Topic ID 2539
Bengeo Stores opposite the While Lion, I wonder whether it will ever re-open as a shop, or be turned into a house?
Reply ID 36250
Hmm, its used to be a good Post Office years ago, but there's no money in them nowadays. I don't live that near it, but figure that the Co-op serves them pretty well and cannot see another shop making a go of things there when there;s one 700 yrs down the road with a bit of parking here and there....
Reply ID 36253
I think it would be good it it was turned into a chemist. Thats what we need here [:)]
Reply ID 36297
I would imagine it will become housing, just like all the other former corner shops in Bngeo Street. The chances of a pharmacy in Bengeo would be very low as there are no doctor's surgeries to provide trade that they need.
Reply ID 36303
Shame really as a Chemist would be very useful even without the doctors. It will be interesting to see but with the Co-op so close doing the longer hours and papers I can't see a general store working anymore. As long as its not a take away........
Reply ID 36305
quote:Oh I don't know, a decent chippy would be a great addition to Bengeo.
Originally posted by Marilyn
As long as its not a take away........
Reply ID 36323
I think its unlikely they will allow, due to the nature of the busy road etc a "Chippy" I agree a chemist would be good but as pointed out, all the doctors are in Hertford and if you;re already in town you wouldn;t come back up and then get your prescription! I would like something there, but I don't know what, but NOT a fast food or other place...
Reply ID 36332
quote:but if you are elderly and the doctor comes to you it would be more convenient to get someone to pick it up without going into town plus repeat prescriptions which can be done in advance / posted don't need a surgery visit either so it could be very useful. No fast food on that busy road please, it is bad enough with the co op parking problems, only made worse by the barriers outside the working men's club IMO
Originally posted by Drama Queen
I think its unlikely they will allow, due to the nature of the busy road etc a "Chippy" I agree a chemist would be good but as pointed out, all the doctors are in Hertford and if you;re already in town you wouldn;t come back up and then get your prescription! I would like something there, but I don't know what, but NOT a fast food or other place...
Reply ID 36333
My wife said the other night that someone should open that store up as a Chippy and I reckon that's a superb idea. That would do a great trade and wouldn't be under threat from the Co-op either.
Reply ID 36347
only made worse by the barriers outside the working men's club IMO I'm sorry, but how do the barriers outside the working mens club make things worse? They are just preventing selfish motorists from obstructing the pavements for use by legitimate users
Reply ID 36348
there is activity in said stores. there's been a skip outside today and people going in and out.. watch this space. no fish fryers spotted yet tho.
Reply ID 36371
quote:OK not worse just moved, it seems to me there is more parking towrads Cross Road and more opposite the CO Op so it hasn't improved things for driving through, though I am sure it is better for pedestrians outside the WMC
Originally posted by buzz
only made worse by the barriers outside the working men's club IMO I'm sorry, but how do the barriers outside the working mens club make things worse? They are just preventing selfish motorists from obstructing the pavements for use by legitimate users
Reply ID 36374
quote:Don't know about the others but Shefiels in Fore Street deliver FOC
Originally posted by Marilynquote:but if you are elderly and the doctor comes to you it would be more convenient to get someone to pick it up without going into town plus repeat prescriptions which can be done in advance / posted don't need a surgery visit either so it could be very useful. No fast food on that busy road please, it is bad enough with the co op parking problems, only made worse by the barriers outside the working men's club IMO
Originally posted by Drama Queen
I think its unlikely they will allow, due to the nature of the busy road etc a "Chippy" I agree a chemist would be good but as pointed out, all the doctors are in Hertford and if you;re already in town you wouldn;t come back up and then get your prescription! I would like something there, but I don't know what, but NOT a fast food or other place...
Reply ID 36376
quote:It doesn't seem like a good idea to me. No parking outside or near. Residential premises all around it. There could be few places less suitable for a fast food outlet, with all the associated smell, litter, disturbance and delivery problems. Much as I hate to lose another small business, housing is the most suitable use, followed by a specialist shop which people will travel to to visit, rather than be reliant on residents. It doesn't stand a chance as a general store, with the Co-op so near.
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
My wife said the other night that someone should open that store up as a Chippy and I reckon that's a superb idea. That would do a great trade and wouldn't be under threat from the Co-op either.
Reply ID 36381
I agree with Shunt, I think it will be a specialist shop of some kind.
Reply ID 36429
I heard it's going to be an indian take-away[?]
Reply ID 36459
quote:Oh that will be fun for those living nearby..............I thought there was enough of that sort of outlet in the town.
