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What Should I Know About Gateway Desktops in General?

Used more than one Gateway computer? Had a memorable experience in dealing directly with the company? Share your insight about this manufacturer in general. How good is their service? The quality of their design and production? How reliable are they, and do they work hard to correct their mistakes?



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by dennisraz
Nov 19 '00 gateway sucks buy a emachine instead !
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by hiperturbo
May 30 '01 Who Rules?
It is a great type of computer to buy.... read full review
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by nolimitxvx
Jul 10 '01 Desktops and others....Your wear program.
Purchase only if you will want this computer for years, because you will be paying for it for years!... read full review
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by Cyndy
Apr 22 '00 GaTeWaY 20o0
I want to give it 5 STARS, but can not get back in to change it!... read full review
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by Frances42
Nov 23 '00 Gateway?Yes!,Do It!
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by Go-Ped
Aug 06 '00 Gateway-Wanna Waste Money Quickly?
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by barefootn007
Jul 10 '01 Love my Gateway
Service is good. Phone support is good. Computer is good. I would definitely recommend. They are a little sensitive to some software, but that was not a big deal here.... read full review
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by burningsouls
Nov 05 '00 still number 1 on my list
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by KelliandJoseph
Jan 01 '01 Gateway? Be Ready For Nothing!
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by jmhatcher
Oct 08 '00 Gateway
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by DESIREE_WARE
Jun 06 '00 GATEWAY ESSENTIAL 500..Why can't the service be as good as the product??
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by brandonbernier
Feb 13 '00 Your GATEWAY to the internet
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by mansa
Feb 14 '00 Diffently a Gateway
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by reflog
Apr 13 '00 GREAT PC, BUT....your not gonna believe this.....
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by ADMS
Feb 23 '00 Great Deal
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by lunascryer
Apr 20 '00 nothing but problems...
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by gulftel
Dec 17 '99 I Have a Lemon
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by Trav27
Apr 04 '00 Gateway should do the world a big service and go out of buiseness
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by pystash
Apr 18 '00 Gateway=great computers and customer service
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by pcomsec
Feb 02 '00 Gateway, I'd do it all over again
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by CRXLover88
Mar 12 '00 MOO - No Wait a Sec, It's NOO
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by bouncity
Feb 10 '01 Do not buy a Gateway Computer
Do not buy a Gateway Computer. Their quality is terrible, but their technical support is far worse.... read full review
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by bubbakity
Mar 25 '01 My problems with Gateway
The desktop i purchased was not anything like i had expected it to be .... read full review
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by Theinvestor
Jun 19 '00 Gateway luck
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by muscles4life
May 28 '01 GATEWAY TO THE JUNKYARD
I FEEL GATEWAY CUTS ALOT OF CORNERS,AND PUTS CHEAP PARTS IN THEIR COMPUTERS.I HATED COMPAQ ALSO,BUT I WOULD TAKE IT OVER A GATEWAY ANYDAY,THAT'S HOW CHEAP GATEWAY IS.... read full review
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by tigerwn
Mar 31 '00 No name brand!!!
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by miklv
Apr 02 '02 Gateway is Awesome!!
Buy a Gateway; their tech support is second to none!!... read full review
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by loribagore
Mar 26 '00 Gateway
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by L1888
Aug 20 '00 Gateway: The Bad and the Good.
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by jbc6
Aug 22 '05 GATEWAY IS TERRIBLE
Gateway's slogan should be: Contempt for the customer!... read full review
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by mike1956
Jan 07 '05 After 15 years as a loyal customer I'm through with Gateway
Do not by anything from Gateway, because they can not service the products in a timely fashion, and seem to care little for their customers. I'll try Dell.... read full review
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by winger58
Aug 07 '00 Buy local
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by jsallee
Dec 17 '99 A Cow That Gives Lemon Juice
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by HootyBratt
Feb 05 '00 Good Beginner Computer
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by Mrwyzard
Jan 25 '00 Great Computer bad Costomer service and sales
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by wannabeatechie
Dec 14 '99 Happy With Customer Service
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by mahejar
Jan 30 '01 A big headache
I would not recommend the Gateway Select. For the money that I spent I had too many problems with this computer... read full review
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by buddnice
Oct 30 '99 The Best Service You'll Ever Get!
