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ngai@nova.bellcore.com (John Ngai) writes:

>OK, I saw all these messages about Gateway machines, so I thought I would share
>my experience too. I ordered my 486 DX2-66V system on Dec 2, and was promised
>delivery in 3 weeks. So I was keeping my fingers crossed hoping it would arrive
>before X'mas. I order the standard system but with 16MB ram, the 2MB ATI
>UltraPro upgrade, 256K cache and a tower case. (Oh, no monitor, since I opted
>for the 17" Taxan MV875+.) 

>Anyway, I did not receive it by X'mas, so I called Gateway, having a hard time
>getting through to their customer support. But left message to ask them call me
>back. And they did! Anyway, they told me they are backlogged due to the "holiday
>season". So I hope that I would receive my system before New Year. Instead I 
>received it on 1/4 (yes, just this Monday!) and they shipped it with Federal
>Express, and on the carton, I saw a sticker that specified delivery on Monday.
>Not bad. So it took me altogether a little more than 4 weeks to receive my
>system. 

I feel bad for all of you who had to wait a long time for
your systems. I ordered my system (486-33V with ATI upgrade
and tower case) on Dec. 14 and it arrived on Dec. 24. I
couldn't believe that it arrived on Christmas Eve. Maybe
their not THAT bad.

To everyone who is still waiting, good luck!

Mario


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