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[G Tablet Accessories] reacheks:
I ordered my Dock 12/30/2010, received a "Your Order Has Shipped" email on 1/19/2011. Got my Tracking Number and this is what was reported:

Destination - United States of America

The item (RB176555762HK) is being processed for departure from Hong Kong as of 22-Jan-2011.

It looks as though it is still being processed! I sent an email to support@merimobiles.com so they could explain the status delay. No response 2nd request was sent today.

EKS

FWIW - I ordered a Leather Case w/ USB keyboard & Mini Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard w/ touchpad and laser pointer from Ankaka.com January 6, 2011.

The tracking system provided this response:

Destination - United States of America

The item (RT083003489HK) left Hong Kong for its destination on 17-Jan-2011

So, my Ankaka items are officially in the mail and should arrive San Jose, CA any day. My merimobiles.com Docking station is still in Hong Kong being processed for departure.
[G Tablet Accessories] arturyak:
It seems that merimobiles choose the cheapest delivery option each time they ship something. Like they try to accumulate packages to make one huge shipment to US for less money.
[G Tablet Accessories] Rumbleweed:
If you go to the USPS web site and under tracking teb enter the track number, you can see progress once they receive it.
[G Tablet Accessories] gksmith:
Damn... did you all forget it's a slow boat to/from China?

My dock took almost 30 days to arrive from Merimobiles. It was a race between the doc and usb keyboard case I ordered. The doc won by 3 days.
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
I decided to e-mail them being as nice as I possibly can here is the reply e-mail:

hi sir,

sorry for the matter.

the tracking number is:	RB*********HK

please ask your local post of it.

if you dont get it next weekend. we will ship another one to you again. ok?

thank you.

Regards,

Janey

www.merimobiles.com
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Then:

hi sir,

we asked the post and they told us that time because of the bad weather. all packages delayed about 2weeks. the package is on the way to your country now. if you dont get it next weekend. we resend you another one again or refund you. ok?

thank you.

Janey

www.merimobiles.com
[G Tablet Accessories] tompc:
I got a few emails from Janey too. I already did my venting on another thread, but this company is horrible. I think that their support people are all the same person. Always say sir. Always is all lower case. Always bad grammar and you are lucky if the sentence make any sense. The last response I got six days ago said that they would check on my order, but crickets since then.

Then I call up US Merchants to see why I still haven't received my rebate dock from 11/26 purchase and they say that they are having trouble getting the docks from Viewsonic and it will be at least another couple weeks before they get them.

I am livid.
[G Tablet Accessories] merimobiles-philip:
Merimobiles Answer to your threads

Hi we know many docking stations where delayed in the regular mail during the months of December and January. As you know this is a free shipping item rated at 14-21 business days. During those months there has been many delays in the regular mail. We can assure you we ship them promptly. The situation is now alot better and most packages are arriving promptly in the advertised time and the regular time that it should take by regular mail. We do care alot about our customers. We do have a policy when it takes over 1 month we reship or refund. Many people have received there docking stations already. Shipping times are back to normal, and contrary to what 1 member claimed we don't chose the cheapest way possible to ship, its a regular mail shipping item like any other item, and every year during the holiday time there is always delays in the mail. Things are back to normal now, we can assure you on our part we ship them promptly, its unfortunate some people had to experience delays from the mailing system. If you have any comments or questions please feel free to contact us. And no there is more than 1 person answering the emails in contrary of what 1 member claimed.

thank you

Philip
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Philip:

Thank you for your reply. I didn't start this post to defile Merimobiles. That was not my intention. I was stating I had both Merimobiles and U.S.Merchants both sending me docks since Dec. of 2010 and have not seen either one and was wondering if others had received theirs yet. You do however get a +1 for lurking the XDA forums. Janey has been nice answering my questions and she did state that if I didn't get it by this weekend that I could have you guys refund or resend it to me. So I'll correspond with her later this afternoon if I haven't seen it.
[G Tablet Accessories] vsc:
One plus on still not receiving a dock from merimobiles, where my order was placed on 12/26. I read the statement above with respect to bad weather. Didn't we hear a similar story from another supplier of cases? Basically I don't accept the weather argument....

Any advice on how to proceed with a refund request?
[G Tablet Accessories] chpimentelpr:
I request a refund throw PayPal. And they refound me the whole 45USD.
[G Tablet Accessories] merimobiles-philip:
how to get a refund

Hi for anyone who has not received there docking station and its been over a month, please email us and we will send you another one and upgrade the shipping to express shipping, we can of course refund your order as per your request, thank you for your time

Philip
[G Tablet Accessories] vsc:
I was in the process of requesting a refund and checked the USPS tracking site....
[G Tablet Accessories] reacheks:
I had my credit card company credit my account for non delivery yesterday. I ordered a G Dock from Steve (electroniccrap dot com). Checking my tracking # from merimobiles I noticed today's update that the package left HK.

