RE: MD: Hong Kong Minidisc

1999-11-14 Thread LaPedis, Ron
I think I answer this one every 6 weeks! Take exit E from the Mong Kok MTR station, head to Nelson Street and walk on the right side past the big multi-floor computer center another block to the basement of the Tak Fat shopping arcade. There will be a dozen shops, some of which carry MD. My favor

RE: MD: Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin (sharp 702) story

1999-10-11 Thread LaPedis, Ron
I just repaired my ST-501 for $250. I didn't have much of a choice since the unit is not available in USA and I have a lot ($150) of accessories for it that wouldn't fit other players. The unit only cost me $199. Oh well. Has anybody had any experiences with Sharp and 702's as far as repai

MD: Hoax: 9/9/99 not a hoax...

1999-09-09 Thread LaPedis, Ron
I know of two companies which use 9/9/99 in the date field to mean 'no date entered' One is a large insurer which used (they scrambled a couple weeks ago to fix it!) 9/9/99 to mean that there was no end date entered for medical coverage (eg: coverage is ongoing). The programs prevented the data e

RE: MD: Sharp ST15, Audiophase MD stuff at Best Buy USA

1999-09-06 Thread LaPedis, Ron
There was an ad in the San Francisco sunday paper for the Audiophase MD player for $99 at Best Buy!! RonL. -Original Message- From: Eric Woudenberg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 06, 1999 3:43 AM To: Totem MK Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Sharp ST15, Audiophase

RE: MD: Japan Direct ???

1999-09-06 Thread LaPedis, Ron
I sent an inquiry for a Sharp MD and got a 'how to order' answer within a day. However, when I asked what kind of battery it took (twice!) I never got an answer. I gather you will get your unit ASAP, but may not get any support if you need help. Ron LaPedis Compaq Professional Services -Ori

RE: MD: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones

1999-08-31 Thread LaPedis, Ron
I have a pair of the over-the-head model that I bought in Japan before they were available in the USA. They work really well if I hold the pads against my ears in the proper way, but if I don't they don't really fit right, It's like they were designed for ears with a much different configuration

MD: I can finally get my Sharp ST-501 repaired!!!

1999-08-25 Thread LaPedis, Ron
Sharp Japan told Sharp USA that they should repair it for me. Unfortunately, the cost is $128 parts, $100 labor and $20 shipping from LA back to me. Total repair is $259 for a $199 unit. I don't think I'll do the repair, but that leaves me with 2 spare batteries for it which cost me $50 each. I g

RE: MD: Question on MZ-EZ40

1999-08-20 Thread LaPedis, Ron
Mine goes tick-tick-tick-tick-tick (very soft and continuous), TICK-TICK-TICK (3-4 times, loudly), tick-tick-tick-tick-tick, etc. so I guess it's normal. I never noticed until now. Ron LaPedis Compaq Professional Services NonStop Integration Services Cupertino, California USA -Original Me

MD: Where to get Sharp 501 repaired!

1999-08-16 Thread LaPedis, Ron
I found a page on the international Sharp site which may be useful http://sharp-world.com/sc/c-center/c-center.htm Here is the repair center in HK. I am sending them a FAX today to ask if they will repair my unit. SHARP-ROXY (HONG KONG) LTD. Unit B & D., 7/F., Roxy Industrial Centre 58-66 Tai L

MD: Where to get Sharp 501 repaired?

1999-08-16 Thread LaPedis, Ron
My Sharp 501 portable MD player bit the dust and Sharp USA won't repair it because it is not a USA model. Any idea how I get it repaired? I don't mind shipping it to Japan or Hong Kong (where I bought it) if someone can give me an address and FAX number, Thanks, Ron LaPedis Compaq Professional S