computer shops - Page 9

Random Guy · 5th December 2005, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Edge

How come dude?
Otherwise, can you recommend a cheap place to get good generic laptop RAM?

What's the RAM going into? ie make and model?

The Edge · 5th December 2005, 14:57

I was looking at this:

http://supercheappc.biz/site/product...roducts_id=239

Random Guy · 5th December 2005, 15:18

But what make and model of machine is it going into?

Maverick · 5th December 2005, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Edge

How come dude?
Otherwise, can you recommend a cheap place to get good generic laptop RAM?

See Akane's experience above, for one... I've had similar myself. Laptop RAM can be awkward enough as it is. Pay a little more and go to somewhere where they're not arrogant little ripoff merchants.

I swore after my experience that I'd never go near the place again - no matter how cheap the stuff might be.

The Edge · 5th December 2005, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random Guy

But what make and model of machine is it going into?

Sorry, an Asus Z8100L.

Random Guy · 5th December 2005, 16:09

Yea, that takes generic stuff - same as my A4K

I went with this: http://www.ascent.co.nz/ProductSpeci...?itemID=336453

Works a charm. A bit more expensive than the cheapo stuff but its got a lifetime warranty. BTW I don't care what you buy or where from, the Kingston part number is KVR333X64SC25/512 - any reseller can get it from Ingram Micro.

Morningstar also sell a generic module for these notebooks, ask any reseller for R0310045 - should be about $200 + GST

Renaissance do their own RAM for these too, ask for NAS152 ~$165 + GST

The usual addages applied - buyer beware and you get what you pay for.

The Edge · 5th December 2005, 16:10

Hmm, not bad. A little more than I was looking at spending, but just under $100 is pretty reasonable. And I have to say, my experience with Ascent in the past has been very good. I may just get it from you guys instead then

By the way...if it's faulty for whatever reason, how does one go about returning it? Note, I have never had a problem with anything from Ascent, just wondering how you guys do your returns, etc.

Random Guy · 5th December 2005, 16:16

I just checked with our RA girl - Kingston usually forward replace. Basically you give us a holler if you have any issues, we look the order up and then organise a replacement. When that arrives and you've tested it you send the bung one back. Simple

You don't need a receipt either haha (see http://www.nzgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70417)

Also worth noting - if you say, moved to Cuba, you can log an RA via the Kingston intl website and get a replacement via your nearest dealer.

Link: https://www.ec.kingston.com/web_rma/default.asp
(you can ignore the disclaimer, its BS. We RA stuff bought all over the world)

The Edge · 5th December 2005, 16:23

Sweet, I'll place it for delivery next Monday, unless they drop it off without a signature?

Random Guy · 5th December 2005, 16:25

Nope, someone needs to be there - NZ Couriers :P

Random Guy · 5th December 2005, 16:33

/end thread hijack

Ultimative · 9th December 2005, 09:44

Anyone had any experience with Etop? Thinking of getting something from there, but their prices are pretty good, something has to be wrong ;P

herp · 9th January 2006, 18:31

ok, too many sites to look at, but after some intense saving i have $3,000 to spend on a computer specifically for video editing. Pretty hard choosing and starting from scratch with so much to choose from. Not interested in gaming as much, just would like to get the best possible PC for video editing, so loads of space, loads of ram and really fast, good software would be ideal aswell. Been to a few sites to look at the packages but no real justice so far.

Any takers?

Phleep · 10th October 2006, 20:13

I just bought components from:

www.tradepc.co.nz
www.pp.co.nz
www.clcomputer.co.nz
www.tastech.co.nz

All components came within 2 days of ordering except a case from tradepc which took 3 days.

Will post again if any probs.

Painty · 19th October 2006, 12:30

ZCom Computers (Akld) are complete cunts. Tried to get a replacement shuttlemb from them. Rang two days ago and spoke to someone for whom English was a first language - he was helpful and suggested that they could help me but the chap I needed to speak to was away from his desk and he would get back to me. Two days later I rang them, got someone with a heavy accent who basically said - " we no sell you, we no support you". I don't think I would have been so angry if they had the decency to call back that day with a " Sorry we choose only support systems we initially sold".

ie we don't want your money. So FUCK OFF ZCOM, I will make sure that I fail to recommend you to anybody.

Additionally, while the shuttles are cool systems, the aftermarket support is not good. I love my Shuttles but would never buy another one

A Corpse · 19th October 2006, 12:39

Aren't ZCOM a wholesale outfit? Do you have an account with them?

