Re: [GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

2022-09-09 Thread Karen Lewellen via talk 

I am sure they do.
However, because of often layered accessibility issues, my  average for an 
amazon  order is about 4 hours on the phone, sometimes around 3, but 
rarely 
less than  that.
 additionally, when you add the shipping costs, I am back to around $20 
and am still waiting for days smiles.

Kare



On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Rouben Tchakhmakhtchian via talk wrote:


FYI, Amazon carries much cheaper options (as low as $10).

On Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 1:17 PM Seneca Cunningham via talk
 wrote:


Hi Karen,

The older, post-firewire iPods have a 30-pin dock connector, but most of them 
came with a dock to USB A cable (the oldest iPods used firewire, and the oldest 
iPods with a dock connector relied upon a dock to firewire cable for charging). 
 The oldest versions of the dock cables would lock in place and need to be 
squeezed to release the locking pins, the newer ones removed that locking and 
changed the strain relief.  My 2005 iPod nano came with one of those locking 
cables.  My 2010 iPad came with the newer cable.

If you don’t mind going to an Apple Store, they have them available for $25, 
where they call them “Apple 30-pin to USB Cables”.  Jump+ has their store brand 
Jump+ USB to 30 pin dock connector cables for $20.

Seneca


On Sep 9, 2022, at 12:55, Karen Lewellen via talk  wrote:

Hi Evan,
The IPod prior to say touches, 6 generation and before, did not use a USB cable 
for power.  Instead the cable has a pin structure that reminds me of the ones 
older Motorola or lg flip phones used, as in the ones in the mid to late 2000's.
besides, with a kind nudge, ordering on that site with adaptive technology and  
command line Linux is not especially feasible.
In the time I spend seeking an inclusive door, I can just  call somewhere 
local, walk in with the cable, and get it done.
thanks for the ideas tough.
Kare



On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Evan Leibovitch wrote:


If you're not in a rush, you might just do better to shop at home.

Search for "ipod charger"  at Aliexpress and there are dozens of entries,
most for $4 or less *including shipping*.
Most are cables that will work with any USB-A power source. Here's one
example .

They all have photos and their descriptions often say specifically what
models they're for. And there's no HST charged for packages this small.

The big downside is the shipping time. Expect two month delivery for the
economy shipping and one month for the premium options. The "estimated
delivery time" presented is a good guideline, but it's usually faster than
that.

- Evan



On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 PM Karen Lewellen via talk 
wrote:


As in, not related to each other smiles
First, what was the name of the still existing Toronto electronics surplus
type store, now that above all electronics is gone?
Need to replace the charger for an older apple iPod, and prefer doing this
in person to insure it fits.
And, on an unrelated note,
Any ideas, even if in your closet for a pair of  still-connecting-to-a
soundblaster-type-soundcard computer speakers?
My ideal pair would have a headphone jack too so I could listen late at
night without bothering others.
all my serious computer stuff is in storage.  Willing to make this an
amazon or comparative buy, if not from your closet, if I know what I am
getting is what I seek.
Thoughts oh princes of gear?
Karen


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Re: [GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

2022-09-09 Thread Karen Lewellen via talk 

Hi,
This is a good description of the connector, my IPod is either a 6th or 
7th generation classic.  The cable is one of the newer ones, not requiring 
the squeeze to be removed.
However, part of the cable wire is frayed, and exposed, hence my desire to 
replace the cable.
As I am going to Canada computers in the morning to get the logitech z150 
speakers, I am going to take this cable and ask anyway...my desire is 
swift.
If they do not have one though, I can visit an apple store, although I was 
hoping to spend less than $20 for one.

Thanks,
Kare



On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Seneca Cunningham wrote:


Hi Karen,

The older, post-firewire iPods have a 30-pin dock connector, but most of them 
came with a dock to USB A cable (the oldest iPods used firewire, and the oldest 
iPods with a dock connector relied upon a dock to firewire cable for charging). 
 The oldest versions of the dock cables would lock in place and need to be 
squeezed to release the locking pins, the newer ones removed that locking and 
changed the strain relief.  My 2005 iPod nano came with one of those locking 
cables.  My 2010 iPad came with the newer cable.

If you don???t mind going to an Apple Store, they have them available for $25, 
where they call them ???Apple 30-pin to USB Cables???.  Jump+ has their store 
brand Jump+ USB to 30 pin dock connector cables for $20.

