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Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: XboxBaboon on January 03, 2004, 04:06:00 AM
when is the estimated time to be instock. yeah yeah you're not sure mr. easybuy. but give me a guess.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on January 03, 2004, 04:13:00 AM
QUOTE (XboxBaboon @ Jan 3 2004, 02:06 PM)
when is the estimated time to be instock. yeah yeah you're not sure mr. easybuy. but give me a guess.

do you really think they will answer here ?

they can't even answer there email or there own forum !

don't buy at this store.. total ripoff
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Shinta X on January 08, 2004, 10:51:00 PM
sad.gif
shouldve ordered from JonDante...
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: akillamuthafucca on January 09, 2004, 12:50:00 AM
Well who would even buy them after all this bs happening
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on January 09, 2004, 03:31:00 AM
Ordered from Eb2k December 25th
January 7th, they charge my Credit card
January 8th they acept my Cancellation I made December 30th. So they charged me then cancelled my order after.. they couldn't just cancell it before billing my CC ?
Got an email reply Jan 7th for my cancellation I sent December 30th.

I Ordered December 30th at Divineo.com
Item is shipped January 7th (they were closed until Jan 5th)
SHould get it today or monday.
they were answering my email in less than 12 hours everytime..

eb2k, learn from your competitor
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Shinta X on January 09, 2004, 12:09:00 PM
the email told me the end of this week, and todays friday!
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: XboxBaboon on January 15, 2004, 12:31:00 AM
QUOTE (Easybuy2000 @ Jan 9 2004, 09:18 PM)
We are expecting another batch next week along with the Matrix programmers.

Programmers should be here by Monday Chameleons should be here by end of next week the latest.

its now jan 15, the week is almost over and the site still says its not in stock.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on January 15, 2004, 03:25:00 AM
QUOTE (XboxBaboon @ Jan 15 2004, 10:31 AM)
QUOTE (Easybuy2000 @ Jan 9 2004, 09:18 PM)
We are expecting another batch next week along with the Matrix programmers.

Programmers should be here by Monday Chameleons should be here by end of next week the latest.

its now jan 15, the week is almost over and the site still says its not in stock.

Xenium is released 18th or 20th

don't take even a chance with eb2k.. and don't give them your money, they don't deserve it
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: vincenzo on January 15, 2004, 03:48:00 AM
grr.gif (ordered 27 december)

You are quickly to take money but very slow to ship...
Really strange... mad.gif

And the chip also aren't original chameleon  rolleyes.gif
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on January 15, 2004, 03:52:00 AM
QUOTE (vincenzo @ Jan 15 2004, 01:48 PM)
Where is my chameleon Easybuy?????????? grr.gif (ordered 27 december)

You are quickly to take money but very slow to ship...
Really strange... mad.gif

And the chip also aren't original chameleon  rolleyes.gif

Cancel your order
ask for a refund
wait 2 weeks to get it
order elsewhere (or wait few days for xenium)

They don't have any in stock. I ordered December 25th, and monday they refound me.
I ordered from divineo, got my chip in 1 week
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: vincenzo on January 16, 2004, 03:34:00 AM
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Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on January 16, 2004, 04:18:00 AM
QUOTE (vincenzo @ Jan 16 2004, 01:34 PM)
It's friday afternoon and my order isn't already shipped...
This is not good. sad.gif

well since Xenium is released this weekend, what are you waiting for cancelling your order and get xenium elsewhere ?
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: JesseWHHS on January 16, 2004, 03:57:00 PM
hey vincenzo, u dont havta solder. just order chameleon adapter from sumwhere.

ALSO. Easybuy2000. i ordered a chameleon and adapter from u a month ago. Anywayz i need a new set of screws and rivets. How much will it cost for me to get this? Thanx, L8er
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: XboxBaboon on January 16, 2004, 11:29:00 PM
QUOTE (Easybuy2000 @ Jan 15 2004, 04:41 PM)
We have received Chamelons as of yesterday and now have them in stock.

We have already tested and shipped the first batch and are expecting more Chameleons today and the next following days.

