Is There Anybody Out There?

[iamasmith]

Hi,

I recently decided to take the plunge and sell off my SL-C860 in favour of a move to the SL-C3000 and already have someone eager to buy the SL-C860.

I sent emails to shirtpocket.co.uk who I bought my 860 off asking some questions about the SL-C3000 and received no response (about two weeks ago), saw that the next shipment comprising 0 products was showing as ETA end of January and drew a direct conclusion that this site wasn't being maintained at the moment.

I then took a look at www.conics.net, and saw a considerable saving, however, since posting the order via the web form last week I haven't had any response whatsoever

I would have chosen to go to TriSoft but it was unclear if they could offer a charging solution that provided a neat UK adapter + their price was considerably higher than Conics (and now the units show on back order ).

So, is there anyone actually manning the businesses at Shirtpocket.co.uk or Conics.Net at the moment?... Conics.net PLEASE respond soon (my email address starts with asmith@tranquility.... has something in the middle and ends in .co.uk) otherwise I must assume that my request will never be heard.

In the meantime, if anyone from TriSoft feels like telling me about UK power adapters then I'm listening...

Regards,

Andy

[w14]

From the Shirtpocket website:

IMPORTANT INFO : We are currently in the process of moving to a new location (Both a New Office and to a new higher capacity Server). As a result, you may have difficulty accessing the site/contacting us. We hope to have things back to normal by approx. 25/2/05

Mike.

[ArchiMark]

Andy,

I'd try Conics again now.

I recently emailed Brett there and he did reply that he would be out untill 2/21.

I've bought from Brett several times and if he's around he's usually very responsive.

So give him one more try and see what happens.

HTH,

Mark

[iamasmith]

I saw that on the web submission form he said that he was going to be away on holiday and sent a second email yesterday.. On the basis that this may well be a part time business from  him I'll cut him some slack but I've now got a collegue who is a keen buyer for the 860 + I'm keen as heck to get hold of the 3000....

I always find it difficult and when anticipating acquiring one of these things when you don't get a response it seems like you are waiting forever.

[ev1l]

When buying from Trisoft you get  a world adapter, which will work just fine with a physical adapter to plug in your silly UK sockets.

[TRIsoft]

Hi Andy,

we ship every Zaurus with an included SHARP EA-70S ac adapter.
This is the Europe/US adapter 110-240 Volts. We ship these with
an Euro-8 cable, you need to exchange it with a cable for the UK
power plugs.

Regarding the pricing, please have in mind that our prices include
16% German VAT and the ac adapter (worth about 50 EUR). Also
you have 2 years warranty and unlimited support. So the difference
to a direct import is not that big.

We expect the next delivery of SL-C3000 in the next week (first
week of March).

///TRIsoft

Marc Stephan

[iamasmith]

Hi Andy,

we ship every Zaurus with an included SHARP EA-70S ac adapter.
This is the Europe/US adapter 110-240 Volts. We ship these with
an Euro-8 cable, you need to exchange it with a cable for the UK
power plugs.

Regarding the pricing, please have in mind that our prices include
16% German VAT and the ac adapter (worth about 50 EUR). Also
you have 2 years warranty and unlimited support. So the difference
to a direct import is not that big.

We expect the next delivery of SL-C3000 in the next week (first
week of March).

///TRIsoft

Marc Stephan
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Thanks Marc,

I may be in contact soon.

Regards,

Andy

[speculatrix]

I too sent messages to conics, no reply.

Still sleeping off the Chinese New Year maybe?

I am hoping too that the SL-C3100 will come out soon, as I am on the verge of buying a C3000 or a 6000 (whichever comes first as a reasonable price, the 6000 off ebay).

[iamasmith]

I have cancelled my order with Conics and placed a new order with TRISoft.

If any of the other vendors get round to seeing this then please take my suggestion - Confirm orders promptly!

Especially if it looks like a site hasn't been updated in a while customers are likely to think that you are introducing an unnecessary and indeterminate wait to the order process. Many of us will pay a few extra quid to know that the order is in progress.

- Andy

[speculatrix]

Conics certainly don't waste money on fancy web sites.

At least Dynamism's is kept fresh.

PriceJapan's is clearly updated with price shifts - the strong Euro against the Yen and Dollar has already pushed them quite a few points ahead of Conics in price,  although I'd favour Conics because of reputation for support.

I used the web form again for Conics, if I don't hear back soon, sorry Brett, but PriceJapan are getting my order - especially since I'm getting close to "losing" my Palm T3.

[iamasmith]

Conics certainly don't waste money on fancy web sites.
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You don't need a facny website, however, it's a good indication that you are keeping your eye on the ball if you at least have availability posted on the site with current dates (i.e. in the future). - Otherwise you could infer that they may get round to your order eventually.

[luka]

We expect the next delivery of SL-C3000 in the next week (first
week of March).

///TRIsoft

Marc Stephan
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Hello Marc!

Is C760 still available from TRIsoft? i have checked your site but no info about the price!
Are they coming with your next shippment?
if so what is the price going to be?

ThX

[ev1l]

You don't need a facny website, however, it's a good indication that you are keeping your eye on the ball if you at least have availability posted on the site with current dates (i.e. in the future).

you never need a fancy website, you always need a *functional* one, IMHO.

Is C760 still available from TRIsoft? i have checked your site but no info about the price!

the 760 and 860 are physically identical. The only difference is in the software, and that's pretty much a moot point since you'll want to replace your ROM ASAP

[luka]

You don't need a facny website, however, it's a good indication that you are keeping your eye on the ball if you at least have availability posted on the site with current dates (i.e. in the future).

you never need a fancy website, you always need a *functional* one, IMHO.

Is C760 still available from TRIsoft? i have checked your site but no info about the price!

the 760 and 860 are physically identical. The only difference is in the software, and that's pretty much a moot point since you'll want to replace your ROM ASAP
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right, thx

[TRIsoft]

The SL-C760 is out of sale / production since December 2003.
But we provice informations about all models on our website,
just notice the red remark "ARCHIVE! Device no longer available!"
on http://www.trisoft.de/en_slc760.htm.

The SL-C860 is also out of production, on sale as long as there
is stock available. That's the explanation for the actual very nice
price  

In production and sale is at the moment only the SL-C3000 model.

///TRIsoft

Marc Stephan