What a fiasco, after five email, eight calls (no answer) I finally told merimobiles that I registered a dispute and obtained a charge back. If USPS tries to deliver the merimobiles package, I will refuse it and have them send it back to the shipper.

Steve's package comes tomorrow (priority mail). I am anxious to get a working G Dock so I can use the HDMI out. Wow, 45 days for merimobiles and three days for Steve.

EKS
[G Tablet Accessories] dezufnoC:
Actually got through on the phone once with these guys and Philip (I guess) said that my order was mistakenly forgotten (yeah right) and that he would send one as soon as possible. I ordered on 12/26.

Well like both of you I look on USPS and see that the dock is on it's way but mine is a little different....

Service(s): Registered Mail™

Status: Origin Post is Preparing Shipment

We have received notice that the originating post is preparing to dispatch this mail piece.

Detailed Results:

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment

Foreign International Dispatch, February 13, 2011, 12:15 pm, BEIJING, CHINA PEOPLES REP

this is painful...
[G Tablet Accessories] JCFrancis:
I got sick of waiting and BS runaround from multiple emails so I filed a claim with paypal. I really want a dock but my tracking still shows that it's sitting in HK

Maybe Philip can express mail me another one, lol yea right. Merimobiles is a JOKE!
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Has anyone received the dock from U.S.Merchants yet?
[G Tablet Accessories] tompc:
I posted this somewhere, but just to make sure folks see it. I called US Merchants to see where mine was at. I sent mine in from the 11/26/10 rebate. I think reluctantly sent them the $10.50, but still don't have it. They told me that they didn't get them from Viewsonic yet and that it would be at least a couple more weeks before they got them. I tried to email someone at Viewsonic, but got no reply. This is pretty lame.
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
I'll pester the heck out of them tomorrow. Once I get all my work done I'll get a few of the girls to call with me as well, that is if they don't give me any answers. I sent the $10.50 as well. I'll let you all know what I find.
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Philip e-mailed me telling me that he sent another dock express. I then re-entered my tracking info for the original shipment and it's status has changed it left Hong Kong on Feb 16th. Very odd, but as long as it gets here in one piece I'll be happy.
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Well I have to wait a bit longer considering the time difference ( Indiana here, California there ) So here goes:

I called Corporate Headquarters in California, nobody answered. I then called the Memphis Tennessee branch, and a lovely women told me that they are only working 2 days a week now ( she thinks ) I asked her why and she either could or would not tell me. She was really helpful, and nice,took my information,the program number and told me she would try and get in touch with somebody at headquarters and then get back to me. Her manager called me back trying to get me more information, she said that they are a repackaging company and have nothing to do with sears and tablets, so I told her thank you for the help, and she told me she would get a hold of a manager in California. So I found another number in California, and am calling them now to see what they say. LOL wow. This is the same info off the reabate address and all.

US Merchants

Marina 8737 Wilshire Blvd

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Phone:1-310-228-4000

Calling 4 more numbers I found to get an answer.
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Well the second California number and address helped a bunch. Emma, again a nice friendly woman, took my information. She also asked me a bunch of questions and had asked me if this was concerning the G-Tablet. I replied "Why yes, yes it is." She then took all my contact info and said she will get a hold of somebody to get me more info about the shipment.

US Merchants

1625 S Proforma Ave.

Ontario, CA 91761

Phone: 909-923-3388

Maybe I can get things moving a bit here. I hope this info helps somebody in the same boat. I'll let you know what else I find out.
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
So far looks like the first dock I ordered is on its way, looks like it released when Philip said he was going to ship another, odd. But it is on the way, as for the US Merchants one no info yet.

Detailed Results:

Processed through Sort Facility, February 21, 2011, 12:46 am, KEARNY, NJ 07032

Foreign International Dispatch, February 16, 2011, 2:59 pm, HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE, HONG KONG

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment

Foreign Acceptance, January 15, 2011, 4:36 pm, HONG KONG
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Monday: Called Corporate and they keep redirecting me to a Teresa Hinde and her voicemail. I left a long detailed message. Nobody called back.

Tuesday: Called Corporate once again, and asked who could help me besides Teresa Hinde, they transfer me once again to her voicemail. I left yet another detailed message. I called back a second time and asked if there was anyone else I can speak to, and she said Teresa would be the one I need to speak to, I asked if she was on vacation. She would not tell me. So I'll just call back tomorrow.

I don't really think of myself as a mean person. But I sent a $10.50 check and would like to know where that is. But I'll try again until I get an answer. Hopefully nobody thinks I'm psycho lol.
[G Tablet Accessories] it2steve:
I just got more docks in stock today if this isn't working out?

