I'd like to second the vote for Computer Trade Centre - their repair 
and sales service is exceptional. My 8500's power supply lives again 
thanks to their techs!

Cheers,
Meg


--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Peter Bull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'd like to add Computer Trade Centre to the list of good service 
places. I
> recently had to have the hard disk in my iMac 350 replaced for the 
second
> time. Apparently, the Philips chip which controls the motor is 
faulty and
> this is the second HD I've had in not quite 2 years of ownership.
> Tony at CTA did a quick job and most importantly managed to get 
the data
> off and on to the new IBM HD.
> I would be very sceptical that Apple Australia would do anything 
better with
> RA. They don't seem to be in touch with the users and they don't 
appreciate
> what loyalty the Mac has inspired. But loyalty is a 2 way street.
> 
> Peter Bull
> -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]