AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
15.0" screen
40 GB  HDD
512 Mb RAM
Dual Layer DVD/RW
Built in wireless  802.11g

450 online or 480 in store

http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html

"in2minds"  wrote in message
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> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
> 15.0" screen
> 40 GB  HDD
> 512 Mb RAM
> Dual Layer DVD/RW
> Built in wireless  802.11g
>
> 450 online or 480 in store
>
> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
>
>


anyone comment??

is this a good deal
going to uni in september so on the look out

thanks

"jonnyg"  wrote in message 
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>
> "in2minds"  wrote in message
> news:1IENe.7342$CF.50061@news-1.opaltelecom.net...
>> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
>> 15.0" screen
>> 40 GB  HDD
>> 512 Mb RAM
>> Dual Layer DVD/RW
>> Built in wireless  802.11g
>>
>> 450 online or 480 in store
>>
>> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
>>
>>
>
> anyone comment??
>
> is this a good deal
> going to uni in september so on the look out
>
> thanks
>
>


What do you want the laptop to do?

I've got some Dell laptops to put on ebay next week. spec is not quite as 
good, but arguably better built, and will be cheaper.

Bear in mind that comet are not at all easy to deal with if things go wrong. 
Personally, I will not buy from them again if I can possibly avoid it.

"GB"  wrote in message
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>
> "jonnyg"  wrote in message
> news:vsGNe.6679$jr4.1920@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> >
> > "in2minds"  wrote in message
> > news:1IENe.7342$CF.50061@news-1.opaltelecom.net...
> >> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
> >> 15.0" screen
> >> 40 GB  HDD
> >> 512 Mb RAM
> >> Dual Layer DVD/RW
> >> Built in wireless  802.11g
> >>
> >> 450 online or 480 in store
> >>
> >> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
> >>
> >>
> >
> > anyone comment??
> >
> > is this a good deal
> > going to uni in september so on the look out
> >
> > thanks
> >
> >
>
> What do you want the laptop to do?
>
> I've got some Dell laptops to put on ebay next week. spec is not quite as
> good, but arguably better built, and will be cheaper.
>
> Bear in mind that comet are not at all easy to deal with if things go
wrong.
> Personally, I will not buy from them again if I can possibly avoid it.
>
>
>


well iv got to do all that usual boring work but apart from that il be
playing quake etc online so graphics and ram need to be decent
dont want to upgrade it while im at uni either cause il probably be poor so
gotta be of decent spec

im just not up to date on laptop prices so dont know wats comparitively
cheap

"in2minds"  wrote in message 
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> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
> 15.0" screen
> 40 GB  HDD
> 512 Mb RAM
> Dual Layer DVD/RW
> Built in wireless  802.11g
>
> 450 online or 480 in store
>
> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
>


My mother and sister each have a budget Acer laptop. They're decent machines 
all round really, though my sister's battery is starting to lose charge just 
over a year after purchase.  Normally cheap acers are very heavy (3.5-4kgs) 
but this one is 2.8kg according to the specs, which is good for the price.

Neil

jonnyg wrote:

> "GB"  wrote in message
> news:430736e7@news1.homechoice.co.uk...
>>
>> "jonnyg"  wrote in message
>> news:vsGNe.6679$jr4.1920@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>>>
>>> "in2minds"  wrote in message
>>> news:1IENe.7342$CF.50061@news-1.opaltelecom.net...
>>>> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
>>>> 15.0" screen
>>>> 40 GB  HDD
>>>> 512 Mb RAM
>>>> Dual Layer DVD/RW
>>>> Built in wireless  802.11g
>>>>
>>>> 450 online or 480 in store
>>>>
>>>> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> anyone comment??
>>>
>>> is this a good deal
>>> going to uni in september so on the look out
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>>
>>
>> What do you want the laptop to do?
>>
>> I've got some Dell laptops to put on ebay next week. spec is not
>> quite as good, but arguably better built, and will be cheaper.
>>
>> Bear in mind that comet are not at all easy to deal with if things
>> go wrong. Personally, I will not buy from them again if I can
>> possibly avoid it.
>>
>>
>>
>
> well iv got to do all that usual boring work but apart from that il be
> playing quake etc online so graphics and ram need to be decent
> dont want to upgrade it while im at uni either cause il probably be
> poor so gotta be of decent spec
>
> im just not up to date on laptop prices so dont know wats
> comparitively cheap


