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Not Getting My Monitor Repaired
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Rating: 2/51

INDIANA -- I have a 4 Gateway KX2153 monitors running on two computers. One of the monitors has image stabilization and output problems. I have sent it to Gateway twice now and it comes back with no change. I have switched positions (moving it to different computers with different cables) and the problem stays with that monitor. Gateway will not listen to me and says it is a video card problem, which I guarantee them it is not. I am quite disappointed with the support.

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Warranty Support, or Lack Thereof
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Rating: 1/51

Let's see... after locating the product identifier on the back of my monitor printed in 1 point type (I know, they all do this), the person on the other end of the phone recognized that the monitor was indeed under warranty. However in order to make a warranty claim the monitor had to be packed up and shipped AT MY EXPENSE to their center in Texas (I live in Georgia), and it would take two weeks minimum. Seriously??? That's the same thing as saying "Go get another Monitor" since I don't know anyone who would find having their computer down for 2 weeks acceptable.

I work for a major Telecom and the warranty process is simple: We ship a refurbished product out and you send the non-functioning one back within 14 days or get charged. Seagate replaces bad hard drives the same way. It's not a difficult concept, and the way you have it set up shows your utter contempt for the consumer quite clearly. So, no problem, guys. I will NEVER purchase another Gateway or Acer product. You'll save lots of money on those warranty claims you don't honor when people aren't buying them anymore. I sure as heck won't be and I'll be sure to tell everyone I know the same thing. It really is a shame, Gateway used to be superb equipment.

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Gateway LCD Monitors = C.R.A.P.
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CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE -- Bought two of their 22-inch FPD2275W LCD monitors in late Sept. 2007. What a huge pile of crap!!! For starters, Gateway uses a non-proprietary composite connector, so an RCA jack would not fit. Thus, no composite connectivity with this monitor. The 3x RCA connectors worked -- for about 1 hour. Then, the image fell apart and never came back -- another cut-rate circuit fried!! So, if like myself, you wanted to use this monitor also for video or game console connectivity -- forget about it.

I called Gateway Tech Support the day after I purchased the two monitors. They told me that this was "beyond the scope of the usual tech support" and that I would have to pay a $79.95 "fee-based support." The day after I got my monitors!? I don't think so. Also, beware that no warranty card or information comes with the monitors in the box!!! You are entirely unprotected with these creeps!!!

As everyone notices, the bleed-through is so bad, it seems like they have three or four fluorescent tubes lighting up the screen from beyond. Forget blacks -- you hardly have grays. There is no uniformity on the screen -- more like a map, with highs and lows. I also had 3 RED PIXELS on one of the monitors all burnt out when I powered the thing on. I returned both Gateway monitors to Circuit City on the third day after purchasing them, WHERE I WAS HIT WITH A 15% RESTOCKING FEE!!! Thus adding insult to the injury already suffered.

Listen up: stay the hell away from Gateway products if you know what's good for you. Now that ACER had purchased GATEWAY, word out is that ACER will just ax the brand anyhow, so morale at Gateway must be at an all-time low. Plus, their products are classical duds.

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Frustrating Experience With Gateway Customer Support
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HOUSTON, TEXAS -- I purchased the Gateway Desktop PC Model No: GT5263E along with the 22 inch wide screen LCD Monitor (Model Number: FPD2275W) on Nov 24, 2006 from Office Depot. [Serial Number: CCZ6A N10 03370] The 22 inch monitor is a defective piece. It has vertical patches in which the images and text look blurry. I contacted Gateway Technical support on Dec 8, 06 and went through the rituals of all the initial checks and troubleshooting. The technical support representative (** – Badge no. **) concluded that the monitor is faulty and they will be sending the replacement monitor.

The monitor never arrived. So I called again on Dec 15. I again started all over with the new tech support person ** (Badge ** - the number seemed suspicious). He took my credit card info, told me that the retainer of $98 will be charged, but after that nothing happened. I again called on Dec 21, 06 and spoke to third rep – ** (Badge No. **). She was not successful in setting up the RMA. At least she acknowledged that there is some problem. She informed her supervisor – ** who was supposed to resolve this. On Dec 22, I called again (4th call) to find the status of the replacement monitor. The rep – ** (Badge **) could not create the RMA.

I then spoke to the manager ** who had nothing new to offer but was also very rude on the phone and does not deserve to be a Customer Support Manager. In my 4 calls each lasting at least 45 minutes plus emails I have wasted 4 hours of time which I bill to my clients at the rate of $200 per hour. This is more than the cost of entire PC that I am stuck with.

If there is any problem in RMA processing, I should be notified by email or phone call. Just ignoring is very irresponsible. I bought the Gateway machine thinking that I will get a better service. However, exactly opposite is happening. I am frustrated with the attitude and style of the technical support. I recommend to stay away from Gateway even if they offer their products free to you. Because they will give you all faulty pieces and the customer service sucks. They are not only un-professionals, but very arrogant as well.

