04-19-2010, 05:31 PM | #61 | |
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The rubbery coating
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The rubbery coating on Batch #1 was NOT planned to give it a better feel. It was to RUSH the Pocket PRO from the factory to Astak so we could fill the advance orders. At that time we had about 150 pre-orders on the Pocket PRO and numerous people were really getting cranky in waiting. We pushed the factory to find someone else and get the paint on it instead of the regular but slower way. Yes, it felt good... but was subject to interaction with the fumes from the case liner. To play it safe, the factory changed the liner and went back to the standard way of coloring. It does not feel quite as rubbery and is a little harder... but now it wears great and still is not at all glossy. I just want everyone to know the history behind that "rubbery feel" coating. We had numerous delays in getting out those first Pocket PROs and people were tired of waiting. Some wanted their money refunded and others were calling the Pocket PRO "VAPORWARE". People said "do what you must to fill the orders now or else". We did. |
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04-19-2010, 10:24 PM | #62 | |
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04-19-2010, 11:29 PM | #63 | |
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Ok, here's another question... is there a way to tell which batch a particular unit came from? I'm thinking either from the UPC code on the back of the box, or from the little triangular paper thing that is in the baggie with the user manual? (It's about the size of a guitar pic, if that helps anyone to know what I'm talking about...) That has a bunch of writing in Chinese, so I don't have a clue what it says , but it does say at the bottom
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04-19-2010, 11:34 PM | #64 |
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Ok, I don't know if this will work, but this is what it says...
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04-19-2010, 11:44 PM | #65 | |
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serial number
The user manual could have been printed months before and used with the 'second' batch.
Under the battery is an Astak label with a serial number! I bet if we get a poll going we'll be able to pinpoint which range of serial numbers point to which batch. A hornets' nest awaits. Quote:
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04-20-2010, 12:07 AM | #67 | |
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04-20-2010, 09:54 PM | #69 |
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Well, I gave Tech Support something to laugh at today... I called and left a message regarding the paint peeling on my Pocket Pro, but suddenly realized I couldn't remember my phone number! We've just recently moved, and like a dunce I just could not remember my phone number. Oh well... I'll send an email, and hopefully that will go better.
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04-21-2010, 12:48 PM | #71 | |
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Perfect way to start!!
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Following the recommendations will help you. You would be amazed how few pay any attention. Do not forget also: 1. Read the FAQ sheet at www.theEZreader.com 2. Then, do only the latest firmware upgrade. 3. Recharge when the Battery Charge Life indicator shows just slightly less than half. Keep it from getting too low. Thank you so much. I am happy when you are happy! |
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Goodluck on your PPro. I hope you'll get it back soon. |
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04-24-2010, 03:32 PM | #74 | |
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Thanks, me too! Since I don't have it right now I've been working on organizing my library. And I've discovered the wonderful world of fan fiction for some of my favorite Sci-fi shows, so I've been converting them into ebook form so I'll be ready for endless hours of reading when I get the new one back. |
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