Originally posted by burmilla_turbo
I heard it's going to be an indian take-away[?]
Reply ID 36463
quote:T'will need a heavy dose of planning permission.
Originally posted by burmilla_turbo
I heard it's going to be an indian take-away[?]
Reply ID 36469
quote:I live just across the road from it and can't wait for a Indian takeaway that close to my house. I think that's brilliant news if true. Unlike Marilyn, I'm not being sarcastic.
Oh that will be fun for those living nearby..............I thought there was enough of that sort of outlet in the town.
Reply ID 36470
Have they got the permission for change of use then. It was refused when they wanted the butchers in the Avenue to sell food take away so not sure they would get it there either. I still think there are enough in the town.
Reply ID 36507
I have seen no posting of intended change of use.
Reply ID 36509
The last planning application (for a photographic studio) was refused on 8th November. The planning application to turn it into an osteopath was refused on 2nd October and the application to turn it into a takeaway was turned down on 12th October 2005 for the following reason: "is likely to cause unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance due to the high levels of night time activity associated with such uses, which would be detrimental to the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in particular to those living above the parade"
Reply ID 36527
quote:Those applications were for the butchers on The Avenue, not Bengeo Stores. The reason you give also doesn't seem to match the applications - night time osteopath activity? I think Brian (the butcher) applied for permission to sell meals in the evening, only to be refused on the grounds you outline above. The refusal led to his decision to shut up shop.
Originally posted by Steve
The last planning application (for a photographic studio) was refused on 8th November. The planning application to turn it into an osteopath was refused on 2nd October and the application to turn it into a takeaway was turned down on 12th October 2005 for the following reason: "is likely to cause unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance due to the high levels of night time activity associated with such uses, which would be detrimental to the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in particular to those living above the parade"
Reply ID 36531
quote:Doh! Sorry. [:I]
Originally posted by Joby
Those applications were for the butchers on The Avenue, not Bengeo Stores. The reason you give also doesn't seem to match the applications - night time osteopath activity? I think Brian (the butcher) applied for permission to sell meals in the evening, only to be refused on the grounds you outline above. The refusal led to his decision to shut up shop.
Reply ID 36536
I believe The Avenue butchers is now owed by the same people as the general store next door, I was told it is to re opening as a Halal butchers but I am not sure. CS stores in Bengeo Street is def being stripped out so we will have to wait and see .......
Reply ID 36538
quote:Indeed it is. The contents now reside in a skip or on the pavement. My own curiosity is driven by the lack of yellow planning notice, indicating that it must remain in the same category of retail that it was before. I think most local residents recognise that as no longer viable, so I wonder why so much effort and investment is being lavished upon the premises. I have not seen the owners lately, only workers. Of course, the owners may have changed.
Originally posted by Marilyn
I believe The Avenue butchers is now owed by the same people as the general store next door, I was told it is to re opening as a Halal butchers but I am not sure. CS stores in Bengeo Street is def being stripped out so we will have to wait and see .......
Reply ID 36569
Is it still owed by Charlie that used to run it? Not sure if he just rented it to the other people or sold it...............
Reply ID 36572
it was sold to the previous people, who told me they were getting rid about a month before they went, as, surprise surprise, it wasn't making any money. my guess is this is new people who think they can turn the store around, without realising it's not possible with the coop on their doorstep. I told the bloke that used to run it on many occasion that he needed to change direction if he was going to last, maybe as a video/DVD store to compete with blockbusters. they had some DVDs but not many and didn't focus on this.
Reply ID 36592
quote:he also had the alcohol licence problems left over from the previous people, that can't have helped
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
it was sold to the previous people, who told me they were getting rid about a month before they went, as, surprise surprise, it wasn't making any money. my guess is this is new people who think they can turn the store around, without realising it's not possible with the coop on their doorstep. I told the bloke that used to run it on many occasion that he needed to change direction if he was going to last, maybe as a video/DVD store to compete with blockbusters. they had some DVDs but not many and didn't focus on this.
Reply ID 36594
quote:With the growth of 'on demand' television I expect even Blockbusters to struggle unless they adapt.
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
it was sold to the previous people, who told me they were getting rid about a month before they went, as, surprise surprise, it wasn't making any money. my guess is this is new people who think they can turn the store around, without realising it's not possible with the coop on their doorstep. I told the bloke that used to run it on many occasion that he needed to change direction if he was going to last, maybe as a video/DVD store to compete with blockbusters. they had some DVDs but not many and didn't focus on this.