...sent from my ' un-stock' vibrant
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Much appreciated, I'll tell my buddies. I have one coming and another I can't get any more info on. I assume there are a bunch more that paid the $10.50 from US Merchants, just trying to find out more info as I go.
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Good news everyone!! Teresa Hinde from US Merchants called me back and they just got their shipment in. They will be spending today through Friday packaging them up for everyone that ordered one and paid the $10.50. They will start shipping out on Monday/Tuesday. I told her I would call back to confirm Monday/Tuesday that they did indeed go out. I guess it pays to be annoying. *Fingers crossed*
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
I will also see if there is any difference and post here pics and all, comparing the two. I assume the zpad/malata and viewsonic.

*edit* The zpad/malata will be here today!
[G Tablet Accessories] sd_prototype:
Works great!

I can confirm the dock for Malata Zpad T2 fits ViewSonic gTablet! I just got mine in from an eBay auction and it's PERFECT!

After booting the tablet with the LAN connected, that works flawlessly. ES File Explorer finds my network under the LAN tab and I can copy/paste/stream files.

The HDMI (with audio) also works great!

The gTab easily drops into the dock connector and isn't wobbly at all (like I thought it might be).. No more need to plug in the cord by the nightstand, this is awesome!

Product Description

This new docking station is designed to hold the Viewsonic GTablet and Malata Zpad T2 tablet devices at a perfect viewing angle. Increase the function of your tablet with additionals connections for HDMI out, Ethernet (LAN), USB, and power.

Technical Details

* Dock for Malata Zpad T2 fits ViewSonic G tablet also

* Adds HDMI out

* Adds LAN port

* Adds USB port
[G Tablet Accessories] jmdearras:
Hooray!

Jim
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Thanks for this and all, I am familiar with what the Malata/Zpad docking station looks like. I want to know if there is a difference between the Malata/Zpad and Viewsonic one ( if any mind you or if it is a repackage since that is what US Merchants do )
[G Tablet Accessories] steve1040:
Teresa left me a voice message stating pretty much the same thing.
[G Tablet Accessories] tompc:
Just an update. I got my dock from Merimobiles. Hopefully the rest of you get yours soon. Glad to hear that the US Merchants is shipping soon. Thanks for the update.
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
I just got my dock from merimobiles at the post. I thought it was funny upon inspection of the bag it was in that it said how much it was worth ( insurance purp ): $5.00 lol So the $40.00 extra I paid must have been for the shipping. But all joking aside, it works as it should, and am happy. 1 down 1 to go!
[G Tablet Accessories] craigwillie:
Hope they ship them in order - I have been waiting for mine since Thanksgiving.
[G Tablet Accessories] dezufnoC:
I got mine yesterday from Merimobiles... finally I like it! Now just waiting for the one from US Merchants and I'll be set.
[G Tablet Accessories] bg59:
Mine took 8 days from order to delivery.Quickest ever for anything from china.
[G Tablet Accessories] claudegray:
Wish they had it in stores:mad:
[G Tablet Accessories] ivanmurph23:
A dock is a gtabs best friend.

Ordered my dock back on Dec. 28th and finally received Feb. 28th via Merimobiles. Me thinks that is the last time I order from them. With that said. Anyone with a g tab should order a dock. It has added a new dimension to my use of the gtab.

Vegan 5.1
[G Tablet Accessories] steve1040:
I spoke with at Teresa Hinde US Merchants Friday 3/4/2011 afternoon. I told her that I had received her voicemail about the shipment of my dock.

She said that the Voicemail was an error on her part and that the shipment they got in was not the docks but parts. They had just gotten the docks that day (Friday) and she was in the shipping department with the staff preparing the docks for shipment. She said all shipment were going out and they were using FedEX.

Just passing on what I know

Steve
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Thank you sir was just about to post myself.
[G Tablet Accessories] puppet_master:
Just got my dock from US Merchants via FedEx Ground.
[G Tablet Accessories] WantADroid:
What state

What state are you in?
[G Tablet Accessories] puppet_master:
I'm in California, 60 from LA.
[G Tablet Accessories] WantADroid:
Thanks

I guess I need to wait a couple days then...
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Any pics? Just want to see if it is any different that you can tell or if its just repackaged Malata.
[G Tablet Accessories] puppet_master:
It's not even repackaged, it's in white box that says Zpad Malata. There is no difference from the dock pictured in Post 37 of this thread.
[G Tablet Accessories] puppet_master:
Actually, there is a difference. LAN port is upside down
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Those dirty sons of biscuits.
[G Tablet Accessories] puppet_master:
But works fine with VEGAn 5.1
[G Tablet Accessories] richdm:
Sears rebate dock

I am in New Jersey, got mine today everything works great. I am running Vegan5.1

Delivered by Fedex ground. White box Malata Zpad Dock DS-A002.