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by xtwizx
Oct 30 '99 Gateway = Satisfaction
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by sschatt
Feb 12 '00 Gateway laptop headaches
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by aneis
Oct 26 '99 Good Deal
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by adpowers
Jun 22 '00 Good phone support.
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by Stevnar
Apr 05 '00 GATEWAY PRODUCTS/SERVICE
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by rakrmt
Dec 20 '99 You need TIME!
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by mra1888
Dec 20 '99 Compared and then bought
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by noemer
Dec 18 '99 Got this remanufactured
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by adjust1
Jun 13 '00 Gateway-So far, not good
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by sgf62
Apr 09 '00 The Spotted Milk Cow-Gateway
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by Reighn21
Jul 05 '00 Technician Opinion....bad for the office, good at the home
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by jennandlee
Apr 12 '00 Gateway Is Wonderful
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by Charolais
Oct 27 '00 Gateway? NEVER AGAIN!
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by vintage25
Mar 16 '00 Lackluster Service
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by viiv.0803
Mar 17 '00 I'M IN LOVE WITH A COMPUTER
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by blux
Feb 14 '00 Run While You Can
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by berris24
Oct 01 '00 Never again!
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by klpalm
Jun 16 '00 Great for the Illiterate!
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by jh1219
Mar 06 '00 IT'S NO BULL!!!
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by Elyons3683
Apr 26 '00 Gateway...To Pleasure!
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by dbailey
Mar 22 '00 Good, but could be better
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by wildhnh
Oct 08 '00 My First Computer (at Home)
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by Huggy36
Feb 28 '00 I Like My Gateway
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by r_l_davis
Jan 31 '00 Service is important!
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by rush33770
Nov 16 '00 THE PC FROM HELL
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by aubrey_d
Jul 04 '00 I'm sold on Gateway
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by AddysMom
Jun 24 '00 Wolf in Sheeps clothing
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by denisepin
Feb 11 '01 Gateway 866 pent lll
They are great for the 'non tech', since they set up easy and SDRAM is easy to install.... read full review
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by DiscreteOne
Nov 12 '00 Gateway! The Best Product
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by BlueTitan
Nov 23 '00 Trash with Terrible Customer Service
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by rmk2k
Feb 26 '00 Gateway Computers: Problems from the Beginning
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by taka22
Feb 09 '00 great computer
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by Ex_Spy_Guy
Mar 21 '00 Gateway: A Responsible persons Computer
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by alystonia
Jan 02 '01 gateway to trouble!
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by dj_mister
Apr 04 '00 Gateway vs. Compaq Presario
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by rncraig
Nov 23 '00 Easy to Buy; Hard to Live With
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by Nuge
Apr 07 '00 Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me
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by kobeguy68
Jan 29 '00 GOOD OL' GATEWAY
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by chati
Jan 16 '00 Completely Satisfied Customer!
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by jdbocaj
May 12 '00 If everyone else likes Gateway, why am I so miserable?
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by ldillar
Apr 06 '00 Cust Service Reps Flat Out Lie!
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by JaDaRu
Feb 12 '00 Gateway: The Nicest Computer/Company Around
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by Pameladugan
Feb 05 '00 I've never had a problem
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by advent1
Aug 02 '00 Have it your way.
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by figment
Nov 13 '99 The GATEWAT to nowhere!
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by topsalesnj
Sep 17 '00 Is more, more?
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by Uncle_Tippet
Aug 08 '00 Hidden Pearl in Gateway Software Pack
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by Bechtellaw
Feb 16 '00 Name Brands Aren't Always Best
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by wamni
Jun 18 '00 My Gateway Experience
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by STLambert
Dec 31 '00 Gateway to frustration: Don't say you weren't warned!!
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by cog1950
Aug 27 '00 Gateway Remanufactured Computers
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by rittierodt1
Mar 08 '00 Worth it for a novice
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by Misspeewee
Mar 02 '00 Gateway nightmare
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by sagan69
Apr 12 '00 cheap parts, but they stand behind it!
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by sofaking90
Jan 28 '00 Customer Service
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by MarkLandsbaum
Aug 06 '00 Gateway - NEVER again
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by tdalka
Oct 11 '00 Gateway to what?
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by Beet911now
Jan 30 '00 The true Gateway for technology
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by damanda
Jun 19 '00 Why Not Gateway?
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by krisdoughty
Oct 05 '00 Gateway Essential
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by Gateway16
May 28 '00 Gateway, a link to a great computer.
