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From: danielg@med.unc.edu (Daniel Gene Sinclair)
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Subject: Re: Need Recommendations for Buying a PC
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Date: 2 Apr 91 18:56:33 GMT
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In article <1991Mar29.100252.105@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu> sjs@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu writes:
>In article <1991Mar28.214044.11416@cbnewsk.att.com>, paulb@cbnewsk.att.com
>(paul.l.bidwell) writes:
>
>> I'm about to buy a PC (probably 386) machine. I'm brave enough to go
>> mail order. Are mail order firms generally reliable?
>> 
>> I know some people who've purchased from Gateway. Does anyone have any
>> other recommendations?
>> 
>
>I've dealt with CompuAdd (desktop) and Zeos (laptop).  I've had no problems
>with quality or support.
>

Around here, the names with a good reputation are:

	- Gateway
	- Zeos
	- Swan
	- CompuAdd

I might also consider Austin, would probably go with Swan, despite their
unattractive advertising (imo).  Gateway seems to be a local favorite
though.

dan


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