[CGUYS] buying at laptop at Staples?
A relative offered to buy a laptop and wants to get one he saw in an advertisement at Staples. Not sure which one he has in mind, but am a bit nervous about getting a computer there, given they only give you 2 weeks to return electronics. Is that a standard amount of time for returns for computers at most stores? Anyone have experiences (good or bad) buying a computer from Staples? Thanks Randall * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] buying at laptop at Staples?
Each Big Box store has different return policies. This is usually for plain old returns. If it is longer that means you can bring it back if it fails also. (sometimes) Double check the pricing and see if the same laptop is available at a store that matches prices. Occasionally stores will have a special model that cannot be found or compared at another store, but they will have a similar one that they will not do a price match on. Whenever you buy from any retailer it really is Cavet Emptor Stewart At 03:25 PM 6/14/2010, you wrote: A relative offered to buy a laptop and wants to get one he saw in an advertisement at Staples. Not sure which one he has in mind, but am a bit nervous about getting a computer there, given they only give you 2 weeks to return electronics. Is that a standard amount of time for returns for computers at most stores? Anyone have experiences (good or bad) buying a computer from Staples? Thanks Randall * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] more problems could be ahead for the iPad
http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/14/technology/att_ipad_hack/index.htm NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A day after ATT fessed up to its iPad 3G customers about a security breach, the hackers that exploited the vulnerabilityhttp://money.cnn.com/2010/06/09/technology/iPad_email_breach/index.htm?postversion=2010061009 in ATT's website said there are still lurking security problems related to the iPad. In a blog post, hacker group Goatse Security said Monday that a skilled attacker could take advantage of a weakness in the iPad's Safari Internet browser. The browser's bug could potentially allow someone to gain unwanted access to a user's iPad when that user clicks a malicious link. Looks like we could be seeing the fruition of Apple's increasing footprint on the web as it relates to their lack of security...or rather that their programmers are human beings after all and not angelic code machines who don't make mistakes. But then those who thought about it for more than three seconds knew this was the case. In either case, looks like Apple users will be seeing an increase in security updates for their mobile devices. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] more problems could be ahead for the iPad
The larger the user base the device/OS has the more people will take opportunities to try and hack it. Plus with Ipad being a high priced user tool, that means MONEY! I cant remember the program, but always follow the money. Stewart At 05:08 PM 6/14/2010, you wrote: http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/14/technology/att_ipad_hack/index.htm NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A day after ATT fessed up to its iPad 3G customers about a security breach, the hackers that exploited the vulnerabilityhttp://money.cnn.com/2010/06/09/technology/iPad_email_breach/index.htm?postversion=2010061009 in ATT's website said there are still lurking security problems related to the iPad. In a blog post, hacker group Goatse Security said Monday that a skilled attacker could take advantage of a weakness in the iPad's Safari Internet browser. The browser's bug could potentially allow someone to gain unwanted access to a user's iPad when that user clicks a malicious link. Looks like we could be seeing the fruition of Apple's increasing footprint on the web as it relates to their lack of security...or rather that their programmers are human beings after all and not angelic code machines who don't make mistakes. But then those who thought about it for more than three seconds knew this was the case. In either case, looks like Apple users will be seeing an increase in security updates for their mobile devices. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] more problems could be ahead for the iPad
On Jun 14, 2010, at 6:08 PM, mike wrote: ATT's website said there are still lurking security problems related to the iPad. This is an ATT problem, not an iPad problem. You are so desperate to attack Apple that you can't even keep your facts straight. In a blog post, hacker group Goatse Security said Monday that a skilled attacker could take advantage of a weakness in the iPad's Safari Internet browser. The browser's bug could potentially allow someone to gain unwanted access to a user's iPad when that user clicks a malicious link. More desperation. This says nothing. If wishes were horses then beggars would ride. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