Just a suggestion - does it really have to be a laptop? For the same money, 
you'll get a better spec, upgradeable PC system. The spec of a laptop may 
look similar to a desktop PC, but the hard drives are typically slower. Will 
you be moving the laptop around, or just keeping it in your room?
My daughters decided to go with PCs in the end for uni and have not 
regretted it. A bit more to pack in the car at the end of term, but 
manageable enough...
If you want to play Quake, you'll need a decent graphics card.

Martin

"Martin"  wrote in message
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> jonnyg wrote:
> > "GB"  wrote in message
> > news:430736e7@news1.homechoice.co.uk...
> >>
> >> "jonnyg"  wrote in message
> >> news:vsGNe.6679$jr4.1920@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> >>>
> >>> "in2minds"  wrote in message
> >>> news:1IENe.7342$CF.50061@news-1.opaltelecom.net...
> >>>> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
> >>>> 15.0" screen
> >>>> 40 GB  HDD
> >>>> 512 Mb RAM
> >>>> Dual Layer DVD/RW
> >>>> Built in wireless  802.11g
> >>>>
> >>>> 450 online or 480 in store
> >>>>
> >>>> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> anyone comment??
> >>>
> >>> is this a good deal
> >>> going to uni in september so on the look out
> >>>
> >>> thanks
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> What do you want the laptop to do?
> >>
> >> I've got some Dell laptops to put on ebay next week. spec is not
> >> quite as good, but arguably better built, and will be cheaper.
> >>
> >> Bear in mind that comet are not at all easy to deal with if things
> >> go wrong. Personally, I will not buy from them again if I can
> >> possibly avoid it.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > well iv got to do all that usual boring work but apart from that il be
> > playing quake etc online so graphics and ram need to be decent
> > dont want to upgrade it while im at uni either cause il probably be
> > poor so gotta be of decent spec
> >
> > im just not up to date on laptop prices so dont know wats
> > comparitively cheap
>
> Just a suggestion - does it really have to be a laptop? For the same
money,
> you'll get a better spec, upgradeable PC system. The spec of a laptop may
> look similar to a desktop PC, but the hard drives are typically slower.
Will
> you be moving the laptop around, or just keeping it in your room?
> My daughters decided to go with PCs in the end for uni and have not
> regretted it. A bit more to pack in the car at the end of term, but
> manageable enough...
> If you want to play Quake, you'll need a decent graphics card.
>
> Martin
>
>
>


il be moving round quite a bit so its prefable that its a laptop


jonny

"jonnyg"  wrote in message 
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>
> "in2minds"  wrote in message
> news:1IENe.7342$CF.50061@news-1.opaltelecom.net...
>> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
>> 15.0" screen
>> 40 GB  HDD
>> 512 Mb RAM
>> Dual Layer DVD/RW
>> Built in wireless  802.11g
>>
>> 450 online or 480 in store
>>
>> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
>>
>>
>
> anyone comment??
>
> is this a good deal
> going to uni in september so on the look out
>
> thanks


