2141, Report:
#15857
Posted Date:
Apr 26 2002
Circuit City, Jefferson Georgia worthless warranty
2 years ago we purchased a computer package from Circuit City in Athens, GA. We were sold a very costly extended warranty. The salesman sold us on the warranty when he said that it would entitle us to in home service for the next 4 years. 2 weeks later our computar broke and I calle...
Entity
Circuit City
Categories: Computer Stores
2142, Report:
#18259
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2002
Multiwave Direct (mwave.com) Ripped of by mwave.com, the business that doesn't give a damn! City of Industry California *UPDATE ..satisfied, but..
Freaking Mwave. I swear I'm not buying any more computer parts online. I paid for: 1) overnight shipping, and 2) assembly and testing of the hardware. I got: 1) either a defective motherboard or a defective processor and 2) the privelege of paying to have it shipped back and waiting...
Entity
Multiwave Direct
Categories: Computer Mail Order
2143, Report:
#6629
Posted Date:
Apr 05 2002
CompUSA RIP-OFF: Belkin f3g117-01 y adapter cable overpriced. Better shop around! *UPDATE thanks!
Submitted: 9/9/01
Modified: 9/9/01
CompUSA in Emeryville California is overcharging for a Belkin y adapter cable (f3g117-01). The store charges $62.
I checked Dells web site and they are charging $17. Other web websites are comparible. CompUSA web site is cheaper. They are ch...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Stores
2144, Report:
#17878
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2002
Hewlett-Packard - HP Hewlett Packard - HP Is A Monopoly That Manufacture's Low Quality Systems w/Poor Support - Computer Service Technician's Personal Experience Palo Alto California
I have been repairing and service computer systems PC and Macintosh since I was 12 years old. I have encountered almost every single problem there is with all brands of computers. I have been flashing ROM BIOS', Zero Filling, Low Level Formatted Hard Disk Drives, swapping Logic Boar...
Entity
Hewlett-Packard - HP
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
2145, Report:
#17876
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2002
Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq Computer - Ridiculously Priced Parts Monopoly, Premature Failure, Ugly Looking Junk - Expert Computer Service Technician's Experience Houston Texas
I have been repairing and service computer systems PC and Macintosh since I was 12 years old. I have encountered almost every single problem there is with all brands of computers. I have been flashing ROM BIOS', Zero Filling, Low Level Formatted Hard Disk Drives, swapping Logic Boar...
Entity
Compaq Computer Corporation
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
2146, Report:
#17827
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2002
Dodge & DaimlerChrysler Two Dodge Intrepid Lemons, Both Have Steering Issues, Incompetent rip-off Dodge / Chrysler Dealership ripoff Service Auburn Hills Michigan
I apologize for it's length. THE FOLLOWING IS A LETTER I AM PREPARING FOR DaimlerChrysler Corporation/AG:
Dear DaimlerChrysler Corporation,
I am writing DaimlerChrysler this letter to inform the company of some potential safety issues and possible mechanical defects in...
Entity
DaimlerChrysler AG
Categories: Auto manufactures
2147, Report:
#1033177
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2002
SMK Internet Components sent me two DOA chips consumer rip-off fraud Some city in California Internet
I ordered a Motherboard/CPU/Heatsink combo from these guys in California, and when the parts finally came, I was really psyched. I had just gotten a GeForce 4 and an extra 128 MB SDRAM DIMM to beef up from a 500mhz K6 (wimpy). So, I install everything properly, and...nothing. Wou...
Entity
SMK Internet Components
Categories: Corrupt Companies
2148, Report:
#17729
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2002
GEX INTERNATIONAL Deception, Slow Processing, Extremely Faulty Product, Refused to Honor Warranty, Incompetence. BALDWIN PARK California
Car: 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet.
Needed: new engine.
Background:
In July 2001, the original engine (78,000 mi) was water damaged in a flooded intersection.
All electronic components were replaced (computer {brand new from VW}, alternator, sensors, distributor/ rotor, coil, e...
Entity
GEX INTERNATIONAL
Categories: Auto Parts
2149, Report:
#17238
Posted Date:
Mar 20 2002
First Extended Service Corporation (Portfolio) deceptive company Dallas Texas
I have an extended warranty with this company. My car had to have several repairs at my dealer that were covered under the warranty. This company has agreed to pay for the parts, but they refuse to pay for all of the labor.
Every car repair shop and warranty company have a book...
Entity
First Extended Service Corporation (Portfolio)
Categories: Auto Warranty
2150, Report:
#16126
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2002
Another Best Buy in Winston Salem North Carolina rip off story
In response to another story I read here:
I purchased a computer from Best Buy on Hanes mall Blvd in Winston Salem NC. I had many of the same problems as the author of the other writer, however I have had many more. Probably 15 or 20!! First off, the purchase, promised as a package...
Entity
Best Buy
Categories: Computer Dealers
