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Archived from groups: alt.games.video.nintendo.gameboy.advance (More info?)

My son wants a gameboy and I have never messed with them.

He wants the Gameboy Advance original, -not- the SP. I think the light,
rechargable battery and smaller size makes the SP a better deal.

He claims the original looks cooler, is more comfortable and since it uses
standard batteries, we can keep it powered with our present rechargable
AA's. Good arguments all...

I wonder what others think, any input apreciated.

Also, I was looking at "Book Reader". Is there a better solution, so I can
get him to read some books on his gameboy?

TIA


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Sam-I-Am
The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend. Henri-Louis
Bergson (1859-1941) French philosopher Believe nothing because it is written
in books. Believe nothing because wise men say it is so. Believe nothing
because it is religious doctrine. Believe it only because you yourself know
it to be true. - Buddha


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Archived from groups: alt.games.video.nintendo.gameboy.advance (More info?)

Sam wrote:
> My son wants a gameboy and I have never messed with them.
>
> He wants the Gameboy Advance original, -not- the SP. I think the light,
> rechargable battery and smaller size makes the SP a better deal.
>
> He claims the original looks cooler, is more comfortable and since it uses
> standard batteries, we can keep it powered with our present rechargable
> AA's. Good arguments all...
>
> I wonder what others think, any input apreciated.
>
> Also, I was looking at "Book Reader". Is there a better solution, so I can
> get him to read some books on his gameboy?
>
> TIA
>
>

The batteries are never a problem for me. And besides, the light on the
SP is definitely enough to convince me about it. It's just flat out
better for it.
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.video.nintendo.gameboy.advance (More info?)

Sam wrote:
> My son wants a gameboy and I have never messed with them.
>
> He wants the Gameboy Advance original, -not- the SP. I think the light,
> rechargable battery and smaller size makes the SP a better deal.
>
> He claims the original looks cooler, is more comfortable and since it uses
> standard batteries, we can keep it powered with our present rechargable
> AA's. Good arguments all...
>
> I wonder what others think, any input apreciated.
>
> Also, I was looking at "Book Reader". Is there a better solution, so I can
> get him to read some books on his gameboy?
>
> TIA
>
>


You need to go with the SP. You WILL want lighting which becomes
cumbersome on the original GBA and drains the batteries a bit faster.
The fact that it closes to protect the screen is also a plus. His
argument on the comfort is good, but the battery usage is really a
non-issue.
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.video.nintendo.gameboy.advance (More info?)

Dupree mentioned in passing :
>
>
> You need to go with the SP.

I did get 2 SPs, with the game link and headphones.

But I still wonder about the BookReader issue, I have done some web
searches, but can't find much that doesn't require me learning how to hack
GBAs.

--
Sam-I-Am
The fear of death is the beginning of slavery.


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Sam wrote:
> Dupree mentioned in passing :
>
>>
>>You need to go with the SP.
>
>
> I did get 2 SPs, with the game link and headphones.
>
> But I still wonder about the BookReader issue, I have done some web
> searches, but can't find much that doesn't require me learning how to hack
> GBAs.
>

Well, I'm not familiar with the "BookReader" you are talking about. If
you REALLY want to get into reading books on the GBA, your best bet is
probably going to be buying a GBA development kit (insert shameless plug
here: http://www.jandaman.com/) and using an ebook reader program like
his one: http://iahu.ca:8080/ebook.html.
 
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On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 Sam <Sam@newnews.org> wrote:
> My son wants a gameboy and I have never messed with them.
>
> He wants the Gameboy Advance original, -not- the SP. I think the light,
> rechargable battery and smaller size makes the SP a better deal.
>
> He claims the original looks cooler, is more comfortable and since it uses
> standard batteries, we can keep it powered with our present rechargable
> AA's. Good arguments all...
>
> I wonder what others think, any input apreciated.

I've never like the SP.. partly because I've got fairly large hands
(stretched from many years of playing guitar!) and I don't like the way
the buttons are arranged.

Personally I still love my original GBA.. the main issue with it was
the lack of built in light (I installed an Afterburner kit on mine and
never looked back).
You really do need a light, though, and if you are not prepared to get
an afterburner installed then you should probably get the SP

--

"I hear ma train a comin'
.... hear freedom comin"
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.video.nintendo.gameboy.advance (More info?)

On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 Dupree <dupree9973@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Sam wrote:
>> Dupree mentioned in passing :
>>
>> I did get 2 SPs, with the game link and headphones.
>>
>> But I still wonder about the BookReader issue, I have done some web
>> searches, but can't find much that doesn't require me learning how to hack
>> GBAs.
>>
>
> Well, I'm not familiar with the "BookReader" you are talking about. If
> you REALLY want to get into reading books on the GBA, your best bet is
> probably going to be buying a GBA development kit (insert shameless plug
> here: http://www.jandaman.com/) and using an ebook reader program like
> his one: http://iahu.ca:8080/ebook.html.

also I suppose it's not my place to say it, but wouldn't it be healthier
for your son's eyes if he were to read normal books as opposed to
reading them on a tiny screen like a GBA's?

If he flatly refuses to read books, maybe he can read some gaming
magazines or something

--

"I hear ma train a comin'
.... hear freedom comin"
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.video.nintendo.gameboy.advance (More info?)

Stimp mentioned in passing :
>
>> Well, I'm not familiar with the "BookReader" you are talking about.
>> If you REALLY want to get into reading books on the GBA, your best
>> bet is probably going to be buying a GBA development kit (insert
>> shameless plug here: http://www.jandaman.com/) and using an ebook
>> reader program like his one: http://iahu.ca:8080/ebook.html.

That's basically what I am talking about... but for about the same price
I can buy a used pda that will transfer text files.

Here's "Book Reader" for GBA http://www.mqp.com/fun/ (insert generic
no relationship disclaimer)

> If he flatly refuses to read books, maybe he can read some gaming
> magazines or something

He loves reading, but we are planning on doing a lot of traveling, and
we have a lot of ebooks. I just thought if it were easy to do I would do it.

--
Sam-I-Am
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why.
Then do it. - Robert Heinlein


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Dupree mentioned in passing :
>
> GBA development kit (insert
> shameless plug here: http://www.jandaman.com/

So I was thinking about getting one of these, but your page shows a lot
of sold out items. Of the ones available, I am not sure which would be the
best. My admittedly uneducated opinion points to this one "gbaezflashII512",
but I would welcome any suggestions, considering price and availability. I
would want to have it in my hands within 7 days.

--
Sam-I-Am
Without an enemy's action, there is no possibility for patience or
tolerance to arise. - the Dalai Lama


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Sam wrote:
> Dupree mentioned in passing :
>
>> GBA development kit (insert
>>shameless plug here: http://www.jandaman.com/
>
>
> So I was thinking about getting one of these, but your page shows a lot
> of sold out items. Of the ones available, I am not sure which would be the
> best. My admittedly uneducated opinion points to this one "gbaezflashII512",
> but I would welcome any suggestions, considering price and availability. I
> would want to have it in my hands within 7 days.
>


Well, it's not my page, it's a person I have purchased equipment from in
the past and can highly recommend as he was great to deal with. You'd
have to check with the company for your exact needs. I offer a simple
consumer recomendation only.
 
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Dupree mentioned in passing :
>
> I offer a
> simple consumer recomendation only.

I went ahead and ordered the flashkit. I was shipped yesterday and might
be here tomorrow! I have already made my first simple game in VisualHAM. I'm
very excited.


--
Sam-I-Am
My son has taken up meditation - at least it's better than sitting
doing nothing. - Max Kauffmann


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