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Posted by jke on 10-05-2001 01:31 AM:
You are wrong on both counts. Can we get back on topic?
Posted by philip on 10-05-2001 02:57 AM:
Re: Wondering the same thing
quote:
Originally posted by yardie
I was wondering the same thing. Just about all his posts are about the Memplug.
EDIT: Well I just did a search of all his 18 Posts and all of them is trumpeting the Memplug
Rabid Memplug fan or Memplug employee? Methink the latter.
Noop. I wish I work for memplug since the company must be pretty profitable. I am just another loyal fan of memplug.
Posted by Uncle Roger on 10-05-2001 06:34 AM:
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Originally posted by dampeoples
You've got a lot of matchbook drives...
As I remember the sequence of events... I planned to pre-order three -- one for me, one for my wife, and one for my test visor. Then I figured that I could order another to help Keith get going (I figured I could always pass it on to a friend) so my initial order was four. Then, I think when the MD-100 (flush) ones became available, I ordered a couple of colored ones to match my and wife's (green and blue) visors. Then, Keith had the going-out-of-business sale, so I had to order a couple more -- how could I pass up such a deal?
Of course, I had to have his-and-hers FlashPluses as well, once they came out.
Yes, I'm a nerd. What can I say. 8^)
Posted by Uncle Roger on 10-05-2001 06:50 AM:
Re: And there is the point
quote:
Originally posted by jke
I am sure Uncle Roger was just trying to be cute but, that is the problem when trying to have a grown up disscusion, some people just want to defend their choice. I was going to let his remark slide but since I've gone this far. Every once once in a while Comp USA runs a special on Mem Plugs $20.00 mail in rebate was the last one. Buying at a store saves you also shipping and handling and makes returns easier (maybe thats why you have 8 matchboxs) anyway can we keep focus on the pro and cons of the units?
Well, cute isn't exactly my forte -- I was hoping for somewhat humorous.
Where you get something can be a pro/con -- I won't rent movies, for example, from Blockbuster. I won't eat at Jack-in-the-box because they used annoyance advertising for years (and their food sucks.) I would much rather buy from Keith (knowledgeable, courteous, etc.) than from ChumpUSA (exactly the opposite). On the other hand, I did pick up a MemPlug at that very same sale.
And yes, by buying in-store you do save on shipping, but then you have to pay sales tax. I find it is generally about the same on small items like this. And as for returns, I would much rather fire off an e-mail and drop an item in the mail for return than to try and brave the crowds and staff of ChumpUSA.
btw, the "benefits" of CompUSA only apply if you happen to have one nearby. (There are at least 4 near me.)
Anyway, based on using both, I feel that the Kopsis software (for the FlashPlus) is definitely better than the software for the MemPlug. (Hardware-wise, they're basically the same.) However, there are others with exactly the opposite opinion -- hence the explosive growth of the numerous MP vs FP threads.
Posted by eeist on 10-05-2001 08:41 PM:
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Originally posted by dkessler
Not to belittle anyone's accomplisments, but let's give credit where credit is due. According to PIT's website "they were part of the core team members in the development of Motorola's DragonBall Series Microprocessor". The Motorola CPU32 core (which is the actual "microprocessor" in the Dragonball) already existed. The Dragonball just packages it with periphereral components that make it more useful in an embedded systems environment.
I think the DragonBall design team also knows the tricks of the 68K microprocessor. Otherwise, how can they add the periphererals on 68K core, isn't it? 68K core is not plug and play. 
Anyway, if it is really the key tricks between MemPlugCF and FlashPlus, I can only say that it is unfair.