terrible deal imo.  you can get a 15.4 WS from dell for the same price

"jonnyg"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Martin"  wrote in message
> news:4307399b$0$17470$ed2e19e4@ptn-nntp-reader04.plus.net...
>> jonnyg wrote:
>> > "GB"  wrote in message
>> > news:430736e7@news1.homechoice.co.uk...
>> >>
>> >> "jonnyg"  wrote in message
>> >> news:vsGNe.6679$jr4.1920@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>> >>>
>> >>> "in2minds"  wrote in message
>> >>> news:1IENe.7342$CF.50061@news-1.opaltelecom.net...
>> >>>> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
>> >>>> 15.0" screen
>> >>>> 40 GB  HDD
>> >>>> 512 Mb RAM
>> >>>> Dual Layer DVD/RW
>> >>>> Built in wireless  802.11g
>> >>>>
>> >>>> 450 online or 480 in store
>> >>>>
>> >>>> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>> anyone comment??
>> >>>
>> >>> is this a good deal
>> >>> going to uni in september so on the look out
>> >>>
>> >>> thanks
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >> What do you want the laptop to do?
>> >>
>> >> I've got some Dell laptops to put on ebay next week. spec is not
>> >> quite as good, but arguably better built, and will be cheaper.
>> >>
>> >> Bear in mind that comet are not at all easy to deal with if things
>> >> go wrong. Personally, I will not buy from them again if I can
>> >> possibly avoid it.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> > well iv got to do all that usual boring work but apart from that il be
>> > playing quake etc online so graphics and ram need to be decent
>> > dont want to upgrade it while im at uni either cause il probably be
>> > poor so gotta be of decent spec
>> >
>> > im just not up to date on laptop prices so dont know wats
>> > comparitively cheap
>>
>> Just a suggestion - does it really have to be a laptop? For the same
> money,
>> you'll get a better spec, upgradeable PC system. The spec of a laptop may
>> look similar to a desktop PC, but the hard drives are typically slower.
> Will
>> you be moving the laptop around, or just keeping it in your room?
>> My daughters decided to go with PCs in the end for uni and have not
>> regretted it. A bit more to pack in the car at the end of term, but
>> manageable enough...
>> If you want to play Quake, you'll need a decent graphics card.
>>
>> Martin
>>
>>
>>
>
> il be moving round quite a bit so its prefable that its a laptop
>


Buy the laptop.  I lugged by desktop for the first year.  Switched to a 
lappy after that.

If you don't mind grade 2 units, which have been OK in my experience so far, 
then try 
http://www.pc-interworks.co.uk/acatalog/buyit247_net_Grade_2_Fujitsu_Siemens_Computers_3.html 
for slightly better value for money.

Chris

"jonnyg"  wrote in message 
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>
> "in2minds"  wrote in message
> news:1IENe.7342$CF.50061@news-1.opaltelecom.net...
>> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
>> 15.0" screen
>> 40 GB  HDD
>> 512 Mb RAM
>> Dual Layer DVD/RW
>> Built in wireless  802.11g
>>
>> 450 online or 480 in store
>>
>> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
>>
>>
>
> anyone comment??
>
> is this a good deal
> going to uni in september so on the look out
>
> thanks
>
> 

"GB"  wrote in message 
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>
> "jonnyg"  wrote in message 
> news:vsGNe.6679$jr4.1920@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>>
>> "in2minds"  wrote in message
>> news:1IENe.7342$CF.50061@news-1.opaltelecom.net...
>>> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
>>> 15.0" screen
>>> 40 GB  HDD
>>> 512 Mb RAM
>>> Dual Layer DVD/RW
>>> Built in wireless  802.11g
>>>
>>> 450 online or 480 in store
>>>
>>> http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/320_253472.html
>>>
>>>
>>
>> anyone comment??
>>
>> is this a good deal
>> going to uni in september so on the look out
>>
>> thanks
>>
>>
>
> What do you want the laptop to do?
>
> I've got some Dell laptops to put on ebay next week. spec is not quite as 
> good, but arguably better built, and will be cheaper.
>
> Bear in mind that comet are not at all easy to deal with if things go 
> wrong. Personally, I will not buy from them again if I can possibly avoid 
> it.
>
>
>

