Just Got My Blu From Gbax.xom And...

[funkyshaker]

...it works like a dream. No dreaded bar when playing Frodo. I am one happy person

For some reason it also feels alot more solid than my faulty unit from Lik-Sang. Perhaps they are building them differently. My old one used to creak and make noises - this one is perfect.

Morale of this story - pay a bit more and go with GBAX.com.

Cheers guys - I can at last play Commando on Frodo.

YIPPEEEEEEE

 

[PiNa1971]

Did you get that 166MHz unit or "up to" 166MHz?

 

[Jarska333]

Heh, my GP32 has also arrived... But Suomen Posti has misplaced it. I don't believe my luck...

And it's propably faulty... h34r:

Though, I did order my unit earlier, and the bundle pack was added later to the order, so maybe my actual GP is from earlier batch... :rolleyes:

 

[PiNa1971]

Fire it up with Frodo and you will know

 

[funkyshaker]

Fire it up with Frodo and you will know

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I went for the stock 133mhz version but it seems to be stable at 154 which is cool with me. It does lock up at 166 but I may get it modded one day. I am just happy that I have a unit that works. My faulty GP32 will be with Lik Sang in 5 days and then I will get refunded.

 

[PiNa1971]

@funkyshaker

I am glad you sorted it out - and wish you all the best with your new unit .

It seems I will wait for a new batch from LikSang.

 

[Neptune]

Lucky punk *sigh* we'll all get sorted out eventually

 

[funkyshaker]

Lucky punk *sigh* we'll all get sorted out eventually

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Cheers guys - it is a kick arse piece of kit - worth waiting for!!!

 

[bast525]

Heh...


"Pay a bit more and go with GBAx"


Yeah or if you're in the US pay a LOT more... like $80 more!!!


I ordered one from another store in hong kong and payed just a few bucks more than what Lik Sang was charging, but paid less on shipping. Anyways, I'll definately let you guys know if mine has the blue bar problem.

 

[PiNa1971]

Heh...
"Pay a bit more and go with GBAx"
Yeah or if you're in the US pay a LOT more... like $80 more!!!

I ordered one from another store in hong kong and payed just a few bucks more than what Lik Sang was charging, but paid less on shipping. Anyways, I'll definately let you guys know if mine has the blue bar problem.

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Even for us in EU the GBAx.com is a bit expensiver. In normal situation it's much better to order directly from Lik-Sang. But now, it's better to get tested unit. Hope GP will sort it out soon.

Where did you order your new GP32? BLU?

 

[funkyshaker]

Heh...


"Pay a bit more and go with GBAx"


Yeah or if you're in the US pay a LOT more... like $80 more!!!


I ordered one from another store in hong kong and payed just a few bucks more than what Lik Sang was charging, but paid less on shipping. Anyways, I'll definately let you guys know if mine has the blue bar problem.

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I dign't say it would be best for YOU to go there - for me it was the right choice. I ended up paying just £20 more for my BLU from GBAX, which is very reasonable. I now have a working unit and if it does go wrong I will be dealing with a company based in the UK. I must admit that Lik Sang dealt with my faulty unit in a very professional manner but from now on I would rather pay that little bit extra and get it locally.

I too thought that saving a bit would be the best bet but it turned against me. If you live in the UK then I would go with GBAX.

 

[Jarska333]

Fire it up with Frodo and you will know

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Hmmm, pity I don't have a SMC yet... Is the SMC DungeonGuarder came with regular rewritable? Or some sort of ROM smc? For testing, it would be perfect.

 

[bast525]

http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/aitrad.htm


Many thanks to Catmince for pointing this place out to me.


So far this company has been great, responding to all my emails, though there is a funny delay between them :blink: They're also in Hong Kong. I should be recieving my GP32 from them by next friday Woulda been sooner but I kept changing my order

 

[catmince]

LOL ^_^; They look dodgy but they're a really good store If Lik-sang didn't have FLUs for 129.99 I would have got a BLU from there.

 

[HandHeldGosu]

LOL ^_^; They look dodgy but they're a really good store If Lik-sang didn't have FLUs for 129.99 I would have got a BLU from there.

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:huh: Im getting a flu from liksang preaty soon.

 

[PiNa1971]

Well it look like a BLU but this sentence confuses me a bit:

"Built-in switch on the back to turn light on/off."

As I read, maybe here, above switch used to be in FLU units.

Keep us posted, once your BLU arrive ... hope they have a different batch than LikSang.

 

[PiNa1971]

Hmmm, pity I don't have a SMC yet... Is the SMC DungeonGuarder came with regular rewritable? Or some sort of ROM smc? For testing, it would be perfect.

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Yes, it can be erased. I did it, but it is only 16MB SMC. Better than nothing.
In GP32 Manager simply select formating SMC and you are done.

 

[HandHeldGosu]

Hmmm, pity I don't have a SMC yet... Is the SMC DungeonGuarder came with regular rewritable? Or some sort of ROM smc? For testing, it would be perfect.

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Yes, it can be erased. I did it, but it is only 16MB SMC. Better than nothing.
In GP32 Manager simply select formating SMC and you are done.

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Hey did you save your game to your computer. Jw

 

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I also bought my 166Mhz BLU from GBAX and it arrived within 24 hours, i've never really had any problems with it an i've been a happy man ever since, i recommend them.

 

[allyourbasekris]

Well, I picked my GP32 from GBAX.com in person, and I found them to be an absolute pleasure to deal with, they definitely knew their stuff, and I can honestly say that they are not simply some faceless shipping and import place but they genuinely seem to care about their customers (I got a nice cup off tea and a very warm welcome).

I like the way they do business and have since bought several GP32`s for friends and family.

A hearty recommendation.