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Paul Jones <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 17 May 2000 23:13:51 -0400
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At 03:34 PM 5/17/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Does anyone have any experience using Tiger Direct PC Kits ?  They are
>offering one with a midi case, motherboard, floppy drive, CD-ROM,& PSU
>pre-installed and on-board Video & sound for $209.  You just add RAM, HD,
>processor, and OS of your choice and you have a PC!

Though I have no personal experience, I have heard others'.  Never has it
been good.  Just heard tonight about a Pentium II that was purchased from
Tiger Direct with no chip retainer or heatsink support.  It was just
plugged in and left to sway in the breeze.


J. Paul Jones
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