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cryptoddrfweak
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20.  Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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| BigRedMachina wrote: |
As for the border, there are several different pictures in the ad including one with a metal border and one with a black border. I have a feeling that the one with the black border is what the actual pad will be. |
Once again BigRedMachina, I'm 10 steps ahead of you.
I e-mailed BNS last week and asked why the "NEW" pad was mixed with pictures of the old one. This was their response:
Hi,
The new pad looks more like this http://buynshop.com/ddr/mp/v2mpd1.gif ,
just the color might be a little different from the pic
Customer Service.
Therefore, Im pretty sure the new pad IS the one with the border. If not, then I return it stating false advertising, but I doubt it, because I also noticed (you didn't) that the dimensions of the pad are different from Cobalt and the older BNS. |
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rmz
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| 21. Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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| cryptoddrfweak wrote: |
Ohh ya? Then what do you do when your pad breaks eight months from the time you purchased it? Cry?
That $170 you threw away for the "sacred" warranty is enough to buy every single piece of material the CF is made of. Its just like car insurance, a big f*ckin rip-off. Even if you do use it, is that broken panel or broken wire really worth $170, plus shipping?
Your gonna have to learn how to fix it yourself sooner or later, if you plan on owning it for more than 6 months, and that $170 would be much better in your pocket for when that does happen, and trust me, it will. Even the arcade machine breaks down once in a while. |
That's the thing -- there's virtually nothing that can break. And even in the (very) unlikely event that something does, the guys at CF are always there to tell you how to fix your problems and will work with you personally through e-mail. Besides, any and all "repairs" and maintenance you'd ever need to do can be done with a screwdriver and some paper towels. I don't think you realize that there's basically no way you can "break" a CF. Crack a lexan arrow? Good luck. Break a sensor? Oh, wait, there ARE no sensors to break! If you think you can "break" 28-gauge sheet metal with your foot, by all means, be my guest. You sound suspiciously like you just want to knock CF's because you can't afford one. Besides, where on that page does it ever mention the sensor/panel setup? How does it work? Where did you get the idea that it was "the same quality as a Cobalt"? The fact that it has a control box? If you're going to insult a product, at least do some research first.
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Schmuck
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| 22. Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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| cryptoddrfweak wrote: | Ohh ya? Then what do you do when your pad breaks eight months from the time you purchased it? Cry?
That $170 you threw away for the "sacred" warranty is enough to buy every single piece of material the CF is made of. Its just like car insurance, a big f*ckin rip-off. Even if you do use it, is that broken panel or broken wire really worth $170, plus shipping? |
*sigh* First of all, that doesn't happen because COBALT FLUX PADS DO NOT BREAK. The plastic is durable and bends easily, causing no stress to it, and the little wiring it does have is not exposed enough to be damaged EVER. The only thing that may break is the control box, which is easily replaced at little expense. Any other problem can be fixed with a simple cleaning.
And shut up with the $170 nonsense. It wasn't paid just for the warranty, it was for the extremely high quality, unbreakable pad. The warranty is just for the damn control box, the pad will not break and remains sensitive throughout. I have been to plenty of the forums and have never heard a CF owner ever complain that their pad broke, unlike people that have bought BNS's former excuse for a metal pad.
I didn't pay the money for the warranty. I paid it for a pad that I knew would be far superior to whatever budget-minded crap you so suspiciously defend. You're blind devotion to this product makes me think you're some goon working for BNS.
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Crazdhowlrmunkee
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eddi.
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| 24. Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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ok i thought that cryptoddrfweak worked for bns, but now that he's being such a jerk to everyone im starting to believe that he's a dissatisfied customer trying to make dns look bad.
a couple other things
just because it has an extra inch of metal around the arrows doesn't mean that its more "arcade perfect".
all ddr controllers were made "with the actual arcade machine in mind" i saw a little hand held pad that was made "with the actual acrade machine in mind"
i agree with SuperRob, the fact that this jerk likes them so much makes me not want to buy one. |
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YmkFX
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| 25. Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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I figure that if I worked my buttocks off all summer at a job and finally got my paycheck, I'm not going to spend it on a pad that could break in a week. I'd never risk my money like that, I trust CF. That's why it's worth it, you get what you pay for.
As for these BNS pads, get em if you want. No guarantees though, I'd just tell you to save up some more money and make an investment that will make your money worth the time. |
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cryptoddrfweak
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| 26. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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*sigh* First of all, that doesn't happen because COBALT FLUX PADS DO NOT BREAK. |
Ya, and thats what they said about the Titanic.
