Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-07-21 Thread Whirlygig
Whirlygig;555865 Wrote: Hmm. I placed an order for 2 from the US website on 5/16. Still nothing. I received notice yesterday that my order had shipped, and the UPS tracking link is currently active. It says I should have them tomorrow; they left Memphis, TN at 5 AM this morning. --

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-22 Thread iPhone
Fluffdaddy;556514 Wrote: No need for a noob welcome, I been here since Dec 09 and lurking long before then that. I don't look at the date, if I know I haven't posted to them before they reach 5 posts, then I usually put in the Welcome. Sorry that you took it to mean newbie, its just a

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-20 Thread Nazgul
iPhone;556142 Wrote: Sorry to hear that, BUT this is a Users Forum. Not Customer Service, Sales, Tech Support, or the Complaint Department, so try contacting Sales. Actually this is a USER forum which makes it all of these things. If you don't want to hear it then don't read it. I'm tired

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-20 Thread Nazgul
pfarrell;556174 Wrote: On 06/19/2010 05:09 PM, diannabill wrote: What's with these self-appointed Keepers of the Forum who think they can criticize everyone who makes some sort of complaint about this radio? Lighten up guys! Let people complain. It's good for your stress level.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-20 Thread Nazgul
Personally if I'm deceived buy a company that made future promises about a product they are hyping with the intent to convince me to buy it, then I feel like I am ripped off. Doesn't everyone? Shouldn't the matter be that simple? It doesn't matter if they took my money explicitly for the

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-20 Thread toby10
Nazgul;556324 Wrote: . It doesn't matter if they took my money explicitly for the battery (which they did BTW), they made a promise about the functionality of the radio with the intent to sway my purchase. When I make that initial purchase based on that claim and then they don't deliver,

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-20 Thread Phil Leigh
It's about time these Forums had a better moderation policy. Self-moderation in its current form is blatantly no longer working. Maybe we should adopt the same approach as that now used for Bug Confirmation... Or perhaps we should just have a separate sub-forum for ranting, and a few more Mods.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-20 Thread Phil Leigh
Nazgul;556362 Wrote: See, there's the BS. I've been reading this forum since shortly after it was put up, maybe longer than you. Your notion of new user and senior user is an illusion. And just because you have more posts than me does not mean you are allowed to discredit my opinion or

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-20 Thread peterw
Phil Leigh;556334 Wrote: Maybe we should adopt the same approach as that now used for Bug Confirmation... Do you really think the new bug model has had a positive impact? If so, what makes you think that? -- peterw http://www.tux.org/~peterw/ Free plugins: 'AllQuiet'

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-20 Thread Nazgul
Phil Leigh;556402 Wrote: 1) I have never used the term senior user 2) Where do I discredit YOUR opinion? - show me the bullying of which you speak. I am merely expressing my opinion - the one I am entitled to, right? - that perhaps some greater degree of moderation is called for. 3) If you

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread Fluffdaddy
Placed an order for 2 radio accessory packs on 04/23/10still nothing. Love the Radio's but customer service.not to much. Fluff -- Fluffdaddy Fluffdaddy's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread iPhone
Fluffdaddy;556139 Wrote: Placed an order for 2 radio accessory packs on 04/23/10still nothing. Love the Radio's but customer service.not to much. Fluff Hello and Welcome to the Forum. Sorry to hear that, BUT this is a Users Forum. Not Customer Service, Sales, Tech

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread diannabill
iPhone;556142 Wrote: Sorry to hear that, BUT this is a Users Forum. Not Customer Service, Sales, Tech Support, or the Complaint Department, so try contacting Sales. What's with these self-appointed Keepers of the Forum who think they can criticize everyone who makes some sort of complaint

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread Pat Farrell
On 06/19/2010 05:09 PM, diannabill wrote: What's with these self-appointed Keepers of the Forum who think they can criticize everyone who makes some sort of complaint about this radio? Lighten up guys! Let people complain. It's good for your stress level. This may not be a Logitech

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-19 Thread diannabill
Thrilled to friggin death! -- diannabill diannabill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38082 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77459

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-18 Thread pallfreeman
I'd just like to say thanks. After reading this thread I decided to ignore the fact that the Logitech web site says out of stock and ordered my battery pack anyway. It turned up a week later (nl - uk). It's reet grand being able to take the radio out into the garden and listen to my own music

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-18 Thread brookheather
Thanks - ordered one today even though it shows out of stock so let's see how long it takes for delivery. I used this coupon for 15% off which almost gives free delivery: HVTC15NU - Simon. -- brookheather

