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Neil79 · 02 May 2013, 00:49

Yeh games are very important...

Looks like, for now, SCART + RGB is the way to go!

Thanks

Djay · 02 May 2013, 01:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil79

Yeh games are very important...

Looks like, for now, SCART + RGB is the way to go!

Thanks

If you are gonna use LCD or Plasma TV, make sure you order the cable from Amigakit.... here is a video between fixed and not
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Neil79 · 02 May 2013, 01:50

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...roducts_id=226

I think I'll buy this then!

SCART TO AMIGA (RGB) CABLE WITH AUDIO

Why do these things crop up when I was just expecting plug and play, meh

Old Tech - New Tech

Djay · 02 May 2013, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil79

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...roducts_id=226

I think I'll buy this then!

SCART TO AMIGA (RGB) CABLE WITH AUDIO

Why do these things crop up when I was just expecting plug and play, meh

Old Tech - New Tech

Yeah perfect, I bought that one!

Neil79 · 02 May 2013, 02:31

AmigaKit
Order Successfully Placed
Thank you for your order

I read some reviews that it took nearly 7 days to process some orders, that isn't so cool! It should be processed if it's ordered before 4pm if it's in stock.

Zetr0 · 02 May 2013, 12:55

@Neil79

From Order to Arrival I find is about three days max. When I bought my Indivision ECS it arrived the next day!

fitzsteve · 02 May 2013, 13:16

Delays are only normally if you order a custom built item like a specified cable length, etc. Off the shelf stuff in my experience is normally shipped same or next day

Neil79 · 02 May 2013, 14:41

Your order has been packed and is awaiting despatch

Neil79 · 02 May 2013, 19:52

And it's still awaiting dispatch at nearly 6pm, wtf?

Neil79 · 03 May 2013, 14:59

Still waiting for my cable..

It was apparently Shipped and Delivered, at least going by the FAQ Delivered simply means it's been sent. I've waited and waited and still no delivery, yet it was ordered Wednesday. I'll not be ordering from Amigakit again if it doesn't arrive by the end of the day.

Most companies if you order before 4pm, it will arrive the next day!

DH · 03 May 2013, 15:22

AmigaKit is your friend, just be patient, delivery is probably out of their hands

fitzsteve · 03 May 2013, 16:44

Once an item is posted you're at the mercy of royal mail, did you pay for next day guaranteed delivery?

Gordon · 03 May 2013, 17:27

Its not even been 48 hours and you didn't even pay next day!!!!! You should be grateful we still have an active AMIGA store after all these years, not threatning to boy cot them because it didnt come next day. Amigakit is a team of about 2 or 3, its not thousands like your amazons etc

Neil79 · 03 May 2013, 17:32

Wow way to jump the gun!

There was no other choice of delivery, it just showed the picture of a van(courier) and weight, I wanted tracking and first class. I assumed such a high class company would send Items first class, considering the delivery cost. Delivery Service Ship to GB : 0.30 KG is all it showed. Oh and I was sent an Amiga 1200 it was sent and arrived next day, I send stuff first class all the time and it arrives next day. I waited in all day for a parcel that did not arrive, yet was ordered Wednesday, should've shipped first class thursday. I've only got tomorrow left, then it's bank holiday monday.

I've read the reviews and it seems Slow Delivery is a common place!

desiv · 03 May 2013, 18:02

Assumptions.. ;-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil79

I assumed such a high class company

That might be a problem there..
Many of us love Amigakit, but I think many of us are working class type people, not as much high class..

We (at least I) think of Amigakit as a great working class company...
So the method they choose to ship makes sense to me...

Remember, this is a hobby involving retro computers.
Patience is a virtue and will increase your enjoyment of all things Amiga... ;-)

Have a good one..

desiv

fitzsteve · 03 May 2013, 18:04

First Class isn't guaranteed next day, it's delivery aim is next day including Saturday's so if it didn't come today hopefully you'll get it tomorrow

I think they aim to delivery 93% of first class mail next day so unfortunately you must be one of the 7% who didn't get their post..

Guaranteed next day is 'Special' delivery, it costs about £5 more so often not economical on smaller items.

Neil79 · 03 May 2013, 18:18

Anyhoo I'll say no more and just wait I guess, had a really bad week with a loss of a beloved pet so my depression/anger is on the bad side at the moment.

