on 2/24/02 10:41 PM, Laurent Daudelin at nemesys_at_cox.rr.com wrote:
>
> on 24/02/02 22:18, David Golden at ikondave_at_charter.net wrote:
>
>> on 2/24/02 8:58 PM, Rolf Brakvatne at rbrak29_at_qwest.net wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I just got back from a trip to discover that my 2100 from GEM had
>>> arrived.
>>>
>>> Not having had a 2100 (this is not the upgrade), here are my first
>>> impressions :
>>>
>>> 1. The unit appears in good (used) condition.
>>>
>>> 2. Screen has a half inch crack (not a scratch) in the lower portion of
>>> the screen (Problem? Can the screen be replaced?)
>>>
>>> 3. One of the two rear cover holding clasps is missing (Anywhere I can
>>> get another?)
>>>
>>> 4. The battery appears to be OK, just needs to be cycled a few times.
>>>
>>> 5. Under memory info, it shows internal memory of 3984K. I thought the
>>> 2100 had 8000K
>>> memory??
>>>
>>> RB
>>>
>> If I were you, I would try to get GEM to let you send that MP back in
>> exchange for one in better condition. A cracked screen is more then a mere
>> cosmetic problem. The replacement cost ( parts and labor ) could easily run
>> $100 (?). I'd be interested in what some of the more knowledgeable list
>> members think.
>
> I would definitely call GEM and get it replaced. You can't do anything with
> a cracked screen and I'm pretty sure that the touchscreen is totally
> inoperative.
>
> The Apple repair, which is the only way to get the screen replaced, unless
> Calvin Grier comes with his replacements, runs at $180 plus shipping, which
> might be more expensive than what this user paid initially to GEM to get
> this 2100.
>
> Again, I would definitely call GEM and *REQUEST* a replacement.
>
> -Laurent.
Hey I might be stupid asking this but what is GEM???
Josh
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