Steve
Bradenton,#2Consumer Suggestion
Mon, November 27, 2006
The OP is correct. The advertisement is binding. They have proof readers who have to accept the ad copy before it runs. If Comp USA reps did not catch it, they are obligated to live up to the ad. All of the other issues here are irrelevant. Brian, do you still have a copy of the ad? If not go to the newspaper co or library and try to get a back issue. The ad is your evidence of false advertising. The amount you paid is irrelevant. If they advertised a computer with a CD/DVD burner, that is what they need to give you. Their mistake, not yours.
Paul
Anaheim,#3Consumer Suggestion
Mon, November 27, 2006
Plus, you already know that DVD BURNERS start at higher prices. So what, the thing doesn't have a DVD burner? Besides, DVD is already an antique. You should have saved up and bought a blue-ray laptop. Right now, they are top of the line. You want to burn DVDs? External drive. About $50 to $60. It plugs right into the USB port. If I were you, I'd just be glad that you didn't end up with a toaster. You gotta look at the box when you buy something. Christ! You don't take the word of those idiots at the computer store. Most of them are kids looking to make extra money so that they can go party. Some of them don't even know the difference between CD and DVD. Whenever you buy something, you have to check to make sure you're getting the right thing. I notice that you didn't return the thing. For $200, you got a basic Compaq notebook. That's a bargain, even if you do have to add on a burner.