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    Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    I've found some hardware for sale but have never heard of the company and never used them before. Has anyone used Eclipse Computers (Eclipse Computers) before?

    How much are their delivery charges?

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    never ordered online,
    but i have been in to the shop which is based in coventry.. there pretty competitivly priced.. i only use them if i want to actually pick up goods tho.

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    used to use them alot few years ago no idea about how they are now

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    My dad ordered a few things from them a few years back, but hasnt used them since. Everything arrived very promptly after ordering. People on hexus trust don't seem to impressed, but there views were from two years ago +.

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    Quote Originally Posted by cotswoldcs View Post
    I've found some hardware for sale but have never heard of the company and never used them before. Has anyone used Eclipse Computers (Eclipse Computers) before?

    How much are their delivery charges?
    Have 2 be worse pc retailers somewhere in world - dunno where maybe Nigeria?

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    I bought an heatsink from them about 3 years ago, dunno about now

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    read complaints on the custompc forums

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    Thumbs down Eclipse Computers terrible web feedback

    I don't know what the delivery charge is - if you order a PC they will immediately deduct a £50 deposit.
    My PC took over a month to deliver and then when it arrived the graphics card was faulty - it still is faulty over 6 months later (long story but I don't do gaming so am using the onboard)

    in general was unimpressed with Eclipse and wish I'd checked the web feedback on their deivery times, product reliability and customer services first


    "I wonder if some big anti-Eclipse banner could be made a sticky?
    Complete with links to all our horror stories about them..."
    Eclipse Computers - Are they bad??? - Page 2 - The Student Room

    "The worst thing is - I saw the Romulus reviews after my first couple of orders with them and thought
    "Nah, they are not that bad" and continued to order from them -
    despite the increasing frequency of their "hiccups"
    Warning - UKT Support - Message Board

    and
    "Delivery date was given however date arrived and no computer ....
    The computer has been nothing but problems since purchase and
    it turned out that I did not get what was ordered"
    custom built computer

    and
    "I paid for a computer in Nov 07, arrived 3 weeks later, not 10-14 days.
    Faulty on arrival - notified them immediately.
    Collected computer on 3rd Jan, tried to charge for repairs, which I refused.
    Still waiting for money back 25 Mar 08.
    They've had my money for more than 4 months and for most of that they've had my computer as well!!
    Forums - Eclipse computers reviews - PC Advisor

    and
    "The Worst Computer Company EVER conceived in British Computing History (Eclipse Computers (Coventry))"
    Eclipse Computers (Coventry) - Review - The Worst Computer Company EVER conceived in British Computing History

    and
    "www.eclipse-computers.com - crap customer service
    (I worked there many moons ago) but dirt cheap."
    Neowin Forums > Online PC builder site

    and
    "Eclipse-computers has the worst customer support...my friend got a custom PC from them and they glued on the heatsink
    and there was glue all in the inside of the PC
    It took some time to get that sorted.
    I personally am still waiting for them to send me a replacement DVDRW drive...been waiting since July, they always tell me they'll send it out 'now', but it's never done."
    I know you guys must get this loads but I'm appealing to ur better nature ... - The Student Room

    PC Advisor posters:
    "Oh "first mistake" ( buying from Eclipse computers)"
    Forums - eclipse computers..Re bad service - PC Advisor
    and
    "i used to work there in tech support
    The company is a joke"
    Forums - Eclipse Computers, Coventry - buyer beware - PC Advisor

    and
    "Purchased at/on:- @ Eclipse Computers on Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 12:11
    ... suddenly after a few days the PC wouldn't even POST, I couldn't reach BIOS."
    OCZ2A8002GK - no boot @ 800mhz - OCZ Forum


    google reviews give them 2/5 out of 5 with 43 negative reviews out of 60
    "Avoid at all costs!" (most recent)
    Eclipse Computers - Google Search

    "I would like to post a warning about Eclipse Computers on this Remote Control Forum."
    Eclipse Computer and Harmony Remotes - warning [Archive] - AVForums

    and
    "The Trading Standards say this is illegal and they will act against the company if enough people complain - so DO IT TODAY! "
    Smallworldmedia | A letter from me | On Eclipse Computers...

