tomshardware: Too Good to Be True: Michael's Computers

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Originally posted by icewiz
I'm surprised nobody posted these links to "additional information"

Press Releases
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/3/emw109970.htm
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2...rweb107957.htm

Memory for him MX7
http://www.satech.com/miccom.html

somebody call satech and ask them if they really have his memory

on WiredLaptop.com
http://www.wiredlaptop.us/modules/ne...php?storyid=14

Logoware
http://www.cafeshops.com/michaelscmpters

RFPdirect - request for resellers
http://www.bizwiz.com/cgi-bin/rfbsrc...123356&maftw=B

on CowboyTech
http://www.bizwiz.com/cgi-bin/rfbsrc...123356&maftw=B

on a German site:
http://www.wauu.de/Computers/Hardwar.../Workstations/

This looks like a guy that was selling real computers at some point... And his website is intermittent, not down. I was able to get on a few minutes ago.

He's certainly prolific...

*ice*

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What do these links have to do with anything? Still have not seen 1 legitimate review on any of his computers. If I had a small business building computers and someone from a major review website wanted to review a machine of mine I'd have a little different attitude than "let me talk to my partners". I'd be like... "when do you want it", and if I didn't have one I'd overnight the parts and build it the next day. Jeez, a review from a major review site could be huge economically-speaking for a small company. Can't wait for the review on the "instant computer"(not holding my breath-must admit). And Mike's site is not working for me.

Wow, press releases...written by Michael. Interesting...:rolleyes::D

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Originally posted by scott
What do these links have to do with anything? Still have not seen 1 legitimate review on any of his computers. If I had a small business building computers and someone from a major review website wanted to review a machine of mine I'd have a little different attitude than "let me talk to my partners". I'd be like... "when do you want it", and if I didn't have one I'd overnight the parts and build it the next day. Jeez, a review from a major review site could be huge economically-speaking for a small company. Can't wait for the review on the "instant computer"(not holding my breath-must admit). And Mike's site is not working for me.

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But remember? His company is doing really well.
The US Forces are buying stuff from him ;)

Maybe that's why he doesn't need to rush a unit out for review.
He is so well known already.

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Originally posted by Terry
But remember? His company is doing really well.
The US Forces are buying stuff from him ;)

Maybe that's why he doesn't need to rush a unit out for review.
He is so well known already.

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Oh, that's right- he's not just nationwide-he's worldwide.

Sorry if it sounded like I was defending him, but if you don't understand what the links have to do with the story, you didn't look at some of them. They are as relevant as other lies in the article, and give the starving reader something else to chuckle about.

I wasn't suggesting the links were real, especially the news releases. It was an attempt to put out the "fabric" of his lie :-)

The most interesting ones to me were the fact that he has T-shirts, mugs, and hats ("logoware") for sale, as well as having a vendor that claims to sell memory for his "super machines". Doing something like that is not as simple as putting out a press release, and has very little benefit in proving your veracity (meaning, I can think of 100 things I'd do before I made up T-shirts and actually had them for sale at a real storefront that I didn't control, and I certainly wouldn't go to 1! Yahoo store and ask them to sell my memory).

Not proving he is legit, just weird and part of the story.

*ice*

Hahahaha... In that link with the job offering (http://www.bizwiz.com/cgi-bin/rfbsrc...123356&maftw=B)

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Specifications or Special Requirements:
Must be Skilled

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That's it... Must be skilled. This guy is a real tool.

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Originally posted by lavalva
That's it... Must be skilled. This guy is a real tool. [/B]

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no... no... you must have "Skillz"

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Originally posted by lavalva
Hahahaha... In that link with the job offering (http://www.bizwiz.com/cgi-bin/rfbsrc...123356&maftw=B)



That's it... Must be skilled. This guy is a real tool.

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Hahaha, someone should send a resume to him.
Wonder if he actaully has the money to hire people.

If so, it'll be minimum wage.. from the looks of his house.
And his previous Office/P.O. Box.

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Originally posted by freedonX
Good question. Why don't you go ask him ;) :p

Seriouslly, a liar knows when his lies go out of hand, considering he might have some mayor lawsuits up his throat. What I mean, a liar can continue and continue lying, but he will likelly stop when his lies will cost hime money, LOTS of money.