We have enough stock for all back orders and future orders and are currently testing/shipping as I write this post.

We have NOW alot of Matrix programmers factory fresh ones in stock. This was the LAST batch of Matrix programmers made by manufacture.

The delay of the Chameleons was not our fuult nor the manufactures fault. It was the programming house that had the delay during the Xmas holidays. (They are the ones who put the Cromwell code onto the AMD flash chips)

With no chips in stock manufactured could not make any newChamelons so that is why there was a delay.

As of now all Chameleons have been programmerd with Cromwell 2.27 and we are testing/shipping them out as of now.

why does the website say its out of stock. a lot of ppl are confused
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: vincenzo on January 17, 2004, 02:52:00 AM
QUOTE (JesseWHHS @ Jan 17 2004, 01:57 AM)
hey vincenzo, u dont havta solder. just order chameleon adapter from sumwhere.

ALSO. Easybuy2000. i ordered a chameleon and adapter from u a month ago. Anywayz i need a new set of screws and rivets. How much will it cost for me to get this? Thanx, L8er

I'm thinking about it...thanks...
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: vincenzo on January 17, 2004, 02:56:00 AM
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Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on January 17, 2004, 04:19:00 AM
the Xenium is compatible with the Solderless adapter.
Xenium is stock at Divineo !!

as for rivet and screw, rivet will be a real pain to find. srew can be found at the local hardware.. do a search for the exact number
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on January 17, 2004, 04:21:00 AM
QUOTE (vincenzo @ Jan 17 2004, 12:56 PM)
I have remailed to easybuy...
Let me see if this time...they reply... rolleyes.gif

they never replyed my 4 e-mail i sent before chrismass so.....  torch.gif eb2k
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: AnThRaX on January 18, 2004, 10:56:00 PM
user posted imageSo in other words DONT ORDER from them. You would have a better chance of getting a modchip shipped from BestBuy or Circuit City then recieving a chip from EB2k

So in other words EB2k is anuser posted image

Also hey EB2k look at me user posted image
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on January 19, 2004, 03:39:00 AM
Xenium is released on many other (better) Web shop..

don't even care with eb2k
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Easybuy2000 on January 19, 2004, 10:34:00 AM
If you have a valid order number you can contact CC service and ask them to send you some rivets and a extra screw.

There is no charge for this but it will be sent without track number.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: JesseWHHS on January 19, 2004, 02:43:00 PM
hey Easybuy check ur PMs. L8er
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: chameleonindabox on January 19, 2004, 02:47:00 PM
easybuy2000, i have a simple question.

Why don't you update your website?

If you don't have the chip in stock, why don't you CLEARLY STATE that you DO NOT HAVE THE CHIP IN STOCK?

I'm just curious
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: redman8787 on January 19, 2004, 02:54:00 PM
i have now received 4 straight broken chameleon chips from easybuy2000.com..2 burnt traces and 2 broken solderess adaptors...send 2 of them back 3 weeks ago and STILL HAVE NOTHING...i advise you stay away from these 'chameleons' they make, for they break before you get them....very cheaply made

very pissed off...customer service blows too...and they are slow as hell
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: gnutellafan on January 20, 2004, 01:24:00 PM
QUOTE (redman8787 @ Jan 20 2004, 12:54 AM)
i have now received 4 straight broken chameleon chips from easybuy2000.com..2 burnt traces and 2 broken solderess adaptors...send 2 of them back 3 weeks ago and STILL HAVE NOTHING...i advise you stay away from these 'chameleons' they make, for they break before you get them....very cheaply made

very pissed off...customer service blows too...and they are slow as hell

Get in line, I sent 2 broken chips back over a month ago (after waiting 2 wks to get an RMA #). I still dont have my chips either - so welcome to the world's WORST customer service EVER.

Any word on if the chips were recieved at EB2K on fri Jan 19th and if they went out? Hope they are going out overnight as eb2k owes me something to try to make up for their complete lack of customer service.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: No_Remorse_666 on January 20, 2004, 02:02:00 PM
I'm locking this thread, as it is turning into a bitch fest.
If you have made a purchase from EB2K, and would like to share your
opinion. Please do so in their WebShop Ratings thread.

