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E. Cox

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Apr 15, 2003, 8:49:48 PM4/15/03
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Speaking of dipping into our wallets to buy a Tablet...

Whilst I was looking for the best price on a Toshiba Portege 3500 I found
some new ones on e-Bay from a place called Liquidation Universe. They do
have a strange way of doing it but at least I know it up front. You have
to wait up to 30 days from when you pay them before you get it. Of
course, it sounds like other people are having to wait that long anyway.
Being a poor guy I am tempted to buy from them. Anyone have anything to
say about them.

Since I don't think I will be able to afford any of the Centrinos I have
changed from wanting an Acer TMC102Ti to a Toshiba Portege 3500 (if I can
find one cheap enough).

And now a few probably frequently asked questions. What is the
difference between the 3500 and the 3505? As far as I can tell it seems
like it's just the external DVD-ROM drive. Is that correct?

What exactly is "Portege" (with the accents)? Is it some other language?


Thanks,

E. Cox

terri

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Apr 15, 2003, 9:00:46 PM4/15/03
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I've seen those advertised on ebay and have also been spammed by them.

Since they're liquidation items and the Tablet PC mfgs don't have a surplus,
I'd be a little worried that they're someone else's major problem returns.
No info, just a question in my mind. Also, if they can't deliver, what are
the chances that you get your money back immediately? If nothing else, and
they can't ship one, they've had your money to use.

If anyone else has any info, I'd like to see their experiences as well.
--
terri

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Bob Kuivanen

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Apr 15, 2003, 10:25:54 PM4/15/03
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I noticed these auctions too. I did notice that the seller has posted in
the ad his email address as well as his phone number. Might not hurt to
give him a call. His feedback rating is pretty good. But one should always
research well before any large purchase.

On a side note, I have seen many ads on eBay for "Tablet PC's" that are not
TRUE tablets as we know them in this NG. It is a good idea to read ads
THOUROGHLY before placing any bids. Check to be sure of the OS (Windows XP
Tablet) and if nessesary, go the the manufacturer's web site to see details
on a model too. And it's a good idea to contact the seller before placing
any bids or orders.

Cheers,
Bob

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E. Cox

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Apr 15, 2003, 11:27:42 PM4/15/03
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"Bob Kuivanen" <bob_ku...@hotmail.com> wrote in
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> I noticed these auctions too. I did notice that the seller has posted
> in the ad his email address as well as his phone number. Might not
> hurt to give him a call.

Yeah, I will probably do that IF/WHEN I decide to go that way.

> His feedback rating is pretty good.

Yeah, I read some of the good reviews and most of the bad reviews.

> But one should always research well before any large purchase.

Definitely!

> On a side note, I have seen many ads on eBay for "Tablet PC's" that
> are not TRUE tablets as we know them in this NG. It is a good idea to
> read ads THOUROGHLY before placing any bids. Check to be sure of the
> OS (Windows XP Tablet) and if nessesary, go the the manufacturer's web
> site to see details on a model too. And it's a good idea to contact
> the seller before placing any bids or orders.

Yes, that's good advice. I looked this one over pretty good. I even
noted discrepencies. If I ordered I was going to let the seller know
about them.

1) It says it has Windows XP Home - it should read "Professional"
2) At the top it says it has 256Meg at the bottom it says 512M. If I
ordered and only got 256Meg I would point that out.
3) It says the IR is SIR but I'm pretty sure it's FIR.


E. Cox

Bob Kuivanen

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Apr 15, 2003, 11:37:13 PM4/15/03
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Don't blame you a bit for lookin' on eBay. I have "tablet PC" as one of my
favorite searches. ;-) Trying to save $ I don't have to spend in the first
place. LOL
Hope you find the deal you're looking for!
Cheers!
Bob

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Richard

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Apr 16, 2003, 8:16:40 AM4/16/03
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Before I bought my Fujitsu, I was looking for a Toshiba,
and due to all the stock outs, I looked on eBay. Just be
cautious, and do not put too much stock in the seller
ratings. I am not saying this seller is not legit, but
caution should be used.

My seller wanted a money transfer via Western Union, which
against my better judgement I did. He then wnated me to
redirect the funds from Montreal to Miami to another
person. I immediately cancelled the money order,. and was
out only $100 for the Western Union charge as opposed to
the $1800 he wanted. I wanted this thing so badly I let my
judgement lapse. His ratings on eBay were excellent with
no complaints and over 100 transactions. Caveat emptor.

To be clear my seller is NOT the one you referred to.

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E. Cox

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Apr 16, 2003, 11:33:45 AM4/16/03
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"Richard" <ric...@rochester.rr.com> wrote in news:020c01c30412$08cd2390
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Thanks for the advice.

E. Cox

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