here fast enough!

I sure wish I had told him to bring back two pilot pentopias. I doubt I could find this anywhere else.

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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Should I Buy C3000 From Japan Or Here (usa)

« on: February 19, 2005, 03:08:14 pm »

However, I called Dynamism this morning and got them to lower their price a bit... I highly recommend Dynamism if anyone out there is still looking for a place to buy this baby! So I get a US adapter, 1 year warranty, unlimited tech support, and English Conversion. I will have it by Wednesday. So next week I will have an SL6000 in great - almost new condition for sale if anyone is interested.

I am trying to make up my mind regarding what Zaurus to get and where to get it.
So if you don't mind I have some questions:

1. How much did Dynamism end up charging you for the C3000?
2. What AC adapter comes with it from Dynamism?
3. Did you ever consider pricejapan?
4. How much will you want for your SL6000?

Thanks
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I called Dynamism to inquire about the adapter. I asked if it shipped with a US adapter or if this adapter was sold seperately as I had seen it as an accessory on their website. Dyanmism confirmed that it shipped with a US adapter. I asked about price matching and they told me that they pride themselves in what they sell. That these units were highly tested and the English conversion was done by their highly qualified techs. I did look into other sellers like pricejapan. However, I was not sure about the US adapter. In addition, I have heard nothing but great things about Dynamism and their warranty & support looked very promising.

I am not sure If I should post the price on this forum, since after all it was lower than what they are selling the Z on their web site. If you are interested to know send me an e-mail: perseus7@earthlink.net.

I would like to get $450 for my SL6000, shipped. I have the original packaging, manual, cd, cradle, power adapter, screen protector on screen since day one, and plastic screen cover (this cover  has minor normal wear and tear). Otherwise, this unit is in excellent condition. Parting with it will be difficult.

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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Should I Buy C3000 From Japan Or Here (usa)

« on: February 18, 2005, 11:58:18 pm »

Thanks for all your help guys. I did get a little paranoid about breaking this beauty and then having to fly to Japan for repair. All because I wanted to save a little cash and have it by Monday. I agree with the fact that Sharp makes some wonderful devices and the quality of their products shows.

My poor boyfriend is in Japan, equipped with an HP2215 with Japanese software (I know windows - oh the horror!) trying to communicate with vendors that do not speak English. He told me that he has had a hard time communicating much less negotiating a better price. He also tells me that there are so many gadgets there I would go nuts! So the final price he could come up with is 66,000 Yen, which sounds very tempting......

However, I called Dynamism this morning and got them to lower their price a bit... I highly recommend Dynamism if anyone out there is still looking for a place to buy this baby! So I get a US adapter, 1 year warranty, unlimited tech support, and English Conversion. I will have it by Wednesday. So next week I will have an SL6000 in great - almost new condition for sale if anyone is interested.

My boyfriend found me a nice leather case and he is presently looking for screen protectors and the pentopia stylus someone suggested.
All in all, I am very happy....

Thanks guys!

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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Should I Buy C3000 From Japan Or Here (usa)

« on: February 18, 2005, 10:13:59 am »

Thanks for all the really good input guys.

I am now having second thoughts about buying it in Japan. I do have an sl6000 that came with an EA-70 power adapter. Does anyone know if this adapter will work on the C3000?

I just checked out dynamism and it seems like the price of the unit could go well beyond $900 perhaps even hit the $1000 mark after tax and shipping, plus I do not know if the adapter is sold seperately. It sure looks that way. Could some one give me an idea of how much they paid if they bought it there.

Also, my main concern is not sending back to Japan in case of repair. My main concern is converting to English. I do not plan to install any other rom, at least not right away, plus I do not think there is one available yet. I will mainly use the sharp rom with some compatible software
that I should test on my SL6000 first, and web browsing.

My experience with high tech gadgets has been really good. I have always taken very good care of them and have never had the need to call the manufacturer and or ship to them. However,
this is a japanese unit and anything could happen. Further more, I like new technology and will possibly be looking at something else in about six months to a year.

A little help guys... What do you guys think I should do? If I do not buy now I will probably have to wait several months to save some more hard earned cash.

Thanks again.

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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Should I Buy C3000 From Japan Or Here (usa)

« on: February 18, 2005, 01:36:59 am »

Thanks totsubo.

I will have my boyfriend negotiate the best price. I just sent him an email with various prices on line. I have seen on the travel channel that vendors will often times negotiate better prices for their gadgets if you tell them you saw it somewhere else much cheaper or if you tell them you are going some where else. They are eager to make the sale. Although, I do not know this for a fact since I have never been to Japan.  Does the ac adapter work in the US also or do I need to pick something else up?

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General Discussion / Sl6000 Or C3000?

