Recent content by laxatives

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    Review: AVA Direct

    I thought I would update. AVADirect has informed me that they will not replace the screen unless I shell out $325 (reduced to $200 after a few days). I thought I would like to the full review (for some reason I can't find a link directly to the comment)...
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    WARNING - AVA Direct nightmare !

    I wrote a long complaint elsewhere (which I'll link to below), but I'll quickly summarize. I bought a laptop from AVA Direct and it took a ridiculous amount of time (something like 3 months) to get it. Fine. I'd rather have a well built quality machine anywas. Immediately I have issues with the...
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    Review: AVA Direct

    I thought I would just update on what's been going on. After requesting an RMA, the company asked for proof that the laptop was malfunctioning in the form of a photograph. Its been a couple days and they've ignored my emails since then. The company is AVA-Direct and I woudl recommend them to no...
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    Review: AVA Direct

    Well the waterdamage only affected the keyboard issue (at least thats what I heard the first RMA). I guess I'll go through with this second RMA and see how it goes from there. Thanks for your advice.
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    Review: AVA Direct

    THe issue was definitely hardware. The machine had a couple problems with crashing, getting BSOD or abruptly getting a black screen and becoming ottally unresponsive. The main issue that concerned me and required an RMA though was monitor flicker. THe screen would flash black and white patterns...
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    Review: AVA Direct

    I bought a top of the line custom built Clevo laptop from a relatively small, but well-known company a few months but its been a nightmare dealing with this company. THe laptop had a bunch of issues immediately that made it unusable so I had it sent back for an RMA. I got the laptop back after a...