Comet are easy to deal with when "things go wrong".  If you're not civilised 
to them, then don't expect them to make things easy.  I doubt many have had 
trouble.  One item I ordered was delivered damaged and after one phonecall 
they picked it up and brought a new one.
It's all down to how you speak to people and how polite you are.  Go 
shouting your mouth off about your rights as a customer and terrible service 
and you will be put to the bottom of the queue.
Give specific examples that can be proved to show COMET are as you suggest. 
I would be interested, not just hearsay or what a mate told you!  You know 
how stories are invented.
I noticed you mentioned DELL, I work in an organisation that had a UK 
contract to supply equipment.  The most common problem with the desktops is 
the power supplies are too small so overheat, the cooling is inadequate so 
the base units sound like hovercrafts after a while.
The DELL laptops tend to be low-end spec models at high prices compared to 
others on the market.  I did a lot of research before buying a very nice 
laptop from COMET, a Compaq, and getting 50 off with a discount code. 
COMET offered the best specs for the money and the fastest processor 
compared to others.  If you want to buy a name fair enough, pay another 
200-300.  Do some research and you will find DELL are not the best value 
for a laptop.  The build quality on the ones I used was no different to 
other laptops.  You have to look at who makes the cases for DELL and other 
manufacturers.

"jonnyg"  wrote in message 
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>
>
> well iv got to do all that usual boring work but apart from that il be
> playing quake etc online so graphics and ram need to be decent
> dont want to upgrade it while im at uni either cause il probably be poor 
> so
> gotta be of decent spec
>


I don't think the Acer's graphics are good enough for Quake, but the comet 
website is very sparse on detailed info, just mentions 64mb of shared 
memory, ie pinches some of the main RAM for the graphics. I think you will 
be struggling to find a laptop at anywhere close to that price with good 
enough graphics to run quake properly.

"Ade"  wrote in message 
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<snip>

> Comet are easy to deal with when "things go wrong".


Yours might be, but none of them round here are.  Some time ago I bought a 
basic (Siemens I think it was) computer off them.  As soon as I got it home 
and unpacked I noticed that none of the COM ports were working.  After 
checking everything obvious (BIOS, drivers etc.) I took it back the same 
day.  Some spotty little oik masquerading as the "Customer Dis-service 
Manager" claimed that it was supposed to be like that and they wouldn't 
replace it or refund my money.  I asked to see the manager (whilst staying 
polite) and was refused as "he'd only say the same".  It's surprising how 
quickly their attitude changed when I rang Trading Standards on my mobile 
from right next to their tills (whilst watching people leaving goods and 
walking out in disgust over their method of trading).

I also had a problem of a video that was about two years old that failed. 
As usual, they denied any and all responsibility and wouldn't even look at 
it.  That one got as far as a Small Claims Court Summons being issued before 
they sat up and decided that I wasn't going to go away and that they should 
actually honour their legal obligations.  That one cost them in excess of 
300 for a 120 video.


>  If you're not civilised to them, then don't expect them to make things 
> easy.

Agreed.

>  I doubt many have had trouble.


Comet are generally worse than DSG for returns, especially if the item is 
over twelve months old.


> One item I ordered was delivered damaged and after one phonecall they 
> picked it up and brought a new one.


As it should have been.


> It's all down to how you speak to people and how polite you are.  Go 
> shouting your mouth off about your rights as a customer and terrible 
> service and you will be put to the bottom of the queue.


Agreed, you can politely inform them of your legal rights if necessary, but 
they'll still deny that you actually have any.


> Give specific examples that can be proved to show COMET are as you 
> suggest.


See above.


> I would be interested, not just hearsay or what a mate told you!  You know 
> how stories are invented.


Yup, unfortunately there are many horror stories regarding the lack of 
customer service at Comet that are just as true as the ones relating to DSG.

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"Richard Colton"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Ade"  wrote in message 
> news:E6MNe.12580$4y6.5141@newsfe7-gui.ntli.net...
> <snip>
>> Comet are easy to deal with when "things go wrong".
>
> Yours might be, but none of them round here are.


<snipped amusing anecdotes>

I have no idea why Ade thinks Comet are easy to deal with. My experiences 
with them have been completely the reverse. Most of the comments I have seen 
have been similar. I avoid them like the plague!!

