Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 434

Yes, it is sometimes difficult to navigate that site. Here is the link:

Gimme my Stowaway!

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Eugene Hsieh
Editor, VisorCentral FAQ
Come visit my homepage.

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Maryland
Posts: 13

I ordered my Stowaway from Targus on April 2, and was immediately charged on my card. I have not received anything from them regarding shipment, backorders, etc. Just my confirmation. According to their order tracking on the web site, it has not yet been shipped. I sent them an email last week and rec'd no response.

Yes, it is a strange way to do business and I will not purchase from Targus again online, especially when reliable PalmGear can deliver!

Chilla

Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 19

Good one Eug, but I'd suggest adding the word "NOW" to the end of that link...

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Redwood City, CA
Posts: 55

I am the Web Shop Manager for the company IO work for. We are taking our first steps in the world of ecommerce, but there are a few things that have been made clear to us early on. One of them is: It is illegal to charge for a product before it ships. If it is electronic and the customer starts a download, then you can charge, but in this case, it appears Targus is breaking the law by charging our credit cards before shipping the product.

Now I am not a lawyer. This information was given to me by our consultants so I do not claim to be correct, but it would be interesting to see if Targus has implemented any illegal e business practices.

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: New Mexico, USA
Posts: 112

Well, Targus said "Early to mid-may" for my 4/4 order.

PalmGear said "I can ExpressMail one to you tomorrow".

Targus said "Yes, you can cancel. You should have your money back in 3-5 days"

John said "Targus: Cancel. PalmGear: Yes, please."

Sigh. Heck of a way to run a business.

j.


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"Vaya con Visor!"

-john

Registered: Jan 2000
Location:
Posts: 17

Just ordered my from PalmGear 2nd Day. Flavor indeed.

-Nate Tabak

Registered: Jan 2000
Location:
Posts: 17

I CANNOT BELIVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Stowaway Visor is currently on backorder. The ETA is 05/25/00. I am
sincerely sorry for the untimely delay with your order. Thank you.

Regards,

Greg Potts
PalmGear H.Q.
"The Headquarters for PalmPilot & Palm III Software, Accessories & News!" www.palmgear.com

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: St Charles, MO USA
Posts: 45

My compusa gets shipments tuesdays and thursdays...i'm just going to wait till they get it and cancel my order with targus. I waited long enough for my visor last year. I'm not doing it again with my stowaway.

The other Ryan
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Registered: Jan 2000
Location:
Posts: 17

Yeah,

I talked to some resellers including compusa, and they are thinking that in the next week, they are getting their visor stowaways.

Registered: Apr 2000
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 42

My CompUSA got our shipment of 5 Stowaways in two days ago. I got one then. All I have to say at this point is...wow. Review/impressions will be forthcomming.

--HP


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That which does not kill me had BETTER do enough damage to keep me from firing back!

Registered: Jan 2000
Location:
Posts: 17

Another thing, the guy from the compusa 800 no said that they'd be selling them for $79.99; is that how much you paid for it?

-Nate Tabak

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: St Charles, MO USA
Posts: 45

That would be awesome if its $79.99!! Its cheaper AND there's not wait or shipping charges!

I'm checking CompUSA today. I hope they have them.

Ryan
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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: bright side of the moon.
Posts: 996

I just called CompUSA, Staples AND CircuitCity and nobody could even find the Stowaway. It's not listed on any of their websites either. As a matter of fact, the VISOR isn't even listed on their sites.

I'm confused...I hear stories of targus shipping to CompUSA,etc. i read posts of people actually BUYING a stowaway from a store...and their databases don't have it???

I KNOW i've seen the Visor in Staples...yet they don't know what it is????

Geez.

Registered: Apr 2000
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 42

CompUSA's SKU# for the Targus Stowaway is: 374337. Have the redshirts search for 'targ key' and it'll pop right up. All the stuff made by handspring is listed under the 'hspng' name in the inventory system.

Doh... just now realized after the next post was posted that I got the SKU wrong.. its 274337, not 374337. Silly me.

--HP

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That which does not kill me had BETTER do enough damage to keep me from firing back!

[This message has been edited by Hellion_Prime (edited 04-27-2000).]

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: bright side of the moon.
Posts: 996

Thanks hellion_Prime (i feel like i'm in a Transformers episode remember Optimus Prime?) I just called CompUSA again and gave them the SKU number and it didn't come up...so i told him to search for Targ Key and it came up...a USB Collapsable keyboard...and then he said there is a second model called the Handspring Collapsable keyboard...huh.

He said that stores should have them this weekend. I bet i get a different answer if i call back again but let me just get kinda excited for awhile before calling back ok?

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Midland, Texas
Posts: 231

I just got off the phone with my local CompUSA, and they found the Stowaway with the SKU. Unfortunately, they don't have any here, but he did say the list price is $99.99.

Bummer.

tyler

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: Cheese Country
Posts: 15

Stowaways at CompUSA in Madison, Wisconsin! Called the 800 number to check availability and came back that they had 10 on hand at $99.99.

Yep, indeed!

Make that 9 on hand 30 minutes later. Check out clerk stopped during ringing up the item to marvel at it. He didn't know what it was!

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posts: 406

Well, I placed an Order for a Stowaway at PalmGear, and got this confirmation email:
"Quantity: 1 Price Each: $99.95 Stowaway Portable Keyboard for Visor -ON BACKORDER FROM MANUFACTURER. Expected In Stock Date Product will be out of stock until the week of 5/25/00"

I emailed the guys at palm gear, and told them to cancel my order since the wait time was ridiculous (I didn't wait that long for my visor even ). But they immediately emailed me back and said they are going to get a shipment of 300 more Stowaways in the next 3 days! So HOPEFULLY I have the keyboard in hand by next week sometime. yay!

Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 19

Received my Stowaway today. Thanks again, Kemp, for the great tip. I was very impressed with PalmGear's service and follow-up. Hang in there, Vertigo, I don't think they would have promised if they didn't think they could deliver. When I called late in the day on Tuesday, they cautioned me several times that they might not be able to ship it out until the next day. However, they did in fact ship it on Tuesday (although Airborne Express didn't get it here until today.) I haven't used it yet-I'm still busy opening and closing it!

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: St Charles, MO USA
Posts: 45

I don't get this. People seem to be getting stowaways at CompUSA, but it isn't listed anywhere on the website.

Crazy.

Ryan
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