Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-09 Thread Empgamer
It should be getting delivered today. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38982 __

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-09 Thread Seineseeker
I was pleased to see Lee from ProgressiveAV get involved. Pity he didn't when the hard disk failed on my QNAP last year and despite many emails and eventually a promise of a return I had to buy a replacement HDD myself (6 weeks without it was long enough). I think the majority of us the consumer

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread mvalera
If you're referring to the Harmony remotes... any of them will work. Cheers, Mike -- mvalera Michael Valera Online Communities Manager Logitech Streaming Media Systems slimdevices.com mvalera's Profile: http://forums.sl

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Empgamer
datakits;233527 Wrote: > This is getting silly now. i email you and you post your reply on this > forum. can you please just confirm the address of the collection in > reply to my email and i will have the item collected. Thanks I'm not sure what you're on about? I have had no mail from you tod

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread datakits
This is getting silly now. i email you and you post your reply on this forum. can you please just confirm the address of the collection in reply to my email and i will have the item collected. Thanks -- datakits datakits's

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Empgamer
datakits;233505 Wrote: > Its not that I trying to convince anyone. I just dont like to have > datakits threatened with all actions under the sun for a simple mistake > that we are resolving at our cost. > > I know how many happy Squeezebox customers there are out there that > shopped with datak

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread datakits
Its not that I trying to convince anyone. I just dont like to have datakits threatened with all actions under the sun for a simple mistake that we are resolving at our cost. I know how many happy Squeezebox customers there are out there that shopped with datakits. Whatever this customer has re

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Ian_F
datakits;233464 Wrote: > Id also like to hear form anyone who has bought a SQ3 from us in the > past week and hear of their experiences of our company Datakits. I > don’t want to upset anyone here but I feel after all that has been said > about this situation it is only fair that we have a balanc

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Empgamer
The reason I have kept commenting is because of the rude and self-righteous comments that have been referred to, outlining the facts for the benefit of those who seem to have missed them. You outlined you offer here and I have responded. I am however most concened at the comments from Logitech a

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread datakits
I am very sorry for any inconvenience that you have been caused. I am sorry i can’t think of any more that i can do to help. I have apologised for the item that you have received. I have checked all the stock we have in stock and all is 100% new. If you have received a unit with a used power suppl

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-08 Thread Empgamer
Thanks for your comments tercital. I'd have to say that I regreattably ordered from DataKits having seem their name mentioned in other forums discussing this and other kinds of electronics, fairly recently too. I was also recomended them by a pm from another user. He now knows the problems I ha

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-07 Thread trecital
No, I don't think he should take any "blame". Why should a genuine customer who has done nothing wrong be blamed? Perhaps he could have done more checks. Easy to say after the event. But he can not be held to be at fault. If he'd bought the item from 'a guy down the pub' or some other risky situat

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-07 Thread Marc Sherman
trecital wrote: > > It's one thing to have bought faulty goods. Not necessarily the > retailers fault. But then, when they fail to respond promptly to > resolve the problem, I think anyone is justified in losing confidence > and exercising their legal rights. It's people who fail to take action >

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-07 Thread trecital
Well empgamer, I support you 100% in the actions you have taken, and in your replies to those who have criticised you here. It's one thing to have bought faulty goods. Not necessarily the retailers fault. But then, when they fail to respond promptly to resolve the problem, I think anyone is justi

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-06 Thread Empgamer
Your insight makes me glad you don't either!!! Strange how some people consider that people rebutting unwarranted comments = obnoxious. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12652

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-06 Thread Ben Sandee
On 10/6/07, Hudsonrilke < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Empgamer, i for one think you've been clear from the start of this > thread and don't understand why others are getting upset. Shame but > this sort of thing can put many people off posting for assistance. I'll tell you why: it's because

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-06 Thread Empgamer
Hudsonr: Comments much appreciated. Sixedup: Like you I like to know what I'm buying. My SB3 and remote MAY be OK. Given the issue with the power supply I have been provided, the state of it, the lack of the other components and the Slim devices boxing for a Logitech product has resulting in

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-06 Thread SixedUp
Interesting thread. I ordered a Squeezebox 3 from Datakits Ltd earlier this week, and when it turned up, it had a modular power supply, consisting of the main switch-mode power-supply along with a clip-on set of "prongs" to allow the power-supply to plug into a US power outlet. Datakits had also

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-06 Thread Hudsonrilke
Empgamer, i for one think you've been clear from the start of this thread and don't understand why others are getting upset. Shame but this sort of thing can put many people off posting for assistance. -- Hudsonrilke Huds

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
@ Xio: I am of course eternally grateful for your inspired wisdom which, short of their being any 5 year olds around to debate them with, I shall have to just dwell upon for ever more. Your contribution is most appreciated. When people start to post such comments as: "Jeez, some people think th