Seneca


On Sep 9, 2022, at 12:55, Karen Lewellen via talk  wrote:

Hi Evan,
The IPod prior to say touches, 6 generation and before, did not use a USB cable 
for power.  Instead the cable has a pin structure that reminds me of the ones 
older Motorola or lg flip phones used, as in the ones in the mid to late 2000's.
besides, with a kind nudge, ordering on that site with adaptive technology and  
command line Linux is not especially feasible.
In the time I spend seeking an inclusive door, I can just  call somewhere 
local, walk in with the cable, and get it done.
thanks for the ideas tough.
Kare



On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Evan Leibovitch wrote:


If you're not in a rush, you might just do better to shop at home.

Search for "ipod charger"  at Aliexpress and there are dozens of entries,
most for $4 or less *including shipping*.
Most are cables that will work with any USB-A power source. Here's one
example .

They all have photos and their descriptions often say specifically what
models they're for. And there's no HST charged for packages this small.

The big downside is the shipping time. Expect two month delivery for the
economy shipping and one month for the premium options. The "estimated
delivery time" presented is a good guideline, but it's usually faster than
that.

- Evan



On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 PM Karen Lewellen via talk 
wrote:


As in, not related to each other smiles
First, what was the name of the still existing Toronto electronics surplus
type store, now that above all electronics is gone?
Need to replace the charger for an older apple iPod, and prefer doing this
in person to insure it fits.
And, on an unrelated note,
Any ideas, even if in your closet for a pair of  still-connecting-to-a
soundblaster-type-soundcard computer speakers?
My ideal pair would have a headphone jack too so I could listen late at
night without bothering others.
all my serious computer stuff is in storage.  Willing to make this an
amazon or comparative buy, if not from your closet, if I know what I am
getting is what I seek.
Thoughts oh princes of gear?
Karen


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Re: [GTALUG] Linux on Chromebook

2022-09-09 Thread Stewart C. Russell via talk 
Someone at the Raspberry Pi meetup last night mentioned the Evolve III 
Maestro 11.6" educational laptop, if anyone's looking for a *really* 
cheap laptop. I don't know of anyone selling it in Canada at a 
reasonable price, but Micro Center - a brick & mortar electronics store 
in the USA - is selling them for US $60 (~ $78). Unfortunately, the 
nearest store with stock is likely a day and half's drive away, plus 
border crossing and all that faff. User reviews on Reddit are not super 
positive.


The machine is incredibly barebones, but the fact it even works at all 
is quite impressive at this price:

https://www.microcenter.com/product/649971/evolve-iii-maestro-116-laptop-computer-dark-grey

This was in response to me introducing the frankly overpriced pi-top [4] 
Raspberry Pi 4-based "tablet": https://www.pi-top.com/products/pi-top-4

It might have a glorious touchscreen, but a tablet it ain't.

 Stewart
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Re: [GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

2022-09-09 Thread Rouben Tchakhmakhtchian via talk 
FYI, Amazon carries much cheaper options (as low as $10).

On Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 1:17 PM Seneca Cunningham via talk
 wrote:
>
> Hi Karen,
>
> The older, post-firewire iPods have a 30-pin dock connector, but most of them 
> came with a dock to USB A cable (the oldest iPods used firewire, and the 
> oldest iPods with a dock connector relied upon a dock to firewire cable for 
> charging).  The oldest versions of the dock cables would lock in place and 
> need to be squeezed to release the locking pins, the newer ones removed that 
> locking and changed the strain relief.  My 2005 iPod nano came with one of 
> those locking cables.  My 2010 iPad came with the newer cable.
>
> If you don’t mind going to an Apple Store, they have them available for $25, 
> where they call them “Apple 30-pin to USB Cables”.  Jump+ has their store 
> brand Jump+ USB to 30 pin dock connector cables for $20.
>
> Seneca
>
> > On Sep 9, 2022, at 12:55, Karen Lewellen via talk  wrote:
> >
> > Hi Evan,
> > The IPod prior to say touches, 6 generation and before, did not use a USB 
> > cable for power.  Instead the cable has a pin structure that reminds me of 
> > the ones older Motorola or lg flip phones used, as in the ones in the mid 
> > to late 2000's.
> > besides, with a kind nudge, ordering on that site with adaptive technology 
> > and  command line Linux is not especially feasible.
> > In the time I spend seeking an inclusive door, I can just  call somewhere 
> > local, walk in with the cable, and get it done.
> > thanks for the ideas tough.
> > Kare
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Evan Leibovitch wrote:
> >
> >> If you're not in a rush, you might just do better to shop at home.
> >>
> >> Search for "ipod charger"  at Aliexpress and there are dozens of entries,
> >> most for $4 or less *including shipping*.
> >> Most are cables that will work with any USB-A power source. Here's one
> >> example .
> >>
> >> They all have photos and their descriptions often say specifically what
> >> models they're for. And there's no HST charged for packages this small.
> >>
> >> The big downside is the shipping time. Expect two month delivery for the
> >> economy shipping and one month for the premium options. The "estimated
> >> delivery time" presented is a good guideline, but it's usually faster than
> >> that.
> >>
> >> - Evan
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 PM Karen Lewellen via talk 
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> As in, not related to each other smiles
> >>> First, what was the name of the still existing Toronto electronics surplus
> >>> type store, now that above all electronics is gone?
> >>> Need to replace the charger for an older apple iPod, and prefer doing this
> >>> in person to insure it fits.
> >>> And, on an unrelated note,
> >>> Any ideas, even if in your closet for a pair of  still-connecting-to-a
> >>> soundblaster-type-soundcard computer speakers?
> >>> My ideal pair would have a headphone jack too so I could listen late at
> >>> night without bothering others.
> >>> all my serious computer stuff is in storage.  Willing to make this an
> >>> amazon or comparative buy, if not from your closet, if I know what I am
> >>> getting is what I seek.
> >>> Thoughts oh princes of gear?
> >>> Karen
> >>>
> >>>
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Re: [GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

