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Thread ID: 52656	2004-12-25 18:38:00	I'm wild and angry	JJJJJ (528)	PC World Chat

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307477	2004-12-26 19:10:00	Id like to apologise for my first comment that was unusually flippant, and could have been taken in so many ways. It would appear that some took it as a cue to launch an attack on JJJJJ, and posted things that could be taken in no other way. Perhaps i should have posted something like "**** happens man, and don't worry about it." and been a little clearer. Perhaps even that would have been taken as a cue for a slag fest? While we all know that the $1000 product we buy this year will be worthless in about a year, as the same kind of thing or something better will be available for about half the price within that time. JJJJJ, I FULLY REALISE THAT IT IS REAL ANNOYING TO SEE IT HAPPENING OVERNIGHT JUST AFTER ONE HAS SPENT NEW PRICE TIMES TWO! It is however good news for everyone who hasn't yet bought the product, as they can get a better deal than JJJJJ did. That was the point i was trying to make. Like many of us i spent several thousand on my first proper computer, whose specs would now be embarrassing, and i am fully aware that its financial value as scrap metal is now probably higher than its resale value as a computer. JJJJJ despite having paid more than you would liked to have on an ADSL modem, i hope you are now enjoying it. :D	personthingy (1670)
307478	2004-12-27 07:30:00	Boxing Day sales happen every year, especially at large department stores. There are often great savings to be had just after Christmas.	Andrew B (867)
307479	2004-12-27 07:48:00	which is why money is the perfect gift :D	Edward (31)
307480	2004-12-27 20:35:00	Actually this happened to me with a software purchase over the internet last year. I bought an upgrade to my "outdated version" at the full price, then two days later the same company emailed me "as a loyal customer", and informed me that there was a special offer on the same upgrade for a vastly reduced price... The red mist came down over my eyes (as it apparently did with multiple Js) so I stamped my tiny feet via a scorching email to the US of A, and they bowed thrice in my direction and refunded the difference to my grateful credit card. Wow! :D	John H (8)
307481	2004-12-28 04:35:00	All most of us understand is that you whinge. A lot. Actually a hell of a lot. So the pot is now calling the kettle black.	FoxyMX (5)
307482	2004-12-31 00:40:00	I can appreciate where Gerry is coming from. This is my first posting to this forum and must say I was surprised by the amont of insulting language directed at forum members. Anyway, I purchased a Belkin ADSL modem and had trouble getting it to work. I took it back to Harvey Normans and they replaced it immediatly with a Dynalink so I was very happy with their attitiude. One final point. I think (I may be wrong I admit) but if you are purchasing a product you can ask for the store to confirm that the price is not going to be reduced within the next two weeks. If it is then by law they must tell you. Check that out!	Wolfie (6664)
307483	2004-12-31 01:02:00	[QUOTE=Wolfie. Anyway, I purchased a Belkin ADSL modem and had trouble getting it to work. I took it back to Harvey Normans and they replaced it immediatly with a Dynalink so I was very happy with their attitiude. Check that out![/QUOTE] What trouble did you have getting it to work? I noticed when I installed mine that the defaults were all for Australia. I changed them and it worked perfectly. One other thing I noticed was that some of my e-mails were not being sent and some ware not being received. The solution. The modem has a fire wall that is activated automaticly. De-activated it and it has worked perfectly ever since. Jack	JJJJJ (528)
307484	2004-12-31 01:38:00	What trouble did you have getting it to work? I noticed when I installed mine that the defaults were all for Australia. I changed them and it worked perfectly. One other thing I noticed was that some of my e-mails were not being sent and some ware not being received. The solution. The modem has a fire wall that is activated automaticly. De-activated it and it has worked perfectly ever since. Jack[/QUOTE] I can't remember. It was about Jan/Feb 2004. I think I did everything right but it wouldn't connect. I have purchased other Belkin products in the past and had no trouble with them. In addition I could not get any help from Belkin themselves, they didn't seem interested. The Dynalink on the other hand worked perfectly from the start. Peter	Wolfie (6664)
307485	2004-12-31 02:34:00	Take it back and say you dont need it as you didnt understand fully what telecom/xtra was going to be installing. Get your money back in your hand. Then line back up at the counter and buy it again, but this time see if you can get a discount for a slightly used model. :D	Rob99 (151)
307486	2004-12-31 02:48:00	One final point. I think (I may be wrong I admit) but if you are purchasing a product you can ask for the store to confirm that the price is not going to be reduced within the next two weeks. If it is then by law they must tell you. Check that out! There is no way that any store anywhere would tell you the price is going to be reduced. Half the time, even the store managers don't know. There is no obligation to tell anyone what is coming up on special.	Baldy (26)
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