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by throtz
Aug 02 '00 Proprietary Problems
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by CARLA.C
Mar 19 '00 Gateway computers
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by zooky
Dec 13 '00 My new Gateway
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by jennyleigh
Mar 23 '00 Excellent Customer Service
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by cashsurfers
Feb 17 '00 I never thought cows could be so fast
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by Necole
Apr 23 '00 My Opinion
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by JakeEXTREME
Aug 18 '00 It's a Gateway Country.
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by epookie
Oct 03 '00 'Gateway' to hell
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by jorge7388
Mar 09 '03 I seem to have had much better luck with the company than others.
They are well made, highly upgradeable, and backed by excellent technical support. I have found their reliability to be perfect. I highly recommend you to purchase their computers.... read full review
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by tkerodd
Apr 24 '00 Multiple Gateways - Few Problems
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by merey
Apr 21 '00 Disappointed in Gateway
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by 333rt
Oct 08 '00 Yeah their a Gateway.. to hell
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by dave1d
Aug 29 '01 Gateway Lame
Don't buy because you won't get any support. I didn't last week.... read full review
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by bleemster
Apr 01 '00 Gateway, A Sure Best
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by BartvanHerk
Apr 30 '00 No major problems
The Gateway P133 of 6 years ago is still a solid and dependable machine.... read full review
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by mrb129
Oct 02 '00 Pick Up Your Box Quick!
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by vipwhat
Sep 29 '00 Gateway-NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
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by Heidiho
Dec 10 '00 People don't rule here
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by twinloons
Aug 19 '00 Gateway - Never Again!
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by shushi
Oct 23 '00 Service is not the same as it used to be
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by Pippoorion
Apr 19 '00 Stay away from Gateway!!
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by selena05
Jul 27 '00 Gateway to Heaven?
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by nnobrien
May 17 '02 Brand New Desktop Gateways, Product Support
Two Gateway Desktops in my experience are comparable to no-name computers I've bought in the past. I haven't experienced superior quality, but neither have I experienced inferior quality.... read full review
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by angiehost
Feb 28 '00 Love My Gateway
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by baygirl49
Nov 09 '04 Gateway screws Customers
Only care about is getting you off the phone as soon as possible. Techs are outsourced so no way to follow the chain of command up to get satisfaction.... read full review
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by swabie24
Sep 10 '02 What a Nightmare
Buy a Dell! Read my review. ... read full review
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by pradadog
Jun 05 '07 Letters to Gateway
Don't ever buy one!!!... read full review
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by robpfaff
Sep 22 '04 Yes Gateway Sucks
Don't buy one.... read full review
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by phungus
Jan 07 '05 A disturbing inside report on Gateway support
Don't bother calling their support unless you absolutely have to.... read full review
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by dbnoble
Apr 05 '00 POWER to the Gateway
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by patrick860
Jun 12 '00 The best way to a new computer
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by bohica78
Feb 08 '01 Stay away from gateway!
2 years ago I'd say they were great but not now. Its a great machine, I love it, but getting it and getting support for it is disgusting.... read full review
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by trueblue20
Dec 12 '99 Gateway is only AVERAGE, not superior! Why waste the money?
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by gas_fumes1
Mar 13 '00 So-so
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by gisellepavlova
Apr 25 '00 THE INFINITE EVIL THAT IS THE COW......
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by Toohektic
Apr 12 '00 Gateway - A corporate sellout
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by Allanon
Mar 05 '00 Gateway Kills the Competition
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by shurliman
Apr 23 '00 Gateway has been Great!
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by Joe50
Oct 15 '99 Gateway, the only way to go!
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by A_Morris
Feb 22 '00 Nothing but problems
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by Bgraham934
Dec 10 '99 Gateway Service
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by AndrewCom
Mar 02 '00 Good support policy, any well-trained rep??
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by LeeRuger
Jun 12 '00 If it is not right send it back fast!!
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by Staj85
Feb 16 '00 GOTTA BE A COW !!!
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by serinsilva
Mar 20 '00 Gateway: Poor Customer Service
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by sc_lay
Oct 27 '99 Great Computer!
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by athelms
Dec 18 '00 Gateway desktops are a safe bet
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by joegilbert
Apr 06 '00 Best Value On The Market
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by espencer
Mar 30 '00 Gateway was a great way, but are they going the wrong way?
