Re: (Computers (Was: SI Writers)

Dana Lear (CH_LEAR@cchs.su.edu.au)
Fri, 8 Mar 1996 09:14:44 +0000

On Thu, 7 Mar 1996, Jonathon Epstein wrote:
> Before buying anything, pick up a copy of PC World, available at
> almost any news stand. Each month they publish a pc buying guide,
> much like Consumer Reports, a source of valuable information.

There is also a sibling publication, MacWorld.
>
> Note that almost all top rated PC's are sold
> factory direct mail order: Gateway 2000, Dell, Zeos, Quantex,
> are the top of the line. All sell Pentiums for under $2000,
> some as little as 1600.

But buyer beware: be sure to check the warranty and repair details for
buying direct. Many of these outlets are rather grey market and do _not_
back up the products. And decide whether you really want to have to pay
to ship your computer to Texas for repairs. (That said, I'm very happy
with my APS external hard drive.) Ask around to determine which are
the more reputable direct order merchants.

Dana

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