It was worth the wait.
[G Tablet Accessories] tguellich:
Got mine today

FedEx dropped off my Sears rebate doack today. It is the Malata Zpad dock and works great with TnTLite 4.2.5. Yeah, it was worth the wait, this thing works great and looks great on my 47"
[G Tablet Accessories] steve1040:
I got my dock today in Missouri
[G Tablet Accessories] sixvoltsystem:
Just got mine from US Merchants!
[G Tablet Accessories] skeeterpro:
Mine arrived FINALLY in Iowa. What? No power supply???
[G Tablet Accessories] WantADroid:
Hmmm

Still waiting......
[G Tablet Accessories] WantADroid:
It's here!

Just recieved my dock from US Merchants.

:D
[G Tablet Accessories] Naysses:
Guys,

I do also have the dock but I can not get the Lan working on my Gtab.

Is there any procedure? I turned off wifi, the LAN light up with my modem but that's it... I don't see any on/off in the setting for LAN.

Unfortunately, my Gtab is sotck rom -wife likes it - :(

Which rom have the LAN working on the dock?

Thanks.
[G Tablet Accessories] it2steve:
I don't know that anyone's gotten it to work on the stock ROM. I believe the original drivers came from the ZPAD build that Rothnic did, then they put it in the other ROMS. I do know that there is a DNS issue making it to where you have to have the TAB off when you put it on the dock THEN turn it on to get the LAN to work dunno, if it's gonna work on stock tho?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] lechuckthepirate:
Hi guys. I posted this in General this morning, but I think this is a better place... if a mod sees this please move/delete the post in General.

Check this: http://www.decalgirl.com. I know this place from some time already when I bought them for my iPod.

They make vinyl adhesive covers for almost every device in the world, and some of them look really cool, specially the rugged ones. The material (rugged) has very good quality and they send it by regular mail including a key to download the desktop wallpaper that fits EXACTLY with the design, making the customization very good.

Its very easy to place as the adhesive material which is made of can be placed and removed as many times as you need, and it will keep your device away from dirt and scratches. You can even have more than one and switch them when you want, as they're easy to remove and they can be placed again even if several days/weeks have passed.

Yesterday I went to check if they had covers for the Archos 70IT, and found they only have for the 10.1, the 4.3 and the old archos as the 7HT, that's slightly different from 70IT, so they wouldn't fit.

I posted a "Device Suggestion" asking them if they would support the Archos 70IT in a near future, and this is their reply:

Maybe if enough of us ask them to make it, they will do... I would love to get covers for the A70IT cause they make it look really cool and customized. Will anyone lend a hand and help me asking them to make it?

Cheers
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] macemoneta:
They seem expensive at $20. For press/apply vinyl, I wouldn't expect to pay more than $5. There are folio cases available in the $20 range, after all.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] lechuckthepirate:
I agree they're expensive.. but anyway, folio cases and this kind of vinyl skins are not the same animal...

Guess you're paying the design and giving your device a "unique" or "cool" looking more than protecting it...

Cheers
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] cajl:
if you have the money with not
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] naga_z:
china taobao can buy archos skin

china taobao can buy archos skin.www.taobao.com $15-30
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] marcusmarcus:
Skinomi has skins that come with screen protectors. They have clear, carbon fiber, and natural wood skins. Unfortunately the carbon fiber and the wood skins for the 70 still show out of stock when you try and order them. I plan on getting the dark wood skin once they are available. 24.95 for the 70 skin and you can usually find a coupon to use with the purchase with a quick Google search. They also have a lifetime replacement guarantee.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] marcusmarcus:
Skinomi is finally are showing the Carbon Fiber and Natural Wood skins for the 70s as in stock. Just ordered the Dark Wood skin. They are $24.95, used the coupon code "get25" to save 25% and it was free shipping. All together cost $18.71.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] DroidSlave:
Hello,

OMFG They are really expansive i got an rubber case for about 15DOLLARS.

Got it from Amazon.

you should buy that.

-Droidslave
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] marcusmarcus:
Dark Natural Wood Skin

Just got my Skinomi skin in. Tried to post pictures but this site wont let me link to anything. Check it out over at forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?p=335442#p335442
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] toyface:
Thanks for posting them over there, some good photos. I've found them on amazon.co.uk for us Brits if anyone's interested.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/skinomi-Ele...omi+archos&rh=n:560798,k:Skinomi+archos&ajr=3

They're still shipped from CA in the States, so, shipping still remains good fun../
[General Questions and Answers] silas19:
I'm searching for an experience developer with experience in AOSP builds and its customization for tablet.

Only experience developer please!

Contact: mrjay8(at)gmail(dot)com

Reagrds

Silas
[Touch HD General] alaa2345:
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