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Right exactly what I mean. He could be a compulsive lier. And once he saw that video cam, he just checked into reality. I'm sooo glad he got what was coming to him. I bet as soon as he saw that cam, his body started to burn up, and it felt like his body was shrinking... it makes you feel good to know that someone else finally feels like that after what he did.

Rule #1 of being a good liar: Believe the lie.

He failed to believe, and thus, was destroyed.

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Originally posted by ImaNihilist
Rule #1 of being a good liar: Believe the lie.

He failed to believe, and thus, was destroyed.

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no no no :D

Rule #1 Remember what you told as lies... Changing your store is the fall of a true liar!!! LOL

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Originally posted by Terry
But remember? His company is doing really well.
The US Forces are buying stuff from him ;)

Maybe that's why he doesn't need to rush a unit out for review.
He is so well known already.

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dude, only because of the POWER of Michelle's Computer was the US Miliary able to decode and analyze the image from the Predator drones. which lead to the capture of Saddam Hussian.

Guy's a national hero!


btw: I know the guy's name is Micheal but when he's in jail and forced to "toss some guy's salad" and be made a b1tch. his nickname will be Michelle

always good to see another scumbag that's abusing the internet for scams get bagged

:eek: Well I kinda find this funny.

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Michael's Computers have been designing systems for Gamers, 3D Cad Designers, Law Offices, Realtors, Doctors, Movie Producers, Audio Enthusiasts and associates within the US Navy and US Marine Corp.

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This loser actually thinks the US Navy will buy from him. What he doesn't know is the US Navy and US Marine Corp. does not buy any computers except Dell's. Because they are in a Multi-million dollar Contract with Dell. The reason I know this is I am in the Navy.
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if i have nothing else to do during this spring break i will drop by marina del rey considering that i live near and will see if i can find his office that is 1 block away from the the ups store.

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Originally posted by pcmodderz
:eek: Well I kinda find this funny.

This loser actually thinks the US Navy will buy from him. What he doesn't know is the US Navy and US Marine Corp. does not buy any computers except Dell's. Because they are in a Multi-million dollar Contract with Dell. The reason I know this is I am in the Navy.
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LOL BUSTED!!! :p

I thought the military uses super old equipments that had gone through tons of tests for reliability purposes... maybe that's just missle guidance equipments.

Maybe he has a relative in the navy and he built him a computer.

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Originally posted by Terry
I thought the military uses super old equipments that had gone through tons of tests for reliability purposes... maybe that's just missle guidance equipments.

Maybe he has a relative in the navy and he built him a computer.

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well in the military bases and other "non combat location" offices they use regular pcs.

anyone want to safe $200 of his computer:D

"Save $200 on any system by deducting from price you see online and making a business/personal check or money order out to :

Michael Gonzales
c/o Michael's Computers
4712 Admiralty Way
Suite 359
Marina Del Rey, Ca 90292"

from his website.

Haha, tax evasion...

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Originally posted by rimmerchant
dude, only because of the POWER of Michelle's Computer was the US Miliary able to decode and analyze the image from the Predator drones. which lead to the capture of Saddam Hussian.

Guy's a national hero!

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"All hail Michael, king of the Losers!!"


/shameless age of empires joke

Hm, just noticed rimmerchant spelled Michael as Michelle :p

i send this email to him
"So your paypal account have been suspened now you are trying to keep your business going by using personall check and your mailbox at ups store interesting way of doing business."

and his answer is
Our Paypal is down temporarily because we received more than 10 times our normal orders.

"Paypal is simply reviewing each order to make sure the customers didn’t use stolen credit cards.
Paypal will be back up shortly! Thank you for stopping by!
All my best,
Michael
Michael’s Computers
www.MichaelsComputers.com
World’s Only Proven Instant Computer Systems"

The disturbing thing is, mike himself believes that...
Guy in denial. He's got problems.

But hey, do you think it's true?
Like people read Toms and decides to buy one just for fun?
"There is no bad publicity"

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Originally posted by Terry
The disturbing thing is, mike himself believes that...
Guy in denial. He's got problems.

But hey, do you think it's true?
Like people read Toms and decides to buy one just for fun?
"There is no bad publicity"

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I don't know many people that have $2500 laying around 'just for fun'.