Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!mnetor!uunet!husc6!cca!mirror!prism!jvc From: jvc@prism.UUCP Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc Subject: Re: Considering buying a system Message-ID: <206900090@prism> Date: Tue, 8-Dec-87 08:10:00 EST Article-I.D.: prism.206900090 Posted: Tue Dec 8 08:10:00 1987 Date-Received: Sun, 13-Dec-87 11:31:42 EST References: <2379@homxc.UUCP> Lines: 30 Nf-ID: #R:homxc.UUCP:2379:prism:206900090:000:1507 Nf-From: prism.UUCP!jvc Dec 8 08:10:00 1987 /* Written 11:24 am Dec 6, 1987 by berger@clio.las.uiuc.edu */ >I would reconsider the Tandy computer. Tandy service is notoriously bad, >their hardware quality is often poor, their compatibility frequently falls >short of perfect, and their ability to provide technical assistance is >non-existent. > Mike Berger > berger@clio.las.uiuc.edu There is no problem with the compatibility of the real clones (ie not the 1000s) from Tandy. However, the service and technical assistance from a RADIO SHACK store or a combined RADIO SHACK store and computer center is usually not that great (what do you expect from a store that does not sell only computers). You should buy your equipment from a store like COMPUTER PLUS of Littleton, MA (an authorized Radio Shack computer service center and retailer). Computer Plus is excellent in the service and assistance areas. They sell only Tandy computers but sell boards/periferials from other venders (as well as Tandy). Computer Plus sells the Tandy equipment at least 10% below what the Radio Shack stores are allowed to and has good prices on the stuff from the other vendors. There must be stores like Computer Plus around in your area. As I mentioned, the real clones from Tandy are great, however, the boards/periferials from Tandy are usually over-priced and lacking in compatibility and quality. Although all my computers are Tandy, I tend to stay away from any of their boards/periferials. jvc@mirror.tmc.com