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JeffreyJM
01-09-2004, 10:24 PM
This morning, the screen on my NX80 started flickering oddly. A few hours later, it would no longer power on or charge. It is completely dead. I took it to Best Buy to get it replaced (since I shelled out the extra cash when I purchased it to ensure that I could replace it should this situation occur).

But Best Buy cannot replace it. They no longer carry the NX80. The no longer carry any of the current line of Clies. Their stock is wiped out in anticipation, they say, of an all new line due out in a couple of weeks. There's still a Best Buy about an hour away from where I live that has a few in stock. I could potentially take it up there and replace it.

But what is this new line coming out to replace the NX80? The NX80 has been the most perfect PDA I've ever owned. Big, bright screen, keyboard, 1.3 MP digital camera, CF slot. The only feature I feel that it is missing is a flash for the camera. It's perfect. And now defunct.

So if I wait a couple of weeks, what could I expect Best Buy to offer in replacement? The TJ series? Yeah right. Small, square screen, weak camera, no keyboard. Please tell me there's a new iteration that puts the NX80 to shame. Otherwise, what's the point of downgrading to a lesser PDA?

Jeff

stronggeek
01-09-2004, 10:40 PM
Dang, that sucks.

I haven't been to my BB in a while but now after reading what you just posted I'm taking extra care with my unit.

I to agree that the nX80 is the best pda out.

Good luck.

Maybe you can find somewhere else to visit on your 2+ hour turnaround.

seraphim_9:11
01-10-2004, 01:52 AM
dont do that man .. dont downgrade ... I use the NX60 and thought that there was nothing better ... the NX80 seems to be though ... you might wanna wait though for some time till these new ones come out ... if they made the NX80, they could make something better ... just be sure that if nothing better comes out then youre not too late to get the current one replaced .... :D

JeffreyJM
01-10-2004, 10:37 PM
Well, after three hours, I've got my replacement NX80. There was only one unit left in the city. Pleasantly enough, Best Buy dropped the price on the NX80 by $90 since last month, so I got the difference in store credit.

Jeff

Spikesdacoolest
01-10-2004, 10:50 PM
Originally posted by JeffreyJM
Well, after three hours, I've got my replacement NX80. There was only one unit left in the city. Pleasantly enough, Best Buy dropped the price on the NX80 by $90 since last month, so I got the difference in store credit.

Jeff
:D nice now you can get a cheap MS or a CF of some sort...that's pretty cool. Congrats and thank god :D

inomad
01-10-2004, 11:28 PM
New clies soon? Perhaps they mean the new tj's. Then why would they no carry the nx's anymore?

stronggeek
01-10-2004, 11:31 PM
Dang, you're right tho.

I just left the Best Buy i my area and there are no NX80s and no UXs either!

Spikesdacoolest
01-11-2004, 12:19 AM
Originally posted by stronggeek
Dang, you're right tho.

I just left the Best Buy i my area and there are no NX80s and no UXs either!
that's freakin' crazy.

ClieKun
01-11-2004, 05:48 AM
I am happy to hear this :)

I like happy endings :)

yr3698
01-11-2004, 11:28 AM
its sold out at bestbuy.com too

inomad
01-11-2004, 01:31 PM
Maybe the new clie's are comming soon. Circuitcity.com and compuds are either sold out or have few clies left.