Cheap basic PC?

Ragtimeplayer

Big Pockets do some great deals on computers, I have been tempted myself but money is tight at the moment.

Heres a good one in my opinion for £129.99 including the monitor and XP Pro operating system.

Big Pockets

The only downside I can see is 512 memory and a 40g hard drive, both can be upgraded for little money.

bnorth

alanclarke wrote: »

www.eclipsecomputers.com and click "Computers" on top menu.

if you don't mind my saying Alan there is a lot of bad feedback on Eclipse,
sure maybe only the unhappy post views but there's far more than most other PC makers and its not as though its a big company


"When it arrived, it lasted for an hour and then shut-off. And then wouldn't turn on. And then when it did, it shut off again. Probably overheating...
"
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=181999&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15&sid=c6fabecac276db039b66e3dca36c7738
and
"Delivery date was given however date arrived and no computer ....
The computer has been nothing but problems since purchase and
it turned out that I did not get what was ordered"
http://www.customercomplaintsuk.com/forum/index.php?topic=30.msg40
and
"I paid for a computer in Nov 07, arrived 3 weeks later, not 10-14 days.
Faulty on arrival - notified them immediately.
Collected computer on 3rd Jan, tried to charge for repairs, which I refused.
Still waiting for money back 25 Mar 08.
They've had my money for more than 4 months and for most of that they've had my computer as well!!
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=315059&forumID=2
and
"The Worst Computer Company EVER conceived in British Computing History (Eclipse Computers (Coventry))"
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/electronic-stores/eclipse-computers-coventry/1028131/
PC Advisor posters:
"Oh "first mistake" ( buying from Eclipse computers)"
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=223292&forumid=2
and
"i used to work there in tech support
The company is a joke"
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=216726&forumid=2
and
"Purchased at/on:- @ www.eclipsecomputers.com on Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 12:11
... suddenly after a few days the PC wouldn't even POST, I couldn't reach BIOS."
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=255003

google reviews give them 2/5 out of 5 with 43 negative reviews out of 60
"Avoid at all costs!" (most recent)
http://www.google.co.uk/products/reviews?fq=%22eclipse+computers%22&cid=fb5b6d252f3e430e&sort=1
"I would like to post a warning about Eclipse Computers on this Remote Control Forum."
http://www.avforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-404290.html
and
"The Trading Standards say this is illegal and they will act against the company if enough people complain - so DO IT TODAY! "
http://www.smallworldmedia.co.uk/weblog/2005/04/on_eclipse_comp_1.html
and
"Got PC has had 4 bluecreens and now says OS missing on a black screen. Very dubious cust services"
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=291755&forumid=2
and
"I would find an alternative to eclipse computers, they have a very bad reputation."
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=129702&highlight=eclipse+computers
and
"I bought a motherboard from them a good few years ago - it was faulty (D.O.A)."
http://www.avforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-404290.html
and
"I would NEVER EVER order from them again, biggest bunch of cowboys under the sun imo.
Took over two weeks to send my order and there was a whole load of things wrong."
http://forums.hexus.net/shopping-retail-therapy/101995-should-i-worrying-eclipse-computers-3.html#post1324630
and
"I've sent 4 emails asking when I'm likely to receive the item and received NO REPLIES. "
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=266513&highlight=eclipse+computers
and
"IF I DIDNT STOP MYSELF FROM PURCHASING FROM THESE MUPPETS, I WOULD HAVE PROBABLY LANDED ONE ON THE MANAGERS! "
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/eclipse_computers_com_Eclipse_Computers_Coventry__5262036
and
"DO NOT USE ECLIPSE. THEY ARE ROTTEN TO THE CORE"
http://forums.hexus.net/hexus-hardware/52432-anybody-used-http-www-eclipsecomputers-com.html
and
"Do not be tempted to use this company - they are cheap but their after sales service stinks"
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=16173
and
"When the system arrived initially, after a five week delay, it didn't work, wouldn't even switch on."
http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews55635.html
and
"Eclipse computers are COWBOYS and extremely useless."
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/electronic-stores/eclipse-computers-coventry/reviews/
photos here !!!
"Note all 6 of the plastic supports for the front of the case are snapped "
http://photos.offline.org.uk/showgallery.php?galleryid=34
and
"Thought id just write this to imform people about this company and what a crap experiance i have had of them."
http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/archive/index.php/t-10831.html
and
"Their pc's get good reviews in the magazines, but I wouldn't ever recommend them to anyone."
http://www.ciao.co.uk/eclipse_computers_com_Eclipse_Computers_Coventry__Review_5622830
and
"If it is the same company in Coventry that advertises in Micro Mart then avoid like the plague.
Had a load of grief with them few years ago trying to sort out a driver disc for a sound card and other bits and bobs."
http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213683
and
"I emplore you to read and heed the reviews posted about them, and steer clear at all costs!"
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Eclipse_Computers

superjaggybunnet

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