GB wrote:

> "Richard Colton"  wrote in message
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>>
>> "Ade"  wrote in message
>> news:E6MNe.12580$4y6.5141@newsfe7-gui.ntli.net...
>> <snip>
>>> Comet are easy to deal with when "things go wrong".
>>
>> Yours might be, but none of them round here are.
>
> <snipped amusing anecdotes>
>
> I have no idea why Ade thinks Comet are easy to deal with.


perhaps he's more confident in his abilities than you are, or think you are ?

"news"  wrote in message 
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> GB wrote:
>> "Richard Colton"  wrote in message
>> news:5xNNe.92997$G8.16532@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>>>
>>> "Ade"  wrote in message
>>> news:E6MNe.12580$4y6.5141@newsfe7-gui.ntli.net...
>>> <snip>
>>>> Comet are easy to deal with when "things go wrong".
>>>
>>> Yours might be, but none of them round here are.
>>
>> <snipped amusing anecdotes>
>>
>> I have no idea why Ade thinks Comet are easy to deal with.
>
> perhaps he's more confident in his abilities than you are, or think you 
> are ?
>


You mean it's some sort of macho thing to shop at Comet? Can you stand their 
customer dis-services? You're only a real man if you can put up with having 
your time wasted by them? No thanks!

GB wrote:

> "news"  wrote in message
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>> GB wrote:
>>> "Richard Colton"  wrote in
>>> message news:5xNNe.92997$G8.16532@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>>>>
>>>> "Ade"  wrote in message
>>>> news:E6MNe.12580$4y6.5141@newsfe7-gui.ntli.net...
>>>> <snip>
>>>>> Comet are easy to deal with when "things go wrong".
>>>>
>>>> Yours might be, but none of them round here are.
>>>
>>> <snipped amusing anecdotes>
>>>
>>> I have no idea why Ade thinks Comet are easy to deal with.
>>
>> perhaps he's more confident in his abilities than you are, or think
>> you are ?
>>
>
> You mean it's some sort of macho thing to shop at Comet? Can you
> stand their customer dis-services? You're only a real man if you can
> put up with having your time wasted by them? No thanks!


it would be so easy for me to say "that neatly proves you're an easily flapped fag
who'd flounce out of the shop the moment a PFY disagreed with you" but that's
too easy. it's not about macho, it's about standing your ground, assuredly, and
sticking to your guns, not giving up like some drama queen.

"news"  wrote in message 
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<snip>

>it's about standing your ground, assuredly, and
> sticking to your guns, not giving up like some drama queen.


No, it's about avoiding having to stick to your guns to start off with. 
Many retailers will attempt to deny any responsibility, but there are those 
out there who act in a professional manner and deal with problems as they 
should.  Surely they deserve the business more than somewhere like Comet or 
DSG.  You might save a few quid by shopping with Comet (doubtful), but if 
anything goes wrong you'll wish you'd shopped elsewhere.

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"in2minds"  wrote in message 
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> AMD Sempron  2800+  (1.60 GHz)
> 15.0" screen
> 40 GB  HDD
> 512 Mb RAM
> Dual Layer DVD/RW
> Built in wireless  802.11g
>
> 450 online or 480 in store


I notice our local Tesco (spit) are now selling Acer desktops and lappies.
I didnt pay much attention so can't quote specs, but I think the price of 
the lappie was about 470

"news"  wrote in message 
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>>
>> You mean it's some sort of macho thing to shop at Comet? Can you
>> stand their customer dis-services? You're only a real man if you can
>> put up with having your time wasted by them? No thanks!
>
> it would be so easy for me to say "that neatly proves you're an easily 
> flapped fag
> who'd flounce out of the shop the moment a PFY disagreed with you" but 
> that's
> too easy. it's not about macho, it's about standing your ground, 
> assuredly, and
> sticking to your guns, not giving up like some drama queen.
>


LOL! That's really very, very funny.

Have you ever had to deal with Comet customer services over the telephone, I 
wonder? Good luck.