    and
    "Got PC has had 4 bluecreens and now says OS missing on a black screen. Very dubious cust services"
    Forums - Eclipse Computers - PC Advisor

    and
    "I would find an alternative to eclipse computers, they have a very bad reputation."
    I have £500.00 for a PC - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums

    and
    "I bought a motherboard from them a good few years ago - it was faulty (D.O.A)."
    Eclipse Computer and Harmony Remotes - warning [Archive] - AVForums

    and
    "I would NEVER EVER order from them again, biggest bunch of cowboys under the sun imo.
    Took over two weeks to send my order and there was a whole load of things wrong."

    http://forums.hexus.net/shopping-ret...ml#post1324630

    and
    "I've sent 4 emails asking when I'm likely to receive the item and received NO REPLIES. "
    Eclipse-computers.com - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums

    and
    "IF I DIDNT STOP MYSELF FROM PURCHASING FROM THESE MUPPETS, I WOULD HAVE PROBABLY LANDED ONE ON THE MANAGERS! "
    eclipse-computers.com (Eclipse Computers, Coventry) - Read Reviews

    and
    "DO NOT USE ECLIPSE. THEY ARE ROTTEN TO THE CORE"
    http://forums.hexus.net/hexus-hardwa...uters-com.html

    and
    "Do not be tempted to use this company - they are cheap but their after sales service stinks"
    Eclipse computers - Coventry - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums

    and
    "When the system arrived initially, after a five week delay, it didn't work, wouldn't even switch on."
    Eclipse Computers www.eclipse-computers.com Review in Online Computer Shops at Review Centre

    and
    "Eclipse computers are COWBOYS and extremely useless."
    Reviews on Eclipse Computers (Coventry) Look at tests, reports and read reviews: dooyoo.co.uk

    photos here !!!
    "Note all 6 of the plastic supports for the front of the case are snapped "
    Steven's Photo Archive - Sep 2002 > Eclipse Computers are Thieving B*st*rds @ My Old House, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, UK

    and
    "Thought id just write this to imform people about this company and what a crap experiance i have had of them."
    Eclipse Computers [Archive] - Dead Men Talking

    and
    "Their pc's get good reviews in the magazines, but I wouldn't ever recommend them to anyone."
    eclipse-computers.com (Eclipse Computers, Coventry) - Review - Customer Service? Don't make me larf

    and
    "If it is the same company in Coventry that advertises in Micro Mart then avoid like the plague.
    Had a load of grief with them few years ago trying to sort out a driver disc for a sound card and other bits and bobs."
    Eclipse Computers?? - The DVD Forums

    and
    "I emplore you to read and heed the reviews posted about them, and steer clear at all costs!"
    Eclipse Computers Customer Ratings, Reviews and Prices at ResellerRatings

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    I ordered two hard drives and fans from them last summer, all arrived fine. My frined ordered from them a couple of years i think and he said that they were ok. can't remember how much the delievery charge was though

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    Have used them once without issues but as others have pointed out they have a reputation for wearing Stetsons and rounding up cattle...
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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    Mate bought a part to make his new rig couple of days ago. Just took an extra day to deliver than the other retailers. His part worked fine. Haven't tried them myself so cannot comment any more than that.

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    I think they have a stock number issue, cos they dont keep proper stock numbers and almost all bad reviews point to their own built computers but i will risk saying that their product sales/delivery cant be too bad.

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    I've had a few bits 'n' bobs from them in the last couple of years as well - most recently (May) an AeroCool M-40 Cube mATX Case.
    I've never had a problem with any of my orders, but it sounds like I may just have been lucky
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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    Hi,you can Cherry pick bad comments about any company,even Scan,even from this forum
    Same with good comments too.
    Mainly heard reasonable comments about Eclipse(nowt special)& a few peeps recommending it.
    Read a few comments from peeps who live near the retail outlet(Coventry),who buy things from the shop.Ain't heard that much bad,from them,normally good.


    Cheers BOB

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    Bugger - wish I had seen this thread earlier...

    Saw they had a 8Gb Corsair Voyager GT in stock and bought it on the off-chance a few days ago. Money has be taken from my credit card and Ive had an initial email regards the order but nothing since then (so used to being informed).

    Its been a few days so should I worry? Since theyve taken money to me that means that theyve confirmed my order and so should be progressing it. To be honest if I get the flash drive after a while Im happy...

    The only worrying thing is that I checked today and the same flash drive is now unavailable...

    Hmm...

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    Re: Anyone ever ordered from Eclipse Computers

    Hi,some of those complaints were way back.
    I wouldn't worry too much about buying from them,from what i have seen.


    Cheers BOB
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