Things breaks through use, especially things that you constantly stomp on for hours at a time. To say your cobalt pad will "never break" is simply ignorant.
Like I said before, (but hell, youll probably ignore it this time too)
Even the arcade machine breaks. In fact, I've seen more broken arcade pads than functional ones. You think your cobaltflux will work perfectly forever with no maintenance at all?, keep dreaming buddy. |
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cryptoddrfweak
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| 27. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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cryptoddrfweak
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| 28. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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cryptoddrfweak
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| 29. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Ooooo, how erotic.
Cobaltflux is a buisiness. They want your money.
For some reason, you people think they're gods. Those pads arent perfect, not by any means. |
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cryptoddrfweak
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rmz
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| 31. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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| cryptoddrfweak wrote: | http://www.cobaltflux.com/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.cgi?s=fdf67403345a6128441f26584bab076b;act=ST;f=1;t=475
There.
Check that link, then tell me that cobaltflux is the unbreakable god of dance pads.  |
Wow, I love how in the very first post of the thread you linked to is this text:
| Quote: | | To everone reading this: Even though I have some difficulties with my pad/cboxes/etc., these are very MINOR (I can't stress it enough) and assuming they are easily fixable. If I were to talk about the good, these problems would mean nothing, as they almost do to me. I'm sorry if you expected a review but, to tell you the truth, I'm not the review writing person. I can try later when the problems are healed. CobaltFlux pads are everything you could ever want in a pad and then some. |
And with that, that's my last post to this thread. It's quickly becoming apparent that you're a huge troll who's not worth anybody's time.
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Schmuck
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| 32. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| cryptoddrfweak wrote: | | Check that link, then tell me that cobaltflux is the unbreakable god of dance pads. :lol: |
Uhh, right, but you're still an idiot. As mentioned in that thread, those are incredibly minor problems that can no doubt be solved with some simple rebowing of sheet metal or screw tightening. If this is the best thing you could scrounge up, just go back to BNS with your poopy pad. No one's interested.
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Shinigami_2057
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| 33. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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ghudson
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| 34. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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I've had two CF pads since last Christmas, and they work as well as they did when I got them. (Which is to say, a few tiny foibles, but nothing bothersome.) I don't know if I'd say they're "unbreakable," but they're certainly very durable. I've never had a need for warranty repair.
The new BNS pad looks like a slight evolution of the standard MyMyBox design. It's nice to see some midrange options cropping up (the new Red Octane pad also looks interesting), and I look forward to seeing reviews of them, but I suspect the CF pads still have some advantages in durability and feel. |
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diabloslayer469
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| 35. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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| So has anybody bought the pad, yet? I'm interested in finding out how good it is. |
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diabloslayer469
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| 36. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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| So has anybody bought the pad, yet? I'm interested in finding out how good it is. |
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YmkFX
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| 37. Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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| cryptoddrfweak wrote: |
Ooooo, how erotic.
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Okay okay, we've obiviously got you cornered, otherwise you probably wouldn't stoop this low. I'll just tell you now that it's okay if you bow alittle and walk off. Enjoy your BNS, we will enjoy our Cobalts. This is not a personal issue, it is a matter of fact. I wouldn't advice persisting, just take this opportunity and for once base your opinion on the facts. We will still respect you if you can show at least that much dignity. |
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djp -bemanistyle-
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| 38. Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2003 3:43 am Post subject: |
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http://buynshop.com/ddr/mp/v2mpd1.gif
umm. that's just a photoshop job of the arcade pad picture that Konami uses on the DDR 1st mix webpage. And it's brutally obvious.
Chop a double stage image in half, past an X, O & and a small BNS logo in the bottom right corner and voila! Real enough to fool people like cryptoddrfweak for years to come!
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Orion87
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| 39. Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2003 7:13 am Post subject: |
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| cryptoddrfweak wrote: |
Ooooo, how erotic.
Cobaltflux is a buisiness. They want your money.
For some reason, you people think they're gods. Those pads arent perfect, not by any means. |
Yeah, but Cobaltflux has been around for a long time, and they go about making their money in a different way than you at BNS. At BNS you rip people off with cheap pads that break. At Cobaltflux they actually give a quality product, for the money. Though they do it for the money, the pad is still the high end of the market. It's like video cards; want a cheap card? Get a Geforce 4 mx that won't play any games. Want a good one? Get a ti series that will play games. Ooooo, how erotic. |
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