Here's a question a) for the lads in Cambridge b) for all the rest of us drooling over Karma(s).

Might it be possible to arrange a, how shall I say, a pre-buy for the folks of the lovely BBS? No earlier perhaps than the major distribution channels, except that our little cult (too strong?) ehem, community would split the airfreight from the factory to some more central distribution point?

Thoughts?

-Zeke

' Sounds like a plan. I'm interested.

(Like I need another mp3 player.)

Joe

I am trying to arrange to purchase some players direct from the company for people outside of the USA. I'll probably need to collect payment by PayPal a few days before the players ship. If you're interested please add your name here (no obligation at this stage, but I want to get a feel for numbers so please think about it before adding your name).

I don't know what the price will be, but I'd assume somewhere in the US$399 range for a 20GB player (which includes the dock). I'm not sure if 40GB players are shipping immediately or if they will follow soon.

Rob

Count me in.

(will we need 240v power supplies seperatlet?)

I'll try to lay hands on some of the international power supplies (switchable heads). Worst case, the US supply is auto ranging so all you need is a travel adapter.

Rob

Count me in.

/Michael

Yep. One for me

Consider me a (tentative) yes, please Rob.

Newbie says "count me in too"
I just have to convince the wife

Gordie

I am in. Looks like 8 so far.

Yup, I'm in too. (but I'm more interested in the 40gig model)

Rob,
So you wouldn't mind helping out a few impatient USAians at the same time? That's excellent indeed. Clearly, I'm in for one.

-Zeke

Yep

Paul

I would be in for one.

Me too, possibly

Rob
Add me to your list please
Feel free to pop over to Cambridge Car Audio on Saturday afternoon (around 2:00) to give me a demo of one

In reply to:

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if 40GB players are shipping immediately or if they will follow soon

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I am more interested in the 40GB version.
Would a similar group buy be possible for the 40GB model, when it becomes available?

count me in for a 40gb as well please

20 or 40. chicken or egg. im in either way

I thought you were in the US?

You can pre-order from J&R.

oh. well, that makes it all that much better.

I'm interested, too. But I'd probably need the 40 gig version...


Marc

Since I *AM* in the US, I probably don't need to do this, BUT, I'd like to show my support (since I *DO* need a portable..) so I'll say, "Sure, I'm in!"

Can we get them autographed?

Me.

Rob,
By asking about this for everyone regardless of location, I was hoping to shorten the Factory --> My Toybox time; as I assume that most of these are bulk shipped ocean freight, which usually takes 4-5 weeks from Asia to the US.

-Zeke

Me too - for a 40G one

OK lots of people are interested. Marketing are looking into whether they can get an allocation for me. Our retailers are keen to snap up everything we can make (which is good). Fingers crossed.

Rob

Our retailers are keen to snap up everything we can make (which is good)

And I hope that they continue to do so. I'd love to see Creative, Apple, iRiver etc given a good smackdown.

I'm confused... I know Rob is generously acquiring Karmas for european buyers, but is it believed that US supply will not be initially limited?

I'm spinning with excitement over the 40GB version.

I think that the US will have the initial release, and that the folks elsewhere will have to wait (officially). This way, with a group buy like this, everyone on the board will be able to get them at about the same time.

Hi Rob,
I'll take two - 40GB's preferred, but 20GB models will do as a starter.