Something smells fishy, do you think this is a rip off waiting to happen?

**Jrivero50** · 04-17-2001, 08:50 PM

I've been shopping around recently for my big computer purchase in about a couple of months. I'm getting a silver Alienware case with everthing else black, including the monitor. I've been seeking a 19" flat screen and had my choices narrowed down to the NEC Multisync FE950+ Blk and the IBM P96 trinitron stealth black (BTW, any input on both of these monitors would be appreciated). I haven't seen either monitors in action but from a spec standpoint, the IBM is clearly the superior of the two. The only problem is that it retails for a hefty $575. Until recently, I haven't been able to find it for that much cheaper (usually between $525-550) Now I see this IBM selling for $419 at urban-computers.com. To me, this seems almost too good to be true. My question is this, is this just a really good deal that I should jump all over or is it a rip off from a shady online retailer waiting to happen?

**SokoDude** · 04-17-2001, 08:55 PM

sorry man just curious...what does BTW stand for...i see it all the time in these forums.

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**Jrivero50** · 04-17-2001, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by SokoDude:
sorry man just curious...what does BTW stand for...i see it all the time in these forums.

By The Way

**SokoDude** · 04-17-2001, 09:22 PM

thanks

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**FuzzyNips** · 04-17-2001, 09:25 PM

Wow, that retailer is very close to me (downtown Chicago). I checked them up on www.resellerratings.com and the place only had one review and it was a 3/7 which ain't too good, but you never know. I also checked their site and they gave addresses and telephone numbers so I would give it a shot, because you have the numbers. If all else fails, I could just drive down there for you.

Good luck.

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**Jrivero50** · 04-17-2001, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FuzzyNips:
Wow, that retailer is very close to me (downtown Chicago). I checked them up on www.resellerratings.com and the place only had one review and it was a 3/7 which ain't too good, but you never know. I also checked their site and they gave addresses and telephone numbers so I would give it a shot, because you have the numbers. If all else fails, I could just drive down there for you. Good luck.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I also live in Chicago. Maybe I should contact the BBB for more info on this company. I also wonder if places like these let you pick up in order to avoid shipping charges.

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**sicko** · 04-17-2001, 11:18 PM

Okay if you live near the place run down there and check them out. Also, look at the monitor there before you buy it (if you're buying it), make sure it's new and not a demo unit, and MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THEIR RETURN POLICY. If you do that you should be good to go.

**Jrivero50** · 04-17-2001, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sicko:
Okay if you live near the place run down there and check them out. Also, look at the monitor there before you buy it (if you're buying it), make sure it's new and not a demo unit, and MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THEIR RETURN POLICY. If you do that you should be good to go.

I just sent them an email covering all those questions. I think your idea of going down there and checking them out is the safest bet.

04-17-2001, 08:50 PM	#1
Jrivero50 Catfish Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 102	Something smells fishy, do you think this is a rip off waiting to happen? I've been shopping around recently for my big computer purchase in about a couple of months. I'm getting a silver Alienware case with everthing else black, including the monitor. I've been seeking a 19" flat screen and had my choices narrowed down to the NEC Multisync FE950+ Blk and the IBM P96 trinitron stealth black (BTW, any input on both of these monitors would be appreciated). I haven't seen either monitors in action but from a spec standpoint, the IBM is clearly the superior of the two. The only problem is that it retails for a hefty $575. Until recently, I haven't been able to find it for that much cheaper (usually between $525-550) Now I see this IBM selling for $419 at urban-computers.com. To me, this seems almost too good to be true. My question is this, is this just a really good deal that I should jump all over or is it a rip off from a shady online retailer waiting to happen? __________________ Alienware Aurora DDR -Silver Dragon Tower Case (Antec) w/ 300 watt ps -1.4ghz Athlon w/266mhz fsb -384MB pc2100 ddr -NVIDIA GeForce 3 w/tv-out -Koolmaxx Video Cooling System -40GB HD 9.0ms seek time, 7200RPM, UltraATA -SoundBlaster Live! Value -Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 400 watt THX speakers -black 107-Windows Keyboard -Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer USB -PlexWriter 16x/10x/40x CD-RW IDE -Intel PRO/100 S Desktop Adapter -Windows ME -Stealth black IBM P96 19" monitor w/ .24 grille pitch and a max resolution of 1600X1200 @ 85hz not that bad for my very first rig

04-17-2001, 08:55 PM	#2
SokoDude Expensive Sushi Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 41	sorry man just curious...what does BTW stand for...i see it all the time in these forums. ------------------ Amd Thunderbird @ 1000(266 fsb) 256 mb Pc133 Abit Kt7a Raid Voodoo 3 2000 SB LIVE! Platinum 5.1 13 gig Maxtor Samsung Dvd-Rom HP DVD-RW __________________ Amd Thunderbird @ 1000(266 fsb) 256 mb Pc133 - Generic Abit Kt7a-Raid Voodoo 3 2000 SB LIVE! Platinum 5.1 30 gig Western Digital 7200 rpm Samsung 8X Dvd-Rom HP 8x-4x-32x CD-RW

04-17-2001, 09:22 PM	#4
SokoDude Expensive Sushi Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 41	thanks ------------------ Amd Thunderbird @ 1000(266 fsb) 256 mb Pc133 Abit Kt7a Raid Voodoo 3 2000 SB LIVE! Platinum 5.1 13 gig Maxtor Samsung Dvd-Rom HP DVD-RW __________________ Amd Thunderbird @ 1000(266 fsb) 256 mb Pc133 - Generic Abit Kt7a-Raid Voodoo 3 2000 SB LIVE! Platinum 5.1 30 gig Western Digital 7200 rpm Samsung 8X Dvd-Rom HP 8x-4x-32x CD-RW

04-17-2001, 09:25 PM	#5
FuzzyNips Catfish Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 140	Wow, that retailer is very close to me (downtown Chicago). I checked them up on www.resellerratings.com and the place only had one review and it was a 3/7 which ain't too good, but you never know. I also checked their site and they gave addresses and telephone numbers so I would give it a shot, because you have the numbers. If all else fails, I could just drive down there for you. Good luck. ------------------ I am a proud owner of an Alienware gaming machine! __________________ I am a proud owner of an Alienware gaming machine!

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04-17-2001, 11:18 PM	#7
sicko Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,286	Okay if you live near the place run down there and check them out. Also, look at the monitor there before you buy it (if you're buying it), make sure it's new and not a demo unit, and MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THEIR RETURN POLICY. If you do that you should be good to go.