Stalk3r · 19th October 2006, 12:44

ZCom are indeed a wholesale company who avoid dealing with the public as much as possible, they do have sister company/s that are public orientated though

and as much as they are a bunch of useless twats in their defence i think youll find you may have misinterpretted the way he spoke to you as agressive, they get this problem alot

Rocket · 19th October 2006, 13:45

what u think that being in new zealand, this new zealander misinterpreted the way he was spoke to on the phone? or is it that the worker doesnt understand how we speak in new zealand?

Trigger · 19th October 2006, 14:03

I think the dirty ass cracka honkey motherfucka Painty needs to settle the fuck down bitch
"we no sell you" means this nigga ass don't wanna sell to you aight?
now take your pasty ass somewhere else before this shit gets serious

Stalk3r · 19th October 2006, 14:04

the latter of the 2 options

to be honest most of the suppliers spend all day dealing with chinese people and so on so alot of them dont understand the tones that they are using can be interpretted as aggressive or standoffish

?>Superman · 19th October 2006, 14:23

FLUCK JOO CLUNT

Painty · 19th October 2006, 16:01

firstly let it be said I don't give a shit about the guy's nationality. I have Maori, Chinese and Japanese inlaws hell I think there are even some white fellas in there too

It was the service.
I specifically asked them "Do you deal with the general public, can you help me?"

Guy A says "yes we can help you - it's part of our service agreement with Shuttle- and will CALL YOU BACK"

they don't

I ring.

Guy B " we can't help you, we didnt sell it too you"

it is not

a) a warranty claim- I WANT TO GIVE THEM MY MONEY in exchange for goods
b) anything more than a standard retail transaction

They maintain a website which seems pitched at the general public.

Perhaps guy B shouldnt be answering phones if he doesnt understand spoken English too well. If I need to get a Chinese speaking mate to talk to them, then tell me.

1/10 for service (for answering the phones)

Rocket · 19th October 2006, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trigger

I think the dirty ass cracka honkey motherfucka Painty needs to settle the fuck down bitch
"we no sell you" means this nigga ass don't wanna sell to you aight?
now take your pasty ass somewhere else before this shit gets serious

gold

MadMax · 22nd October 2006, 03:50

dse has ink cartridges for my printer cheaper than ascent, even before my dse discount card or ascent's direct debit discount.

MadMax · 25th November 2006, 05:56

http://www.studentshop.co.nz/

any good?

The Edge · 25th November 2006, 08:00

Mostly cellphones?

Deff · 25th November 2006, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Painty

firstly let it be said I don't give a shit about the guy's nationality. I have Maori, Chinese and Japanese inlaws hell I think there are even some white fellas in there too

It was the service.
I specifically asked them "Do you deal with the general public, can you help me?"

Guy A says "yes we can help you - it's part of our service agreement with Shuttle- and will CALL YOU BACK"

they don't

I ring.

Guy B " we can't help you, we didnt sell it too you"

it is not

a) a warranty claim- I WANT TO GIVE THEM MY MONEY in exchange for goods
b) anything more than a standard retail transaction

They maintain a website which seems pitched at the general public.

Perhaps guy B shouldnt be answering phones if he doesnt understand spoken English too well. If I need to get a Chinese speaking mate to talk to them, then tell me.

1/10 for service (for answering the phones)

You should be more angry at the first guy, he gave you misinformation. Zcom is a wholesaler only, they do not deal with the public, if they did so they would lose all thier wholesale customers and that would be bad.

MadMax · 25th November 2006, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Edge

Mostly cellphones?

but but but pricespy links to them

phones are parallel imported

eliot · 24th December 2006, 21:50

Zcom is one of our suppliers and they're absolute twats.

It's like trying to draw blood from a stone when dealing with them.

badassmofo · 23rd January 2007, 15:01

Gilrose Finance, Terrible. Use anyone except them. I'm going GE.

?>Superman · 23rd January 2007, 15:17

http://www.gilrose.co.nz/customer.htm They seem to boast incredible service

badassmofo · 23rd January 2007, 15:41

I boast that I'm good in bed...

Er... Nevermind.

I've just had a terrible time with them. But I should know better than to deal with loan sharks.

?>Superman · 23rd January 2007, 18:15

I'm not saying they are good, i'm just implying that they are full of shit.

