mega_stream

Been looking at the AMD1700 they have advertised for just over a grand, tried to ring for info all afternoon but on hold for ages and never actually spoke to anyone..

Has anyone had any dealings with them? I've spec'd a system to build myself and it works out the same price as they are selling this for, plus they have 3 year onsite warranty..

BuRR

The only problem I forsee with warranties, is the scope for upgrading.... and three years is a long time in computer land

albob

mega,
yes, i found them very good
if you look at comp mags they regularly come top in tests
internals are well specced, and usually named brands (diamond, matrox etc, etc)
i found the same as you - for a complete system, you cant do it cheaper yourself.
my MESH is two years old now and hasnt missed a beat -- time for a new one though - 500m is a bit slow by todays standards
chrs alan

Scotty Boy

Hi,

IMHO

<on hold> If you could not speak to anyone and you wanted to buy, what kind of hassles are you going to have if you need some warranty help.

<warranty> likely to be one of those high price lines, so the help will cost you really !

I agree with mega_stream, you will end up rebuilding or upgrading within a year, which will more than likely invalidate the warranty.

Also their version of a 'good' sound card is likely to be different from someone who will build their own PC's version of a 'good' sound card.

happy shopping

albob

p.s.
buy online -- dead easy

Silent Monkey

Difficult to compare without knowing the full spec of the Mesh system, but with several systems I have specced recently I have found it very difficult to beat Dell. Worth a look at least.

I too would be wary of any company that can't staff their sales lines, you normally expect the service lines to be worse than sales (unless they are premium rate).

mega_stream

Thanks for the info, well tried again this afternoon and been on hold...true saying if the sales don't pickup the service lines gonna be a no brainer

Maybe I would be better building my own after-all...

Damaja

The mesh computer that I had was the most reliable computer I have ever had! Used it for three years without a single problem, even though I upgraded I could'nt bring myself to get rid of it as it is still an amazing piece of kit! Even the tech support got back to me within an hour and fixed a small problem I had with DVD playback.

Blow Dog

I bought Mesh. Top quality equipment and hi-spec components.

Good PC's, absolutely dire service and support. You need to ask yourself, do you need support?

Cem

mega_stream

No I don't need support....but I do need them to answer the phone!!

Argh how annoying? I will try emailing them instead

Blow Dog

You can always go into their showroom and order it in person.
It's in Staples Corner, N London.

Cem