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Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

Creativedesign — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:35:09 GMT

I purchased a toshibo 15 inch lap top last year and never opened it until 6/2016 Was I disappointed. It has not worked since and even sfter returning it to the manufacture for repair. Talking to India I was told there is nothing they can do. I hard and long to purchase tis item and now i have to asve and start allover again. Buyer beware!

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

KingstonsMom — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:39:49 GMT

Why would you buy a computer and wait a year to even make sure it works?

Sorry, but this one is on you.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

chickenbutt — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:42:41 GMT

Maybe you should try 'Toshiba'. Methinks that maybe 'Toshibo' is a generic copy.

I also agree with IG.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

millieshops — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:43:03 GMT

Sorry that happened, but also too bad you didn't open it for so very long. I don't trust any elecgtronic company that much!

I don't have a Toshiba computer, but I know people who do and theirs are working fine. And I've had a Toshiba TV for well over 10 years now - excellent machine. So based on my personal experience, I wouldn't necessarily take your advice.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

glb613 — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:56:25 GMT

@Creativedesign wrote:

I purchased a toshibo 15 inch lap top last year and never opened it until 6/2016 Was I disappointed. It has not worked since and even sfter returning it to the manufacture for repair. Talking to India I was told there is nothing they can do. I hard and long to purchase tis item and now i have to asve and start allover again. Buyer beware!

As others have posted, it's your own fault. The warranty is only good for so long. Had you opened it right away and found it wouldn't work, you could have returned it to the store where you bought it or the manufacturer. Live and learn.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

millieshops — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:11:05 GMT

@chickenbuttlol -- You might be right. I just thought OP also had a spelling problem. Never even thought about a knockoff brand.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

sparklestar — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:12:03 GMT

Not buyer beware. Buyer be responsible for your purchases.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

chickenbutt — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:15:23 GMT

millieshops wrote:
@chickenbuttlol -- You might be right. I just thought OP also had a spelling problem. Never even thought about a knockoff brand.

Well, my remark was probably more tongue-in-cheek than anything. Maybe a little rude, and I probably could have stopped my self, but I didn't. heh

But I have a feeling this is one of your baiting hit and run deals, more than anything.

Who would keep a computer (or whatever!) in the box for a year plus without even making sure it works? Who doesn't know that manufacturers usually have no more than a one year warranty? I guess if you have money to throw away or something.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

Venezia — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:31:31 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
Why would you buy a computer and wait a year to even make sure it works?

Sorry, but this one is on you.

I doubt this is even a real event. Look......it's a "new" poster again! First post.

These types of absurd stories pop up all the time and they get more and more ludicrous. Someone has nothing better to do with his/her time than to write stuff like this and try to stir things up.

No one "scrapes and saves" to buy a new computer (or anything), then leaves it in its box for a year. Rubbish.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

Venezia — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:32:56 GMT

@Creativedesign wrote:

I purchased a toshibo 15 inch lap top last year and never opened it until 6/2016 Was I disappointed. It has not worked since and even sfter returning it to the manufacture for repair. Talking to India I was told there is nothing they can do. I hard and long to purchase tis item and now i have to asve and start allover again. Buyer beware!

@Creativedesign - I certainly will "beware". Beware of bogus posts like this!

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

Mz iMac — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:32:34 GMT

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

Toppers — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 23:38:54 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
Maybe you should try 'Toshiba'. Methinks that maybe 'Toshibo' is a generic copy.

I also agree with IG.

Hi @chickenbutt,

I'm still laughing over this comment! LOL!!

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

Kachina624 — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 02:21:23 GMT

I wouldn't call a poster a liar just because he/she is new here. I did something similar with a Nu-Wave oven. Waited months to open and use it only to have it malfunction and almost burn the house down. Yes, it was stupid of me to not try it immediately but sometimes life gets in the way of your intentions.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

Toppers — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:49:05 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I wouldn't call a poster a liar just because he/she is new here. I did something similar with a Nu-Wave oven. Waited months to open and use it only to have it malfunction and almost burn the house down. Yes, it was stupid of me to not try it immediately but sometimes life gets in the way of your intentions.