> I notice our local Tesco (spit) are now selling Acer desktops and 
> lappies.
> I didnt pay much attention so can't quote specs, but I think the price 
> of the lappie was about 470


was in there today, the Acer laptop I saw was 748 and the desktop was 
478, didn't bother looking at the spec when I saw the price

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>
> "news"  wrote in message 
> news:sVYNe.2399$%Q4.179@newsfe7-win.ntli.net...
> <snip>
>>it's about standing your ground, assuredly, and
>> sticking to your guns, not giving up like some drama queen.
>
> No, it's about avoiding having to stick to your guns to start off with. 
> Many retailers will attempt to deny any responsibility, but there are 
> those out there who act in a professional manner and deal with problems as 
> they should.  Surely they deserve the business more than somewhere like 
> Comet or DSG.  You might save a few quid by shopping with Comet 
> (doubtful), but if anything goes wrong you'll wish you'd shopped 
> elsewhere.
>


I would agree.  Fight your corner if you have to, but why go searching for 
hassle.  I suspect "news" just likes an argument (in comet or on Usenet).

steeler wrote:

> "Richard Colton"  wrote in message
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>>
>> "news"  wrote in message
>> news:sVYNe.2399$%Q4.179@newsfe7-win.ntli.net...
>> <snip>
>>> it's about standing your ground, assuredly, and
>>> sticking to your guns, not giving up like some drama queen.
>>
>> No, it's about avoiding having to stick to your guns to start off
>> with. Many retailers will attempt to deny any responsibility, but
>> there are those out there who act in a professional manner and deal
>> with problems as they should.  Surely they deserve the business more
>> than somewhere like Comet or DSG.  You might save a few quid by
>> shopping with Comet (doubtful), but if anything goes wrong you'll
>> wish you'd shopped elsewhere.
>>
>
> I would agree.


so would I.


> Fight your corner if you have to, but why go searching for hassle.


good question. why ask it ? if you buy a sealed box of whatever from a retailer
it's pot luck as to which box will have a duff un inside and even potter luck as to
which box will suffer infant mortality (dies within weeks) OR gives up the ghost
on day 367. there's nothing you can do about all that because at the point of
purchase, that's all in a potential future.

me ? I'll buy wherever seems to give the best overall value, where ever it is,
and know that whatever happens post purchase, I'll be able to get my money
back or get the product replaced. remember, 98% of the time you're only up
aginst an underpaid telemonkey or some vacant instore PFY.


>  I suspect "news" just likes an argument (in comet or on Usenet).


take it or leave it. there is no argument. I'm right. and you know it.

"news"  wrote in message 
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> steeler wrote:
>> "Richard Colton"  wrote in message
>> news:T50Oe.93275$G8.61943@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>>>
>>> "news"  wrote in message
>>> news:sVYNe.2399$%Q4.179@newsfe7-win.ntli.net...
>>> <snip>
>>>> it's about standing your ground, assuredly, and
>>>> sticking to your guns, not giving up like some drama queen.
>>>
>>> No, it's about avoiding having to stick to your guns to start off
>>> with. Many retailers will attempt to deny any responsibility, but
>>> there are those out there who act in a professional manner and deal
>>> with problems as they should.  Surely they deserve the business more
>>> than somewhere like Comet or DSG.  You might save a few quid by
>>> shopping with Comet (doubtful), but if anything goes wrong you'll
>>> wish you'd shopped elsewhere.
>>>
>>
>> I would agree.
>
> so would I.


I'm glad we all agree on something.


>> Fight your corner if you have to, but why go searching for hassle.
>
> good question. why ask it ? if you buy a sealed box of whatever from a 
> retailer
> it's pot luck as to which box will have a duff un inside and even potter 
> luck as to
> which box will suffer infant mortality (dies within weeks) OR gives up the 
> ghost
> on day 367. there's nothing you can do about all that because at the point 
> of
> purchase, that's all in a potential future.

True.

> me ? I'll buy wherever seems to give the best overall value, where ever it 
> is,
> and know that whatever happens post purchase, I'll be able to get my money
> back or get the product replaced. remember, 98% of the time you're only up
> aginst an underpaid telemonkey or some vacant instore PFY.


