PCSpecialist are one of the easiest and best firms I have ever dealt with.
A few weeks ago, I decided that my Vaio VGN-FW21Z was getting a bit long in the tooth, so looked around and decided on a Clevo. On researching I came across PCSpecialists and watched the and read the Forum. Am I glad that I did.
I decided to go for a 17.3" Vortex III near the top of the range of options (over £2k). It was to last a while.
Eagerly I awaited the anticipated delivery. Eventually it arrived and with heart pounding I opened the box. Then the doubts started creep in. It was big, very big but hey, I kinda half expected that, it was only to be used occasionally on the road and was to be more of a Desktop replacement. So no worries. Then I opened the Power Brick....ugh, it was twice the size of the Vaio and heavy, very heavy.
Getting it up and running, was no problem. The laptop looked and felt really good. Keyboard nice feel, but would have preferred one with the UK Enter key. Graphics great, Runs great, really pleased with build quality. Overall a nice packaged machine..... but that Power Brick....
I had to travel for a few days so packed it up carefully in the double protection of my my Kensington Roller Case. Fits perfectly.... then I think what am I going to do with the brick? It sits there looking at me all forlorn and lonely when not being attached to the laptop. I feel sorry for it and start to pack it as well. But this is a monster in black packaging to me. With all the other junk I had to carry, it was taking up too much room in my case. So, it had to get left behind. Ever tried to use a laptop with no power brick? I can tell you that your options are limited and so is the length of time you can use it.
So.... I contacted PCS Tech Support and the outcome is that I got an RMA and DPD picked it up the next day. Returned.
So now I sit in front of my brand new 15.6 Optimus IV typing this note to say how absolutely delighted I am with it. It's over specc'd, it's not got such a nice keyboard as the Vortex (bit tinny feeling) but it is just perfect, even down to the Power Brick being exactly the right size and weight.
Thank you PCS for the return RMA on the Vortex. I am so glad that I dealt with you, and there is another laptop request coming your way before :santa:.... I do have 2 hands.... :clap:
Thanks Guys, recommendations all round
Gav
A few weeks ago, I decided that my Vaio VGN-FW21Z was getting a bit long in the tooth, so looked around and decided on a Clevo. On researching I came across PCSpecialists and watched the and read the Forum. Am I glad that I did.
I decided to go for a 17.3" Vortex III near the top of the range of options (over £2k). It was to last a while.
Eagerly I awaited the anticipated delivery. Eventually it arrived and with heart pounding I opened the box. Then the doubts started creep in. It was big, very big but hey, I kinda half expected that, it was only to be used occasionally on the road and was to be more of a Desktop replacement. So no worries. Then I opened the Power Brick....ugh, it was twice the size of the Vaio and heavy, very heavy.
Getting it up and running, was no problem. The laptop looked and felt really good. Keyboard nice feel, but would have preferred one with the UK Enter key. Graphics great, Runs great, really pleased with build quality. Overall a nice packaged machine..... but that Power Brick....
I had to travel for a few days so packed it up carefully in the double protection of my my Kensington Roller Case. Fits perfectly.... then I think what am I going to do with the brick? It sits there looking at me all forlorn and lonely when not being attached to the laptop. I feel sorry for it and start to pack it as well. But this is a monster in black packaging to me. With all the other junk I had to carry, it was taking up too much room in my case. So, it had to get left behind. Ever tried to use a laptop with no power brick? I can tell you that your options are limited and so is the length of time you can use it.
So.... I contacted PCS Tech Support and the outcome is that I got an RMA and DPD picked it up the next day. Returned.
So now I sit in front of my brand new 15.6 Optimus IV typing this note to say how absolutely delighted I am with it. It's over specc'd, it's not got such a nice keyboard as the Vortex (bit tinny feeling) but it is just perfect, even down to the Power Brick being exactly the right size and weight.
Thank you PCS for the return RMA on the Vortex. I am so glad that I dealt with you, and there is another laptop request coming your way before :santa:.... I do have 2 hands.... :clap:
Thanks Guys, recommendations all round
Gav
