new zif to cf(pata) convertor !!

[koala007]

No, but due to a very good business connection I'm able to get them at a discount.

In the meantime I have claimed a fraud against him.
I have no answer back from PayPal yet.

In the meantime I have made a instruction manual for these fantastic ZIF / IDE adapter.


http://rapidshare.com/files/295195289/Toshiba_ZIF_Drive_Instructions_Manual.pdf

[psycho_maniac]

 rapidshare has no free users right now so i cant check it out

[peteswensson]

I just checked that out and found that the free option was available (as well as a faster "premium" option).  The file download only took seconds with the free option.

Thanks, Peter, for making that instruction manual.  Not knowing how to insert the ZIF connector properly, I broke a hard drive and had to order another one.  (I shoved too hard.)  Expensive mistake!

[psycho_maniac]

working now. i know they have a free user option and a premium option. when i clicked the free user option they said they didnt have any more slots open for free users. now they do.

[sixthofmay]

Here's some more links and info for the tiny libmart.co.kr adapter:
Product Name: LIB ZENDER
Model Number:  AN-ZIF219





I bought several from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280416830517

If the link goes dead, search for:
ZIF HDD,SSD to 1.8 inch TOSHIBA type converter,zender

The seller:
http://myworld.ebay.com/libmartcom/

For reference:
http://corkhead.com/wp/?p=6

I've been using one for about 3 months now on a Samsung HS082HB 80GB in an X5. The part that fits into the zif connector is not a kapton or mylar flat printed circuit (like most zif cables), but appears to be ordinary FR4 fiberglass PCB material, just really really thin FR4. As such it appears quite fragile. So I put a dab of 5 minute epoxy on the adapter housing ends, just a tiny amount to give additional support, but not too much that I can't get it apart later if need be. And yes I can confirm that the overall length is the same as the old Toshibas.

[koala007]

Thank you sixthofmay for your comment and pictures.

I still sell this adapters for $27.50 incl. packaging and postage anywhere in the world.

Just send me an e-mail to: snapper@bluewin.ch

 

[koala007]

Hi
I still sell the adapter for $25.00 incl. shipping
Money transfer by PayPal

[koala007]

This ZIF adapters are no longer available (production ceased end of 2010).
I still have some for sale at the same price.
First in first serve until stock last !
It really is a pitty  

GOOD NEWS I STILL GOT SOME FOR SALE FOR $ 27.50 incl. postage !

[koala007]

GOOD NEWS I STILL GOT SOME FOR SALE FOR $ 27.50 incl. postage !

[snaut]

Send 25 USD to Koala007 and recieved nothing after 2 months. Now he does not answer my mail. Be careful! He stopped answering to me just after recievng money, but when i opened dispute at paypal he said that will ship shortly, so i`ve closed case and don`t have ability to open again it once closed.
  
His data is: personal data deleted

[koala007]

Hi snaut, I'm not very happy with the comment you made in the forum.
I always answer my mails and I'm sad to hear that you did not receive the ZIF adapter ! Please get in touch with me again asap because I'll be on holidays from 09.04. - 29.04.2011  

I have sold many adapters to Rockbox and Misticriver Forums members without any problems.

I have just find out that snaut lives in Russia and I have sold 2 adapters to Russia that never arrived due to poor postal delivery service within Russia.

Result: I WILL NO LONGER TAKE ORDERS FROM RUSSIA !

[Serenity]

I just received my second adapter from koala007 within two weeks of my sending payment. I know I'm just a faceless bloke vouching for another faceless bloke, but I'm happy with the adapter and the service.
Cheers, mate!

[peteswensson]

I too have ordered and received these adaptors twice from koala007, and have been happy with his prompt and reliable service.

[some1]

Koala has no more for sale, does anyone know a cheaper place to buy than the chiseler on ebay?

[koala007]

The "chiseler" on ebay is the vendor (Libmart) in South Korea !
There is no cheaper way to buy them these days.
In the past I bought them directly from the vendor in bulk to cut shipping costs and also the price.
Good luck to all.