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£250 Dell PC Dual Core Pentium D with 3y onsite warranty

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  • Jefft_2
    Jefft_2 Posts: 338 Forumite
    SaleHunter wrote:
    £304 inc Delivery & VAT

    And plus £49.95 + VAT for Windows XP Pro

    Jeff
  • hobo28
    hobo28 Posts: 1,601 Forumite
    The SSL certificate has expired too. Not the end of the world but be wary.

    Its also telling me I'm Mr Kumar and its the first time I've visited the site. V. dodgy. Not trusting this site with my credit card number!
  • Lord_Chris
    Lord_Chris Posts: 358 Forumite
    The company looks a bit didgy to me:

    Nominet WHOIS Lookup:
    Domain name:
    mcscom.co.uk

    Registrant:
    mcs.com

    Trading as:
    mcs.com

    Registrant type:
    Not supplied

    Registrant's address:
    Unit 14c
    The Furlong Centre
    Ringwood
    Hampshire
    BH24 1AT
    GB

    Registrant's agent:
    Freezone Internet Ltd t/a FreeZone [Tag = FREEZONE]
    URL: http://www.freezone.co.uk

    Relevant dates:
    Registered on: 20-Jul-1999
    Renewal date: 20-Jul-2007
    Last updated: 20-Jun-2005

    DOES NOT match their address on their website - even if they have moved, Nominet should have been updated.

    Having said that, they've been registed for 7 years and are registered as a trader.

    Wouldnt risk it if i were you people :)
  • Hi
    Just to say they could be having problems web site problems but I've bought 15 Dell PC's from them over the last 6 months and have to say the service is excellent.
    Good kit, fast delivery and good communication.
    I haven't checked the site this morning but they often have offers or £50 off when you make and order, I'd drop them a mail if you've any doubts.

    hope this helps
  • Oh well looks like they caught on....

    Got an email this morning saying they were gonna cancel my order due to being the wrong voucher.

    Oh well!
  • sandybrag
    sandybrag Posts: 574 Forumite
    I looked at this web site too, and its telling me "Welcome Doug Marshall". Whoever that is!?.

    Seems like they have very poor security on that site, perhaps I can look at Doug's details as well while I'm at it and go on a spending spree!.
  • Have bought a couple of laptops and PCs from them and never had any problems. Excellent service and products
  • siliconbits
    siliconbits Posts: 389 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Jefft wrote:
    And plus £49.95 + VAT for Windows XP Pro
    Jeff
    It comes with Win XP pro; see description.
    :rolleyes: Links are a man's best friends.com
  • Jefft_2
    Jefft_2 Posts: 338 Forumite
    It comes with Win XP pro; see description.

    From their site

    Dell Optiplex Base Units
    *** The Following Base Units require a USB Keyboard & Mouse : GX520, GX620, GX280

    All hard disks are formatted and have no operating system (unless purchased)


    Jeff
  • Roger_Rampant
    Roger_Rampant Posts: 3,282 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Optiplex is designed for business users, Dimension is designed for home users
    Thanks to all who post constructively.
    H
    ave an A1 day!
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