From: Markus Grebenstein <sassodimorte_at_gmx.de>
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 16:49:11 +0200

I already contacted him. And I'm pretty lucky: he is located in germany too =-))

Now my hope to have a working Archos again is encouraged again ;-)

Thanks Dude!

Markus

 
On Mon, 04 Apr 2005 15:25:25 +0100
BlueChip <cs_bluechip_at_webtribe.net> wrote:

> Hmm, yes, another few days ...well, you never know your luck. As for
> shipping, I am just _sure_ that if you ever contacted someone and said "Hey
> dude, can you put <this> address on the box, and put bigger stamps on it
> please" I can't understand why any (private) trader would say no!? I guess
> ebay forces you to enter shipping costs, and people can't be bothered to
> look up all the international prices - seems the only logical reason to me
> (a non ebay trader.)
>
> In the mean time, Jorg-the-knowledgable has made you a mighty offer, take
> time to make him your first port of call ...he ships internationally - LOL ;)
>
> BC
>
> >Those are all running at least for another 5 days so tehy'll get
> >expencieve too and at first are only shipped to the UK =-(
> >
> >Nevertheless thanks a lot!
> >
> >On Mon, 04 Apr 2005 13:51:52 +0100
> >BlueChip <cs_bluechip_at_webtribe.net> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > >Hi Bluechip,
> > > >
> > > >thanks a lot for your clear and honest words. I think you're right! I'm
> > > >actually looking for a replacement unit. But all I found on Ebay was - for
> > > >my sake- too expencive. Even broken units cost (without a HD) cost
> > about 30_
> > > >(40$) and a simple JBR6 where I even have to replace the HD costs 90_
> > (120$)
> > > >which I find too much since i can get a brandnew Gmini120 for 180_ (240$).
> > >
> > > OUCH!
> > >
> > > ebay.CO.UK turns up these (all better than mentioned) hits:
> > >
> > > Immaculate JBR10 £30 (<$60)
> > >
> > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=80021&item=5764966519&rd=1
> > >
> > > JB6000 £20 (<$40)
> > >
> > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=80021&item=5765140979&rd=1
> > >
> > > JBR20 $35
> > >
> > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=91360&item=5765193863&rd=1
> > >
> > >
> > > >So I think I'll go for a Gmini and wait until Rockbox will be
> > available for
> > > >the Gmini (perhaps I'll try to help the guys a little bit if possible)
> > >
> > > If you do help and you ever track down the gmini compiler, please let me
> > > know and I will add it to the devkit ...it still strikes me to wonder that
> > > when I mentioned the updated devkit recently - the iRiver support was
> > most
> > > greatfully appreciated, but there was no interest or mention of the
> > gmini -
> > > even Linus, the core dev who helped me with the iRiver support, didn't
> > have
> > > a gmini dev kit ...So I'm guessing that gmini support is a lot further off
> > > than iRiver ...although either way, the cvs logs have been _very_ quiet
> > > lately ...It might be worth taking some time to try and catch up with this
> > > "Jyp" chap(ess) and see what is happening with the gmini before you buy
> > one.
> > >
> > > >Cheers,
> > > >Markus
> > >
> > > Good luck mate,
> > >
> > > BC
> > >
> > >
> > > > > <snigger>
> > > > >
> > > > > fw little iw ...my wild guess is that when the circuit blew, you
> > _damaged_
> > > > > something 'near-by' (ie a transistor/resistor) This may be causing just
> > > > > enough overload to the main device to trigger it's repeated demise
> > ...I am
> > > > > sure that the right amount of work may track down the fault - but in
> > > > > honesy
> > > > > *I* would give up about here or you could be chasing dead components
> > > > > around
> > > > > for ever on a cheap-to-replace device.
> > > > >
> > > > > Replacement? ebay and another little mp3-only archos unit ...at least
> > > > > until
> > > > > Rockbox is dusted off for the new super colour all-codec units in the
> > > > > pipeline.
> > > > >
> > > > > Sorry, not words of encouragement from me :( ...but, as is my way, the
> > > > > truth as I believe it to be.
> > > > >
> > > > > BC
> > > > >
> > > > > At 16:01 03/04/2005, you wrote:
> > > > > >Its next to the carburetor.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >On Sun, 03 Apr 2005 12:57:18 +0100, Markus Grebenstein
> > > > > ><sassodimorte_at_gmx.de> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >>No. Can you tell me where it is located or how to find it?
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>Thanks a lot!
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>On Sun, 03 Apr 2005 01:35:36 +0100
> > > > > >>"nobby nobbs" <nobbynobbs_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>>have you checked the alternator? :P
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>>On Sun, 03 Apr 2005 01:23:01 +0100, Markus Grebenstein
> > > > > >>><sassodimorte_at_gmx.de> wrote:
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>> > Hi guys,
> > > > > >>> >
> > > > > >>> > my JBS 20 is gone second time!
> > > > > >>> >
> > > > > >>> > Again the DC- regulator of the charging circuit is blown just one
> > > > > weak
> > > > > >>> > after replacement!
> > > > > >>> >
> > > > > >>> > Now I'm wondering if anybody has an idea what might be wrong.
> > > > > >>> >
> > > > > >>> > I' didn't change polarity etc. on the DC- Adapter or anything
> > else.
> > > > > >>> >
> > > > > >>> > Can any problem with the (original) Harddisk cause this problem?
> > > > > >>> >
> > > > > >>> > Thanks a lot in advance for your advice!
> > > > > >>> >
> > > > > >>> > Cheers,
> > > > > >>> >
> > > > > >>> > Markus
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