Re: [NTLK] Problem with 2100

From: James Elliott (rootbeeraddict_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Dec 06 2001 - 16:23:29 EST


Yes, that was the one. I assumed that the price wouldn't go too high
thanks to the mention of the error. I was wondering if this was a
problem that did not need to be fixed. I'd love to have a 2100, even
if it had a couple of problems. I really like the thought of
backlighting and two PCMCIA slots. Not to mention that soft button
bar, or IrDA and etherenet support. Maybe my 120 will have to do for
now.

-James

> >On 12/6/01 8:04 AM, James Elliott wrote:
> >
> >I have the opportunity to purchase a UMP2000 for under
> >a 100 dollars. The catch is that on boot up, the
> >following message appears: "This unit requires immediate
> >repair. Factory calibration has been lost. It will not
> >charge batteries until this problem is corrected." Other
> >than that, it works fine. Is this a problem that should
> >impede my quickly grabbing it up? Is it fixable?
>
>Are you talking about this eBay item?
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1305653331
>
>If so, who knows what the value will be in 4 days.
>
>If memory serves, it costs $180 for Apple to fix a Newton. I would think
>that you would want to consider that as part of your purchase price
>determination.
>
>The ad mentions: "Comes with serial and audio cables"
>
>What audio cables?!
>
>Makes me wonder if the person selling this device knows much about a
>Newton devices.
>
>Anyhow, I would exercise caution if you are considering buying this Newt.
> It might have some other problems as well.
>
>Sushi

The James Elliott Newton Site:
http://www.geocities.com/rootbeeraddict/newton.html
Is that a Newton in your pocket, or are you happy to see me?

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