Rant Decline of local Computer Shops

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  1. GeorgeK

    GeorgeK Swinging the banhammer Super Moderator

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    Reading that makes me cringe so hard - the first two paragraphs in particular...
     
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  2. suragh

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    There isn't a problem. It was just a scenario I had the other day mate. I was annoyed at the time as well.

    It is a bargain but I hear these stories about people being ripped off for the same services. I know these shops are trying to make money but be honest lol.
     
    suragh, 8 Feb 2013
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  3. TaRkA DaHl

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    Here is my reply:

     
    TaRkA DaHl, 8 Feb 2013
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  4. Pieface

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    Need to link us to this facebook page.
     
    Pieface, 8 Feb 2013
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  5. Weekly_Estimate

    Weekly_Estimate Gives credit where its due

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    Let it go man, :eyebrow:
     
    Weekly_Estimate, 8 Feb 2013
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  6. TaRkA DaHl

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    https://www.facebook.com/3000rpm

    Too much free time today to do that I'm afraid. New job isn't exactly challenging!
     
    TaRkA DaHl, 8 Feb 2013
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  7. GeorgeK

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    Slightly off-topic but what does the name 3000rpm have to do with computers anyway...
     
    GeorgeK, 8 Feb 2013
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  8. suragh

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    That made me laugh. :D
     
    suragh, 8 Feb 2013
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  9. Shirty

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    A server fan probably...

    Or a Scythe Ultra Kaze ;)

    Not that they's know what that was of course.
     
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  10. Unicorn

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    Basing my guess on their logo, it's probably a reference to the speed at which optical media is spun during the read process - a CD-ROM being read at 8x generally spins between 3-4000rpm.
     
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  11. GeorgeK

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    My reading of the thinking behind it is "if we pick a big number and combine it with a technical sounding acronym then we'll sound techy"...

    In that case I think I should set up a competitor called "dos 4000"
     
    GeorgeK, 8 Feb 2013
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  12. Shirty

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    Redline IT would have been much more catchy, but someone else probably has that already.
     
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  13. Weekly_Estimate

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    wutabout Blue Screen IT

    okay i'll pack my things :(
     
    Weekly_Estimate, 8 Feb 2013
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  14. MrDomRocks

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    Notice since your last post on Facebook they haven't replied. The person who's replying is probably the guy in the shop you spoke too.
     
    MrDomRocks, 8 Feb 2013
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  15. GeorgeK

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    ^ The recognised advice when you're digging yourself into a hole is to stop digging...
     
    GeorgeK, 8 Feb 2013
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  16. TaRkA DaHl

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    He probably is, oh well. My fun is done for now :)

    I like what one of the employees said:

    IMHO, not knowing the difference between mATX and ATX and then arguing does show a basic lack of understanding for a shop that builds computers.

    Could almost merge this thread with the Demote one now...
     
    TaRkA DaHl, 8 Feb 2013
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  17. BeeP

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    Loving this thread, I might even pop up to Dundee at the weekend as I have a shave booked in the groom room.

    I'll visit & ask for an ATX case, I hope they dont mind unpacking it in the shop just to make sure.
     
    BeeP, 8 Feb 2013
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  18. GeorgeK

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    lol - irl trolling - superb :D
     
    GeorgeK, 8 Feb 2013
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  19. TaRkA DaHl

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    Brilliant :)
     
    TaRkA DaHl, 8 Feb 2013
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  20. Unicorn

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    I take it you're having this conversation via Facebook Messenger? They (or he) sound like (an) idiot(s).

    :lol:
     
    Unicorn, 8 Feb 2013
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