371, Report:
#8668
Posted Date:
Dec 05 2001
COMPAQ - Refuses to correct ptentially dangerous problems
We have experienced a very unplesant and unsatisfactory situation with COMPAQ. We feel they are ignoring the fact that they have hazardous equipment that could cause fires as well as create other potential risk and dangers. After correspondence with numerous employees and then top l...
Entity
COMPAQ Computers
Categories: Computer Dealers
372, Report:
#3603
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2001
Compaq has my computer, they can't fix if. Compaq still has my money
I bought a Compaq computer in June. It didn't work right and their patch disabled the computer completely. Their representatives were not able to fix it.
I returned the computer on July 14 and have yet to receive a refund. That's over 3 months ago. What a hassle! In the me...
Entity
Compaq Computer Corp
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
373, Report:
#8296
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2001
Compaq Refuses to Honor Warranty on Laptops,. This is a ripoff scam
I have a Compaq Presario 1600 XL laptop. When purchased, I was notified that the warranty was good until the beginning of November, 2001.
In October of 2001, the machine began to experience hardware problems--specifically, the cooling fan had stopped working and the unit would...
Entity
Compaq Computer Corporation
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
374, Report:
#6729
Posted Date:
Sep 22 2001
Best Buys bait and switch ongoing NIGHTMARE!
Hello everyone,
I bought a computer in October '99 at Best Buy in Charlotte, NC
(University area). I returned it twice. I was offered a wonderful deal on an 'Open Item' Compaq computer 'Internet Bundle'. I was informed that they sales rep was refunding my original computer an...
Entity
Best Buy
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
375, Report:
#6595
Posted Date:
Sep 16 2001
Compaq ..Customer Service? Yeah, right!!!!
My husband and I purchased two Presario 1701c laptops. Theyve worked great ever since we got them. I called Compaq to buy some accessories (carrying cases, mobile adapters, zip drive, etc.) I made my purchase over the telephone and received an order number.
When I got off the ph...
Entity
Compaq
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
376, Report:
#1029695
Posted Date:
Sep 02 2001
GE-Zurich Warranty Mge Inc Extended Warranties Rip-off *REBUTTAL GE-ZURICH TECH SPEAKS OUT
I purchased a Compaq Computer 2 years ago and also bought the 3 year extended warranty from GE Zurich. The computer worked great for about two years, then we had a no power problem. They came out after about 2-3 weeks and replaced the power source. That didn't work.
We waited...
Entity
GE-Zurich Warranty Mge Inc
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
377, Report:
#4431
Posted Date:
Aug 09 2001
Circuit City refused return of defective brand new HP computer *UPDATE
SMALL CLAIMS COURT
MARC SCHARF vs. CIRCUIT CITY
FEBRUARY 28, 2001
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
8/5/00
Original computer purchase: Compaq brand. It died after 1 hour use. I got a replacement machine.
8/11/00
This second machine slowed noticeably. After more l...
Entity
circuit city stores inc (CEO W. Alan McCullough)
Categories: Computer Stores
378, Report:
#6031
Posted Date:
Aug 05 2001
Staples & Compaq Computer Rip-off Rebate Offer
My name is Patricia and I am filing a complaint against Staples Office Supplies Corporation. In June of 2001, I purchased a Compaq Presario Computer Package totaling 1700.00 from a Staples store in Larchmont, New York. I usually never pay any attention to the rebate offers, but deci...
Entity
Staples-Resubmission Department 01-38046
Categories: Audio & Electronics Shops
379, Report:
#5399
Posted Date:
Jun 11 2001
HSN AKA HOME SHOPPING NETWORK -compaq ..NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM
I ordered a computer from hsn on 4-8-01. I was told it would arrive in 7 to 10 days. It arrived a month later. It was not what I ordered and the scanner was broken. I called numerous times I also sent over 25 E-mails trying to resolve the issue. When I did get a response. I was info...
Entity
HSN
Categories: Computer Mail Order
380, Report:
#5378
Posted Date:
Jun 08 2001
Gateway, uncooperative when returning faulty merchandise
In July 2000 I purchased a Gateway system at my local Gateway Country Store. Having spent nearly $3500.00 I expected the company to deliver quality goods and stand behind their gaurantee that I'd be satisfyed with my purchase.
From that point my experience with Gateway went from...
Entity
Gateway Comuter
Categories: Computer Manufaturers