Frequently Asked Questions

1. SALES

2. SHIPPING

3. THIN CLIENT

4. NET APPLIANCE

5. W.E. PHONE

5. MISCELLANEOUS


 

1. SALES

Q.  How do I contact a sales represenative at Koolu?

A. Please send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Q. How can I pay for my Koolu Order?

A. You can pay for your order by cheque/money order, credit card or PayPal account.  Credit card payments are accepted through PayPal, however, no PayPal Account is needed.  Orders paid by cheque will not be shipped until the cheque has cleared.

Q. Do the Thin Client and Net Appliance come with power supplies for various countries?

A. We currently have power supplies for North America, EU, UK and Australia.  Each unit will be shipped with the appropriate power supply for the destination country.

2. SHIPPING

Q. What are the costs for shipping either the Thin Client or Net Appliance?

A. Approximate rates for shipping, handling and insurance are as follows (All prices are in CAD):

SHIPPING RATES
Australia 3-4 Business Days*
7 Business Days*
1 Unit 122.00 74.00
2 Units 158.00 98.00
3 Units 190.00 132.00
UK, Ireland and EU 2-3 Business Days* 4 Business Days*
1 Unit 92.00 71.00
2 Units 126.00 84.00
3 Units 157.00 124.00
Asia 3 – 6 Business Days * 9 Business Days*
1 Unit 95.00 – 122.00 ** 71.00 – 94.00**
2 Units 132.00 – 158.00** 94.00 – 124.00**
3 Units 165.00 – 191.00** 125.00 – 155.00**
** Depending on the Country
Africa 3 – 5 Business Days* Up to 2 weeks*
1 Unit 161.00 68.00
2 Units 220.00 104.00
3 Units 267.00 135.00
Canada 1 Business Day 1-2 Bus. Days 1-4 Bus. Days
1 Unit 29.00 - 46.00 22.00-33.00 21.00-24.00
2 Units 31.00 - 71.00 23.00– 54.00 22.00-35.00
3 Units 37.00- 71.00 29.00-54.00 27.00- 35.00
Varies by Province
US 1 Bus. Day* 4-5 Bus.Days*
1 Unit 70.00-73.00 38.00– 44.00
2 Units 95.00-98.00 48.00 – 52.00
3 Units 127.00- 132.00 57.00 – 62.00
Varies by State

* May take longer if shipment is delayed at Customs.

The exact rate will be calculated in the shopping cart prior to completing the purchase. You will also find additional shipping options that will take longer, however, these options do not allow for insurance coverage for the shipment. For larger orders please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for shipping rates.

 

Q. How long will it take before the order is shipped?

A. Orders are usually shipped within three business days of payment being received in full.

Q. Will I be notified when when my order is shipped?

A. You will be notified, by e-amil, when your order is shipped. You will also receive a tracking number for the shipment which you can track through the Canada Post website at: www.canadapost.ca

Q. Will I have to pay import duties, taxes and/or broker fees?

A. All orders are shipped F.O.B. Toronto, Canada, therefore, the recipient is responsible for any and all applicable duties, taxes and/or broker fees.  Shipping fees paid to Koolu cover the cost of shipping, handling and insurance only


3. THIN CLIENT

Q. The Thin Client is no longer on the shopping cart.  Is it still available to purchase?

A. We are currently have a very limited number of Thin Clients in stock.  If you wish to purchase a Thin Client, please contact sales at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Q. What is the main difference between the Thin Client and Net Appliance?

A. The Thin Client has 512RAM and the Net Appliance has 512RAM, 80GB Hard Drive and has the Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty) operating system installed.

Q. Is it possible to install my own 2.5" IDE hard disk in the Thin client?

A. You can install any 2.5" hard drive that has an IDE interface and is 80GB or less.  Included with the Thin Client is the hard drive tray, IDE connector and screws.

Q. Can the Thin Client start from the USB or maybe a CFM memory module?

A. The Thin Client can be booted from USB devices such as Flash drives, USB hard drives, USB cd roms.

Q. Does the Thin Client include a wireless LAN card?

A. The  Thin Client has wireless capabilities, however, it does not include a wireless card. It can boot from any of the following:
-Internal IDE disk drive.
-USB devices (Flash drives, USB hard drives, USB CD roms)
-Network PXE via wired Ethernet

Link to Wireless Devices supported:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported#head-
603c9481d6c6288b6b674cc50132d21f6d539c53

Q. Does the Thin Client come with a battery?


A. The Thin Client does not come with a battery, however, a good quality external battery should work well as it only uses 12V.

Q. Does the Thin Client reboot automatically after power failure?

A. The BIOS does not allow the Thin Client to automatically reboot after a power failure.

Q. Can the Thin Client run with a Windows Terminal Server?

A. The Thin Client can run with a Windows terminal server, however, this would not be supported by Koolu.

 

4. NET APPLIANCE

Q. Which version of Ubuntu is installed on the Net Appliances?

A. The Net Appliance has Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty) installed.

Q. Can I download the updates to Ubuntu 7.04?

A. Yes you can download all available updates to Ubuntu 7.04.

Q. Can I upgrade to Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy)?

A.  In the Gutsy release series of Ubuntu and derivative releases, there is an issue with the xorg autodetection of video hardware on the Koolu Net Appliance, therefore; we do not recommend upgrading to Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy).

Q. I upgraded from Ubuntu 7.04 to 7.10 and my Net Appliance no longer works.  How do I reinstall Ubuntu 7.04?

A. To reinstall Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty) on the Net Appliance:

1) Download, and burn the following ISO image: http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu-releases/7.04/ubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso
2) Boot Koolu Net Appliance using a USB-CDROM drive
3) Follow and complete the Install process.

Q. Does the Net Appliance include a wireless LAN card?

A. The Net Appliance has wireless capabilities, however, it does not include a wireless card. It can boot from any of the following:
-Internal IDE disk drive.
-USB devices (Flash drives, USB hard drives, USB CD roms)
-Network PXE via wired Ethernet

Link to Wireless Devices supported:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported#head-
603c9481d6c6288b6b674cc50132d21f6d539c53

Q. Does the Net Appliance come with a battery?


A. The Net Appliance does not come with a battery, however, a good quality external battery should work well as it only uses 12V.

Q. Does the Net Appliance reboot automatically after power failure?

A. The BIOS does not allow the Net Appliance to automatically reboot after a power failure.

Q. Is it possible to run Windows on the Net Appliance.

A. The Net Appliance will run with Windows, however, this will not be supported by Koolu.

 

5. W.E. PHONE

Q. When will the W.E. Phone be available for developers?

A. The W.E. Phone will be available for developers in June 2008.

Q. When will the W.E. Phone be available for the retail market?

A. The W.E. Phone is expected to be available for the retail market at the end of summer 2008.

Q. Who will provide the VoIP service for the W.E. Phone?

A. We will provide a list of VoIP Service Providers for the W.E. Phone once it is available for the retail market.

Q. How do I get on the waiting list to purchase a W.E. Phone?

A. To be added to the W.E. Phone waiting list please sign up for the free version of Google Apps through the Koolu website.  Once your registration has been verified, please send an e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , with the subject W.E. Phone Waiting List.  Please include your Google Apps e-mail address in the body of the e-mail.  You will then be added to the list.