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newsguy · 07-31-03, 11:03 PM

If you're thinking about getting a refurbished Dell Axim which is currently $30 off the $199 list price, think again. Dell is playing a game. The refurbished Axims are running PPC2002, although their reps on the phone will tell you the ship with 2003. If, however, you want 2003, it will cost you -- all together now -- $30, bringing the total to $199, or the price of a brand new Axim with a longer warranty.

As a bonafide broadcast news correspondent, I spent days seeking comment from Dell. After promising a prompt response in three conversations, they now refuse to return telephone calls. So beware: Dell is running what certainly appears to be a marketing scam. Don't fall for it.

The investigation continues.

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newsguy Aximsite Prospect Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Beware Of Dell Scam! If you're thinking about getting a refurbished Dell Axim which is currently $30 off the $199 list price, think again. Dell is playing a game. The refurbished Axims are running PPC2002, although their reps on the phone will tell you the ship with 2003. If, however, you want 2003, it will cost you -- all together now -- $30, bringing the total to $199, or the price of a brand new Axim with a longer warranty. As a bonafide broadcast news correspondent, I spent days seeking comment from Dell. After promising a prompt response in three conversations, they now refuse to return telephone calls. So beware: Dell is running what certainly appears to be a marketing scam. Don't fall for it. The investigation continues.