Neil79 · 03 May 2013, 22:11

Currently using the bog standard RF cable from the A500 and urg looks awful tv quality wise, oh and none of the WHDLOAD games are working due to a problem accessing ShadowRam or something. Can't wait till my 128MB accelerator arrives and the High Quality RGB Scart lead

Floppy games work fine of cause

fitzsteve · 03 May 2013, 22:18

Looks good

Remember to use the Boot menu/Run List (by holding right mouse during booting) and load the Games from AGLaunch. Quite a few of the smaller 1 & 2 Disk Games should work

Neil79 · 03 May 2013, 22:19

Yeh that's what I did for as many games as I could, just came up with an error

It said the same thing about " ShadowRam "

Tried Swiv e.t.c

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02 May 2013, 00:49	#41
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	Yeh games are very important... Looks like, for now, SCART + RGB is the way to go! Thanks

02 May 2013, 01:50	#43
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...roducts_id=226 I think I'll buy this then! SCART TO AMIGA (RGB) CABLE WITH AUDIO Why do these things crop up when I was just expecting plug and play, meh Old Tech - New Tech

02 May 2013, 02:31	#45
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	AmigaKit Order Successfully Placed Thank you for your order I read some reviews that it took nearly 7 days to process some orders, that isn't so cool! It should be processed if it's ordered before 4pm if it's in stock.

02 May 2013, 12:55	#46
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 44 Posts: 9,768	@Neil79 From Order to Arrival I find is about three days max. When I bought my Indivision ECS it arrived the next day!

02 May 2013, 13:16	#47
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 39 Posts: 6,348	Delays are only normally if you order a custom built item like a specified cable length, etc. Off the shelf stuff in my experience is normally shipped same or next day

02 May 2013, 14:41	#48
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	Your order has been packed and is awaiting despatch

02 May 2013, 19:52	#49
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	And it's still awaiting dispatch at nearly 6pm, wtf?

03 May 2013, 14:59	#50
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	Still waiting for my cable.. It was apparently Shipped and Delivered, at least going by the FAQ Delivered simply means it's been sent. I've waited and waited and still no delivery, yet it was ordered Wednesday. I'll not be ordering from Amigakit again if it doesn't arrive by the end of the day. Most companies if you order before 4pm, it will arrive the next day!

03 May 2013, 15:22	#51
DH Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Geordie Land Age: 51 Posts: 4,088	AmigaKit is your friend, just be patient, delivery is probably out of their hands

03 May 2013, 16:44	#52
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 39 Posts: 6,348	Once an item is posted you're at the mercy of royal mail, did you pay for next day guaranteed delivery?

03 May 2013, 17:27	#53
Gordon Settler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Serf City Posts: 1,275	Its not even been 48 hours and you didn't even pay next day!!!!! You should be grateful we still have an active AMIGA store after all these years, not threatning to boy cot them because it didnt come next day. Amigakit is a team of about 2 or 3, its not thousands like your amazons etc

03 May 2013, 17:32	#54
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	Wow way to jump the gun! There was no other choice of delivery, it just showed the picture of a van(courier) and weight, I wanted tracking and first class. I assumed such a high class company would send Items first class, considering the delivery cost. Delivery Service Ship to GB : 0.30 KG is all it showed. Oh and I was sent an Amiga 1200 it was sent and arrived next day, I send stuff first class all the time and it arrives next day. I waited in all day for a parcel that did not arrive, yet was ordered Wednesday, should've shipped first class thursday. I've only got tomorrow left, then it's bank holiday monday. I've read the reviews and it seems Slow Delivery is a common place!

03 May 2013, 18:04	#56
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 39 Posts: 6,348	First Class isn't guaranteed next day, it's delivery aim is next day including Saturday's so if it didn't come today hopefully you'll get it tomorrow I think they aim to delivery 93% of first class mail next day so unfortunately you must be one of the 7% who didn't get their post.. Guaranteed next day is 'Special' delivery, it costs about £5 more so often not economical on smaller items.

03 May 2013, 18:18	#57
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	Anyhoo I'll say no more and just wait I guess, had a really bad week with a loss of a beloved pet so my depression/anger is on the bad side at the moment.

03 May 2013, 22:11	#58
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	Currently using the bog standard RF cable from the A500 and urg looks awful tv quality wise, oh and none of the WHDLOAD games are working due to a problem accessing ShadowRam or something. Can't wait till my 128MB accelerator arrives and the High Quality RGB Scart lead Floppy games work fine of cause

03 May 2013, 22:18	#59
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 39 Posts: 6,348	Looks good Remember to use the Boot menu/Run List (by holding right mouse during booting) and load the Games from AGLaunch. Quite a few of the smaller 1 & 2 Disk Games should work

03 May 2013, 22:19	#60
Neil79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent Age: 39 Posts: 2,641	Yeh that's what I did for as many games as I could, just came up with an error It said the same thing about " ShadowRam " Tried Swiv e.t.c

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