From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Received: from server1.shellworld.net ([64.39.15.178] ident=root) by speech.braille.uwo.ca with esmtp (Exim 3.32 #1 (Debian)) id 1642de-0001Vp-00 for ; Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:11:46 -0500 Received: from localhost (amanda@localhost) by server1.shellworld.net (8.11.1/8.11.1) with ESMTP id fAEGBlf98465 for ; Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:11:47 -0600 (CST) (envelope-from amanda@shellworld.net) Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:11:47 -0500 (EST) From: Amanda Lee To: speakup@braille.uwo.ca Subject: Re: hardware sources In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20011114110459.R95911-100000@server1.shellworld.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Sender: speakup-admin@braille.uwo.ca Errors-To: speakup-admin@braille.uwo.ca X-BeenThere: speakup@braille.uwo.ca X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.6 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: speakup@braille.uwo.ca List-Help: List-Post: List-Subscribe: , List-Id: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: Well actually Best Buy does carry many quality products and if I'm okay with handling my own tech support, I'd rather save my bucks. I actually found this one wireless device at other places and it was more expensive and seriously doubt that I'd receive any better support. I can usually read the manual and follow instructions fairly well and rarely, ifever, need handholding. Bessides, I usually go to the manufacturers tech support when I need more specific help and that usually is the best way. I believe this device is made by Intel. I've mis-placed my info but it looks pretty intriguing nonetheless. I've bought high-end household appliances and other items from Best Buy and sure do like their frequent Zero percent terms for periods of time. Anyway, getting further off track here. I like self-service whenever it will suit my needs and it frequently does. Amanda Lee On Wed, 14 Nov 2001, Kirk Wood wrote: > I would generally recomend that a person avoid buying anything at Best > Buy. To start, they only carry stuff intended for the home market. Very > often it means they cut every corner they can and put all emphasis on the > numbers that don't mean as much. Not to mention that the support is worse > then none. > > I would recomend consideration of CDW (www.cdw.com). They hire people who > have some knowledge. They have a tech support team that has been able to > give inteligent answers to my questions (as a field technician). While it > may not be as fast as Best Buy, at least you can et something intended for > knowledgeable people. My experiance has been predictable. The subtle > improvement in quality is a huge factor in reliability and robustness. > > ======= > Kirk Wood > Cpt.Kirk@1tree.net > > "When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missle at > a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive." > - President George Bush > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >