WANTED: 2 channel IDE cable for a1200

Interceptor · 20 September 2007, 16:17

my hard disk is making some very bizarre noises, i'm putting a CF card in there instead. however, i'd like to copy the HD install over while it still works. for this i need a 2 connector cable as mine only has the one.

offers please.....

Chain · 20 September 2007, 23:57

tried amigakit.com?

Interceptor · 21 September 2007, 00:16

i had a browse through the amikit website today and noticed some shocking things.

one example is rounded IDE cables for £8, the exact same thing is on ebuyer for something like £1.50. this trend continues throught the website.

i'm unhappily accept that genuine amiga items sell for stupid money due to the rarity of them, much like an antique dealer makes good money from old stuff.

but this guy is selling commonly available *current* pc parts for 4 times the price that any member of the public can get them for by simply NOT going to amikit.com.

..but thanks for the tip.

P-J · 21 September 2007, 09:53

I suppose it's the old 'support your local grocer' type situation. Personally I'd keep searching, you're bound to find it cheaper elsewhere.

cane · 21 September 2007, 09:58

Why don't you copy your contents of hdd to CF using PC: Take the hdd out of Amiga and put it in PC (if it's 2.5'' hdd than you'll need 3.5'' to 2.5'' ide cable). Copy files to PC hdd, swap hdd for CF card, partition it and copy files to it - you can do it all in WinUAE.

Zetr0 · 21 September 2007, 10:11

@Interceptor

dont count Amigakit out just yet, 2 Way IDE Cable

if your original drive is 2.5" then you may require an adaptor to 40pin

I hope that might help a little, as a soapbox in the morning i would like to say that that judging a company on one area of its products only leads to an askewd look of them as a whole, I did this, and in some ways I do regret it to..

Truth is I cannot really argue with you as there are some cheaper components elsewhere, here and there, and under a stone or two at the local fleabay, but as a whole, I can only say that I am proud to do business with a company that clearly puts the customer first.

I will say though as it seems a little crazy.... why would you goto an Amiga specialist to buy PC components?! freaky.... you want to be scaired dont you.

I can honestly say that 80% of my amiga dealings go through with amigakit.. their customer service help / assitence is second to NONE!

wow.... I might buy an amigakit flag and put it outside my house!

Interceptor · 21 September 2007, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by cane

Why don't you copy your contents of hdd to CF using PC: Take the hdd out of Amiga and put it in PC (if it's 2.5'' hdd than you'll need 3.5'' to 2.5'' ide cable). Copy files to PC hdd, swap hdd for CF card, partition it and copy files to it - you can do it all in WinUAE.

because then i'd then have to buy a different cable i'll still use once, not only that i'll have to open my pc as well and start poking around with that.

however, as convoluted as your idea is, you have given me a much better one.....

Interceptor · 21 September 2007, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zetr0

@Interceptor

dont count Amigakit out just yet, 2 Way IDE Cable

if your original drive is 2.5" then you may require an adaptor to 40pin

sorry i should have stated this was a request for an amiga 2 way hard disk cable. i.e the 2.5" type.

if i cant get a cable, i'll work it out. it's that specific cable i'm looking for, to make life simple, if possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zetr0

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err, that's great, you wave your flag

meanwhile, would you happen to have a spare amiga 2-way hdd cable you could either lend or sell me please?

rare_j · 21 September 2007, 19:24

Amigakit can make a 2.5" cable to your exact specifications, i.e. what length it is, what point along the cable the middle socket is, which way round each socket is etc. Just ask and give him a diagram if necessary.

I thing he charged me about 7 quid to make one up for me.

keropi · 21 September 2007, 19:33

amigakit.com rocks.

Interceptor · 21 September 2007, 20:19

never mind the cable....

has anyone bought one of these accelerators from amigakit? how much faster does it make your amiga?

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...418f368629e393

keropi · 21 September 2007, 20:51

listen man, if you don't want to buy from there DON'T. there is no reason or point for your criticism. Everyone knows amigakit.com is a great amiga service. search all amiga forums, you will find 99% positive feedback for the service and support of amigakit.com .
Noone is forcing you to buy from there and if can get better deals then go get them.
amigakit offers far more valuable items , and is a channel for us end-users to get them.

P-J · 21 September 2007, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by keropi

listen man, if you don't want to buy from there DON'T. there is no reason or point for your criticism. Everyone knows amigakit.com is a great amiga service. search all amiga forums, you will find 99% positive feedback for the service and support of amigakit.com .
Noone is forcing you to buy from there and if can get better deals then go get them.
amigakit offers far more valuable items , and is a channel for us end-users to get them.

As an observer, I can see that you posted a totally irrelevant comment in a thread to boost your post count. There is no 'reason or point' to your two word fanboyism. The OP didn't ask for a review of Amigakit.com. Have you got shares in the store?

Also, it seemed pretty obvious to me it was ironic. I guess you don't have a sense of humour there?

This is his thread, not yours. If you'd started the thread I'm sure we would all see your point.

twizzle · 21 September 2007, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Interceptor

never mind the cable....

has anyone bought one of these accelerators from amigakit? how much faster does it make your amiga?