« on: February 18, 2005, 12:17:09 am »

Hey Guys,

I currently own the SL6000 and love it to death. However, I am currently lusting over the C3000. Could someone give me some imput on which they prefer and why? Anyone out there using both?
I am trying to decide if I should import one from Japan this weekend or if I should wait.

Thanks for all your help.

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C1000/3x00 General discussions / Should I Buy C3000 From Japan Or Here (usa)

« on: February 18, 2005, 12:11:24 am »

Hi Guys,

I am currently the happy owner of the SL6000. I have had this baby for 3 months now. I am a newbie and have started reading about linux and just recently managed to install suse on my fujitsu s6120 laptop. I still am not able to print and have not figured out the battery settings and power management for when I close the lid. That topic is for another forum though. So here is my dilema:

I love the Sl6000. My only problem is that it is rather big as I carry it everywhere. I want to either keep it for home use, as a tablet internet connection as I have been doing for 3 months now or sell to someone and make them happy for a change. It is in excellent condition. I have had a screen protector since day one. I keep it wraped in one of those cammera soft cloths with velcro corners since I have not been able to find a case. This arrangement works rather well in combination with a small messenger bag. I take very good care of my toys!

I am lusting over the C3000. My boyfriend is in Japan until Monday and I am debating on having him bring me this toy back. Will there be something with built in wireless I should hold out for? Will I save a lot of money by buying it in Japan? Is it better to buy it from an importer like Dynamism in case there is a problem with the unit? I have had numerous palm pilots and pocket pcs and have never had any manufacturing defects and or problems. Plus, I tend to replace these gadgets in 6 moths to a year, and last but not least.. How difficult is it to convert to English. I have read some forums and seems like it should not be too difficult, but do not forget I am a Zaurus Newbie.

Thanks for tanking the time to read and reply.

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6000 - Tosa / Sl6000 Wireless Sync- Help!

« on: December 02, 2004, 01:49:12 am »

Please help with wireless sync set up. I have read the previous posts on this topic and attempted to synchronize wireless without much luck. Could some one please advice me on what needs to be done step by step if you have the time.

Thanks for all your help.

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General Discussion / Linux books

« on: November 02, 2004, 01:02:02 am »

Thanks for your wonderful feedback. I have been rather busy following those links and adding bookmarks to my zaurus. There is so much information that it almost seems overwhelming.

I know that it will take time for me to just scratch the surface of what linux can do. I am very excited and cannot wait to load it on to my notebook. However, I am being rather cautious and will probably read the entire book before I proceed with the instal.

Thanks again for being so supportive and for those awesome links!

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General Discussion / Linux books

« on: October 29, 2004, 05:46:21 pm »

Hey everyone.

I have had my SL6000l for a week now. And I am in love. I started using palm, then handspring, then pocket pc for business and personal management. I was about to buy the latest HP with VGA but after reading these forums, reviews, and seeing the great deal at Amazon, I changed my mind.  

These things are amazing. My Zaurus is a real portable computer, much more portable than my laptop. I have been thinking about installing linux on my laptop. After getting the zaurus I am definitely doing it.

Could some of you recommend some good books for a beginner. I downloaded Linux in a nutshell on to my zaurus. I was also looking at running linux. Also, will these books help me get the most out of my Zaurus? Is there anything specifically for the Zaurus?

Thanks for your help.

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6000 - Tosa / kpacman installation?

« on: October 28, 2004, 06:27:46 pm »

Thanks for the heads up Angst. Atleast now I know it is nothing I did or did not do.
I will enjoy it as is.

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6000 - Tosa / Software for the SL-6000

« on: October 27, 2004, 10:37:40 pm »

I see tkc kapital on the list. I encountered several problems. In the check book register field the bottom of the screen covers some of the comands to enter new transactions. Is there a way to fix this. Also, there does not seem to be a column for the check or transaction number? I bought this software from handango. last week. Is there an upgrade? Or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for you input.

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6000 - Tosa / kpacman installation?

« on: October 27, 2004, 10:31:32 pm »

Thanks for your help. Your suggestion did the trick. Only one more question though.. Is it supposed to have sound? I do not have sound while playing it.

Thanks again.

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6000 - Tosa / Checking account program

« on: October 25, 2004, 11:13:13 pm »

ok, I figured out what to install. Worked ok for a few minutes then crashed and my
zaurus had to reset. I got this weird message I had not seen before. I will try again. and if it doesn't work I will have to uninstall. Thank for all your help.

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6000 - Tosa / Checking account program

« on: October 25, 2004, 10:32:45 pm »

Thanks for the help. I followed the link. Installed it to my zaurus but upon installation I got a message that this application depends on other packages, to install them also? I do not know what eles I need. I am very new at this.

Help.