2022-09-09 Thread Seneca Cunningham via talk 
Hi Karen,

The older, post-firewire iPods have a 30-pin dock connector, but most of them 
came with a dock to USB A cable (the oldest iPods used firewire, and the oldest 
iPods with a dock connector relied upon a dock to firewire cable for charging). 
 The oldest versions of the dock cables would lock in place and need to be 
squeezed to release the locking pins, the newer ones removed that locking and 
changed the strain relief.  My 2005 iPod nano came with one of those locking 
cables.  My 2010 iPad came with the newer cable.

If you don’t mind going to an Apple Store, they have them available for $25, 
where they call them “Apple 30-pin to USB Cables”.  Jump+ has their store brand 
Jump+ USB to 30 pin dock connector cables for $20.

Seneca

> On Sep 9, 2022, at 12:55, Karen Lewellen via talk  wrote:
>
> Hi Evan,
> The IPod prior to say touches, 6 generation and before, did not use a USB 
> cable for power.  Instead the cable has a pin structure that reminds me of 
> the ones older Motorola or lg flip phones used, as in the ones in the mid to 
> late 2000's.
> besides, with a kind nudge, ordering on that site with adaptive technology 
> and  command line Linux is not especially feasible.
> In the time I spend seeking an inclusive door, I can just  call somewhere 
> local, walk in with the cable, and get it done.
> thanks for the ideas tough.
> Kare
>
>
>
> On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Evan Leibovitch wrote:
>
>> If you're not in a rush, you might just do better to shop at home.
>>
>> Search for "ipod charger"  at Aliexpress and there are dozens of entries,
>> most for $4 or less *including shipping*.
>> Most are cables that will work with any USB-A power source. Here's one
>> example .
>>
>> They all have photos and their descriptions often say specifically what
>> models they're for. And there's no HST charged for packages this small.
>>
>> The big downside is the shipping time. Expect two month delivery for the
>> economy shipping and one month for the premium options. The "estimated
>> delivery time" presented is a good guideline, but it's usually faster than
>> that.
>>
>> - Evan
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 PM Karen Lewellen via talk 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> As in, not related to each other smiles
>>> First, what was the name of the still existing Toronto electronics surplus
>>> type store, now that above all electronics is gone?
>>> Need to replace the charger for an older apple iPod, and prefer doing this
>>> in person to insure it fits.
>>> And, on an unrelated note,
>>> Any ideas, even if in your closet for a pair of  still-connecting-to-a
>>> soundblaster-type-soundcard computer speakers?
>>> My ideal pair would have a headphone jack too so I could listen late at
>>> night without bothering others.
>>> all my serious computer stuff is in storage.  Willing to make this an
>>> amazon or comparative buy, if not from your closet, if I know what I am
>>> getting is what I seek.
>>> Thoughts oh princes of gear?
>>> Karen
>>>
>>>
>>> ---
>>> Post to this mailing list talk@gtalug.org
>>> Unsubscribe from this mailing list
>>> https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk
>>>
>>
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Re: [GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

2022-09-09 Thread Karen Lewellen via talk 

Hi Evan,
The IPod prior to say touches, 6 generation and before, did not use a USB 
cable for power.  Instead the cable has a pin structure that reminds me of 
the ones older Motorola or lg flip phones used, as in the ones in the mid 
to late 2000's.
besides, with a kind nudge, ordering on that site with adaptive technology 
and  command line Linux is not especially feasible.
In the time I spend seeking an inclusive door, I can just  call somewhere 
local, walk in with the cable, and get it done.

thanks for the ideas tough.
Kare



On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Evan Leibovitch wrote:


If you're not in a rush, you might just do better to shop at home.

