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    Cheap to buy, expensive to own.

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by tonka, Dec 3, 2004.

  1. tonka

    tonka Newbie

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    Less than 4 months old and the screen went bad. Returned to Averatec only to have them claim the unit was not covered by the warranty because the unit was “damaged.” BS! Never dropped and not a scratch or dent on the unit. $480 to replace the screen. Not as durable as they would lead you to believe. This unit was babied and still failed. They do not stand behind their products. Spend the extra $$ and buy a reputable brand.
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Tonka, you haven't used all the options at your disposal. Before you completely bash the brand, consider filling out a complaint with the BBB online. They'll certainly help you get resolution. You might also find taking it back to the merchant is an option.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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    jedisolo Notebook Deity

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    Dell, hp, gateway etc. don't make their own notebooks. What you should of done is bought the extended warranty and took it back to where you bought it from and told them the screen died and they would have replaced the notebook.
    -andrew
     
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    RadcomTxx Notebook Deity

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    Tonka, don't double post. Its annoying
     
    RadcomTxx, Dec 3, 2004
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