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Error1355
12/01/19 9:13:57 AM
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https://www.mywowcomputer.com/

For just over $1k too can have a custom Linux OS that cannot install any new software with these fantastic specs.



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Veggeta X
12/01/19 9:18:00 AM
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WTF it can't even play wow

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LightningCamaro
12/01/19 9:20:00 AM
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2GB RAM?

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hockeybub89
12/01/19 9:20:30 AM
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Veggeta X posted...
WTF it can't even play wow
Wow!

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AlmightyCheeks
12/01/19 9:21:38 AM
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that fucker is a BEAST!

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jpennys_cat
12/01/19 9:23:22 AM
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Stop scamming people with your computers, @The_Doge !
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MrMallard
12/01/19 9:24:45 AM
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This is clearly the work of @The_Doge

Stop preying on the vulnerable tech-illiterate masses with your line of home computers! You're making money by dressing up these technological abortions and selling them to grandmas! The absolute gall of you calling these computers "Wow!" is disgraceful, Doge. I expected better from you.
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uwnim
12/01/19 9:31:06 AM
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I see why they call it that. When you see the specs you go wow...

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Ilishe
12/01/19 9:37:27 AM
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But does it look really nice?

Because about half the population only cares about aesthetics.

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MacadamianNut3
12/01/19 9:39:16 AM
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Wow a Celeron

That's some good shit if this were the early 00s

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Master_Bass
12/01/19 9:41:28 AM
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Ilishe posted...
But does it look really nice?

I'll let you decide, but I will say the keyboard looks like trash.

https://imgur.com/l24ryd8
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Vyrulisse
12/01/19 9:48:25 AM
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Error1355
12/01/19 9:49:53 AM
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RedWhiteBlue posted...
And how the hell do they even market themselves such that they don't run out of business from exposure?
Looks like they buy ad space in AARP newsletters lol...

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RainBlowDash462
12/01/19 9:50:09 AM
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Should be alright since its a quad core CPU
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pikachupwnage
12/01/19 9:51:49 AM
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2GB RAM?

My fucking Switch has more RAM then that.

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NeonOctopus
12/01/19 9:59:10 AM
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Alucard188
12/01/19 10:00:21 AM
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I mean, totally legitimate customer Sheila D. has me sold.

"I want to tell you how impressed I am with this WOW COMPUTER. As you can see, I am a new customer and before this purchase I had NO knowledge of what computers could or would do. Since using the WOW, life has changed - it is so much fun and working with your team is an absolute pleasure."

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Tired-Insomniac
12/01/19 10:03:04 AM
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pikachupwnage posted...
2GB RAM?

My fucking Switch has more RAM then that.


My fucking cellphone has more RAM than that
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Alucard188
12/01/19 10:06:01 AM
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Crono99 posted...
There has to be laws against this kind of thing.


If you lived in a place with consumer protections, yes, there are. However, you live in the US. Enjoy your $1200 fart box, buckos.

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ArchiePeck
12/01/19 10:07:37 AM
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Alucard188 posted...
If you lived in a place with consumer protections, yes, there are. However, you live in the US. Enjoy your $1200 fart box, buckos.


Hey, some rich old white business owners probably paid good money to lobby for those protections to be removed!
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Master_Bass
12/01/19 10:09:29 AM
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Tired-Insomniac posted...
pikachupwnage posted...
2GB RAM?

My fucking Switch has more RAM then that.


My fucking cellphone has more RAM than that

My Galaxy S4 had as much RAM as this trash in 2013.
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Vyrulisse
12/01/19 10:10:18 AM
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Alucard188 posted...
I mean, totally legitimate customer Sheila D. has me sold.

"I want to tell you how impressed I am with this WOW COMPUTER. As you can see, I am a new customer and before this purchase I had NO knowledge of what computers could or would do. Since using the WOW, life has changed - it is so much fun and working with your team is an absolute pleasure."

Reminded me of this meme:

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MacadamianNut3
12/01/19 10:11:20 AM
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Yeah this is pretty fucked up

Fortunately my grandparents don't care about computers at all and my dad is in IT so I won't have to worry about him or my mom getting scammed

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Error1355
12/01/19 10:15:17 AM
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Wow, an article about this being a scam and a guy working for the company comes in to do PR.

