Which is better Computer Hardware based Online Shop?

[monkey]

Looking at the response for "Do you think theitdepot.com is reliable?" I thought of starting a thread comparing various computer hardware based online shops. These shops are purely based on computer hardware and thus I am omitting shops like indiatimes, sify and rediff etc. So here are my picks for the poll:

1. www.theitwares.com
2. www.theitdepot.com
3. www.yantraonline.in
4. www.computerwarehousepricelist.com
5. www.techshop.in
6. www.lynx-india.com

Sites like deltapage.com has been omitted too as they are just price indicating sites and not truly online shops.

Please try to add your comments too..

 

[it_waaznt_me]

See if you are based in Mumbai and a bit streched up for time, The IT Wares is a good stop for you .. You call the guy and he'll deliver the stuff at your doorstep. I bought my 19" LCD and Dvd writer from IT Wares .. I'll definitely recommend them .. No idea about others though ..

 

[ravi_9793]

I will never ever wish to do online computer stuff shopping...service and guarantee issue.

 

[Daffodil]

Itwares and yantraonline seem to be starters and the product range limited. No online payment with itwares. May be they will catch up soon to the level of the other two. Theitdepot and computerwarehouse are well known and have a good product range. The reputation of theitdepot seems to have taken a severe beating as can be seen in another thread here.Their terms and conditions in their website are obnoxious enough to put away any consumer.Their prices are also high.Just one example:
Windows XP MediaCenter Edition 2005 (OEM)
Theitdepot price (inclusive of all taxes) = Rs.5445/=
Computerwarehouse price Rs.3650+4% VAT = Rs.3796/=
Theitdepot price is a whopping 44% higher than that of Computerwarehouse.I have compared the price of just one item that I was interested in but just sufficient to put me off. I just liked the way Computerwarehouse had presented their terms and conditions and policies which makes one feel that everything is fair with them and consumer friendly.If anyone had bad experience with them they can share it here. I have not come across any.Considering all these my vote goes to Computerwarehouse

 

[praka123]

is it worth for ppl like me who were from towns to buy these online?How can we claim gurantee for these products?do we need to courier back the products to them? yeah,ofcourse itdepot.com is not counted.they are counted as losers and megalomaniac owner.

 

[janitha]

Itwares and yantraonline seem to be starters and the product range limited. No online payment with itwares. May be they will catch up soon to the level of the other two. Theitdepot and computerwarehouse are well known and have a good product range. The reputation of theitdepot seems to have taken a severe beating as can be seen in another thread here.Their terms and conditions in their website are obnoxious enough to put away any consumer.Their prices are also high.Just one example:
Windows XP MediaCenter Edition 2005 (OEM)
Theitdepot price (inclusive of all taxes) = Rs.5445/=
Computerwarehouse price Rs.3650+4% VAT = Rs.3796/=
Theitdepot price is a whopping 44% higher than that of Computerwarehouse.I have compared the price of just one item that I was interested in but just sufficient to put me off. I just liked the way Computerwarehouse had presented their terms and conditions and policies which makes one feel that everything is fair with them and consumer friendly.If anyone had bad experience with them they can share it here. I have not come across any.Considering all these my vote goes to Computerwarehouse

Yes, but unfortunately their services are limited to within Karnataka only.

 

[Daffodil]

yes, I checked. They only deliver in Karnataka. Also in another thread it is stated that itdepot has made substantial changes to their terms and conditions. I rechecked and found yes.Their terms and conditions no longer sound obnoxious and are acceptable.So now prices, availability and your location will decide from where you will buy.

 

[syogan]

is it worth for ppl like me who were from towns to buy these online?How can we claim gurantee for these products?do we need to courier back the products to them? yeah,ofcourse itdepot.com is not counted.they are counted as losers and megalomaniac owner.

Criminals, losers megalomaniac .......it is better to keep quiet and be thought a fool rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt. "idiot"

yes, I checked. They only deliver in Karnataka. Also in another thread it is stated that itdepot has made substantial changes to their terms and conditions. I rechecked and found yes.Their terms and conditions no longer sound obnoxious and are acceptable.So now prices, availability and your location will decide from where you will buy.

