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neilmarr · 08-31-2009, 09:25 AM

I didn't 'forget', JS. First I get a 505 with a cable that doesn't charge the thing properly. OK, so I don't lose my temper and buy an AC charger that I'm told is designed for this Reader. Only now do I find (many thanks) that I need an adapter for the charger to fit the machine. It's bloody daft! If this thing's made for the 505, why is it produced in such a way that it can't be used on a 505 without other bits and pieces?

Even worse, when I followed your link to order the tip (thanks for that tip, too), I find that the twits at Gomadic.com will not accept my order because, although they allow me to live in France, they will not allow my town to be anywhere but in one of the US of A.

What a set of pratts they are! I must confess that -- unusually for me -- I'm losing patience.

But thanks for the sound advice, JS. I'm sure I can find the 'tip' at Amazon or somewhere.

Huge apologies for the wee rant, by the way. Very best. Neil

08-31-2009, 09:25 AM	#16
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	I didn't 'forget', JS. First I get a 505 with a cable that doesn't charge the thing properly. OK, so I don't lose my temper and buy an AC charger that I'm told is designed for this Reader. Only now do I find (many thanks) that I need an adapter for the charger to fit the machine. It's bloody daft! If this thing's made for the 505, why is it produced in such a way that it can't be used on a 505 without other bits and pieces? Even worse, when I followed your link to order the tip (thanks for that tip, too), I find that the twits at Gomadic.com will not accept my order because, although they allow me to live in France, they will not allow my town to be anywhere but in one of the US of A. What a set of pratts they are! I must confess that -- unusually for me -- I'm losing patience. But thanks for the sound advice, JS. I'm sure I can find the 'tip' at Amazon or somewhere. Huge apologies for the wee rant, by the way. Very best. Neil Last edited by neilmarr; 08-31-2009 at 09:27 AM. Reason: to remove unnecessary ranting against automated order forms -- sorry.