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153923 2003-06-21 03:56:00 Hello

Im thinking of buying a PC from the PC company and Im wondering what everyones thoughts are on them.

Im looking at this PC:
Processor
AMD Athlon XP 2200+ with 200MHz FSB (FREE UPGRADE to 2400+)

Memory
256MB SD Ram (FREE UPGRADE to 512MB)

Storage
40GB 5400rpm ATA 100

Media Drives
52x CD Writer
3.5" 1.44MB Panasonic Diskette Drive

Graphics & Monitor
On-board Graphics
PC Company 17 inch Beige CRT (16.1 inch viewable)

Audio & Speakers
On-board audio
120 watt PMPO speakers

Modem & Network Adaptor
56k Modem
10/100 Integrated Ethernet

Keyboard & Mouse
PC Company Beige Keyboard
2 Button Mouse

Limited Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labour Return To Base

Thanks A lot!

Adrian
Polk (1135)
153924 2003-06-21 04:01:00 They sell more computers than any other NZ assembler. Some people have problems. Some people even have problems with their computers. :D

PC Company are still in business. They must do some things right.
Graham L (2)
153925 2003-06-21 04:02:00 Your best bet is to do a search of the forums.... metla (154)
153926 2003-06-21 04:22:00 My first computer was from the PCCompany, and while my first recommendation is always to build it yourself if you can - around $1500 for the specs listed but that would have no software - I have found PCCompany to offer excellent service.

The only problem I had with my machine, was when the ejector spring in the floppy drive bust, and they didnt even bother wasting my time by looking at it, they just replaced the drive, and it was even just outside of warranty period. They were also not bothered in the slightest with case fiddlers, no disclaimers regarding changing the system yourself in the warranty.

Things could have changed since then, this was in 2000... but thats my 2c worth.

Iain
Iain Walmsley (3372)
153927 2003-06-21 04:45:00 Aye aye aye...

just searched forum, all i can say now is.........damn i wont be buying a pc company
one now!
Polk (1135)
153928 2003-06-21 05:40:00 how much was the pc you were planning to buy cost? hazza (2704)
153929 2003-06-21 06:06:00 Bought this one,my first,off of them.And have been pleased with their backup.
I'll still check out what they can supply,when I go to upgrade.They have a tower only option,which is probably what I'll be doing next,to keep costs down. Going to wait for LFT (?) prices to drop.And DVD recorders!
What price, as hazza asked?
Neil McC (178)
153930 2003-06-21 06:10:00 PS. Like the option for free upgrades! :-) Neil McC (178)
153931 2003-06-21 06:10:00 $1500 ish.

Worth it? I think so.

Worth the risk? I think not.
Polk (1135)
153932 2003-06-21 06:14:00 so it is worth walking across the street tomorow and getting run over?

theres risks in life all over, its up to you to make the decision.

i am very happy with my PC comp puter that came from hamilton,
best investment eva.

well worth the hassle and wait to get it.

wouldnt be parted from my babe now eva either. (horror at the thought :o)

beetle
beetle (243)
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