Search for "ipod charger"  at Aliexpress and there are dozens of entries,
most for $4 or less *including shipping*.
Most are cables that will work with any USB-A power source. Here's one
example .

They all have photos and their descriptions often say specifically what
models they're for. And there's no HST charged for packages this small.

The big downside is the shipping time. Expect two month delivery for the
economy shipping and one month for the premium options. The "estimated
delivery time" presented is a good guideline, but it's usually faster than
that.

- Evan



On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 PM Karen Lewellen via talk 
wrote:


As in, not related to each other smiles
First, what was the name of the still existing Toronto electronics surplus
type store, now that above all electronics is gone?
Need to replace the charger for an older apple iPod, and prefer doing this
in person to insure it fits.
And, on an unrelated note,
Any ideas, even if in your closet for a pair of  still-connecting-to-a
soundblaster-type-soundcard computer speakers?
My ideal pair would have a headphone jack too so I could listen late at
night without bothering others.
all my serious computer stuff is in storage.  Willing to make this an
amazon or comparative buy, if not from your closet, if I know what I am
getting is what I seek.
Thoughts oh princes of gear?
Karen


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Re: [GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

2022-09-09 Thread Evan Leibovitch via talk 
If you're not in a rush, you might just do better to shop at home.

Search for "ipod charger"  at Aliexpress and there are dozens of entries,
most for $4 or less *including shipping*.
Most are cables that will work with any USB-A power source. Here's one
example .

They all have photos and their descriptions often say specifically what
models they're for. And there's no HST charged for packages this small.

The big downside is the shipping time. Expect two month delivery for the
economy shipping and one month for the premium options. The "estimated
delivery time" presented is a good guideline, but it's usually faster than
that.

- Evan



On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 PM Karen Lewellen via talk 
wrote:

> As in, not related to each other smiles
> First, what was the name of the still existing Toronto electronics surplus
> type store, now that above all electronics is gone?
> Need to replace the charger for an older apple iPod, and prefer doing this
> in person to insure it fits.
> And, on an unrelated note,
> Any ideas, even if in your closet for a pair of  still-connecting-to-a
> soundblaster-type-soundcard computer speakers?
> My ideal pair would have a headphone jack too so I could listen late at
> night without bothering others.
> all my serious computer stuff is in storage.  Willing to make this an
> amazon or comparative buy, if not from your closet, if I know what I am
> getting is what I seek.
> Thoughts oh princes of gear?
> Karen
>
>
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Re: [GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

2022-09-09 Thread Stewart C. Russell via talk 

On 2022-09-08 23:28, Kevin Cozens via talk wrote:


... Active Surplus. I thought Active had relocated when the 
Queen St. store shut down but the website doesn't list them open at a 
new location.


Active Surplus has been gone since 2015. It's why The Gorilla Store (run 
by Graham, the store manager at Active) is at 609 College.


(NB: they probably won't have ancient iPod chargers, but they do have 
cool stuff)


The only two that may still be in that area are Active (the 
retail outlet of Future Electronics), and Sayal just a little south of 
Gordon Baker on the east side.


Active Electronics is gone, too. Sayal is the only one left there. 
Electrosonic (if anything left of it) operates out of New York.


 Stewart

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Re: [GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

2022-09-09 Thread Lennart Sorensen via talk 
On Wed, Sep 07, 2022 at 11:28:32PM -0400, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote:
> As in, not related to each other smiles
> First, what was the name of the still existing Toronto electronics surplus
> type store, now that above all electronics is gone?
> Need to replace the charger for an older apple iPod, and prefer doing this
> in person to insure it fits.
> And, on an unrelated note,
> Any ideas, even if in your closet for a pair of  still-connecting-to-a
> soundblaster-type-soundcard computer speakers?
> My ideal pair would have a headphone jack too so I could listen late at
> night without bothering others.
> all my serious computer stuff is in storage.  Willing to make this an amazon
> or comparative buy, if not from your closet, if I know what I am getting is
> what I seek.
> Thoughts oh princes of gear?

Charger for which ipod model?

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