Dodgy loan sharks

The Edge · 23rd January 2007, 19:28

Pacific Retail Finance, now owned by GE, have the most useless, slow customer service I've come across in a finance company. Hopefully their buyout by GE might see things improve.

eliot · 23rd January 2007, 19:44

Having dealt with both GE and PRF on their lonesome, I can't really complain about either of their customer service policies (or lack of). Both pretty good to deal with, although I found GE to be more personable.

cEvin · 10th February 2007, 12:03

PC Gear Dunedin: slow shipping, average communication, decent prices.

The Edge · 19th February 2007, 02:11

Any good? They have a good price for some RAM I want. Saw them on Pricespy.

Waldo · 19th February 2007, 12:43

Ive used c1 before....my parts arrived within 2 days, thats about all i can say really...never had to deal with anyone apart from the website

Macca@Work · 19th February 2007, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Edge

Pacific Retail Finance, now owned by GE, have the most useless, slow customer service I've come across in a finance company. Hopefully their buyout by GE might see things improve.

agreed..they are always stuffing our accounts up .thank goodness we payed them off.

Simon · 19th February 2007, 15:33

GE Money is the most hated finance company in Australia. Don't get your hopes up.

19th October 2006, 14:03	#339
Trigger Laserman	I think the dirty ass cracka honkey motherfucka Painty needs to settle the fuck down bitch "we no sell you" means this nigga ass don't wanna sell to you aight? now take your pasty ass somewhere else before this shit gets serious __________________ Are you slow? The alleged lie that you might have heard, me saying, allagedly moments ago... That's a parasite that lives in my neck.

22nd October 2006, 03:50	#344
MadMax Stuff	dse has ink cartridges for my printer cheaper than ascent, even before my dse discount card or ascent's direct debit discount. __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

25th November 2006, 05:56	#345
MadMax Stuff	http://www.studentshop.co.nz/ any good? __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

19th February 2007, 12:43	#358
Waldo Pornstar	Ive used c1 before....my parts arrived within 2 days, thats about all i can say really...never had to deal with anyone apart from the website __________________ Its Business time

5th December 2005, 14:57	#322
The Edge	I was looking at this: http://supercheappc.biz/site/product...roducts_id=239

5th December 2005, 15:18	#323
Random Guy	But what make and model of machine is it going into?

5th December 2005, 16:09	#326
Random Guy	Yea, that takes generic stuff - same as my A4K I went with this: http://www.ascent.co.nz/ProductSpeci...?itemID=336453 Works a charm. A bit more expensive than the cheapo stuff but its got a lifetime warranty. BTW I don't care what you buy or where from, the Kingston part number is KVR333X64SC25/512 - any reseller can get it from Ingram Micro. Morningstar also sell a generic module for these notebooks, ask any reseller for R0310045 - should be about $200 + GST Renaissance do their own RAM for these too, ask for NAS152 ~$165 + GST The usual addages applied - buyer beware and you get what you pay for.

5th December 2005, 16:10	#327
The Edge	Hmm, not bad. A little more than I was looking at spending, but just under $100 is pretty reasonable. And I have to say, my experience with Ascent in the past has been very good. I may just get it from you guys instead then By the way...if it's faulty for whatever reason, how does one go about returning it? Note, I have never had a problem with anything from Ascent, just wondering how you guys do your returns, etc.

5th December 2005, 16:16	#328
Random Guy	I just checked with our RA girl - Kingston usually forward replace. Basically you give us a holler if you have any issues, we look the order up and then organise a replacement. When that arrives and you've tested it you send the bung one back. Simple You don't need a receipt either haha (see http://www.nzgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70417) Also worth noting - if you say, moved to Cuba, you can log an RA via the Kingston intl website and get a replacement via your nearest dealer. Link: https://www.ec.kingston.com/web_rma/default.asp (you can ignore the disclaimer, its BS. We RA stuff bought all over the world)

5th December 2005, 16:23	#329
The Edge	Sweet, I'll place it for delivery next Monday, unless they drop it off without a signature?

5th December 2005, 16:25	#330
Random Guy	Nope, someone needs to be there - NZ Couriers :P

5th December 2005, 16:33	#331
Random Guy	/end thread hijack

9th December 2005, 09:44	#332
Ultimative	Anyone had any experience with Etop? Thinking of getting something from there, but their prices are pretty good, something has to be wrong ;P __________________ Apus.

9th January 2006, 18:31	#333
herp	video editing pc ok, too many sites to look at, but after some intense saving i have $3,000 to spend on a computer specifically for video editing. Pretty hard choosing and starting from scratch with so much to choose from. Not interested in gaming as much, just would like to get the best possible PC for video editing, so loads of space, loads of ram and really fast, good software would be ideal aswell. Been to a few sites to look at the packages but no real justice so far. Any takers?