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Don't Buy From Gateway
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I bought a 30" monitor from Gateway in early 2008. It recently began failing. I called their number, and got an automated response robot. It demanded that I enter my serial number, which is of course printed on the back of the monitor in tiny letters. I entered this number several times, and each time it was rejected, and I was then hung up on. I kept trying to talk to a live person, but I was unable to. Apparently, if the item for which you're entering the serial number is no longer under warranty, it rejects the serial number and they won't even talk to you! That's pretty bad.

So then I tried to talk to someone in sales. Well, you can't even talk to them if you want to buy something from them! They redirect you to one of their authorized resellers, and then hang up on you. All I wanted was to get some information to help me find some place that could repair this $1500 monitor. I did manage to "chat" (meaning conversing with them by typing into a window and reading their much delayed responses) with one of their support technicians who reluctantly agreed to communicate with me, and I ended up taking the thing to Best Buy.

They insisted that they couldn't service the monitor unless it was "in their system," because they absolutely had to have an in-house sku. Failing to find this sku would result in them having to email headquarters to get one generated, and they said this could take anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. Meanwhile, I'm without a monitor. Well, after about an hour, they finally got the sku, and sent it off to be repaired. I should have it back in a couple of weeks, or maybe more. Meanwhile, I am using a spare monitor that I bought off Craigslist for $80.

This pretty much took up my whole day. Oh, and I didn't know it was the monitor, and I bought my computer from Dell. I chatted with Dell, and they thought it was a bad graphics card, so I ordered one, got it, installed it, and found out that this wasn't the problem. So I had to bundle it up and ship it back, and put the old graphics card back in. All this, because Gateway apparently used substandard parts, and has no customer service. They used to be so nice. Avoid Gateway!!

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Poor Customer Service
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Where to start. They were impossible to get to the right person regarding a monitor that was sent in for repair. Rude service personnel who hung up when I asked to speak to a supervisor. I called again and was told that supervisors do not take call about their subordinates. I was told that if I had a problem I would have to write a letter to the company. They told me a repair to my high def monitor would take about 7 to 10 days. I sent the monitor in. It was under warranty but I had to pay for the shipping.

When I tracked the monitor it had been received 10 days prior and they sent no confirmation that they received it. When I talked to a representative they said that it could take 30 days. Why didn't tell me initially so I could make other plans. I use the computer for my work. I even emailed them to find out about my monitor. I never received a reply. This is the worst customer service I have ever had.

I will make sure I let every know that they should buy Dell or any other computer company rather than Gateway Computer as they will not give good service if anything goes wrong. Finally I received a phone number and they could not find my service request, my service ID nor my monitor. I finally gave them my FedEx tracking number and they are now trying to find the account. It took another 20 minutes to find the monitor. When they found it they said it will take 10 more days to repair it. It appears they have done nothing to repair it as yet.

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Gateway Monitors Are Crap and So Is Company Service
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TRENTON, MICHIGAN -- I purchased a Gateway 19" LCD Monitor in May of 2006. Yesterday I turned on my computer and the screen would not light up. To check it out I plugged in an old (10 Year) CRT Monitor I had. It took right off so I knew it was not the computer. I called Gateway customer service and after a half hour of screwing around with wrong published numbers and their talking computer I got to speak with someone. He said his name was of course ** although it sounded more like it should be "Gunga Din."

After explaining the problem and giving him the model and serial number he explained that it is normally a two year warranty but since I bought it from "Office Depot" it is only a one year warranty. He also said in order for him to continue talking to me I would have to pay a fee of $65.00 and he had a litany of other fees I could choose from. So he said in so many word, "You bought it. It's your problem." Tough **. I tried doing an online chat with Gateway customer service and they dropped the call 7 times (**).

All conversed in broken English, do you think they may be giving a fake name? So I had no luck with Gateway and called to see if I could get the monitor repaired with no luck. So a less than two year old monitor goes to the curb and I go to the DELL store or someone other than Gateway. There's about $350.00 down the toilet.

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Gateway FPD 21 HD Monitor
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS -- I purchased this monitor 12 months ago. As of today has stopped working. There is a problem with the internal power supply. The monitor has no picture and can not be turned off. I have to unplug it. I believe this is a fire hazard and will be recalled if Gateway will admit there is problem with the monitor and stand behind the product. Gateway's customer service is awful. Do not purchase their products. They refuse to put managers on the phone and all they want to do is sell replacements.

I have read of other people having the same problems with this monitor and customer service. Help. Can anyone help me resolve this problem. I need answers on how to get this resolved with Gateway. I have called and called Gateway, no response. Has anyone dealt with Gateway and gotten them to stand behind the product after the 12 month warranty is up. Please let me know how you did it. Gateway should be ashamed, quality is not there nor is the respect for its customers - which it says is they are "devoted to treating customers with respect." They do not. Please Gateway, follow your code of ethics!!!

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Customer Service
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Gateway's Customer Service is appalling. I will not describe my story here since it is cumbersome and redundant. The bottom line is that the public needs to know the facts: Gateway products and customer service is totally unprofessional. They do not respect the warranty or the basic rights of the customer ending up with poor products. Do yourself a favor – look for other companies. - Frustrated customer.

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Computer Monitor Fire
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Would like to hear from anyone who has had a Gateway computer monitor that caught fire.

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