iRex shafting their 1st Gen Iliad customers on battery replacement?
Quick background:
The iRex Ilaid was initially advertised as having battery life of up to 21 hours, some time in march they changed this estimation on their web site to 12 hours (arguably still not achievable) but the packaging still states 21 hours. I have never been able to achieve either estimation for battery use.
On March 14th Karel (iRex Community Manager) posted a message stating "As a follow up on the previous communication in regard to the battery life we would like to announce that we will offer the owners of the current model a free battery replacement."
See the post here: http://forum.irexnet.com
I do not remember the exact date that I filled out the battery replacement form, but I know the purchase was made in good faith based on the battery replacement offer, and I do know that all the page had as an introduction to the form was "If you would like to sign up for the free battery replacement offer, please sign up below."
this wording was present until at least the 11th of July as proven by Archive.org here:
http://web.archive.org/web
I made my Iliad purchase on the 28th of March, and it is the very same model as referred to in Karel's post on March 14th, the 1st generation Iliad.
Now iRex state "All customers that purchased their iLiad prior to the 15th of March are eligible for an optional free battery replacement." See Karels post at the iRex blog: http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/2007
Clearly, this directly contradicts Karels earlier statement of the following " ..we will offer the owners of the current model a free battery replacement."
Links:
Thread about Battery Life (started March 2nd):
http://forum.irexnet.com
Karel's forum post regarding who offer is available to (posted March 14th):
http://forum.irexnet.com
Archive.org link showing that Battery Replacement offer application form stated free battery replacement at least up until July 11th:
http://web.archive.org/web
iRex Blog Battery Replacement (posted October 3rd) :
iRex Blog: http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/2007
My post at iRex Forum regarding dissapointment at change in terms:
http://forum.irexnet.com
Poll regarding the issue:
http://forum.irexnet.com/viewtopic.php?t=1891
Posted Tuesday October 9, 2007 by Brian at 10:01 AM (AEST) - [1 comments | Add/View]
WWWinamp 3.0.1b2
WWWinamp is a web based controller for winamp, it allows you to queue up songs from your playlist and also displays the album cover of currently playing track.
I found the project online and as it is open source made a bunch of changes that I thought made it better which are listed below
3.0.1 - 2006/08/24
(blg) changed frame layout, optimised for 1024 wide browser
(blg) removed window size operations from controls frame
(blg) added first and last links to back forward controls in library
(blg) fixed library position counters
(blg) added title attribute to ambiguous hrefs
(blg) library frame loads all by default (due to new frame layout)
(blg) moved library position counters to seperate lines, so links are always in same spot
(blg) library navigation links and position counters now at top of list as well as bottom
(blg) moved copyright info to playlist frame to increase visibility
(blg) fixed td and table width for currently playing track to maintain display consistency
3.0.1 b2 - 2006/09/23
(blg) added button allowing you to 'Jump' to certain part of library by entering a number in the search field
TODO:
(blg) a-z linking in library view (tho I have no idea how)
(blg) move playlist controls to playlist frame
Posted Thursday October 19, 2006 by Brian at 6:55 AM (AEST) - [33 comments | Add/View]
New Job!
On Monday I start a new job (Web Manager), and though I have worked for the organisation in the past in a casual capacity, and the new job is a departure from previous appointments as I'm moving towards a management role.
The role will be shared between myself and another person and after meeting her yesterday I think it will work well as we have complimentary skillsets, I'm looking forward to working in tandem with someone as opposed to my last few full time jobs where I was essentially a lone star doing everything related to my job myself.
Wish me luck :)
Posted Saturday August 26, 2006 by Brian at 1:46 PM (AEST) - [5210 comments | Add/View]
Travel Report
Recently I've travelled to Bangkok which was my first holiday since Africa in 2004, it's always interesting to experience a different culture and their customs, and after both Africa and Thailand I feel that there is something increasingly missing in ours.
Perhaps it's just my experience, which is further tested by the fact my parents live in Queensland now, but I don't get the same sense of family and community in Australia as I have had both in Africa and Thailand.
Anyway, Thailand.. I loved the food, the weather was far more bareable than I was expecting, the cinemas are opulent compared to ours, the people are friendly, and if you want to just stick with shopping complexes it can be just like living in any other city.
The divide in the socioeconomic groups is more visible but I believe this raises awareness of how lucky some of us are, and helps to foster a culture of benevolence.
I think that benevolence is particularly important at this time in history, if everyone that was able, gave to those in need, and I don't really mean money as I think it is one of the least useful things you can give, then it would benefit more than just the recipient, in fact I'd argue it would have a globally positive effect.
Posted Friday August 4, 2006 by Brian at 12:26 PM (AEST) - [23 comments | Add/View]
Personality profile
I don't know how accurate this is.. but check out my personality profile
Part of the Personality Project
Posted Tuesday December 13, 2005 by Brian at 10:27 AM (AEST) - [12 comments | Add/View]
