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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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Default Phatbox going in.... but.....

So after purchasing an aftermarket radio and it driving me crazy there were no controls and the info was gone from my display, I put the factory radio back in. With the CD changer driving me crazy I decided to take the PhatBox plunge.

Just won mine on eBay and it is on the way... and then I read the fine print:

"This unit does not include the USB cradle or the mounting hardware"

$#@#$*^&$@#@!!!!

So I'm looking around and can't find the cradle anywhere. Any suggestions other than eBay? Or anyone with mounting hardware / cradles that are willing to sell?

Thanks!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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Default No cradle or hardware? One word, HOT.

Sounds like a sketchy seller to me. Did it include the software? Sorry, don't know offhand where to find the cradle, but will keep an eye out for you.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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can always buy one on phatnoise.com; would cost more than the unit at Ebay
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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Default It was in box, with books, software and cables

Just no cradle. so it looks legit, just sux I missed the listing description....
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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Re: yeh, $90 and I got the whole unit shipped for $100... figures
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:44 AM
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Where are you located? You can borrow my cradle for setup and mounting HW is easy.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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Re: you've got mail. THX!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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Default Re: Just as a side note

I did find some info from the phathack.com website that talked about using a USB adapter directly on the drive. Since I work on PC's day in and day out, I may try to make a usb-ide adapter wired into the drive itself. I'm thinking a mini USB, then I can just attach the cable and go..... we shall see.

If it works, I'll document and share!
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Check out Phathack.com- lots of info there!!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Re: I have my cradle in Ga if that helps
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