This section is for tech support, not order or rma status....etc.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: bakin1 on November 27, 2003, 07:13:00 AM
how about you send me a couple of chips so I can test them, because honestly, I have trouble believing you.  I need to buy some chips soon, and I rather get the chameleon.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: pewpster on November 27, 2003, 07:35:00 AM
Hope you can help me out with my problem.  I ordered 3 chameleons on Oct 31, and yesterday, nov 26, got the package from FedEX.  It said "REF: 3 circuit boards", BUT only contained one.  I fired off an email, and this is the reply that I got


>hi there
>i'm afraid since we have done control check, it is not possible that you received one set, >that is, it is not possible that easybuy has done the error. if possible, you need to scan >the package and the matter will to be taken up with fedex where they will be held >responsible for the loss. the investigation may take more than 3 weeks.


How is it FedEd fault that whoever packed the envelope screwed up?
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: pewpster on November 27, 2003, 09:29:00 AM
The order number was 147790


EDIT:  The package was labelled "3 circuit boards", so I'm assuming whoever packed it made a mistake.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: D0wnXcaST on November 27, 2003, 09:55:00 AM
ATTN : EASYBUY2000

EASYBUY2000, Please look at your PM (Private Messege)

Thanks !
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Easybuy2000 on November 27, 2003, 10:11:00 AM
DownXcast check your PM
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: WaRnINg| on November 27, 2003, 12:36:00 PM
EASYBUY2000, check out your PM
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: JonDante on November 29, 2003, 04:11:00 AM
Install is the same on a 1.4 or 1.5 (I have not seen REAL verification that the install is different) boxes as it is on all others.  If you did get your chip from EB2K though, your gonna need a programmer to flash the BIOS.

JD
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Dankbud on November 29, 2003, 08:13:00 PM
EB2k, im one of the winners of the EB2k Giveaway, i won a chameleon...will these be shipped out also? thank you.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: N9ne on November 29, 2003, 08:19:00 PM
Eastbuy2000 "or any1 else that wants to reply" When you say that you can't update through the dvd drive, did you mean you can not update the original bios through the dvd drive or even after you have updated them with the programmer that you will never be able to update with the dvd drive and you will always have to use the dvd drive.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: issues_i3oy on November 29, 2003, 09:40:00 PM
You can update the bios on the modchip if you have a v 1.3 XBOX or earlier. Version 1.4-1.5 XBOX's need to be programmed by using the external programmer.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: JonDante on November 30, 2003, 04:25:00 AM
QUOTE
Version 1.4-1.5 XBOX's need to be programmed by using the external programmer.


My Chameleons work in 1.4 and 1.5 boxes without the use of programmer.

JD
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: issues_i3oy on November 30, 2003, 10:46:00 AM
Yeah, Jon's work. I think it's the chameleon 1.3's that need to be flashed with the external programmer because they have chromwell 1.8 on them which doesn't support XBOX versions 1.4-1.5 I believe? Is this right Jon?
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: jpx86 on November 30, 2003, 09:07:00 PM
DO NOT BUY FROM EASYBUY2000!!! This place sucks so bad. They charge your credit card right away and claim they will ship the product within 48 hours. I waited over 2 weeks and finally cancelled my order. I kept calling and they would lie about getting the chips that day or the next, or that they were at customs... they will say anything to get you off the phone. Cancel your order and buy from modchipman.com - he may charge a tad bit more, but he will ship your chip within 24 hours.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: dzv on November 30, 2003, 10:42:00 PM
http://forums.xbox-s...T&f=37&t=126844

http://www.resellerr...seller1657.html
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Easybuy2000 on December 01, 2003, 04:37:00 AM
To all the winners of the chip giveaway. (from Easybuy2000.com)

I have been told that all winners have been shipped last week.

I will verify if ALL have been shipped and if not I will notify which winners were not shipped.

