Most Helpful Computers Reviews From 2009




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Satellitedirect.tv - Satellitedirect.tv is a ripoff - satisfaction guaranteed - THEIR satisfaction
Posted on 9/7/2009 by Stillredat55
On August 22, 2009 I subscribed to satellitedirect. TV to be able to "watch over 3,500 HD channels on your computer". Their website promises "24/7 unlimited access" and "instant access", that after do...
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Satellitedirect.tv - Satellitedirect.tv is just a scam and bloody rip off
Posted on 9/14/2009 by ra23
Do not waste your money on this company. www.satellite. TV promise unlimited access to 3500 TV channels including the major free Satellite channels. The Software does not connect, I tested it o...
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Norton 360 Premier Edition - Shoddy Product-Pay For Support From Day 1
Posted on 2/7/2009 by bob w
I have used Norton products for several years. I renewed my subscription to Norton 360 Premier Edition as a two year contract on Jan. 25, 2009. After running the latest update (I have the system set f...
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Paretologic - Driver Cure, Reg Cure, Etc - This Company Is Terrible
Posted on 3/29/2009 by Mel Ange
This company is terrible - I bought a ParetoLogic package ... and ran the drivercure. While it identified lots of problems ... it didn't have any solutions (updated driver not found). Although I...
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Linksys - Wireless Router Not So Easy To Install
Posted on 5/29/2009 by Sparticus
Due to lightening striking near our home the other day, we lost a number of devices in our home. One device that stopped working was our home network router (Netgear). Found a good deal at Best B...
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Auto Iphone Unlocker.com - Do Not Use, It's A Scam
Posted on 2/20/2009 by Ashleigh8993
I purchased an 8 GB 3g iPhone and am a T-mobile user. I knew I had to unlock the phone but didn't know where to start. I thought that I would try AutoIphoneUnlocker.com because they offered 24/7 suppo...
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2waytraffic.com - Beware of Text from 2waytraffic.com 888-353-2801 77877
Posted on 8/13/2009 by GIPSYWING
On my cell phone bill I was charge 9.99 on 6/25 and 7/25/09 for a premium text message 77877. When inquiring about what it was for I was given the contact phone number of 888-353-2801. The compan...
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Satellitedirect.tv - Scam!!!
Posted on 9/19/2009 by sonnyr100
TOTAL SCAM! The advertisement leads you to believe that you are getting ALL satellite channels being broadcast INCLUDING pay channels, your local channels (the only few I saw were in a large west coas...
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Hewlett-Packard Company - Hewlett-Packard Is Selling Extremely Defective Pavilion PC Models
Posted on 10/2/2009 by cth95mustang
Hi. I have a story to share about Hewlett-Packard. This topic has become huge. And despite tons of complaints, HP turns it back on loyal customers. And they continue to sell defective products, after ...
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Gateway-E-Machine - Gateway Failed On Many Accounts To Repair A Computer
Posted on 6/15/2009 by firemen
The newly purchased E-Machine computer locked up and cannot be used and is less than 100 days old. In conversing with Gateway Support we were told it would cost us more than we paid for the computer i...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Dell Tech Support is a DISASTER!
Posted on 8/31/2009 by Gaelic
I am writing because right now I am about as mad as I've ever been. Why? Because in January of this year my husband and I decided to use some of our overage money to purchase a pair of laptops for s...
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IHS, Inc. - IHS Petra is outdated, clumsy, unstable
Posted on 4/2/2009 by Count Olaf
I've been using IHS Petra (formally Geoplus Petra) for more than 3 years. I will start off by generally saying the software is outdated, clumsy, incredibly unstable (especially the ridiculous overlay...
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Dell Computer Corporation - I WILL NEVER BUY DELL AGAIN
Posted on 5/15/2009 by Dawn B
Ok, to be honest, my first Dell was great, but lets talk about the E520, well this computer was purchased by my employer in 2006, the minute we got it we had nothing but problems with it, we eventuall...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Deplorable Customer Service
Posted on 1/31/2009 by eman214
THIS IS A LONG READ - BUT WELL WORTH IT... The product, I believe is irrelevant. I'm convinced that this miserably frustrating situation exists, regardless of the product. I purchased a new laptop...
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Geek Squad And Best Buy - Horrible Service Robbery
Posted on 5/9/2009 by KAREN32047
I took my PC in to the Geeks at Best Buy in FL. They charged me 200.00 For diagnosis and repair. I went back 5 days later (cause they didn't call in 2-3 like they said they would.) They then told m...
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Video Professor - Classic Bait and Switch - With a Twist (Beware!!!)
Posted on 5/30/2009 by Burned by Video Professor
BAIT = On TV they tell you that the video is free, just pay shipping and handling. SWITCH = However, only the software they discussed on the TV would be free. They ask you what software package you...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Extremely Dissatisfied
Posted on 3/4/2009 by Rhoda from Maine
I purchased a Dell Studio 1737 Laptop from Dell.com. The computer did not work from the day of purchase. I called the 1800# and was informed if I want to speak to someone in the US - I would have to...
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Error Repair Tool - Error Repair Tool Scam
Posted on 1/28/2009 by "JR"
Purchased a 1 year subscription to "Error Repair Tool" no invoice or receipt provided. The charge should have been $9.00 upon reviewing my Paypal account discovered a charge of $49.90. The company cla...
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Asus - Netbook Review: Asus 1002HA
Posted on 11/2/2009 by Sparticus
I recently decided to pull the trigger on a new netbook. I have a few trips coming up and wanted something a bit more portable to take for my work. My main laptop is an IBM Thinkpad, weighs in aroun...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Vertical Line on Certain 17 inch Notebook Displays
Posted on 3/12/2009 by wishiwuz1
I am a home/personal use customer. I do not own a business nor do not have a business account with Dell. However, I have made nine computer purchases from Dell since December 1999, a sum of money th...