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-18 Thread Whirlygig
Hmm. I placed an order for 2 from the US website on 5/16. Still nothing. -- Whirlygig Whirlygig's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38791 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-18 Thread toby10
I think EU has stock, US does not. :( -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77459

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-02 Thread wayneBR
youngml2009;552220 Wrote: Looks like battery is sold out again on the U.S. Logitech website. The site now shows in stock. Hopefully, backorders will be filled first. wayne -- wayneBR wayneBR's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-02 Thread FredFredrickson
wayneBR;552391 Wrote: The site now shows in stock. Hopefully, backorders will be filled first. wayne Not on the US site.. -- FredFredrickson Get your news and stock updates right here: 'Squeezebox Updates' (http://sb.cnhpa.com)! Join our 'mailing list' (http://sb.cnhpa.com/?page_id=27)

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-06-01 Thread zimmer62
notwired;548990 Wrote: Please, I beg to differ on this. I've never once purchased an Apple product that didn't do what it said it was going to do. These Logitech radio issues are mind boggling. Let me sell you a nice shiny radio... you can't listen to anything on it but it makes the PERFECT

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-23 Thread yannyb
havoc1;549648 Wrote: You got one off the UK site? It's been saying out of stock for weeks. I have just ordered and will wait without bated breath for it to turn up some day. That website really sucks doesn't it? I love the way it doesn't tell you it's out of stock til you try to order it.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-21 Thread havoc1
You got one off the UK site? It's been saying out of stock for weeks. I have just ordered and will wait without bated breath for it to turn up some day. That website really sucks doesn't it? I love the way it doesn't tell you it's out of stock til you try to order it. And WTF is that horizontal

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-19 Thread notwired
snarlydwarf;548739 Wrote: You do realize that Mickey is not the CEO of Logitech, right, and he can't force other divisions within Logitech to stock things. The best he can do is talk to Logitech Canada Sales and Marketing and say, Guys, you realize we're selling these batteries faster than

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-19 Thread zimmer62
notwired;548879 Wrote: If Logitech doesn't want our money for a battery pack then I say they can't have our money for ANY of their devices. This sure is easier said than done. Logitech has NEVER been any good as post sale support issues. I get mad and yet I still continue to buy their

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-19 Thread notwired
zimmer62;548935 Wrote: Logitech makes great products that work well for a few days ;) Then they make you buy new products... sounds a lot like Apple. Please, I beg to differ on this. I've never once purchased an Apple product that didn't do what it said it was going to do. These Logitech

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-19 Thread Jakearama
MickeyG;548607 Wrote: The battery is currently only available in the United States, EU countries, and Switzerland. I can't promise making it available in Canada, but I'll do what I can to help our disappointed customers there. Mickey Here's a suggestion: how about letting Canadians

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-19 Thread slally
FWIW, my radios and boombox work great. Batteries shipped yesterday for me. Yay! Also, just installed Squeeze Commander on my droid and I'm perfectly stoked! Sean -- slally slally's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-19 Thread cornflakeguy
Im not really interested in the battery pack at all, however I do feel like pointing out that if there EVER was a time when they should have known way ahead of time that they needed batteries in stock, its the spring and summer following the release of the Radio, when weather is nice and people

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-18 Thread cparker
joshuar;542527 Wrote: Dudes, got Thursday a Mail from Emea Support that the Accessory Pack shall be in Stock middle of May. Theses Packs will be distributed by the central Storage in Holland. Spot on Josh. I received a dispatch email yesterday and its currently winging its way across

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-18 Thread albright
cparker;548545 Wrote: currently winging its way across Europe I envy you. Here in Canada, no battery pack available and the logitech webpage still says available in March 2010. What the is wrong with logitech? -- albright

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-18 Thread MickeyG
Here's an update on the battery situation for Squeezebox Radios It's been a bit of work to get them available. But as of today, almost all batteries on backorder are being shipped this week from our warehouses in the US and Europe. I apologize for the delay, especially to those who ordered

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-18 Thread jjd_87
This really is a joke. I honestly would have never bought the radio if I would have known I was going to have to wait this long on the battery pack. Combine that with buggy software updates, and you have a product I wouldn't recommend to anyone. -- jjd_87

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-18 Thread devinjc
My battery pack arrived yesterday and I'm now happy. Although it will probably be a long time before I give logitech anymore of my money, as $60 for a battery, even one in such a high demand just seems greedy. -- devinjc