Hi

prices of products that have not been updated are listed on the higher side at the itdepot. The prices are being updated and policies modified. "Thank You"

 

[mrigankkishore]

*www.techshop.in

 

[desiibond]

computer Warehouse quotes very good price. IT Depot charges a lot on h/w. sometimes, they make you pay double the market price. IT Wares price is heavy but has advantages of more options and large number of brands.

For me, it's Computer Warehouse.

 

[MetalheadGautham]

Nice bump

BTW, whats the best in Bangalore ? I have finally decided to get my stuff shipped since I am never able to find free time to go to SP Road and hunt around.

 

[desiibond]

I think Computer warehouse.

Best example

Price of E8400:

techshop.in: Rs.9,235
computer warehouse: Rs. 8100/-
theitdepot:Rs. 8800/-
theitwares: Rs. 8650/-

so, techshop and itdepot loot customers.

 

[MetalheadGautham]

Hmm... How is it compared to Sahara at SP Road ?

Offtopic: *www.computerwarehousepricelist.com/proddetails.asp?pr=y&Id=1366
ZOMG! Is it THAT cheap ?

 

[thewisecrab]

This is what I get in FF 3.1 on clicking on Computer warehouse:

Reported Attack Site!
This web site at www.computerwarehousepricelist.com has been reported as an attack site and has been blocked based on your security preferences.
Attack sites try to install programs that steal private information, use your computer to attack others, or damage your system.

Some attack sites intentionally distribute harmful software, but many are compromised without the knowledge or permission of their owners.

 

[desiibond]

Hmm... How is it compared to Sahara at SP Road ?

Offtopic: *www.computerwarehousepricelist.com/proddetails.asp?pr=y&Id=1366
ZOMG! Is it THAT cheap ?

SP Road is always the best. But if you buy anthing at SP Road you have to go to RMA for problems. For Computer warehouse will take care of that for you. (you need to get confirmation from the store about this).

that HCl isn't cheap. You get a ACER 4520 for 500 bucks more and it has much much better config and I don't trust laptops manufactured by HCL.

 

[MetalheadGautham]

This is what I get in FF 3.1 on clicking on Computer warehouse:

Me too. Aparently it tries to install software without user's permission. No problem for me running linux

SP Road is always the best. But if you buy anthing at SP Road you have to go to RMA for problems. For Computer warehouse will take care of that for you. (you need to get confirmation from the store about this).

that HCl isn't cheap. You get a ACER 4520 for 500 bucks more and it has much much better config and I don't trust laptops manufactured by HCL.

Well, SP Road has ONE shop which, according to my research after travelling in SP Road and asking around and checking prices showed, that its better than the rest. And I think it has to be Sahara Pheripherals.

ACER 4520 for 26K ? Where ??? I didn't see it at ComputerWarehouse.
In malleswaram, an ACER 4530 goes for 33K. Its just 4520 + 1Gig ram extra though.

 

[m-jeri]

Buy from www.lynxindia.com ..

alwasy the best price ... even in whole india i daresay

 

[desiibond]

Me too. Aparently it tries to install software without user's permission. No problem for me running linux

Well, SP Road has ONE shop which, according to my research after travelling in SP Road and asking around and checking prices showed, that its better than the rest. And I think it has to be Sahara Pheripherals.

ACER 4520 for 26K ? Where ??? I didn't see it at ComputerWarehouse.
In malleswaram, an ACER 4530 goes for 33K. Its just 4520 + 1Gig ram extra though.

why are you looking for that at Malleswaram? Malleswaram and Seshadripuram is happy hunting ground for h/w dealers.

There is Acer showroom in Raheja Arcade. Get it there. Also check at eZone. You need to bargain a lot. Maybe the rise in $ value has increased the price.

 

[MetalheadGautham]

why are you looking for that at Malleswaram? Malleswaram and Seshadripuram is happy hunting ground for h/w dealers.

There is Acer showroom in Raheja Arcade. Get it there. Also check at eZone. You need to bargain a lot. Maybe the rise in $ value has increased the price.

The reason I was going around in malleswaram is because I live close to that area and I have my guitar classes every monday at malleswaram 11th cross, so I get free time after class to roam around. AND, I was looking in Temptation-M for metallica's death magnetic (which I didn't buy for it was Rs. 400 )

 

[desiibond]

ah okay. Did you check online music stores. with $ value at 50rupees, that too will not be a feasible idea.

PS: I really hate americans, they get Death Magnetic mp3 album for 9$.