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[DaddyO21]

QUOTE(X-Staff @ Aug 22 2006, 09:14 PM)

so you say you used a similar device and worked great for you then you say you fail to see the need for this stupid device ?

do you know how retarded that made you sound ?

if its no good to you dont buy it - this forum is so full of whining bitches its getting really rediculous.

It doesnt make im sound retarded

Xecuter USB to SATA - $45

newegg.com USB To SATA - $20 and includes SATA power adapter.

[evil666]

QUOTE(DaddyO21 @ Aug 22 2006, 03:15 PM)

The Xecuter USB to SATA Adapter only connects to the sata port , you still need the XBox360 to power up the drive , the drive without power doesnt work and cannot be flashed.

You need to waste $45 for the Xecuter USB to SATA adapter plus the Xecuter Conectivity Kit that doesnt come with the Xecuter To SATA Adapter. you will end up paying around $80 for everything , when for simply $20 at newegg.co  you can find the same thing TODAY and much more better than the Xecuter products cause it comes with a power coneverter. not just a USB to SATA adapter.

Read again , dont get your money stolen dude , im just trying to help you save money man.

I appreciate it and read it. Thats why edited it. I missunderstood the conectivitiy kit thing. Thank god I have one.

[X-Staff]

QUOTE(tutu @ Aug 22 2006, 08:40 PM)

No TS drive support?  

I hope they get it working - but they need to clarify if there will be 2 seperate USB adaptors, or a "fixed" version released later. The later is preferable to me, as I don't want lots of devices cluttering up my space (already have enough already!).  

there will be anorther version later. an all in one.

if you have a samsung then its absolutley pointless you buying the hitachi only version - isnt it ?

QUOTE(DaddyO21 @ Aug 22 2006, 09:17 PM)

It doesnt make im sound retarded

Xecuter USB to SATA - $45

newegg.com USB To SATA - $20 and includes SATA power adapter.

but you still sound retarded - you called this a pointless stupid device - but you use a similar device yousrelf

and i dont set the prices - however i have made a product that is specifically designed for this purpose - if you have something else that works for you then great - but why do you splash the thread with posts bashing us when we've done more for the xbox scene in 1 day than youve done in a lifetime - some of you kids need to show some respect to those that develop products day in day out for you - both to buy and for free ffs. grow up.

QUOTE(DaddyO21 @ Aug 22 2006, 09:15 PM)

The Xecuter USB to SATA Adapter only connects to the sata port , you still need the XBox360 to power up the drive , the drive without power doesnt work and cannot be flashed.

You need to waste $45 for the Xecuter USB to SATA adapter plus the Xecuter Conectivity Kit that doesnt come with the Xecuter To SATA Adapter. you will end up paying around $80 for everything , when for simply $20 at newegg.co  you can find the same thing TODAY and much more better than the Xecuter products cause it comes with a power coneverter. not just a USB to SATA adapter.

Read again , dont get your money stolen dude , im just trying to help you save money man.

money stolen ? choose your words better  

Im bundling a NEW version of the 360 Connect Kit (v2) that has power on / off and a better design so no way to short or cause damage - this is INCLUDED with the X360 USB !

[killab138]

thank you for making my life easier

[cyberplague]

QUOTE

Here's my final(?) post on the Slax Live-CD running within a Virtual Machine to enable access to the hitachi's drive firmware using a USB<-> SATA Cable.

To reproduce my findings you need these three things:

    * An USB<->SATA cable. I used this one;
    * The free VMWare Player (link);
    * The Live-CD iso including the VMWare Virtual Disk and VMWare Configuration File (link).

Unzip the live-cd package to a location of choice and open the slax.vmx file using VMWare Player. This will fire up the Slax Live-CD within the player. Once fired up login using "root" for user and "toor" for password.

After logging in use the modprobe-command:
modprobe usb-storage fix_inq_vendor_id=0x152d fix_inq_prod_id=0x2338
Please Note: vendor_id and prod_id will differ if you're using another device. Use the lsusb command to find the appropriate numbers for vendor_id and prod_id if you do not purchase the same adapter above.

Use dmesg to find out if and where your device is located (mine was at /dev/sda). Use the modeb command to get the Hitachi-drive in modeb:
modeb /dev/sda

That's it: You can either release the USB device from here and continue your work in Windows (without a need to reboot) or you can just use the linux-environment within the VMWare player.

Only reason to get this would be once they support TS/Samsung drives.  For those trying this and having issues please feel free to pm me and I will help where I can.