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Robin Bowes
Empgamer wrote: > @ Robin: Having had the experience I have with Datakits, I presume you > feel I should be celebrating now that I have at last got a response? I > shan't even waste my time addressing the rest of the dreck and will > treat such banal comments with the contempt they deserve. You

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Robin Bowes
xio wrote: > "Some people however, go out of their way to take offence I find". Pot. > Kettle. Black! R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread xio
"Some people however, go out of their way to take offence I find". Pot. Kettle. -- xio xio's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2382 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
It should be clear that I am not blaming Logitech at all, again, people need to read, rather than jump on their high horse. I shouldn't have to spell out the gratitude I have expressed to Logitech and others for the benefit of those who can't be asked to read but would rather start shouting and s

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread snarlydwarf
Empgamer;232988 Wrote: > Thanks Jim. That;s what I have. Not sure of the origins of this kit at > all then. Something not right. > > @ Phil: I am not BLAMING the product. I have not criticised Logitech > at all. Try reading the posts! The point people had a problem with is when you said p

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
Thanks Jim. That;s what I have. Not sure of the origins of this kit at all then. Something not right. @ Phil: I am not BLAMING the product. I have not criticised Logitech at all. Try reading the posts! I also posted here because I was concerned at what I have been sold. Datakits failed to

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread JimC
Empgamer;232967 Wrote: > I will require a prompt collection and full refund and have mailed > accordingly. Not in the least bit impressed with this at all. > > What I am not sure of is whether Logitech branded SB3s are also boxed > in Slim Devices boxes as this one was? > > Not a good start fo

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Robin Bowes
Mark Lanctot wrote: > Empgamer;232967 Wrote: >> Not a good start for me this. Gone from being very excited about the >> whole thing to thinking that maybe I'd be better off ordering Sonos >> instead :-( > > But you had several top-level people at Logitech going to bat for you, > including the fo

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Mark Lanctot
Empgamer;232967 Wrote: > Not a good start for me this. Gone from being very excited about the > whole thing to thinking that maybe I'd be better off ordering Sonos > instead :-( But you had several top-level people at Logitech going to bat for you, including the former CEO of SlimDevices and in

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Phil Leigh
Empgamer;232967 Wrote: > I will require a prompt collection and full refund and have mailed > accordingly. Not in the least bit impressed with this at all. > > What I am not sure of is whether Logitech branded SB3s are also boxed > in Slim Devices boxes as this one was? > > Not a good start fo

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
I will require a prompt collection and full refund and have mailed accordingly. Not in the least bit impressed with this at all. What I am not sure of is whether Logitech branded SB3s are also boxed in Slin Devices boxes as this one was? -- Empgamer ---

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread datakits
ok i fully understand I wil email you now agin to arrange the collection. Apologies again for this. -- datakits datakits's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10109 View this thread: http://forums.slim

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread Empgamer
I have responded to your mails. I will not air that correspondence here. The device I was sold was in a Slim Devices box with an old power supply. It is certainly not 100% new and not in a Logitech box. -- Empgamer Empg

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-05 Thread datakits
Hi I am Mike from Datakits. I am very sorry this thread has continued without my input and communications. I have emailed you today a few time to resolve this matter. we are of course hapy to arrange a collection of this item and delivery a new onbe to you. as a good will guesture we will also r

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
Thanks Jim. Nice offer but my problem is I don't know what the origin of the SB3 and remote is. They look new and unused but are they? Are they returns (and if so why)? Is the SB3 a refurb? I will let others sort out what I have been sold I think. I'm sure the information provided will come i

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Ian_F
Empgamer;232667 Wrote: > Power lead is labelled: UNIFIVE, Model No. USK 300520 I've just checked the PSU on the SB3 I've owned for just over a year now and I've the exact same model number. I thought the PSU was upgraded when the SB3s were rebranded? -- Ian_F -

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread JimC
Ian_F;232564 Wrote: > Do Logitech export all their SB3s with a US PSU in the packaging? I'd > have thought they'd ship them with the relevant PSUs to save the > supplier the trouble of swapping them all over. Just think of the US > PSU mountain that would be created all around the world! All Log

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread jeebers
12lee;232642 Wrote: > Hi > > Lee from ProgressiveAV here (we're Logitech's UK distributors for > Squeezebox and Transporter). The answer to this question is *key*. > > To date we have not supplied Datakits with any product and if the unit > in question is Slim Devices branded it is certainly ag

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
OK, been away for a few hours. The run down of the device: Slim Devices box/packaging - Logitech labelled SB3. Lablel on the outer box says: All black, Wireless UK. Bar code is: 8 96665 0056 7 Mac address: 00 04 20 07 AE 4E Power lead is labelled: UNIFIVE, Model No. USK 300520 Serial Numbe

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread seanadams
Also if it's a Slim branded box, look at the square barcode label on the package. Not to point fingers, but if it indicates US or EU instead of UK, then clearly someone intentionally changed out the cable in order to sell in the UK. There is no chance of a unit leaving the factory like that. I wil