10th October 2006, 20:13	#334
Phleep	I just bought components from: www.tradepc.co.nz www.pp.co.nz www.clcomputer.co.nz www.tastech.co.nz All components came within 2 days of ordering except a case from tradepc which took 3 days. Will post again if any probs.

19th October 2006, 12:30	#335
Painty	ZCOM - you suck ZCom Computers (Akld) are complete cunts. Tried to get a replacement shuttlemb from them. Rang two days ago and spoke to someone for whom English was a first language - he was helpful and suggested that they could help me but the chap I needed to speak to was away from his desk and he would get back to me. Two days later I rang them, got someone with a heavy accent who basically said - " we no sell you, we no support you". I don't think I would have been so angry if they had the decency to call back that day with a " Sorry we choose only support systems we initially sold". ie we don't want your money. So FUCK OFF ZCOM, I will make sure that I fail to recommend you to anybody. Additionally, while the shuttles are cool systems, the aftermarket support is not good. I love my Shuttles but would never buy another one __________________ Don't mind me, I'm sleep deprived

19th October 2006, 12:39	#336
A Corpse talkative lurker	Aren't ZCOM a wholesale outfit? Do you have an account with them?

19th October 2006, 12:44	#337
Stalk3r	ZCom are indeed a wholesale company who avoid dealing with the public as much as possible, they do have sister company/s that are public orientated though and as much as they are a bunch of useless twats in their defence i think youll find you may have misinterpretted the way he spoke to you as agressive, they get this problem alot

19th October 2006, 13:45	#338
Rocket	what u think that being in new zealand, this new zealander misinterpreted the way he was spoke to on the phone? or is it that the worker doesnt understand how we speak in new zealand?

19th October 2006, 14:04	#340
Stalk3r	the latter of the 2 options to be honest most of the suppliers spend all day dealing with chinese people and so on so alot of them dont understand the tones that they are using can be interpretted as aggressive or standoffish

19th October 2006, 16:01	#342
Painty	firstly let it be said I don't give a shit about the guy's nationality. I have Maori, Chinese and Japanese inlaws hell I think there are even some white fellas in there too It was the service. I specifically asked them "Do you deal with the general public, can you help me?" Guy A says "yes we can help you - it's part of our service agreement with Shuttle- and will CALL YOU BACK" they don't I ring. Guy B " we can't help you, we didnt sell it too you" it is not a) a warranty claim- I WANT TO GIVE THEM MY MONEY in exchange for goods b) anything more than a standard retail transaction They maintain a website which seems pitched at the general public. Perhaps guy B shouldnt be answering phones if he doesnt understand spoken English too well. If I need to get a Chinese speaking mate to talk to them, then tell me. 1/10 for service (for answering the phones) __________________ Don't mind me, I'm sleep deprived

24th December 2006, 21:50	#349
eliot	Zcom is one of our suppliers and they're absolute twats. It's like trying to draw blood from a stone when dealing with them.

23rd January 2007, 15:01	#350
badassmofo	Gilrose Finance, Terrible. Use anyone except them. I'm going GE.

23rd January 2007, 15:17	#351
?>Superman	http://www.gilrose.co.nz/customer.htm They seem to boast incredible service

23rd January 2007, 15:41	#352
badassmofo	I boast that I'm good in bed... Er... Nevermind. I've just had a terrible time with them. But I should know better than to deal with loan sharks.

23rd January 2007, 18:15	#353
?>Superman	I'm not saying they are good, i'm just implying that they are full of shit. Dodgy loan sharks

23rd January 2007, 19:28	#354
The Edge	Pacific Retail Finance, now owned by GE, have the most useless, slow customer service I've come across in a finance company. Hopefully their buyout by GE might see things improve.

23rd January 2007, 19:44	#355
eliot	Having dealt with both GE and PRF on their lonesome, I can't really complain about either of their customer service policies (or lack of). Both pretty good to deal with, although I found GE to be more personable.

10th February 2007, 12:03	#356
cEvin Love In Vein	PC Gear Dunedin: slow shipping, average communication, decent prices.

19th February 2007, 02:11	#357
The Edge	c1com.co.nz aka c1shoppingmall Any good? They have a good price for some RAM I want. Saw them on Pricespy.

19th February 2007, 15:33	#360
Simon SHG	GE Money is the most hated finance company in Australia. Don't get your hopes up.