I will keep you posted.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Easybuy2000 on December 01, 2003, 04:41:00 AM
As I had posted before we are still shipping the Chamelons with 1.8 Cromwell in them because the manufacture had not time to re program the chips one by one.

We are working on updated Cromwell code and will post a update as to when we start shipping with the new Cromwell flashed.

As of currently if you have a Xbox 1.4 or 1.5 in other words if you have a Xbox with a FOCUS chip then you WILL NEED the external programmer (Matrix programmer).

If you have a Xbox 1.3 or older then you do NOT need the external programmer.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: hungtccs on December 01, 2003, 06:02:00 AM
EB2K, I've ordered a Chameleon from you and was told it is ship out on last Friday or today.  I just brought a XBox 1.5 and I don't have a Matrix programmer (hard to find one now), please don't tell me the chip is not going to work on mind...
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: dvl on December 01, 2003, 06:40:00 AM
Good god, I started to order chips this morning, and then I saw this!  When will the chips with the new cromwells start being sold?  I don't want to waste money on a chip if it's going to be difficult to get a programer.


Anyone have a recomendation on where to get chips with the new bios?
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: drunkpug on December 01, 2003, 08:10:00 AM
EASYBUY2000
U blow

pfft 6 out of 10 chips defective

people dont waste your time go some where else
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Heykrop on December 01, 2003, 10:01:00 AM
I just got my 1.3 from easybuy this morning.  I examined it closely and it looks like it may already have issues.  There are a couple of pins on the mem chip that look as though they have solder bridges between them.  Also noticed that they are not putting the effort into cleaning up the edges of the PCB any longer after they break them off the larger PCB. Has a bunch of rough edges and a chunk from the one that was next to it.  I have yet to put it in a box to test it.  I'll probably take a look at it under the magnifying light before I put it in anything.  After hearing about what they did to the Matrix guys and all the problems others are having, I can tell you this will be the last time I order from EasySteal.your.ideas.and.sell.them.as.our.own.2000.    

I need to order another Chameleon soon and looks like I'll be ordering from JonDante
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: N9ne on December 01, 2003, 02:54:00 PM
Eastbuy2k. is there any way to tell if my chip has been shipped?  Will i get an email or anything?  I ordered it on the 26th.  Thanks
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: N9ne on December 01, 2003, 04:07:00 PM
Ok sorry about the question.  I just got the email.  Does anyknow how long it takes them to ship?
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Heykrop on December 01, 2003, 04:14:00 PM
mad.gif     Looks like I'll be doing a little careful cutting with an exacto knife or doing a little desoldering work.     I then still have to test the chip in a box.   Who knows what I'll find then.


UPDATE   12-02-2003   2:15 AM

I cleaned up the solder bridges and fired up the chip in my v1.0 box and all was fine.  Got the Cromwell loader screen and flashed fine.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: issues_i3oy on December 01, 2003, 05:25:00 PM
QUOTE (hungtccs @ Dec 1 2003, 11:02 AM)
EB2K, I've ordered a Chameleon from you and was told it is ship out on last Friday or today.  I just brought a XBox 1.5 and I don't have a Matrix programmer (hard to find one now), please don't tell me the chip is not going to work on mind...

In response to hungtccs, The Matrix programmer is still "widely" available;) Go to ModchipMan.com
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Heykrop on December 01, 2003, 08:51:00 PM
QUOTE (N9ne @ Dec 2 2003, 03:10 AM)
so is your modchip good or are you going to order another one.  I hope mine is not like that.