Reply ID 36608
I reckon it's got to be a chippy. On another note - what about a hairdressers? Yes, I know there are loads in town but would you use a local one if it was available rather that go into town.
Reply ID 36610
quote:Headlines???? Hertford Town Centre needs a Chippy - a real one anyway!
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
I reckon it's got to be a chippy. On another note - what about a hairdressers? Yes, I know there are loads in town but would you use a local one if it was available rather that go into town.
Reply ID 36613
Hertford Town Center needs one, but having one in Bengeo would be cool too. At least that way my Friday night dinner would be sorted, could pick it up on my way home from the station. A chippy wouldn't have to worry about the Co-op either as it wouldn't be in competition with it. Also, it would probably shut at 10.30-11pm at weekends which would mean it shouldn't cause problems with drunks getting rowdy.
Reply ID 36896
Anyone found out what it is going to be yet? What are the options without applying for change of use?
Reply ID 36900
No idea what it is going to be but one thing for sure is, it's can't be an off-licence or a sweet shop as it will go under straightaway due to the co-op. It's got to be something completely different.
Reply ID 36913
.........but please, please not a chippy or any other sort of takeaway!
Reply ID 36916
I always thought that Bengeo could benifit from a decent fish and Chip shop. It would stop me using the rat run for a start!
Reply ID 36919
quote:I don't think they can do that without change of use and there has been no signs up that I have seen so you should be safe.
Originally posted by shunt
.........but please, please not a chippy or any other sort of takeaway!
Reply ID 36920
A Chippy would be a winner though. If it's not a chippy then it will probably end up as a video store or a blockbuster or something along those lines.
Reply ID 36935
quote:Living next to a pub with constantly yapping puppy, tuneless karaoke, sporadic Sky footy yells, kids constantly demolishing the fence twice a week and kicking ten balls a day into the garden in summer,to also suffer the constant smell of fish, grease and food waste, right opposite is just too much.[:(] Don't get me wrong, there is an upside to being near a pub, especially since this one does provide some excellent entertainment (check out tommorrow night's act), but a chippy as well would just tip the balance.
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
A Chippy would be a winner though. If it's not a chippy then it will probably end up as a video store or a blockbuster or something along those lines.
Reply ID 36972
I take it you like in Duncombe Rd then Shunt. The Karaoke is a nightmare sometimes. They have 'Steve'playing tomorrow night, don't they?
Reply ID 36975
It was easy to guess the location of Shunts residence but surely these suggestions are close to I know where you are should something adverse ever be posted! (before Admin could get to it)
Reply ID 36977
quote:Good point, deleted before I get in trouble.
Originally posted by Tigger
It was easy to guess the location of Shunts residence but surely these suggestions are close to I know where you are should something adverse ever be posted! (before Admin could get to it)
Reply ID 36989
quote:What? Steve in Duncombe Road on Saturday night? How much are tickets?
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
I take it you like in Duncombe Rd then Shunt. The Karaoke is a nightmare sometimes. They have 'Steve'playing tomorrow night, don't they?
Reply ID 36993
quote:Due to also having been somewhat contraversial in my comments on some U.S. forums, you could just follow the trail of vengeful rednecks with shotguns as they hunt down the hated Limey Liberal. Otherwise, you'll find me in The White Lion for the excellent vocal talents of Steve tonight, but without a locally obtained fish & chip supper to soak up the vodka. Oh dear.........[:D]
Originally posted by Tigger
It was easy to guess the location of Shunts residence but surely these suggestions are close to I know where you are should something adverse ever be posted! (before Admin could get to it)
Reply ID 36996
Would that be the Steve who sings Elvis...?
Reply ID 37015
quote:Not as a rule. More Otis.
Originally posted by Mr P
Would that be the Steve who sings Elvis...?
Reply ID 37068
I have spoken to the workmen and have the inside scoop. Place your bets now...
Reply ID 37069
quote:Spill the beans, girl![:)]
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
I have spoken to the workmen and have the inside scoop. Place your bets now...
Reply ID 37070
A betting shop?
Reply ID 37071
nope to either!!
Reply ID 37072
A multi-screen cinema?
Reply ID 37076
how did you guess??! not really...
Reply ID 37083
A Multi Storey Car Park?
Reply ID 37084
bingo!!
Reply ID 37085
no. for all those of you who care, it is being converted back into a house. Not sure if they need planning permission for this, but doesn't look like they've got any.
Reply ID 37087
quote:I think you do. Change of use.
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
no. for all those of you who care, it is being converted back into a house. Not sure if they need planning permission for this, but doesn't look like they've got any.
Reply ID 37088
but is a change back to how it once was, i presume. do you still need permission for that?
Reply ID 37089
I expect they would have had to apply and get permission to change it from the original use to retail.
Reply ID 37097
Just had a look at a picture from 1880 in the Hertford Past and present book at it looks like it was a shop then so don't know if it ever was a house? The upstairs has been a flat for a long time so maybe that is why they don't need permission.
Reply ID 37119
Once you have permission for A1 retail use, you can trade as a retail shop. An upgrade to A3 or A5 (restaurant or takeaway) needs premise permission change, classed as an upgrade of use class, due to flues and/or air-conditioning requirements that may affect the local environment. A downgrade back down to retail-only use needs no permission. I reckon it will become 2 flats, due to the surrounding area.... Or maybe a house as it used to be years ago.
Reply ID 37127
Close rumour tells me it definately isn't going to be residential apart from the upper flat.
Reply ID 37176
that's not what the builders think..
Reply ID 37393
I definitely know what this is going to be! Some sort of computer business, apparently.
Reply ID 37407
do we need this computer shop??????? I wonder
Reply ID 37408
quote:Where's the next nearest one? How many people own computers? The community isn't "allocated" shops dependent on need. If someone sees a gap in the market they'll open a business to fill that perceived need.
Originally posted by furrybunny
do we need this computer shop??????? I wonder
Reply ID 37410
good point, I for one will be using it, I have heard it will also be selling digital as well!
Reply ID 37412
That Steve eh? His arguments are flawless. Look how stylishly he's managed to convince Furrybunny.
Reply ID 37413
Herbert, I can certainly think for myself as my husband would vouch for, I do not get convinced by any one! but I think it would be a good thing as I am, not personally, always breaking down on my machine, not in floods of tears!!!!!!!
Reply ID 37414
quote:Being as we all appear to be in a mood of conciliation, I'm happy to accept all your points. Be wary of that Steve though.
Originally posted by furrybunny
Herbert, I can certainly think for myself as my husband would vouch for, I do not get convinced by any one! but I think it would be a good thing as I am, not personally, always breaking down on my machine, not in floods of tears!!!!!!!
Reply ID 37415
Was the bunny's original post rhetorical??????? I wonder
Reply ID 37418
Thank you Herbert for that and Steve you always seems to be wondering.................?
Reply ID 37419
quote:A dialectic you mean? Much like Socrates dialogue on Phaedrus. I can't see a computer shop lasting six months. Unless, of course, you can persuade me otherwise.
Originally posted by Steve
Was the bunny's original post rhetorical??????? I wonder
Reply ID 37420
quote:It depends on the services offered and whether they fit current consumer demand. For example..........do you recall the internet cafe that opened in Hertford at the time when pc prices were dropping and cheap(er) internet access was becoming available. It ended up as a £1 shop.
Originally posted by Herbert Lemonsquote:A dialectic you mean? Much like Socrates dialogue on Phaedrus. I can't see a computer shop lasting six months. Unless, of course, you can persuade me otherwise.
Originally posted by Steve
Was the bunny's original post rhetorical??????? I wonder
Reply ID 37423
Talking to the builders yesterday I understand that the owners main job is supplying local business for the past 5 years so I think it might work? well we will see! you cannot blame a person for trying in this day and age against all government hurdles for small businesses, you only have to ask the local shop keepers in Hertford for their reaction!!
Reply ID 37427
When talking to one my US colleagues yesterday, he said that the company at http://uk.geeksquad.com/ is the fastest growing company in the US at the moment. With so many people now having home computers - and not being computer experts - these guys, for a relatively cheap $50, visit and fix problems.
Reply ID 37428
quote:The $50 will be a basic rate with charges dependent upon the service provided......... In addition.........they are already here and there are similar services offered...... Geek Squad: http://uk.geeksquad.com/ Geeks on Wheels: http://uk.geeksquad.com/ Tech Guys: http://uk.geeksquad.com/
Originally posted by Ray_by_the_Beane
When talking to one my US colleagues yesterday, he said that the company at http://uk.geeksquad.com/ is the fastest growing company in the US at the moment. With so many people now having home computers - and not being computer experts - these guys, for a relatively cheap $50, visit and fix problems.
Reply ID 37447
I just hope that the poor residents of Mansfield Gardens don't suffer if a new-world virus attempts to bring down e-commerce and force everyone to camp on his doorstep.
Reply ID 37575
I'm already fixed up, I use someone who does home visits for any pc problems so I don't think I will be using it.
Reply ID 37666
quote:So am I very reliable guy who does home visits which suits me!
Originally posted by gemipicorn
I'm already fixed up, I use someone who does home visits for any pc problems so I don't think I will be using it.
Reply ID 37697
you are the lucky ones gemipicorn and Marilyn! who are these people? would like to know, you never know when I might need a tweek!
Reply ID 37703
I'm lucky, my best friend is a Teccy so I have mine 'on tap' but the service sounds a good idea. People will travel to find such a place and if they do call outs that's handy. Often my technical problems can be fixed by talking me through it over the 'phone.
Reply ID 37729
quote:http://www.simplenetworkingsolutions.com/ mobile number 07753 995391 .....there you go furrybunny, personally I cant recommend him highly enough!!
Originally posted by furrybunny
you are the lucky ones gemipicorn and Marilyn! who are these people? would like to know, you never know when I might need a tweek!
Reply ID 37732
Thank you very much, I will put them on file - very kind of you
Reply ID 37736
quote:We both use the same firm as we are so pleased with the service we get.........
Originally posted by furrybunny
Thank you very much, I will put them on file - very kind of you
Reply ID 38686
Has anyone seen/ know what is going on with this computer shop recently. Any idea of when it may open?
Reply ID 38731
I have heard it might be in May, have been told the building inside was in a awful state, the cellar had an open sewer pipe! I am gald I never bought anything in there!!!!
Reply ID 38740
bloke who owns it is [Removed by Admin]. i won't be frequenting the shop, even if it's a chocolate emporium! Admin comment: Please do not post potentially libellous material.
Reply ID 38778
You obviously have a problem with this person, is he THAT bad? to get rapped knuckels from Admin???
Reply ID 38784
when i had the misfortune to bump into him, lets just say he wasn't a particularly pleasant character. PS sorry admin.
Reply ID 38789
Well I also now know this person, I think he was a nice bloke, hard working and tries to treat people fairly, I feel sorry you do not know him as well as I do! I wish him well in his new shop, I understand that he has been in the IT business for about 6 years self-employed and further to that worked in the industry since leaving Richard Hale school.
Reply ID 38815
Bengeobabe, was it you/husband that tried to put a washing machine in the skip outside the shop, Staurday, if so it was the BUILDER that told you NO you cannot put it there! not the owner, so you have the wrong person! I apologise if it was not you/ or husband, but you should not slander people who you dont' REALLY know! Hope this is okay Admin! just trying to get the facts right!
Reply ID 38817
It really annoys me that peasants use other peoples skips to dump their rubbish, because they are too lazy and selfish to buy their own. Skips cost a lot of money for the hirer, and there is a local dump. If you can't be bothered to use the local dump the council will remove large items for you provided you let them know.
Reply ID 38819
quote:No, it is most definitely not OK. You are making quite a leap in connecting Bengeobabe's comment with the incident you describe. To pose such an accusative question without any evidence to support it is unacceptable. Before you accuse other people of slander, I suggest you take a look in the mirror.
Originally posted by furrybunny
Bengeobabe, was it you/husband that tried to put a washing machine in the skip outside the shop, Staurday, if so it was the BUILDER that told you NO you cannot put it there! not the owner, so you have the wrong person! I apologise if it was not you/ or husband, but you should not slander people who you dont' REALLY know! Hope this is okay Admin! just trying to get the facts right!
Reply ID 38820
quote:Off-topic
Originally posted by Hugh
It really annoys me that peasants use other peoples skips to dump their rubbish, because they are too lazy and selfish to buy their own. Skips cost a lot of money for the hirer, and there is a local dump. If you can't be bothered to use the local dump the council will remove large items for you provided you let them know.
Reply ID 38822
oh poo
Reply ID 38828
no it wasn't
Reply ID 38852
quote:It must be mistaken identity, I very much doubt that you spoke to the new owner. This comment sounds very out of character for him!
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
when i had the misfortune to bump into him, lets just say he wasn't a particularly pleasant character. PS sorry admin.
Reply ID 38916
do you know him DCI monkfish? I have heard he is a very nice 'bloke'and a lot of people in Bengeo cannot wait for him to open his shop, he is quite well know in and around Hertford and Bengeo I think.
Reply ID 38927
Yes, he recently made me a PC. A familiar face in Hertford on particular days at a certain pub. [;)]
Reply ID 38934
Bloody hell. Let the man/woman start trading!
