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Summary: Info on local PC dealers

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From: RANDALL SCHRICKEL
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1992 11:42
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Thanks to all who responded to me about local computer dealers. I haven't 
been to any dealers yet, so I'm still open for more suggestions. I also plan to
look in the Baltimore area. Here is a summary of responses.

ACCEL (Alexandria)
	Good prices. Bad power supply. Often doesn't boot immediately (must 
reset several times).

Lincoln Computer Center (Gaithersburg)
	Better prices, better service than ACCEL (same person responded about
both). Bad power supply, but were willing to buy it back.

ICS (Anandale)
	One person, two computers. One has gone back several times, the other's
been perfect. Always "cheerful and helpful" about problems. 
	Second person. "Incredible machine, very fast, seems high quality".
Was recommended to this person by others at Mitre.

PC Warehouse (Rockville)
	Respondent did not like this machine, said prices weren't too good.

PC Warehouse (Herndon)
	Respondent disagreed with above; loves his computer, thought price
was competitive with mail order.


ICS in Anandale was the only place that was mentioned by more than one person.
I don't think I can rule out anything based on one person's experience. The
power supply problems were interesting and were something I hadn't thought
about. I guess a cheap power supply is a good way to cut costs. I plan to start
hitting the stores soon (if the IRS hurries), so if anyone is interested I'll
let them know what I find out. (Oh, there was one vote for a NeXT...)
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