my school screwed me

raptor87 · 25-August-06, 02:37 PM

I went to pick my new laptop today and they gave me last years model. I asked the kid behind the table if i could get a new one when i saw he picked up and old one and he said no, even though everyone else had gotten a new one. So now im trying to find out if i get a new one in the fall then. I dont see why they give these out before they run out of the new model.

here is the specs

IBM ThinkPad R51 Series 2888-WRS (2005 model)

Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz (256KB Processor Cache)
400 MHz Front-side Bus
512 MB 333MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM / 2GB max
40 GB Hard Drive 5400rpm
14.1 XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD Display
Li-Ion Battery (9 cell)
ThinkPad UltraNav Pointing Device
Ultrabay Enhanced DVD/CD-RW (DVD Player and CD-ROM/Recorder)
10/100 Ethernet
Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI)
56K Modem
Front Mounted Stereo Speakers, Headset and Microphone jacks
Expansion Ports - (2) USB, (1) Parallel, (1) XGA Video Out, (1) S-Video Out, and (1) PC Card
Operating System - Windows XP Professional

IBM ThinkPad R60 Series 9457-A49 (2006 model)

Intel Core Duo T2300 (1.66 GHz)
2MB L2 cache
667 MHz Front-side Bus
1 GB 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
60 GB SATA Hard Drive 5400rpm
14.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD Display
Firewire (IEEE 1394)
Ultrabay Enhanced DVD/CD-RW (DVD Player and CD-ROM/Recorder)
Intel 802.11A/B/G wireless
Modem
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
ThinkPad UltraNav Pointing Device
Li-Ion Battery
Operating System - Windows XP Professional

as you can see its more than a small performance difference I am so mad right now

post_break · 25-August-06, 02:42 PM

I say quit complaining. That "old" thinkpad is new in my mind. My T22 was a beast and it didnt even have usb 2.0 Am I the only one who thinks that getting a laptop from school is nice no matter how old it is?

Sn0wMan · 25-August-06, 02:42 PM

Please explain a little more. I failed to see the point. Did you have to pay for it?

raptor87 · 25-August-06, 02:45 PM

yeah its paid for in tuition. and I usually buy my computer at the end of my lease. I also take very good care of my laptop and most students dont. this one has alot of scratches on the cover and light spots on the lcd where someones thumb pressed in too hard. not somthing i want to buy in 2 years. I just think its shady of them to do that when there are lots of new ones sitting in 2 semi truck trailers

SexyPants · 25-August-06, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sn0wMan


	Please explain a little more. I failed to see the point. Did you have to pay for it?

I'd imagine it's in his school tuition, so I'd start bitchin'

Sn0wMan · 25-August-06, 02:47 PM

If I paid for it I would not accept it. Talk to someone higher up and tell them how you feel. If they don't agree then tell them to take it back and give you your money back. If you tell them that you usually can get something done.

raptor87 · 25-August-06, 02:53 PM

You have to take a laptop they are required

The cost for the laptop in tuition is about $3,000

Art and design majors recieve a macbook but are also required to pay extra per semester

lokies_mom · 25-August-06, 03:02 PM

Tell the jerk to give you a new one or I'll kick his a$$.

$SOLID$ Necro · 25-August-06, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raptor87


	yeah its paid for in tuition. and I usually buy my computer at the end of my lease. I also take very good care of my laptop and most students dont. this one has alot of scratches on the cover and light spots on the lcd where someones thumb pressed in too hard. not somthing i want to buy in 2 years. I just think its shady of them to do that when there are lots of new ones sitting in 2 semi truck trailers

I would point to the LCD and the damage and say that is not acceptable for 3,000$

It is on them that they accepted a damaged laptop, you have the right to a defect free item, or they should refund your money, or at least make the option that "Blemished" items can be had at a discount.

I am sure they will happily comply with such logical arguements...NOT!

There is no way in hell they will ever let any money slip back out of there hands...this is income that goes in the same category as rediculous book fee's.

Monsignor Funkibut · 25-August-06, 03:39 PM

Try the words "lawyer" and "lawsuit" and "fraud". You might get a more acceptable response.

You might not.

