[olug] Local purchase support experiences?

[Daniel Linder]

Thanks, I'll pass the info along.

I've always liked ASUS motherboards for server-class systems, so I'll have
to investigate their laptops.

Dan

On Fri, January 26, 2007 09:37, Craig Wolf wrote:
> My customer's/myself have had nothing but piss poor experience's in
> dealing with the Mart Computer warranties/staff.  I will never buy a
> computer product there unless my life depends on it.....and even then I
> will have to think twice.  I will pay more elsewhere just to not purchase
> there.
> I used to work at Beast Buy and their warranties on computer equipment
> were pretty good, just don't pay for the "in-home" warranty, it is a
> waste, most of the time, as well as too expensive.  BB people are not on
> commission so there is less push on you.  It covers normal wear and tear
> as well as acts of God.  Downside...they will send warranty repairs to KC.
>  Has to be a negative somewhere.
> If Jay has anything, he will take good care of you!  No experience
> anywhere else...
>
> Asus builds quality equipment from what I have seen/used.  They ACTUALLY
> have a new laptop DESIGNED for Vista...pretty cool!  They don't build
> entry level laptops, so keep that in mind...
>
> Best of Luck!
>
> Craig Wolf
> (402)990-3010
>
>
>>>> "Daniel Linder" <dan at linder.org> 1/26/2007 >>>
> Guys,
>
> My sister is planning on purchasing a new laptop and would like to
> purchase locally.  Her experience with the Furniture Marts extended
> warranty on her TV has been extremely positive, so she's willing to look
> to them for a laptop.
>
> Has anyone heard of good or bad experiences with post-sale support of
> laptops/computers at NFM or other local stores (CompUSA, BestBuy,
> RebootTheUser, etc)?
>
> On a related note, she came across an ASUS laptop (found at NewEgg.com for
> one place).  Any experience with them?  I know their server motherboards
> are top-notch, but do their laptops have the same quality?
>
> Dan
>
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