Buying a new system online.... WHERE???

25-09-2003, 14:45

OK..... after being convinced by a couple of friends, yes i NOW use that term loosely

, that buying my new PC and various peripherals etc from Dell would be a good idea now that my pc is dying.... I'm now left in a mess with a old pc that lurches from instability to shutdown for hours and am in a bit of a rush to buy one that night actually arrive before the end of the year elsewhere

Without going into the whole Dell saga.... what i'd like help with is suggestions of sites that allow you to configure your new system and then supply you with the complete package. I have no time to build my own and certainly don't have the experience to do it quickly....
I've used MESH in the past and have had suggested Evesham Technology more recently.... both these sites allow me to configure the pc etc and then deliver it as ordered.

If anyone has any sites to suggest that they've used or know to be reputable and reliable..... please TELL ME!!!

I'd be really grateful..... and if you're a person that's going to be in Manchester on the 4/10.. there'll be a pint for you if the site proves fruitful

And if anyone suggests i try Dell again.....

25-09-2003, 14:47

www.microdirect.co.uk & www.aria.co.uk

I got mine from Microdirect

Shaun · 25-09-2003, 14:56

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Originally posted by kink
OK..... after being convinced by a couple of friends, yes i NOW use that term loosely ,

Nemesis · 25-09-2003, 15:01

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Originally posted by kink
OK..... after being convinced by a couple of friends, yes i NOW use that term loosely

Mark W · 25-09-2003, 15:13

want a new pc?

well, ive heard dell are really reliable you should try giving them a go

25-09-2003, 15:17

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Oh it's not you two in the main..... there are two other friends in the real world and a chap from my I.T dept who are mostly to blame.... and as soon as i get back to work he'll discover that i have my very own anti-virus progam that will deal with the little worm that he is

As far as Dell is concerned i think it may have a better reputation with it's business accounts.... but over the last few days i've discovered that they rank quite highly on a few lists of companies that have unresolved and continuing complaints....
I have just become another statistic

Don't worry boys.... i blame Dell Computers not you

Thanks Defiant... will check your suggestions out

25-09-2003, 15:18

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Originally posted by Mark W
want a new pc?

well, ive heard dell are really reliable you should try giving them a go

:******:

Mark W · 25-09-2003, 15:30

been chatting at work, and after the tut tuts that you aint building your own, www.aria.co.uk and www.premiergent.co.uk seem to be high on the list

**Stuart C** · 25-09-2003, 15:35

Evesham are good...

Having said that, I said Dell were good too..

25-09-2003, 15:39

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Originally posted by Mark W

been chatting at work, and after the tut tuts that you aint building your own, www.aria.co.uk and www.premiergent.co.uk seem to be high on the list

I'm a 36 year Medical Librarian.... at home sick with bronchitis... who has more than enough to do without trying to work out which bits are better than others.... most of you work in I.T in some capacity and would know what you're looking at, I don't .... i'd have to do background checks etc to make sure i'm not buying duds.... .
But i'm trying to do things the only way i can at the moment

But thanks for the help mark

25-09-2003, 15:42

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Originally posted by scastle
Evesham are good...

Having said that, I said Dell were good too..

Mmmmm..... i know someone else that has an Evesham at home.... am still looking at them.... just want to see all my options before i commit

Nemesis · 25-09-2003, 15:56

This ones good, but I don't know your price range ??

http://www.evesham.com/Basket/Basket...A-31849717F911

Mark W · 25-09-2003, 16:03

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Originally posted by kink
I'm a 36 year Medical Librarian.... at home sick with bronchitis... who has more than enough to do without trying to work out which bits are better than others

good hunting babes xxxx

Sensei Katana · 25-09-2003, 16:08

If it helps, I'm running an Evesham PC here with the universely hated Win. ME - and it's as stable as a brick!

I've had no problems with Evesham - you also get (and this is the biggie that sometimes swings it) 2yrs on-site guarantee with it as well. A 3rd yrs option is available for another Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100 or so, but it's optional.

Believe me, it would be well worth your while having a serious think about buying an Evesham.

25-09-2003, 16:43

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Originally posted by Nemesis
This ones good, but I don't know your price range ??

http://www.evesham.com/Basket/Basket...A-31849717F911

Thanks nemmy.... but your basket is empty

at my end anyway

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good hunting babes xxxx

Sorry if i snapped

Your help is always appreciated as you know

For a moment there i was a bit worried about what your emoticon was about to do

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Originally posted by Sensei Katana
If it helps, I'm running an Evesham PC here with the universely hated Win. ME - and it's as stable as a brick!

I've had no problems with Evesham - you also get (and this is the biggie that sometimes swings it) 2yrs on-site guarantee with it as well. A 3rd yrs option is available for another Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£100 or so, but it's optional.

Believe me, it would be well worth your while having a serious think about buying an Evesham.

Thanks for that... a few happy customers with Evesham.... just as many happy Dell customers though

May try a few more configurations with their systems and decide tomorrow.... if DELL doesn't get back to me with assurance that my pc will arrive by mid next week and has double the ram free to go with the poxy printer they've already offered me