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Subject: Re: Vibrant LS.. Power Supply Connection/USB Problem?

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Trent

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Date Posted: 16:41:59 02/18/00 Fri
In reply to: Sam Hankin 's message, "Re: Vibrant LS.. Power Supply Connection/USB Problem?" on 11:04:32 02/18/00 Fri

The Port Replicator that is available for the Vibrant LS will only work if Terra has a 12.1" display. If the system has a 13.3" LCD, you're out of luck since there is no port replicator for a 13.3" system.

> Also, you can get a mini docking station and connect
> the AC adapter to that to feed power through to the
> computer.
>
> > I bought a Vibrant LS in April of last year. This
> > means, it is still under warrenty (whatever that
> means
> > to this company who assumed the warrenties). I have
> > two problems.
> >
> > One is the power supply connection to the computer
> > doesn't appear to be good. I have problems keeping
> my
> > battery charging (granted, my battery doesn't hold a
> > charge... I ordered new ones, I hope they arrive
> > soon). Since my battery doesn't hold much charge,
> > when the connection loosens between the power supply
> > and the computer, it shuts my system down. I can
> > fiddle with the connection and eventually find a
> place
> > that it will hold a reasonable connection with, but,
> > this is a pain and I don't see why I should have to
> > deal with this. I wonder if this is a problem that
> is
> > easily corrected, or if it would be better to send it
> > back and have it fixed under the warrenty.
> >
> > Problem 2. I bought a Sony Spressa CD-RW and it
> > worked initially, but the second time I tried to use
> > it, it wasn't recognized by the computer. I talked
> to
> > the Sony people and we tried everything and deemed it
> > a problem with the drive. I wonder if that is really
> > the case, or if it was a compatibility problem with
> > the computer? Any ideas?
> >
> > Terra

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