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...418f368629e393

those are the jumper`s to go onto your accelerator, if you have lost yours

and yes in the right situation it will speed it up

and yes i am the one who told mathew where to get them, as i had lost mine .

i think his prices, for custom made cables are OK by me.

keropi · 21 September 2007, 21:41

P-J this is a forum. so I can post my thoughts like everyone else here.
and the only irrelevant post here is yours.
It appears you have something against Greeks.... maybe someone touched your loved ones? you know what? TAKE IT ELSEWHERE.
and yes as this thread is not yours (like you pointed above) then you cannot complain about my post. let someone else do it.
... no go play elsewhere

Interceptor · 21 September 2007, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by keropi

listen man, if you don't want to buy from there DON'T. there is no reason or point for your criticism. Everyone knows amigakit.com is a great amiga service. search all amiga forums, you will find 99% positive feedback for the service and support of amigakit.com .
Noone is forcing you to buy from there and if can get better deals then go get them.
amigakit offers far more valuable items , and is a channel for us end-users to get them.

LOL! YOU listen, dont come in my thread and lecture me. it's almost like people ARE forcing me to buy from them.

and wtf was your contribution......"amigakit rocks"? very helpful, especially in the context of the thread. you are trolling. get lost.

keropi · 21 September 2007, 22:19

I could spent hours writting how ignorrant and pathetic both of you are. but I won't. I will leave you in your ignorance. adios!

Interceptor · 21 September 2007, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by keropi

I could spent hours writting how ignorrant and pathetic both of you are. but I won't. I will leave you in your ignorance. adios!

love you, bye!

keropi · 21 September 2007, 22:24

I don't. so go love your own kind.

keropi · 21 September 2007, 22:25

nice, nice
tell me more

20 September 2007, 16:17	#1
Interceptor Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 414	WANTED: 2 device IDE cable for a1200 my hard disk is making some very bizarre noises, i'm putting a CF card in there instead. however, i'd like to copy the HD install over while it still works. for this i need a 2 connector cable as mine only has the one. offers please..... Last edited by Interceptor; 20 September 2007 at 16:40. Reason: changed wording, if that's okay? :P

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20 September 2007, 23:57	#2
Chain A-Collector, repairments Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Czech Rep. Age: 50 Posts: 1,536	tried amigakit.com?

21 September 2007, 00:16	#3
Interceptor Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 414	i had a browse through the amikit website today and noticed some shocking things. one example is rounded IDE cables for £8, the exact same thing is on ebuyer for something like £1.50. this trend continues throught the website. i'm unhappily accept that genuine amiga items sell for stupid money due to the rarity of them, much like an antique dealer makes good money from old stuff. but this guy is selling commonly available current pc parts for 4 times the price that any member of the public can get them for by simply NOT going to amikit.com. ..but thanks for the tip.

21 September 2007, 09:53	#4
P-J Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moorpark, California Age: 44 Posts: 1,153	I suppose it's the old 'support your local grocer' type situation. Personally I'd keep searching, you're bound to find it cheaper elsewhere.

21 September 2007, 09:58	#5
cane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: .hr Age: 45 Posts: 540	Why don't you copy your contents of hdd to CF using PC: Take the hdd out of Amiga and put it in PC (if it's 2.5'' hdd than you'll need 3.5'' to 2.5'' ide cable). Copy files to PC hdd, swap hdd for CF card, partition it and copy files to it - you can do it all in WinUAE.

21 September 2007, 10:11	#6
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	@Interceptor dont count Amigakit out just yet, 2 Way IDE Cable if your original drive is 2.5" then you may require an adaptor to 40pin I hope that might help a little, as a soapbox in the morning i would like to say that that judging a company on one area of its products only leads to an askewd look of them as a whole, I did this, and in some ways I do regret it to.. Truth is I cannot really argue with you as there are some cheaper components elsewhere, here and there, and under a stone or two at the local fleabay, but as a whole, I can only say that I am proud to do business with a company that clearly puts the customer first. I will say though as it seems a little crazy.... why would you goto an Amiga specialist to buy PC components?! freaky.... you want to be scaired dont you. I can honestly say that 80% of my amiga dealings go through with amigakit.. their customer service help / assitence is second to NONE! wow.... I might buy an amigakit flag and put it outside my house!

21 September 2007, 19:24	#9
rare_j Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,176	Amigakit can make a 2.5" cable to your exact specifications, i.e. what length it is, what point along the cable the middle socket is, which way round each socket is etc. Just ask and give him a diagram if necessary. I thing he charged me about 7 quid to make one up for me.

21 September 2007, 19:33	#10
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	amigakit.com rocks.

21 September 2007, 20:19	#11
Interceptor Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 414	never mind the cable.... has anyone bought one of these accelerators from amigakit? how much faster does it make your amiga? http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...418f368629e393

21 September 2007, 20:51	#12
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	listen man, if you don't want to buy from there DON'T. there is no reason or point for your criticism. Everyone knows amigakit.com is a great amiga service. search all amiga forums, you will find 99% positive feedback for the service and support of amigakit.com . Noone is forcing you to buy from there and if can get better deals then go get them. amigakit offers far more valuable items , and is a channel for us end-users to get them.

21 September 2007, 21:41	#15
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	P-J this is a forum. so I can post my thoughts like everyone else here. and the only irrelevant post here is yours. It appears you have something against Greeks.... maybe someone touched your loved ones? you know what? TAKE IT ELSEWHERE. and yes as this thread is not yours (like you pointed above) then you cannot complain about my post. let someone else do it. ... no go play elsewhere

21 September 2007, 22:19	#17
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	I could spent hours writting how ignorrant and pathetic both of you are. but I won't. I will leave you in your ignorance. adios!

21 September 2007, 22:24	#19
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	I don't. so go love your own kind.

21 September 2007, 22:25	#20
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	nice, nice tell me more

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