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Re: Computer

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From: Doobie
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 00:00
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  "Ted Silverman" <scubaguy@mindspring.com> wrote:
> Has anyone here had any experience with the CompUSA store brand of
computer,
> either good or bad?

1st, ignore all the bad advice like buying a custom built computer or
that the three things you need to consider are customer service (x3).

2nd, pick a computer based on features, specs, price, and your
perception of its qualty. (e.g. a nice heavy keyboard with palm rests
vs. a lightweight keyboad just large enough to hold the standard keys).

3rd, stay the hell away from custom built computers.  First, they cost
more (slightly more from a major manufacturer to a lot more from a
screwdriver ship).  Secondly, the parts are less likely to work well
together (and there's more likely to be a screw up when it is being put
together).  Thirdly, you'll have to wait to get it and if it doesn't
work when you get it home you can't just exchange it for another
computer.

> I know that the customer service there is non existent, but is the
product
> that I am interested in.

Yeah, if you want to waste money on "customer service" buy the store's
extended warranty.

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Subject: Re: Computer
Date: 1999/07/15
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