PC or laptop? What doesn't it do at home and what is on the monitor when you
turn it on?
Theresa Ramseyer <tlr28...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>From: Theresa Ramseyer <tlr28...@gmail.com>
>Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2013 17:29:39 -0500
>Subject: 4 year compaq & service rant/question
>To: a-1_computer_t...@yahoogroups.com
>
>I have a Compaq, about 4 years old, that has practically died. Thought
>it was memory or motherboard. Will work at the tech's office fine now,
>but not here.
>
>Both of us are baffled, so I stopped at Best Buy this morning and
>asked what they thought. He agreed, but from some of what he said,
>companies see computers as throwaway items now. Why?
>I don't anyone who can afford $300+ every year and/or $200+ for their
>service subscription. I know a lot of people! Not to mention that
>almost every computer will be sent to a service center.
>I'm not asking for a $100 computer, and I understand BB's reasoning.
>I'm just stuck between a rock and a hard place, and sick that it costs
>as much as my computer to see if it will act up for them - with a good
>chance I'll end up needing a new computer anyway. $300+ before
>purchasing a computer, and then when it breaks just buy a new one? Not
>for me or many folks I know. Thanks for listening. Theresa
>
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