Reply ID 39027
quote:Demoted then?[:D]
Originally posted by DCI monkfish
Yes, he recently made me a PC. A familiar face in Hertford on particular days at a certain pub. [;)]
Reply ID 39032
quote:Ok, well more familiar then...
Originally posted by shuntquote:Demoted then?[:D]
Originally posted by DCI monkfish
Yes, he recently made me a PC. A familiar face in Hertford on particular days at a certain pub. [;)]
Reply ID 39034
quote:Just out of interest the guy I mentioned earlier builds PCs and stuff as well so like I said I don't think I will be using him. Having said that I will be interested in seeing who this mystery person is as a few seem to know him.
Originally posted by DCI monkfish
Yes, he recently made me a PC.
Reply ID 39042
If the guy in question is who I think he is, he's a great bloke!
Reply ID 39045
Gemipicon, it's not compulsary to use him! but he's local, give him a try!
Reply ID 39059
quote:I have no doubt he will do alot of trade and it's good to have a business that's is different but still something most people will use. You couldn't beat the service I get from the guy I use who is also localish so I am in a fortunate position. From what people have said though he sounds like a good person so good luck to him!
Originally posted by furrybunny
Gemipicon, it's not compulsary to use him! but he's local, give him a try!
Reply ID 39075
So does anyone know when it's due to open? I'm looking to but a Dell shortly and could use someone to set it all up for me/give me tips on good software etc etc. I need my laptop serviced also.
Reply ID 39082
Plese do not buy a Dell my freind had has no end of trouble, also thought she had a bargin in PC world, but when the final bill came, with security etc. it was twice the price! I think the shop is due open in May, so the plasterer said. I feel sure that if you see someone there, they will give you a contact number, I have also asked but lost it!
Reply ID 39088
Furrybunny - I'm with you. DELL NO. Was advised by PC Trainer in a past existance, Techy mate and people that have bought them and regreted it. When the shop opens ask the guy for his opinion.
Reply ID 39091
I have to say this is a DELL and touch wood I have had it 18 months and been very happy, much more so than my PC World and TEMPO experiences!
Reply ID 39108
quote:I don't know much about the build quality but when I have had to buy a first/new computer for older relatives, I have ordered them from Dell mainly because I can get them the right thing remotely (and they can pick it up etc) and also getting a non-brand name might firghten the horses! They still seem to be up and running okay. Things to remember when buying a DELL IMHO: 1. Respond to one of there offers in the papers (or booklets that fall out) by typing in the offer/model code given. Sometimes these claim to be for business customers only but I haven't had trouble ordering them. I've never managed to build the same thing for the same price (always worse) just using their site from scratch. 2. DO NOT get MS Vista (yet) and stick to XP if you want the best chance of everything worked (especially if you have existing peripherals) 3. Seek out and destroy the added "service" option as this can sometimes be £150 and has no obvious benefits as far as I can see. They add this on automatically and the option is buried somewhere on the last page of options! 4. Think carefully about whether you need MS office (Word, Excel etc.) If you know that you do want it, buy it as part of the package as it will be more expensive to get seperately later. MS Works that usually comes with the Dell is terrible! However, if all you do is some word processing and not much else, don't waste your money and get [url="http://www.openeffice.org"]OpenOffice[/url] for free instead. 5. Once setup, spend an hour or so uninstalling all the cr*p you don't need as Dell fill their new machines with horrible time-limited trial versions of stuff that associate themselves with filetypes and generally get in the way (and confuse relatives!). Bubbashea, if you do decide to get a Dell, I can probably help you set it up and decr*pify it!
Originally posted by furrybunny
Plese do not buy a Dell my freind had has no end of trouble, also thought she had a bargin in PC world, but when the final bill came, with security etc. it was twice the price!
Reply ID 39110
Please return to topic
Reply ID 39115
I wish him the best of luck, there are no specialist shops like that in town so hopefully he will do well.
Reply ID 42789
ITS DIGITAL
Reply ID 42808
So what exactly are ITSDigital going to be offering as a service? Are they solely a computer shop ( taking the IT part of the name) or will be the offering various services for other electronic goods?
Reply ID 42818
From what I can gather, they will be open to the public very shortly, they do upgrades, repairs and can even build you a machine, they will sell laptops and inks, printers/copiers, faxes you name it, just ask! they deal in plasma screens with alround sound etc. wireless connections, broadband and telephone systems. Their main work is for large companies and the local doctors surgeries, but the public is welcome. Don't know the opening hours - sorry, but I know it will be limited opening times