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wifi-rmm
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 Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject: KR1 Mobile Router |
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Does anyone have an idea on what is going on with the availability of the KR1 Mobile Router? The Kyocera Wireless web site is zero help and currently indicating that the product is coming soon. Yet, it seems like some visitors to the site have been able to order product? Is there another web site or retail outlet where the product might be available?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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MaximumSignal
EVDO Vendor
Joined: 08 Apr 2005
Posts: 586
Location: Cheektowaga, NY
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: KR1 Mobile Router |
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| wifi-rmm wrote: | Does anyone have an idea on what is going on with the availability of the KR1 Mobile Router? The Kyocera Wireless web site is zero help and currently indicating that the product is coming soon. Yet, it seems like some visitors to the site have been able to order product? Is there another web site or retail outlet where the product might be available?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
Read the thread!!! Last date stated by Kyocera date was FEB. 1 . It is in the thread. You can learn alot here but you have to do some reading |
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TedK
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Joined: 27 Nov 2005
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Location: Fallbrook, Ca
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject: KR1 is available at the Kyocera site |
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I just logged onto the Kyocera site and purchased the KR1. I don't know how long the site will remain open this time. The price was 299.00 - 15 % discount for first time purchase+ tax & shipping.  |
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TedK
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Location: Fallbrook, Ca
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:21 pm Post subject: $50 rebate |
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| I forgot to mention there is also a $50 dollar rebate if you qualify. |
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aintigreat
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Joined: 30 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:45 pm Post subject: Posted this in the other forum my experience |
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First thing about the router yes I am happy its available..Butttt
They are not shipping till Thursday. Which means I had to pay $19 Fedex shipping to have it overnight to get friday otherwise not till next.
second when you register they dont give you the 15% discount you have to call customer care back and argue with them for the discount.
Third Coupon Code COMFS only covers Postal Shipping which means 2 weeks or more.
Fourth only good thing they said the $50 rebate is good no matter when you bought the Kyocera Card. I told them I bought 6 months ago they said it didnt matter. They said as long as you have the Card and router you get your $50 rebate
So this is the truth as I experienced it today. I guess I shouldnt get angry but they should have said were not releasing the routers till the Feb 1st. on the website.. Geez bad company already...Yes Flame me...Im mad |
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MaximumSignal
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Joined: 08 Apr 2005
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Location: Cheektowaga, NY
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: Posted this in the other forum my experience |
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| aintigreat wrote: | First thing about the router yes I am happy its available..Butttt
They are not shipping till Thursday. Which means I had to pay $19 Fedex shipping to have it overnight to get friday otherwise not till next.
second when you register they dont give you the 15% discount you have to call customer care back and argue with them for the discount.
Third Coupon Code COMFS only covers Postal Shipping which means 2 weeks or more.
Fourth only good thing they said the $50 rebate is good no matter when you bought the Kyocera Card. I told them I bought 6 months ago they said it didnt matter. They said as long as you have the Card and router you get your $50 rebate
So this is the truth as I experienced it today. I guess I shouldnt get angry but they should have said were not releasing the routers till the Feb 1st. on the website.. Geez bad company already...Yes Flame me...Im mad |
Wow talk about testy . If you had read the thread - a Very interesting concept you would have read that the release date was February 1st. |
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Scott
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Joined: 18 Jul 2005
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Location: Central Coast of California
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Michael wrote: | At this point, you still need to activate/update the PRLs of the card on a supported OS before you use it in the KR1...
...Sprint:
Merlin S620 Win
AirCard 680 Win... |
Which of these two works best on the KR1? Which has the better external antenna port? (better in terms of sturdiness/MTBF/availability)
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MaximumSignal
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Location: Cheektowaga, NY
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Scott wrote: | | Michael wrote: | At this point, you still need to activate/update the PRLs of the card on a supported OS before you use it in the KR1...
...Sprint:
Merlin S620 Win
AirCard 680 Win... |
Which of these two works best on the KR1? Which has the better external antenna port? (better in terms of sturdiness/MTBF/availability) |
The port is much sturdier on the Merlin S620 and much easier to get adapter cables for |
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t1rash
EVDO Fledgling
Joined: 05 May 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:06 am Post subject: now shipping |
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I ordered mine yesterday from the Kyocera site and they sent my shipping confirmation late last night. I didn't think I would see it for a couple of weeks but it looks like a couple of days now!
Order Date: 01/30/2006
Ship Date: 01/30/2006
Delivery: FedEx Standard 2-day |
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TheSpillmonkey
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Joined: 10 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:55 am Post subject: |
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I ordered mine today. I didnt have an option for any shipping meathod other than 5-7 day. The 15% IS PROPERLY DEDUCTED if you sign up properly and look at the "retail price, your price" columbs.
I cant wait to get this in my car! |
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hammer32
EVDO Fledgling
Joined: 01 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:17 am Post subject: |
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| Michael wrote: |
We had plans to have a KR1 Forum on EVDOforums and provide direct support for the KR1, however at this time, that no longer makes sense. Also, we will not be answering KR1 specific questions. If you need support with your Kyocera KR1, you can call the Kyocera Technical Support line (800-349-4478). For those that purchase your EVDO card from us, we will provide limited support (via email/phone, not Forums) in getting your KR1 running, BUT anything beyond that will be supported directly by Kyocera. |
Michael,
Does this mean that you won't be working on the ability to use a USB GPS receiver with the KR1 ala Stompbox?
Thanks much,
Sean
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TheSpillmonkey
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:21 am Post subject: |
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FYI, i just spoke w/ the sales people at kyocera,
the routers are being shipped out of california. |
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hxmiller
EVDO User
Joined: 30 Jun 2005
Posts: 46
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:31 pm Post subject: Wifi is Atheros Mini-PCI |
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| The wifi is an Atheros mini-pci. I wonder if the firmware would prevent replacing it with a 24db card. Seems to have a free uFL connector on the inside. |
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Reverend
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Joined: 17 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a little disappointed with the launch of the kyocera KR1 for two reasons.
1. I've heard $200 for a long time and now it's $300 - 15%
2. Michael has provided us a site to discuss this technology and has pre-sold many of the KR1's and yet, at this time, can't sell them himself.
I for one can and will wait for Michael to sell them and hopefully closer to the $200 mark.
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aintigreat
EVDO Fledgling
Joined: 30 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:01 pm Post subject: KYOCERA ROUTERS SOLD OUT on BACKORDER |
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| They sold out...They dont have any idea when they will get more. I was able to get a Fedex Tracking and they said my order was able to get processed. I know I was piss about the router being $300 too. |
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