Easy PC guide: It's important to choose the right computer in the first place. But if you run into difficulties with your hardware or software, which companies' phone helplines can you trust to solve your problems quickly
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A survey of user support services for home computers looked at computer manufacturer helplines. It found major differences between the companies, with Dan, Gateway 2000 and Viglen providing the best service. Users rated Packard Bell at just 8% for satisfaction with various aspects of helpline services. In many cases response times to phone calls were poor. Some specialist retailers such as PC World and Byte, provide helplines, as do the major software companies such as Microsoft.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1997
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Dan came out tops in a survey which questioned over 5,000 people on the quality of service provided by their computer supplier and the reliability of the product itself. Apple, Dell and Gateway also did well. Consumers were generally happy with their mail-order purchases, however, those who had purchased their computer at Dixons, PC World and Currys were not happy wth the service they had received.
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ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1999
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