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by JulieMom
Feb 11 '00 Gateway Destination
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by lagkona
Apr 14 '00 Gateway GP6-350, sometimes a dog!
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by eddek
Sep 30 '00 Gateway has served me well, but there are some flaws
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by The_T_Meister
Apr 07 '00 Gateway Made Me Long For My Old 386!
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by scott77
Mar 18 '00 The Truth
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by deleo
Dec 27 '99 Gateway for Peace of Mind
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by lid
Apr 09 '00 Defects soured my experience with Gateway
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by joycepoole
Mar 23 '00 honda13
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by Zenobia
Apr 13 '00 Gateway really *is* your friend . . .
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by petaddict
Mar 14 '00 gateway's very helpful
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by gjantz
Apr 05 '00 Gateways are overpriced, good for beginners
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by weapon10
Feb 20 '00 Gateway Computers.
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by pat54
Apr 16 '00 BEWARE OF THE COW
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by leevey
Feb 24 '00 Good and the Bad
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by amanut123
Apr 02 '00 Gateway and the "Other guys"
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by Len.Feder
Jun 22 '00 Asking for trouble
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by susancs
Jan 28 '00 They are winners!
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by bowbiter
Feb 14 '00 Gateway Desktops Worth Your Money
Quality desktops but poor customer service (very important to new users). Look around for price comparisons...... read full review
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by BIRK21
Mar 09 '00 Go Gateway!
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by jlair
Mar 15 '00 Gateway, OK Just Don't Try to Upgrade.
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by charlesmtf
Apr 01 '00 Proud To Show My Gateway
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by tomwilson
Aug 30 '00 Gateway - Good, but there is better!
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by tomsue
Nov 03 '99 Technical Service
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by firebird1
Jun 28 '00 Gateways: The keyboards do not seem to last.
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by brugueras
Feb 25 '00 Should you go Gateway?
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by Celesj
Jun 15 '00 Poor Products, Poor Service
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by pressman75
Jan 29 '00 a bit about financing
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by yoohoogirl
Dec 18 '00 Gateway, People Rule. NOT!
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by RXDOC
Feb 27 '00 Still Going After Over Two Years
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by Vector18_99
Oct 19 '99 There are Alternatives
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by dbldown11
Feb 03 '00 Gateway to Hell
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by vswizop
Apr 05 '01 My first and last Gateway
Don't buy their computers. Quality control is poor, service is abominable.... read full review
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by Pyanfar
Jan 13 '00 I never thought I'd be this happy having a cow in the house
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by ramm
Oct 23 '99 Great customer service...until you buy
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by pags73
Apr 19 '00 Gateways customer service is the best
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by bbwproMike
Dec 24 '99 Buy a windows manual before you buy Gateway
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by bktothefullest
Feb 04 '00 Nothing beats a Gateway
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by thedragonweyr
Mar 09 '00 My Favorite Holstein, Gateway Computers
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by iriguchi
Aug 07 '00 Gateway discrimination
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by seagull5
Jan 05 '01 A Gateway upgrade....Issues and Resolutions
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by jgegner
Jul 28 '00 Buy Dell--Don't Waste Your Money on These Overpriced Doorstops
In a nutshell, Gateway computers suck. Why do they suck? It's because Gateway uses substandard parts to build their computers, and it shows in the unreliability of their systems.... read full review
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by jojoken
Oct 04 '01 Gateway-What a Joke
I think that Gateway computers are a big joke and I am trying to tell as many people as I can that they would be very sorry to purchase one.... read full review
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by ThePip
Aug 19 '00 Gateway offers Yourware:) but B-ware:(
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by Lady_Pythia
Apr 05 '00 We Failed To Tell You That Your Order Was Cancelled
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by Johnsbender
Feb 25 '00 Gateway, a good starting point
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by Mjwidell
Dec 13 '00 Gateway customer support - here's an example of their "tech support"
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by faeriedragon
Dec 26 '99 And now a word from our sponsor
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by TheSmackDaddy
Sep 21 '00 For Casual Users
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by tjgleason
Mar 08 '00 Great Computers!
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by ennas
Mar 19 '00 Gateway to Sanity
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by takeahanse
Apr 24 '00 Not worth the attractive price...
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by LadyLumbee
Jun 16 '00 Gateway, My Experince
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