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-18 Thread newy
I C A L L H O R S E S H * T Greetings from Canada. So glad I bought my Radio in January so I could get my battery in February as the Logitech website stated. My it sounds just lovely on the patio. Funny, it sounds the same as all my other patio bricks. As you might guess, we'll have

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-18 Thread snarlydwarf
newy;548737 Wrote: I can't promise making it available in Canada, but I'll do what I can to help our disappointed customers there. Ummm, for a start, how about making the battery available here? That would help. Ridiculous. You do realize that Mickey is not the CEO of Logitech, right,

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-18 Thread newy
Yes, maybe calling horsesh*t is going too far, but not by much. The SB Radio should never have been released. Very frustrated w/ it and hearing nonsense like that just makes it worse. How about this: I live in Canada. Tell me when I'll be able to get the battery for my Squeezebox Radio.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-02 Thread joshuar
Dudes, got Thursday a Mail from Emea Support that the Accessory Pack shall be in Stock middle of May. Theses Packs will be distributed by the central Storage in Holland. BTW whenever i´ll get this Pack in my Hands, I´ll open the Shrinkhose and have a glance into this Pack... I Want to know how

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-05-01 Thread cparker
I just received a Logitech wants your honest opinion emails. I filled in the survey and complained about the lack of the battery and offical news on its availability. Probably wont make any difference but I've been waiting weeks now :( For interest at the end of the survey it gave these

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-29 Thread albright
update the website LOL - I'm not the web maintainer for logitech canada; Of course, I've tried to contact logitech canada about this. The official response was that they have no information about the battery pack at all. -- albright

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-28 Thread iPhone
albright;541467 Wrote: May 14th eh? The Canadian webpage still says available in March Anyone from logitech listening? No ... didn't think so. March is probably correct, 2011 ;=} Just kidding, as I couldn't resist. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-27 Thread youngml2009
For what it's worth, a Logitech CSR told me today that the battery accessory pack would be available in the U.S. the first or second week of May. She said that she received that information from her supervisor. Let's hope. -- youngml2009

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-26 Thread mbonsack
Mickey, Similar to your recent comments on availability of Receivers and Touches, can you comment on this pack? On order for two weeks (order in process), with no clear statement of availability anywhere in the distribution channel. -- mbonsack

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-23 Thread atacama
Hello, I am in France, battery ordered on logitech website 3 weeks ago I don't know when I will receive my battery pack and more surprising no date available from Logitech customer service I can eventually accept a delay but I would like to know it. Mr and Mrs Logitech, please advise !

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-23 Thread scoob101
I ordered on the 9th April and got Shipment confirmation on the 22nd April. UPS tracking indicates the package originated in the Netherlands which suggests they have a central distribution centre for Europe in NL. Looking forward for true portability! -- scoob101

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-23 Thread Phil Leigh
ldmmlongs;539154 Wrote: Now you stated Was your credit card charged and you never received what you paid for? I highly doubt it. - Obviously you are clueless because they do place a Hold on whatever card you supply. AND if you use a Debit card, many times the issuing company will process

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-22 Thread chingfa
I ordered in 2010/4/21, the system showed Order Cancelled by System immediately. It's really a frustrating shopping experience. -- chingfa chingfa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33729 View this

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-22 Thread Hildebrandt
Has anyone in here tried one of those DIY kits (battery packs) that pop up, when i google for the acessory pack??? -- Hildebrandt Hildebrandt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=20980 View this

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-22 Thread ldmmlongs
iPhone;537697 Wrote: Just exactly how were you 'scammed'? Was your credit card charged and you never received what you paid for? I highly doubt it. The battery pack is out of stock. If you pre-ordered one or were allowed to order even while out of stock, when the batteries are available, it

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-22 Thread mpower9
FYI I ordered by accessory pack on Feb. 25 and it was shipped on April 7 from Tennessee, and arrived in Vermont on April 12. -- mpower9 mpower9's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33930 View this

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-21 Thread satkinsn
I'm well and truly confused. Is the battery pack available in the U.S., or not? Amazon doesn't show it, but Logitech's site does, with a release date of April 12. tks, s. -- satkinsn satkinsn's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-20 Thread m1abrams
Jakearama;537820 Wrote: Please re-read my posts. What I'm saying, and what I've written, is that my credit card was charged for a Squeezebox Radio, which I received, but which was advertised to have the ability to utilize a portable battery pack So does your Radio differ from everyone