CP

[DaddyO21]

QUOTE(NetDan @ Aug 22 2006, 09:39 PM)

X-Staff, take this for what it's worth, you need to work on your PR skills or lack thereof.  I've been buying TX products for years and would buy this USB adapter if I see the need, even if I have to pay more for it than a generic one.  Your swearing and immature responses are quite a turnoff though, especially coming from a TX representative.  Yes, some of the posts are dumb but most are just honest questions.  Yes, they may be asked in the wrong way but we are the customer and we reserve the right to ask and comment however we want since we will be paying for the product.  You, the vendor, need to ALWAYS answer each question professionally, regardless if the question is asked unprofessionally.

I will not be surprised if you answer me with swears.  If you do, I will never buy a TX product again.

Kiss his ass some more.  

[sgr215]

I'll be buying the bundle when it comes out.

On a side note, why is it every thread where TX is mentioned suddenly turns into an "all newbies bash TX!" thread. It's getting old fast. I totally respect if you managed to save money with a different, cheaper product but saying stuff like "fuck TX" just shows your age (and ignorance). It's amazing people are surprised TX wants to make profit. Isn't that the ultimate goal of a business?  

Newsflash: Companies overprice products to make profit and smaller companies, such as TX, must do it to a greater extent.. I know it's hard to comprehend but its true!  

[DaddyO21]

QUOTE(sgr215 @ Aug 22 2006, 09:47 PM)

I'll be buying the bundle when it comes out.

On a side note, why is it every thread where TX is mentioned suddenly turns into an "all newbies bash TX!" thread. It's getting old fast. I totally respect if you managed to save money with a different, cheaper product but saying stuff like "fuck TX" just shows your age (and ignorance). It's amazing people are surprised TX wants to make profit. Isn't that the ultimate goal of a business?  

Newsflash: Companies overprice products to make profit and smaller companies, such as TX, must do it to a greater extent.. I know it's hard to comprehend but its true!  

yeah but why waste $45 , when you can find a product that does the same thing plus comes with extras for $20

if you dont see the logic then you need to go back to school and take mathematics all over again.

[KUNFUCHOPSTICKS]

a fair price for this would be $19.99

btw this IS all you need, you wouldnt need the other connectivity kit ya knjow

peace

[NetDan]

QUOTE(DaddyO21 @ Aug 22 2006, 09:54 PM)

yeah but why waste $45 , when you can find a product that does the same thing plus comes with extras for $20

if you dont see the logic then you need to go back to school and take mathematics all over again.

...because I would like to support the scene.  It's not about math but about supporting a company that creates and supports the products you want, even if I can get some of their products somewhere else.  I would not mind paying $50-$60 for this unit if it comes bundled up with the conn. kit.

[satiros]

thanx Tx team for the time and effort you put in the xbox evolution in everything it is or going to be today and tomorow.
yes guys it is legal to make money out of it , then its your right to buy or not.
sure a better price on the product will be better accepted and tx should consider this or a better bundle price with the connectivity kit.
consider this if nobody made an effort will be still buying games from ms
satiros
greece

hope to see further improvements , hassle free installations , and ease of use.

[DaddyO21]

QUOTE(NetDan @ Aug 22 2006, 10:28 PM)

...because I would like to support the scene.  It's not about math but about supporting a company that creates and supports the products you want, even if I can get some of their products somewhere else.  I would not mind paying $50-$60 for this unit if it comes bundled up with the conn. kit.

Now youre talking , "If it came with the Xecuter Conectivity Kit" it would be worth the $45 cause it would have the USB To SATA and a way to give the drive power without the X360 PSU. but sadly it doesnt so all you get is a SATA to USB, nothing new and unique than the $20 one from newegg.com and the $20 comes with a power converter that you can easily plug any SATA HDD to it  

I support the software scene , but i dont support the hardware scene that tries to make an easy buck for something that isnt unique and for more money, all i see is that for $25 more making it $45 you only get a blue box with 360USB writen on its side thats it

[sgr215]

QUOTE(DaddyO21 @ Aug 22 2006, 04:54 PM)

yeah but why waste $45 , when you can find a product that does the same thing plus comes with extras for $20

if you dont see the logic then you need to go back to school and take mathematics all over again.

Like I stated in my previous post I see the logic in what you're saying in regards to saving money however, I don't see the logic in childish insults like "fuck TX".

[Satanic Sheep]

QUOTE(X-Staff @ Aug 22 2006, 09:27 PM)

Im bundling a NEW version of the 360 Connect Kit (v2) that has power on / off and a better design so no way to short or cause damage - this is INCLUDED with the X360 USB !

If I pre-order now will this come with the X360? or is this a future release?

[guyin916]

my money's on that x-staff isn't the real deal...  my common sense dictates