-MF

Slaymate · 25-August-06, 06:01 PM

Whose paying your tuition. Angry parents can often get things changed.
Do you have a faculty counsulor? Ask him/her. After that I would contact
a lawyer.

milosh · 25-August-06, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monsignor Funkibut


	Try the words "lawyer" and "lawsuit" and "fraud". You might get a more acceptable response.

try the words "crowbar" and "12 gauge" you might get a more acceptable response

or an arrest warrant

but on a slightly more serious note, are they required to replace it if its "defective"

definately go to the higher ups

or try and trick someone whos not so computer literate into trading

25-August-06, 02:37 PM		#1 (permalink)
raptor87 Apex Advanced Techie	my school screwed me I went to pick my new laptop today and they gave me last years model. I asked the kid behind the table if i could get a new one when i saw he picked up and old one and he said no, even though everyone else had gotten a new one. So now im trying to find out if i get a new one in the fall then. I dont see why they give these out before they run out of the new model. here is the specs IBM ThinkPad R51 Series 2888-WRS (2005 model) Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz (256KB Processor Cache) 400 MHz Front-side Bus 512 MB 333MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM / 2GB max 40 GB Hard Drive 5400rpm 14.1 XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD Display Li-Ion Battery (9 cell) ThinkPad UltraNav Pointing Device Ultrabay Enhanced DVD/CD-RW (DVD Player and CD-ROM/Recorder) 10/100 Ethernet Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI) 56K Modem Front Mounted Stereo Speakers, Headset and Microphone jacks Expansion Ports - (2) USB, (1) Parallel, (1) XGA Video Out, (1) S-Video Out, and (1) PC Card Operating System - Windows XP Professional IBM ThinkPad R60 Series 9457-A49 (2006 model) Intel Core Duo T2300 (1.66 GHz) 2MB L2 cache 667 MHz Front-side Bus 1 GB 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 60 GB SATA Hard Drive 5400rpm 14.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD Display Firewire (IEEE 1394) Ultrabay Enhanced DVD/CD-RW (DVD Player and CD-ROM/Recorder) Intel 802.11A/B/G wireless Modem 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ThinkPad UltraNav Pointing Device Li-Ion Battery Operating System - Windows XP Professional as you can see its more than a small performance difference I am so mad right now

25-August-06, 02:42 PM		#2 (permalink)
post_break I Drive A Mac	Re: my school screwed me I say quit complaining. That "old" thinkpad is new in my mind. My T22 was a beast and it didnt even have usb 2.0 Am I the only one who thinks that getting a laptop from school is nice no matter how old it is?

25-August-06, 02:42 PM		#3 (permalink)
Sn0wMan Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: my school screwed me Please explain a little more. I failed to see the point. Did you have to pay for it?

25-August-06, 02:45 PM		#4 (permalink)
raptor87 Apex Advanced Techie	Re: my school screwed me yeah its paid for in tuition. and I usually buy my computer at the end of my lease. I also take very good care of my laptop and most students dont. this one has alot of scratches on the cover and light spots on the lcd where someones thumb pressed in too hard. not somthing i want to buy in 2 years. I just think its shady of them to do that when there are lots of new ones sitting in 2 semi truck trailers

25-August-06, 02:47 PM		#6 (permalink)
Sn0wMan Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: my school screwed me If I paid for it I would not accept it. Talk to someone higher up and tell them how you feel. If they don't agree then tell them to take it back and give you your money back. If you tell them that you usually can get something done.

25-August-06, 02:53 PM		#7 (permalink)
raptor87 Apex Advanced Techie	Re: my school screwed me You have to take a laptop they are required The cost for the laptop in tuition is about $3,000 Art and design majors recieve a macbook but are also required to pay extra per semester

25-August-06, 03:02 PM		#8 (permalink)
lokies_mom PCApex's Mom	Re: my school screwed me Tell the jerk to give you a new one or I'll kick his a$$.

25-August-06, 03:39 PM		#10 (permalink)
Monsignor Funkibut Master VB Pr'hoe'grammer	Re: my school screwed me Try the words "lawyer" and "lawsuit" and "fraud". You might get a more acceptable response. You might not. -MF

25-August-06, 06:01 PM		#11 (permalink)
Slaymate PCApex Reviewer From Hell	Re: my school screwed me Whose paying your tuition. Angry parents can often get things changed. Do you have a faculty counsulor? Ask him/her. After that I would contact a lawyer.

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