Registered: Nov 2000
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posts: 133

There are two auctions on eBay for blue and ice colored Platinum models. It doesn't appear to be someone who is confused about the difference between the Deluxe and Platinum models. Are these legitimate? I checked Handspring's website and they only offer the metallic silver models.

Here's the link for the blue model:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAP...item=1201889467

Has anybody ever heard of this? The seller says that the colored models are only being offered on eBay.

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
Posts: 790

I suspect they swapped cases from a VDX. Send them an email and ask.

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Registered: Nov 2000
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posts: 133

I sent an email - haven't received a reply yet. I assume what you say is true (about swapping the cases). It seems rather strange though IMO. So what happens to the platinum cases - do they go on the deluxe? Yikes - that's looking for trouble (again IMO).

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

i guess the only way somebody would be able to tell is if it was running OS 3.5.2H right? is there any way of checking the clock speed on your visor...besides that hack..what's its name?

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Registered: Jun 2000
Location: Surfside, FL, USA
Posts: 113

I was looking around eBay and I saw a Platinum colored VDX, so he must have swapped the cases. He probably hopes to get people to pay extra for his "special" VPL and more for the VPL...er...VDX.

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: dynamic!
Posts: 189

A waste of time, and not worth the bid. If this tinkered Visor craps out on you...you're SOL. The manufacturer does not make blue or ice platinums. I wish the bid winner the very best of luck. He/she has lost some dough if the thing breaks or dies.

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Registered: Oct 2000
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Posts: 2531

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Originally posted by mrknowitall
[BHe/she has lost some dough if the thing breaks or dies. [/B]

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: dynamic!
Posts: 189

Once you've opened the housing, your warranty is voided. He/she would not be sending a real Platinum back to Handspring.

A replacement would be sent out, but he/she would be charged for it when the original (warranty voided) unit is sent back. A tough break, but as a "second hand" consumer it helps to do your homework.. especially around the Holidays.

Merry Christmas... and Caveat Emptor!

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