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-20 Thread Jakearama
And a tech company can't update their website why?? Creative editing with my quote, you left out my point, which is ability to utilize a portable battery pack that was advertised to be available in March 2010. The advertised and not updated availability date is my entire concern here. Whether

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-20 Thread m1abrams
True about the date, they should have never mentioned a date because some people tend to hold you liable for mentioning any type of date. They should just do what other companies do and not mention anything other than you will get it when it arrives at your front door. So would you have been

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-20 Thread Jakearama
m1abrams;537967 Wrote: So would you have been happier if they just said something like Will be available in the future? Yes, of course and this would have been truthful and accurate advertising and I would not have had any advertised date on which to base an expectation of availability.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-20 Thread mpower9
Perhaps it really is going to be available in Canada after all. My accessory pack came bi-lingual, English and French. If it were only going to be available in the U.S., the other language would have been Spanish. If it were continental packaging, I think it would have had more than two

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-20 Thread Jakearama
mpower9;538278 Wrote: So, Jakearama, take this as an omen that it will finally make its way to Canada, probably after they fill all the U.S. backorders. You are probably right. Alas, I ran out of patience and ordered today via a colleague in the U.S.. I figured: best to have pre-ordered and

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread joshuar
just to complete the answer to my own question http://cms.diodenring.de/de/electronic/microcontroller/92-squeezebox figure it out. well, this discription is in german but google did a good job. Josh -- joshuar

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread iPhone
Jakearama;537463 Wrote: What about in Canada, where the Canadian Logitech website states: Additional options sold separately (available March 2010) Rechargeable battery pack It's now late April and there are no signs of the battery pack and Canadians are not permitted to order (or in

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread iPhone
ldmmlongs;536215 Wrote: After reading MickeyG's post from the 2nd of March then calling today to inquire about the status of my order for a Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack I am starting to feel like I have been scammed. MickeyG's post said I can promise to do what I can to make them

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread albright
About Canada - there has never been even one announcement on the Canadian website that the batteries are out of stock - not one. It still says the battery pack will be available in March 2010. That *is* a kind of scam - false claims and zero concern for informing the customer about what is

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread snarlydwarf
pfarrell;537807 Wrote: And unless something happened that you have not stated, no one took your money. They turned me into a newt! -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread Pat Farrell
snarlydwarf wrote: pfarrell;537807 Wrote: And unless something happened that you have not stated, no one took your money. They turned me into a newt! Yeah, but neither Visa nor MasterCard care of someone does that to you. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread snarlydwarf
pfarrell;537814 Wrote: Yeah, but neither Visa nor MasterCard care of someone does that to you. Drat, should have used American Express. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread snarlydwarf
pfarrell;537814 Wrote: Yeah, but neither Visa nor MasterCard care of someone does that to you. Drat, should have used American Express. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread Jakearama
Please re-read my posts. What I'm saying, and what I've written, is that my credit card was charged for a Squeezebox Radio, which I received, but which was advertised to have the ability to utilize a portable battery pack that was advertised to be available in March 2010. I have not yet paid for

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread Pat Farrell
Jakearama wrote: Please re-read my posts. Look, no one is going to go back and read all your posts in the thread. Sorry, its not going to happen. What I'm saying, and what I've written, is that my credit card was charged for a Squeezebox Radio, which I received, but which was advertised to

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread Jakearama
Pat, I don't expect anything. Just sharing my opinion/experience with other customers and was prompted to do so when I saw at least one other Canadian asking about the status of the battery pack in Canada. Thanks for the feedback and I really do wish I could purchase the battery pack soon.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-19 Thread Michael Herger
Why are you so invested in defending the indefensible practices of Logitech Canada??? Please contact Logitech Canada directly. If it's not available in your country, then because they decided it wasn't worth it. No discussion here will have them change their opinion, as they won't read it.

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-17 Thread kmr
ldmmlongs;536307 Wrote: Yes I have. No as long ago as your February order (which is almost unbelieveable for a major corporation like Logitech). I have read some other threads about this since my post it's almost like a 'mom pop' company. No stock, no estimated dates, no idea of when might

[SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-16 Thread ldmmlongs
After reading MickeyG's post from the 2nd of March then calling today to inquire about the status of my order for a Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack I am starting to feel like I have been scammed. MickeyG's post said I can promise to do what I can to make them available as soon as possible on

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack

2010-04-16 Thread ldmmlongs
Yes I have. No as long ago as your February order (which is almost unbelieveable for a major corporation like Logitech). I have read some other threads about this since my post it's almost like a 'mom pop' company. No stock, no estimated dates, no idea of when might be a possibility. The