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    HYPERSONIC AX7....I finally bought it!

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by j4ever, Aug 27, 2004.

  1. j4ever

    j4ever Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was going to get the Sager, but they are all on backorder and Sager doesn't seem to keep up with technology. They still don't have the 3700. I also looked at GamePC, but after trying to reach them by phone I realized that it is nearly impossible. I checked with Hypersonic and I found what I was looking for. Their service is excellent. You call them up and you get a short message asking you where you want to go. From there you go directly to a rep....really fast....no holds!

    The sales rep was really nice and even gave me nearly $200 off the price.

    Here is my system specs:

    Aviator AX7
    Non-Operating System Setup (Blank HD). Only Testing and Burn-in
    Integrated V.92 56K Fax/Data Modem
    60GB 7200rpm Ultra ATA Hard Drive w/ 8MB Cache
    1Year 24/7 Toll-Free Tech Support Platinum Service & Lifetime Support
    Internal Bluetooth™ Module
    Built-in Sound Blaster Compatible Audio (AX Series)
    Guaranteed No Dead or Partially-Lit Pixels
    1024MB PC3200 DDR400 RAM SODIMM
    Internal 802.11b+g Turbo 108Mbps Wireless Mini PCI Network Adapter
    17" WSXGA+ 1680x1050 Wide-Screen Display w/ Super Clear Glossy Surface
    4X DVD ± R/W Drive w/ DVD Recording Software
    VIA K8T800 + VT8235 Chipset Mobile Motherboard for AX7
    ATI Radeon Mobility 9700 (M11) 128MB for AX7 (w/ TV Out)
    Aviator AX7 with Graphite Accents
    Built-in 4 in 1 Flash Media Card Reader Slots
    Integrated 10/100/1000Mbit Ethernet Controller
    3700+ AMD Athlon™ 64 DTR/Mobile Processor w/ PowerNow!™ Tech.
     
  2. rodnav

    rodnav Newbie

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    how much did you get it for? have you received your machine? how is it?
     
  3. panatico

    panatico Newbie

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    I have to say that at Hypersonic they were always very polite, and never hesitated to apologize for their endless mistakes and disconnected calls.
    It wouldn't be as bad if their tech support paid any attention to the customer. I've owned an AX7 for 5 months, and SINCE DAY ONE, this computer did not work properly. They made me wait till the refund period was over so that I couldn't send it back, and today, five months later no progress has been made. I had to wait for a wireless card for 2 months, and it took many calls to get it shipped; and when it finally arrived, it didn’t work.
    To summarize: If your computer works you will be lucky, if not, then welcome to the club. I am retiring a very expensive computer that never worked, and I have no support at all from the weak warrantee that comes with the system. And believe it or not, they will tell you on the phone that they are proud about their “Industry leading Warranty”. BUYER BEWARE

    Ps. This is also the most noise i've ever heard from a notebook pc, and the battery wont keep the charge for an hour.
     
  4. ilikefreestuff

    ilikefreestuff Notebook Guru

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    Buy an Asus next time!
     
  5. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, j4ever's parade just got rained on; seems that this info, though it's valid and useful to potential buyers, might have been posted in a separate thread.

    Congrats to you, j4ever. I hope you enjoy your new machine and it serves you well.
     
  6. rookwood

    rookwood Notebook Enthusiast

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    Congrats j4ever. I'm probably going to order the EX7. Keep us posted on your experience with both Hypersonic and your new computer because I think we are truly interested.

    BTW, is there one, just one brand that doesn't have dissatisfied customers. Nice job panatico!