Yes it seems to be fine. That is after I used the exacto knife to cut the bridged solder between the pins on the memory chip. Other than that it seems OK.    I do not think I would be ordering another chip from EB2K.  If not just for all the problems and obviously shoddy workmanship but also due to tha fact that they do not have the latest version and the next box I do will most likely be a v.1.5.   Of course it also does not help that they supposedly stole the chameleon for themselves from Team Xodus and have not reimbursed them for the use and sale of their design.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: TheBugster on December 02, 2003, 03:31:00 AM
After reading through this thread I've become really confused

Just ordered a chameleon + solderless adapter. I think I have either a 1.4 OR a 1.5 Xbox (the serial number doesn't match the table on linux site) - it's a Sept 2003 week 38! But never mind - it's quite possible a Xbox V1.5. Is the Chameleon going to work on this xbox?
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: blueinfinity on December 02, 2003, 06:52:00 AM
damn if u got a v1.4 or 1.5 an dinstall it the chip will flash blue and u should not get any video. i am borrowing  a matrix programmer off a friend.

such a hassle.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Easybuy2000 on December 02, 2003, 07:34:00 AM
In post of Heykrop the bridges are normal. It is part of the Chamelon design.

Some points are supose to be bridged.

Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Heykrop on December 02, 2003, 09:38:00 AM
QUOTE (Easybuy2000 @ Dec 2 2003, 04:34 PM)
In post of Heykrop the bridges are normal. It is part of the Chamelon design.

Some points are supose to be bridged.

OK Fine. Thanks for the input but that still does not excuse the poor manufacturing. Sloppy PCB.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: SenseiKage on December 03, 2003, 12:35:00 PM
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Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: harlanba on December 04, 2003, 11:17:00 AM
mad.gif I inquired about chip availibility with Easyscum2000 before I placed my order . I was assured that they had them in stock. For 4 days these jokers lied to me about shipping out my order. Finally I get an email saying they are temporarily out of chips when I had spoken to someone only 5 minutes earlier on the phone that said they would ship out my order today and that they had chameleon chips in stock.  Liars!Liars! Liars! Don't buy anything from these clowns.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: MolsonH on December 07, 2003, 06:58:00 AM
I ordered my Chip from easybuy2000 order number a-150070 and inquired sevral times before to make sure that the chip would work on a v1.5 they assured me sevral times that the new batch would and they i could use it in my v1.5. But now i read the treads and see that I need a programmer, and i looked at alot if modchip sites and none have a matrix programmer available! So therefose it seems i am screwed.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: ibri on December 07, 2003, 09:56:00 AM
I have a 1.4 or 1.5.  Do I have to use the programmer before I get any kind of indication that it is working?  Or should the blue light on the chip light up regardless if it's working or not?  If so this solderless idea needs to be rethought because I've triple checked my setup and it looks perfect with the adapter and the damn thing does do anything but frag.
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: SenseiKage on December 07, 2003, 10:48:00 AM
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Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: X-ace on December 08, 2003, 07:00:00 AM
QUOTE (Easybuy2000 @ Dec 1 2003, 01:37 PM)
To all the winners of the chip giveaway. (from Easybuy2000.com)

I have been told that all winners have been shipped last week.

I will verify if ALL have been shipped and if not I will notify which winners were not shipped.

I will keep you posted.

EB2K,

I did get my PM as you know. The tracking number worked fine on CanadaPost's web site. They even sent me an email saying the package had been delivered.

EXCEPT I don't have it yet.

Can you PM me exactly what was the delivery address used?
Since you chose no isgnature, I can't tell who got it.

But it's not here...
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: X-ace on December 08, 2003, 11:18:00 AM
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Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: blueinfinity on December 26, 2003, 08:49:00 PM
now the pm box is fula nd no responses.. sigh lol


i was sure you guys used to use paypal?

When wa sthis feature lsot or am I missing something? I wanted to order 3 chips in canada but I can only pay with paypal. this option is not on the site?

Did you neve rhave it? or am i loosing it?
Title: Update On Chameleons
Post by: Vric on December 27, 2003, 04:28:00 AM
QUOTE (X-ace @ Dec 8 2003, 09:18 PM)
Should have waited. Got mine today in the regular mail. Apparently the Canadapost sends its confirmations before actual delivery? Whatever the deal is, I got it.
It is a Chameleon. Thanks for the upgrade! biggrin.gif

they always do that when signature isn't needed.. they confirm delivery when the package leave the post office of your city...  rolleyes.gif