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Apple Computer Inc - Amazing customer service from Apple!
Posted on 7/24/2009 by CrimsonAudio
Well, I have a rather longish Apple story I feel needs to be shared... My 20" iMac (early 2006 model) fell out of AppleCare warranty on May 8th. On June 1st I awakened to notice it was turned off. ...
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StupidFilter - StupidFilter is a handy tool =)
Posted on 8/16/2009 by PepperElf
Http://stupidfilter.org/demo.php I tried this site out today and found it very interesting. I haven't tried the download yet, but the demo is pretty awesome. If you ever wondered if what you...
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Geek Squad - What a Scam!
Posted on 5/28/2009 by GeekSquadHater
The Geek Squad charged me $284 to remove a virus they convinced me my virus scan software couldn't remove, and deleted all of my drivers, disconnected my server to my business email, and made my inter...
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Power-on issue with Samsung LCD
Posted on 7/20/2009 by Frankonwheels
My wife and I purchased a Samsung 40" LCD TV (LN-S4051D) from BestBuy here in Orlando, Florida, in April of 2006. Three years later, well outside of the company's one year coverage, our $2,800.0...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Dell Disappoints A Loyal Customer
Posted on 1/15/2009 by danlfarrell
I recently (October 2008) needed to upgrade the storage capacity of my Dell 4600, which I'd purchased in 2003. I turned to Dell for two reasons: up until now I'd received good service from them, havi...
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Gateway, Inc. - Terrible Computers - Customer Service
Posted on 1/23/2009 by getagrip
Purchased $2700 laptop 5/06. Between 5/06 and 6/2/07 approx 3-4 motherboards & defective screen replaced in my "new" comp with several Full System Recovery involved. During this time GW had the comp l...
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Dell Computer Corporation - What Just Happened
Posted on 7/31/2009 by hellonez
A simple request to return and or exchange a product that I was misinformed about has been a nightmare. my experience with Dell has been nothing short of appalling. The customer service reps are inade...
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Hewlett-Packard Company - Don't Even Think About Purchase
Posted on 1/30/2009 by JackV
I have not owned an HP PC in over ten years due to the last experience when I was told my brand new purchase would be picked up, repaired and returned to me in a timely fashion. It sat in my foyer for...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Dell Financial Services is Robbing Dell Customers
Posted on 5/16/2009 by Tim Mooney
At the request of a Dell sales person, I accepted a Dell line of credit last year. I wasn't looking for credit but I was buying a new computer for my son and thought that since I would pay off my purc...
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Samsung Customer Service Stinks
Posted on 2/3/2009 by monit
I purchased a Samsung monitor less than a year ago and it started blinking. I called their customer service (warranty still applied) and they said they would replace it with another model, since they ...
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Geek squad - Don't Get Service From Geek Squad!
Posted on 9/17/2009 by geek hater
Okay, where to begin? I had boought an HP laptop and was told by a Best Buy associate that it was a "pretty good one". After having it for about a month it began freezing on everything I was trying to...
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Acer Laptop - My Acer Laptop Wont Turn On
Posted on 6/6/2009 by bob93140
This is our first PC in our home. We have 3 Macs... it was purchased when Circuit City was about to close, around Sep or Oct 08 for about $400 after rebates. I thought I got a good deal. Not even a...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Do Not Purchase From Dell Or Do So At Your Own Expense
Posted on 3/22/2009 by brothacanuspareadime
I would not purchase anything from Dell again if you paid me to.. I figured being that I went through my job that supposedly Dell gives discount to our company. I wouldn't have any problems and if I d...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Incredible customer service
Posted on 7/17/2009 by atanny
I called Dell ready to purchase bt had one question regarding a component. I wanted to know if the graphics card supported dual monitors. I had checked the manufacturer's site and it wasn't listed. Sa...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Outsourcing to India
Posted on 1/16/2009 by Aly
I purchased a Dell laptop in March, 2008 & had trouble with it. When I called the 800 number in Sept. I ended up talking to a technician in India. After about an hour he said they would send me a bo...
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PC Tools Spyware Doctor - PC Tools Rip Off
Posted on 2/13/2009 by ecyrba
PCTOOLS has so far charged me 3 times to renew a license that I didn't want. There are free tools that do a better job. They refunded my once but still have charged me twice more. This is another scam...
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Hewlett-Packard Company - EXTENDED WARRANTY - COMPLETE RIPOFF
Posted on 8/1/2009 by Emile
HP does not honor its extended warranty. Paid $299 for 3 year warranty on computer. Includes parts plus tech to home. When computer was shutting down on mr=e they had me run infinite tests, but wou...
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Dell Computer Corporation - Dell Customer Service
Posted on 7/23/2009 by Mary Sylvain
I bought a new laptop from Dell. Upon receiving the laptop I found that it does not work. I chatted with customer care. They just tell you the same thing and pass it on to another person. They decided...
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Gateway - Be wary of Gateway Computers and HSN promo's
Posted on 6/24/2009 by SirPoet
June 14, 2009: After searching for just the right computer, I came across a Gateway 23 inch LCD Quad Core 640GB HDD 8GB RAM Desktop Computer + TV Tuner on HSN Item Number 464-801 for $999.90 plus...
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UltimateInternetSecurity.com - G-Data Internet Security beats out Norton
Posted on 10/23/2009 by Huck_Hoshimoto
I've used Norton since the 1980's. I know, I know...."Norton eats memory....etc." but I never seemed to have any problem in that respect and reputable reviews repeatedly, through the years, put Norton...



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