I understand @Kachina624.

I always personally think that it's better though, to open up the box and at least check the item out after you buy it, to make sure that it's working properly while you are still able to return it under the store's return policy, if something is wrong with it.

That way, you aren't stuck with an item that doesn't work.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

Moonchilde — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:35:51 GMT

The ToshibA laptop I owned was the best of 3-4 laptops I've had. I never had any problems with it, ever. I finally outgrew it spec-wise.

Veeeery different experience than our shiny brand-new forum member. Maybe because I wasn't born yesterday.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

PamelaSue72 — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:17:00 GMT

We've had our Toshiba 17-inch laptop for about 3 years. It works beautifully. I can't complain about it at all. We bought it with Win 8 and I upgraded it to 8.1. A few months ago, I upgraded it to 10.

We got rid of DH's old Dell desktop that was running Vista. We were going to buy a new desktop, but then he decided to use the Toshiba laptop full time. He's very pleased with it and hasn't had any trouble with it at all. I bought it at Best Buy.

My GF also has a Toshiba 15-inch laptop. She freely admits that any problems she's had so far with her laptop has been due to "owner's lack of knowledge". She also bought hers at Best Buy. She's happy with it.

DH's union local's main computer is a Toshiba 15-inch laptop. I'm the one who does the maintenance on the thing: anti-virus/internet updates, Windows updates, etc. I make sure it goes through its scans and such. It's a nice little machine to work with.

We cannot complain about Toshiba.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

MKR14 — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:47:37 GMT

I have had two Toshiba laptops that have been the best laptops I have ever owned. The first one I had 4 years and passed onto my son and it was still working fine for several years after that. My newest one I purchased is a Toshiba Satellite P755D with a backlit keyboard and I have had it for over 4 years and plan on keeping it.I still have Windows 7 on it. It is built so sturdy and not the cheaper plastics that they now make laptops with. It has never failed me. I do make sure all my software and anti-virus is up-to-date. Windows updates are set for me to download if I want or need them. The stickers are still on it as it always feels new to me.

I would never not open and set-up an electronic item when I purchased it. I have to be sure it runs properly and then put it up if needed. The only thing this year I did was blow out any dust as my laptop fan as it was running hot and long. That did the trick. I also keep my laptop on a open gridded rack that I used to cool cookies on. It works perfect to let the air circulate underneath it and it was free. Every electronic product bought will have a few bad ones. Just not any of my Toshiba products.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

BlingQueen022 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:21:34 GMT

I agree with the OP I surely won't purchase a Toshiba ever again. Noting but junk. I have a HP laptop that I've had for years and still going strong. So strong I've worn off the print of the keys on the keypad. There's an upcoming fabulous deal on another HP with 12 gigs of ram 1 TD of memory on Sunday along with a free printer. It's a steal of a price. Definately going to purchase this tsv.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

glb613 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:36:19 GMT

While there is some debated the original post is real or a troll, every computer company has had a bad model or a lemon. As I write this post my iMac is in the shop for a design flaw/broken hinge. I had a Dell desktop back in the late 90s that was the worse computer. I finally demanded a replacement, got a refurbished unit, was not happy it wasn't new but it turned out to be one of the best computers I've owned.

While I do read reviews and opinions here, I wouldn't reject entire company because one person had a lemon. Some designs are poor, like notebook computers with vents on the bottom, or companies get a bad batch of hardware making a computer not work well. Most computers are built well and will last years if the owners take care of them.

The "trick" to buying a computer is to look at the specs, not the colors, and see if the hardware installed meets your needs. Look at the computer and especially where the vents are. Heat build up will shorten the life of a computer faster than anything else. If you have a Windows machine, be dilligent in performing updates and running scans. I've cleaned people's computers that were so loaded with viruses and malware, they wouldn't run. For everyone who hates a certain brand there are people who love it.

Re: Do Not Buy Toshibo Computer

apple1964 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:19:29 GMT

I have a Toshiba computer that is about six years old and it is still going strong ... They make very good Labtops. I also would not wait a year to open the box and set it up.