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Subject: Re: OFF TOPIC/DELL OR GATEWAY?

Author: Bruce Moreland

Date: 14:46:48 12/25/02

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On December 25, 2002 at 16:03:37, William Dozier wrote:

>Good day everyone, I need some input on what computer to buy for playng
>chess/programs, or any other ideas on  what computer to buy.
>I have a compaq presario/933mz nice computer, but im ready for another computer
>for my favorit chess programs. Thank You./Bill Dozier

I have so many Gateway computers that it's ridiculous, everything from a simple
one for a kid, to a 4-processor server that was at one time the top of Gateway's
business line.

Whenever I call Gateway, they can easily figure out that I am a multiple repeat
customer, and treat me reasonably.

However, I dread calling Gateway more than any telephone experience that I can
think of.

A half-hour of wait time I would consider a major success, if you want technical
support.

Of course, if you want sales, there is no wait.

I finally said to hell with Gateway when they made ominous noises about charging
me to even talk on the phone, and when they started charging me sales tax on
mail-order stuff, just because they have a few failing stores in my state.

I don't need that kind of nonsense.

Now I buy my stuff from a local store.  If the thing breaks, I throw it in the
back of my car dump it on their front counter, convince them that I actually own
it and didn't steal it, and they fix it.

The computers also cost a heck of a lot less for the same configuration, since
they don't waste money advertising on national TV.

*That* company gets my repeat business now.

bruce



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