i want to buy it from alienware.com, what happens if they give it too me broken?
2007-07-26 03:38:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Alienware is VERY reliable. And they have really reliable warranties and if they ship you a faulty computer you can mail it back to them for free for an exchange/repair. They would even come to your house to provide technical support.
They will mail you a RETURN SHIPPING LABEL and you can just use that to mail it back to them, FOR FREE. Go check their return/exchange policies for Alienware warranty here: http://www.alienware.com/sub_pages/warranty.aspx
2007-07-26 04:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Diane S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's risky to buy a computer from a website. It's also risky to live in an apartment that 60 years old and could possibly have lead in the paint. It's also risky to eat at all these fast food restaurants...
But back to computers, buying from a reputable company would give you less worry but at the end of the day it's up to you, right? ...sorry I rambled. lol
2007-07-26 11:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by U Have Nothing Better 2 Do 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well-known established companies like Dell, IBM etc usually have good support and return policies. There are excellent small companies who run websites and bad ones too. At least on Ebay there's a feedback system to let you see a seller's transaction history.
By the way, Alienware (now owned by Dell) sells high-end gaming machines, but they are overpriced. You would save a TON of money buying the components from Newegg.com & assembling it yourself.
2007-07-26 10:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it's a credible website, these days any website can look so realistic but it's just a hackers way of getting your information. Try getting it off of the maker of the computer (like dell or compaq etc.) or getting it from places like staples, circuit city etc...Try not to get it from Best Buy becuase if it gets damaged, they take an eternity to fix it....
2007-07-26 10:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by thats what you get <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have bought 5 computers on the Internet and had no problems. I always make sure that it is a trusted site and read their "fine print" thoroughly before I buy. You should also check the sites "reviews" but make surre the reviews are independant of the site where you are considering to buy from
2007-07-26 10:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very risky buying a computer from a website
2007-07-26 10:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by Trina M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the big name websites (alienware, falcon northwest, etc) are all very very reliable. BUT theyre also overpriced
i bought my computer over 4 years ago from cyberpowerpc.com and it still works like brand new. of course i know how to take care of it... but it was a great buy - good price, good quality
ill be buying my next computer from them after the new year... i recommend them highly
2007-07-26 10:42:16 · answer #7 · answered by I am logged in, therfore I am. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you buy from a well-known, reputable seller, like HP, Dell.
If you buy from an unknown source, you risk getting a piece of junk, no support, and a waste of money.
2007-07-26 10:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should buy it from a reputable brand you know like best buy, pcworld. or the manufactures that way you can track them down if they misbehave
2007-07-26 10:41:45 · answer #9 · answered by somegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the website...
If a well known then no...
2007-07-26 10:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by B1t Hunt3r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