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Ian_F
12lee;232642 Wrote: > Hi > > Lee from ProgressiveAV here (we're Logitech's UK distributors for > Squeezebox and Transporter). The answer to this question is *key*. > > To date we have not supplied Datakits with any product and if the unit > in question is Slim Devices branded it is certainly ag

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread 12lee
Ian_F;232566 Wrote: > > Just curious Empgamer, is it a Logitech branded unit or a Slimdevices > branded one? Hi Lee from ProgressiveAV here (we're Logitech's UK distributors for Squeezebox and Transporter). The answer to this question is *key*. To date we have not supplied Datakits with any p

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
If I do not get satisfcation from Datakits I will involve whoever I need to involve to sort this out. 4:30 pm and no contact from DataKits despite calls to an messages left on their line, no response on their webchat, and no respone to three mails. Not looking good so far is it? I certainly do

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread autopilot
Distance selling regulations in the UK mean that you have a minimum of 7 days to return it for a full no questions asked refund. -- autopilot SLIMSERVER:[/B] 7.0 APLHA (WINDOWS XP) + ALIENBBC, SLIMSCROBBLER & LAST.FM. *AMP:* CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 640A (LIVING ROOM) / DENON MD30 (BEDROOM). *SPEAKERS:

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Ian_F
adamslim;232574 Wrote: > Hey, calm down! It's clearly not as advertised, so just get your money > back. There is no reason to get VISA or Trading Standards involved if > you get a suitable remedy. Just instigate the return procedures with > Datakits and you should be fine. Given Datakits have

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread adamslim
Empgamer;232568 Wrote: > Don't get me wrong. I have no beef with Logitech per se. Even if it's > thir QC problem I accept that these things happen and would be happy > for it to be rectified by Logitech, as I'm sure it would be. > > My concern is that a UK trader has sold me something which do

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
Don't get me wrong. I have no beef with Logitech per se. Even if it's thir QC problem I accept that these things happen and would be happy for it to be rectified by Logitech, as I'm sure it would be. My concern is that a UK trader has sold me something which does not look to be new and the prob

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread funkstar
Ian_F;232564 Wrote: > Do Logitech export all their SB3s with a US PSU in the packaging? I'd > have thought they'd ship them with the relevant PSUs to save the > supplier the trouble of swapping them all over. Just think of the US > PSU mountain that would be created all around the world! Units ar

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Ian_F
Empgamer;232560 Wrote: > Sorely tempted to just hand this over to the credit card company and > Trading Standards. Tempted to agree with you here but let's give Sean and co a chance to respond before things get out of hand. If it's a Datakits problem then this sort of practice is not good PR fo

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Ian_F
autopilot;232559 Wrote: > Could it not be a brand new import, which came with USA lead/plug - > Datakits may have just used a returned lead from somewhere in order for > it to be sold and used in the UK? > > Did the SB3 have the anti-scratch protection plastic on? > > Just a thought. Do Logite

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
Yep. It seems odd. Rest of kit looks fine. Controller, pristine. SB3 with two sheets of that clear plastic protector on, books unopened. It's tempting to keep it and get an ac exchange either from them or Logitech (who kindly offered to sort it promptly). There is just that niggling feelin

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread autopilot
Could it not be a brand new import, which came with USA lead/plug - Datakits may have just used a returned lead from somewhere in order for it to be sold and used in the UK? Did the SB3 have the anti-scratch protection plastic on? Just a thought. -- autopilot SLIMSERVER:[/B] 7.0 APLHA (WINDO

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Ian_F
Empgamer, Any chance of posting a photograph or two of said power supply? I'm sure Sean Adams/Jim C/Progressive would be interested in seeing it. Perhaps the factory where they're manufactured is undergoing a refit. Nice fresh Magnolia walls perhaps? But more seriously this may be a Logitech pro

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread Empgamer
Begininning to regret I went near DataKits. No mail from them yet and no phone call. If I get no contact n 24 hours, credit card charge back and Trading Standards. -- Empgamer Empgamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevice

Re: [slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-04 Thread jeebers
Empgamer;232519 Wrote: > Well, ordered my first SB3 on Sunday 30th Sept from DataKits and it > arrived yesterday. That's the good news. > > The bad news is that whle the SB3 and remote APPEAR to be as new the > mains lead certainly does not appear to be. It has what looks like > magnolia paint

[slim] Brand new Squeezebox supplied with used/faulty ac lead (UK)

2007-10-03 Thread Empgamer
Well, ordered my first SB3 on Sunday 30th Sept from DataKits and it arrived yesterday. That's the good news. The bad news is that whle the SB3 and remote APPEAR to be as new the mains lead certainly does not appear to be. It has what looks like magnolia paint on both the plug and the cable and