lbotez@pro-sol.cts.COM (Lynda Botez) (11/29/89)
I can't believe people still trust the "Zip" boys. When the first Zip Chip came out for the IIe; everyone moaned and groaned and complained about how they sent in their money and got nothing in return; some people waited for over a year. Leopards don't change their spots. Buyer beware; and if you have to buy, send them a credit card number, NOT a check. With a credit card, you have some recourse; since you should not have to pay for something you've never received. When airlines go out of business; most people who pay with a credit card get a refund. I heard that at least they are still answering the phone at Zip Technologies (ha!). Lynda
orcus@pro-lep.cts.COM (Brian Greenstone) (11/29/89)
In-Reply-To: message from lbotez@pro-sol.cts.COM What ever happened to the Zip Chip GS that at AppleFest they said would be available this month? -Brian _____ UUCP: crash!pro-lep!orcus ARPA: crash!pro-lep!orcus@nosc.mil INET: orcus@pro-lep.cts.com
drew@pro-houston.cts.COM (Andrew Freeman) (12/02/89)
In-Reply-To: message from lbotez@pro-sol.cts.COM I have had numerous problems with Zip Techonology... My Zip chip fried so I sent it back to them... I received another Zip chip which didn't work... So I sent that chip back (which was in Aug) and I still haven't received my Zip Chip back... I did get a nice letter from them saying my Zip Chip will be delivered before Dec. 25. I hope this is true... uucp: crash!pro-houston!drew | "Trying to change its program arpanet: crash!pro-houston!drew@nosc.mil | Trying to change its mode inet: drew@pro-houston.cts.com | Crack the code. Images conflicting bitnet: pro-houston.uucp!drew@psuvax1 | Into data overload..."
ST802148@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU (Evan) (12/03/89)
It seems to me a lot of people are complaining about Zip Chip's quality and per fomance. Let me just help plug Rocket Chip's 10Mhz model. I have version 1.0, and have had no problems as of yet (knock on wood!)... The rocket chip is sel ling for less than the 8 Mhz zip chip (I believe). I would really recommend tha t those who have placed orders for the Zip reconsider and order a Rocket Chip f rom Quality Computing. There may be a back order, but that's not because of chi p problems!
HABOURG@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU (12/06/89)
Glad I didn't succumb to whim and buy one!
ST802148@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU (Evan) (12/06/89)
I will have the results of my tests soons. In order to do all the bench marks, I have to remove the new chip and put in the new one (although I really don't w ant to) Anyway, I will try to preform tests with appleworks.... actually, maybe I will just do simple tests (basic for loops, appleworks sorting of the alphab et backwards, etc). I really don't want to remove the chip now. I will include compatability and comments. Then you can repeat the test on your own system and compare. Will have this done by Thursday!