Good luck with your 367 day old product at Comet.  After 365 days they don't 
want to know.  You and I both know that their responsibilities extend beyond 
one year (and so do Comet), but they'll do everything they can to abrogate 
that responsibility - right up to the point you're going through the small 
claims court procedure.


>>  I suspect "news" just likes an argument (in comet or on Usenet).
>
> take it or leave it. there is no argument. I'm right. and you know it.


No, you're wrong.  Some retailers (John Lewis for example) provide a decent 
aftersales service (they also price match), so why not reduce the chance of 
having all that hassle to start off with?

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"Richard Colton"  wrote in message 
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>
> No, you're wrong.  Some retailers (John Lewis for example) provide a 
> decent aftersales service (they also price match), so why not reduce the 
> chance of having all that hassle to start off with?
>


Absolutely agree. Case in point today - rang John Lewis over a hob bought 16 
months ago and just gone wrong. They confirmed it is covered by their 2 year 
warranty. They asked if I had the receipt. As I no longer had it, they 
looked up the purchase on their computer system and they are posting me a 
copy. Fantastically helpful, and all done in 5 mins.

I really cannot see why people bother with stores like Comet that give third 
rate service.

GB wrote:

> "Richard Colton"  wrote in message
> news:wA6Oe.93572$G8.76368@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>>
>> No, you're wrong.  Some retailers (John Lewis for example) provide a
>> decent aftersales service (they also price match), so why not reduce
>> the chance of having all that hassle to start off with?
>>
>
> Absolutely agree. Case in point today - rang John Lewis over a hob
> bought 16 months ago and just gone wrong. They confirmed it is
> covered by their 2 year warranty. They asked if I had the receipt. As
> I no longer had it, they looked up the purchase on their computer
> system and they are posting me a copy. Fantastically helpful, and all
> done in 5 mins.
>
> I really cannot see why people bother with stores like Comet that
> give third rate service.


commence mutual O:T wank/est

Himself:  http://snipurl.com/h45x

thanx fer looking

"news"  wrote in message 
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> GB wrote:
>> "Richard Colton"  wrote in message
>> news:wA6Oe.93572$G8.76368@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
>>>
>>> No, you're wrong.  Some retailers (John Lewis for example) provide a
>>> decent aftersales service (they also price match), so why not reduce
>>> the chance of having all that hassle to start off with?
>>>
>>
>> Absolutely agree. Case in point today - rang John Lewis over a hob
>> bought 16 months ago and just gone wrong. They confirmed it is
>> covered by their 2 year warranty. They asked if I had the receipt. As
>> I no longer had it, they looked up the purchase on their computer
>> system and they are posting me a copy. Fantastically helpful, and all
>> done in 5 mins.
>>
>> I really cannot see why people bother with stores like Comet that
>> give third rate service.
>
> commence mutual O:T wank/est


Right, so you've decided that you're wrong and instead of standing up and 
accepting it you hurl abuse instead?  Vary mature (not).

If you still disagree, let's hear some sensible reasons why.


> Himself:  http://snipurl.com/h45x


And your point is?

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"news"  wrote in message 
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>
> commence mutual O:T wank/est
>
> Himself:  http://snipurl.com/h45x
>


That and a fag and a drama queen?  Must be getting desperate.

BTW, most people who call others fags etc seem to be uncomfortable about 
their own sexuality. I don't care whether you are gay or straight, but I 
think you would benefit from getting yourself sorted out one way or the 
other.

Good luck

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>> I notice our local Tesco (spit) are now selling Acer desktops and 
>> lappies.
>> I didnt pay much attention so can't quote specs, but I think the price of 
>> the lappie was about 470
>
> was in there today, the Acer laptop I saw was 748 and the desktop was 
> 478, didn't bother looking at the spec when I saw the price


Blimey ... you can get a decent lappie for 748   ;o)

They must have been different models. I'm sure the desktop was sub 400, 
while the lappie was 470.
Next time I'm in the store I'll take more notice and report back

They can't not deal with your problem - they have obligations under the
Sale Of Goods Act. If you allow them to fob you off then it's just your
problem.