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Peregrine 2008-04-24, 14:10 #16
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In any event, the thing has been flawless since that one shutdown.

Listened to the radio all day today. No problem. Astounded....

I am going to try the latest FW soon and see how that goes.
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Peregrine 2008-04-29, 16:42 #17
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Still on 1.04. Worked brilliantly for 2 days. Turned it off yesterday with just less then 1/4 battery. Turn it on today. Batt Symbol flashes. ono... Plug it in.




Fires right up.



DAMNIT! Working fine now and I totally missed the boat on the dock!!
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Hundredth Idiot 2008-05-15, 12:20 #18
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So Peregrine even with all of the problems that you've been documenting you'd still recommend a Vibez?
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Peregrine 2008-05-15, 14:23 #19
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I would. I was looking to buy another when I thought mine had died.
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bobisbob66 2008-05-16, 04:07 #20
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Just to add an opinion that is slightly different, I (sort of) do not.  Frankly, it's hard to say without knowing the actual percentages (i.e. how many units have had problems and how many have not).

I had to send my original back to B&H due to some hardware issues, and then my replacement got bricked by static electricity when I went to adjust the volume in the dock one day.   Still under warranty, I sent the unit in to get replaced -- and I am still waiting (~a month so far).

The thing is, once (if?) I get my replacement, I feel that I'll have to treat the unit very tenderly. 

So, I went out and bought a Sansa e280.  It's flash and takes microSD cards - so I've got it with 16GB now.  It doesn't play ogg, so I had to re-rip all my ogg to mp3.  (It doesn't play FLAC, so it's not a good replacement for Hundredth.)  I am really enjoying the freedom of a flash player, but I miss the Vibez's interface (or even the Karma's, my previous unit).  Someday, I believe, Rockbox will be available for the e280 (it's a "v2", and RB only works on the v1 firmware at the moment) and that will help.
Hundredth Idiot 2008-05-16, 06:31 #21
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BobisBob66: B&H says that it's in backorder 1-2 months. I hope that they can get one for you.

BTW Perergine...I bought a Vibez last night. Went with my first 'love'. Can't wait for it to arrive!

Also Target.com is listing Vibez batteries & the FM card for 50% off. I ordered one of each of these as well and if anyone else is interested: http://www.target.com/gp/search/601-2611817-0304…?field-….   I'm assuming that they're actually in stock (meaning I haven't received a 'sorry that item is out of stock' email so we'll see.
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Actually, since my issue is now a warranty issue, it is handled by datastation.us -- the US arm of Trekstor (or something like that). 

I wish it was B&H.  I like them and could trust that satisfaction would eventually be achieved.  I have no idea why a warranty exchange through datastation takes so long.  They must ship directly from Europe by boat and donkey.  (They were very helpful on the phone, though.)
Hundredth Idiot 2008-05-16, 09:18 #23
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Oh I misunderstood. Something to look forward to I suppose (>_<)
bobisbob66 2008-05-18, 05:30 #24
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One never knows.  I just came home from a quick get-away trip, and lo and behold -- a Fed Ex package from datastation.  I have my replacement!

Now, I'm in a quandary of sorts.  How much and in what context do I use the Vibez?  I really enjoyed the "flash" freedom (no HD to accidentally crash).  But, the Vibez interface....  I really like it (especially with the beta FW).

The other factor is the low output (even non-France).  It doesn't quite drive my car stereo like I need it too.

As far as "electro-static" issues and the dock, I'm thinking of trying to ground it somehow.  Or, if nothing else, putting some kind of a discharge touch plate near the dock for me to touch before I touch the Vibez.  Any EEs on this list have any suggestions?  :-)

I guess I'll use it until it dies...
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Quote by bobisbob66:
I really enjoyed the "flash" freedom (no HD to accidentally crash).

I don't think you have to worry much for the HD to crash unless you smash your Vibez onto a hard stone surface or something. I forgot the actual number of g it supports but it was something impossible to achieve without a really abrupt stop. I regularly throw my Vibez on my bed from some metres away and nothing ever happened (or should ever possibly happen according to the HD specs).
dookka 2008-05-19, 06:26 #26
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I don't think you have to worry much for the HD to crash unless you smash your Vibez onto a hard stone surface or something.
I agree, I dropped mine from head height onto concrete last week.  It went blank but it powered on okay, did a "Checking disk..." for a couple of minutes and I haven't had any problems.
bobisbob66 2008-05-23, 09:09 #27
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Quote by bobisbob66 on 2008-05-18, 05:30:
One never knows.  I just came home from a quick get-away trip, and lo and behold -- a Fed Ex package from datastation.  I have my replacement!

Now, I'm in a quandary of sorts.  How much and in what context do I use the Vibez?  I really enjoyed the "flash" freedom (no HD to accidentally crash).  But, the Vibez interface....  I really like it (especially with the beta FW).

The other factor is the low output (even non-France).  It doesn't quite drive my car stereo like I need it too.

As far as "electro-static" issues and the dock, I'm thinking of trying to ground it somehow.  Or, if nothing else, putting some kind of a discharge touch plate near the dock for me to touch before I touch the Vibez.  Any EEs on this list have any suggestions?  :-)

I guess I'll use it until it dies...

I've loaded up my replacement and it is working fine.  The wheel feels pretty good too.  However, I think I'm done with hard-drive based players....  I might sell it and the dock to my brother.  Not sure yet.  Sadly, I guess I'll be dropping out of the community.  Maybe someday there will be a flash-based unit with this interface -- and the beta-FW support from defector!  :-)
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Peregrine 2008-05-23, 09:21 #28
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Sell me your dock!!!!
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Are you sure you want to risk it?  Given your previous pining for a dock, I've thought about offering it up.  But, (a) I wasn't sure if I was going to keep the Vibez, and (b) I didn't want to be responsible for someone else frying their unit.
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Quote by bobisbob66:
I've loaded up my replacement and it is working fine.  The wheel feels pretty good too.  However, I think I'm done with hard-drive based players....  I might sell it and the dock to my brother.  Not sure yet.  Sadly, I guess I'll be dropping out of the community.  Maybe someday there will be a flash-based unit with this interface -- and the beta-FW support from defector!  :-)

bobisbob66, is your wheel slightly smaller than the original, too? Would you mind posting a pic before your relinquish your Vibez and drop out of the community? (Fare thee well...)

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Sell me your dock!!!!

If it's of interest to you, B&H now seems to be providing the dock as a "special order item"...I've been on the fence about purchasing one, personally. Who knows how long my Vibez is gonna last?

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(b) I didn't want to be responsible for someone else frying their unit.

...brothers not included. :-D
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