Joe,
I want to assure you that the Wow computer is not a scam.
We have been in business for 9 years.
We have over 35 Support Agents helping seniors every day.
We also have a full development team that manages the Operating System Software, develops Application Software and the back end software.
We provide Automatic Software Updates, System Backup and System Monitoring.
The computer comes with a full set of Video Tutorials, and a full Users Manual.
The computer has the resources to run efficiently on a Linux Operating System.
We put more value in the Software and Support. A 1 TB hard drive does nothing to help a senior use the computer. We use Flash Drives because they are faster and more reliable.
I am very proud of our support agents. They are caring and helpful with our customers.
They take the time to show seniors how use the computer. They will even get on a three way call with a Internet provider to help the customer set up internet service. They will do what it takes to get the customers problem solved.
We get complimentary letters and emails every day. Every computer sold comes with a 60 day money back guarantee. This puts the ball in our court to make sure we get the customer up and running successfully with their computer. Many of our customers have never used a computer before. It can be challenging to get them up in running, but this is what we do.
Unfortunately there was a scam website for called wowcomputersupport.com They did scam 4 of our customers that I know of. It took longer than I wanted to get the it shut down (over a month), but it is now shut down.
If you or any of our readers have any questions or concerns, feel free to give us a call. 800-xxx-xxxx.
I will also ask Edward Mattern to get in touch with us to find out what happened. We certainly want to make thing right for him and his mother in law.
Thanks,
Fred Allegrezza, CEO Telikin Computer, makers of the Wow Computer.

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CapnMuffin
12/01/19 10:20:24 AM
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Do you all create custom computer experiences for your grandparents? If not, someone else will.
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Alucard188
12/01/19 10:22:37 AM
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Error1355 posted...
The computer has the resources to run efficiently on a Linux Operating System.


A literal toaster has the resources to run efficiently on a Linux OS.

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Nazanir
12/01/19 10:22:40 AM
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To be honest, reading those specs I did go "wow" at reading 2GB....
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Alucard188
12/01/19 10:23:56 AM
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CapnMuffin posted...
Do you all create custom computer experiences for your grandparents? If not, someone else will.


Grandparents never lived to the ripe old age of 'get scammed because of computer illiteracy'. My dad doesn't care, and my mom is gone. I'm pretty safe there.

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LightningCamaro
12/01/19 10:25:06 AM
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CapnMuffin posted...
Do you all create custom computer experiences for your grandparents? If not, someone else will.


My grandparents has gone this long without owning or using any computers, probably not going to change.
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CRON
12/01/19 10:28:57 AM
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CapnMuffin posted...
Do you all create custom computer experiences for your grandparents? If not, someone else will.
Tablets and smart devices have replaced traditional computing for a large amount of the elderly. Touch and voice-based input are going to be a lot more intuitive to them. I worked with the elderly and technology for years, and you'd be astonished at how many can't grasp the idea of using a mouse.

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Villain
12/01/19 10:29:25 AM
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Boomers and Beyond, Inc.

lol

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mattnd2007
12/01/19 10:31:15 AM
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Wow fuck that guy

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Fossil
12/01/19 10:48:24 AM
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... but can it run Crysis?
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Guide
12/01/19 10:50:35 AM
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Netbooks are herpes.

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Error1355
12/01/19 10:51:17 AM
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Fossil posted...
... but can it run Crysis?
Probably can't even run browser games.

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apolloooo
12/01/19 10:58:40 AM
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Error1355 posted...
Fossil posted...
... but can it run Crysis?
Probably can't even run browser games.

It prolly can't even run browser man
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Jagr_68
12/01/19 10:58:53 AM
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Villain posted...
Boomers and Beyond, Inc.

lol


"Hey I'm a boomer and beyond!"
*orders*
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Hanky_Bannister
12/01/19 11:02:57 AM
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Elderly scammers should get life
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Error1355
12/01/19 11:10:21 AM
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LOOK AT ALL THESE 100% LEGIT REVIEWS

5/5 Stars So Thankful for WOW!
By Beverly Whitehurst (Mobile, AL)
I have recently been diagnosed as legally blind. I don't drive anymore and shopping is not fun any more. I love to read and watch television. I have invested in lots of magnifiers which help some, but as my vision lessens, they don't help much either. I saw an ad for WOW computer for Seniors. I called about it and ordered one for myself. It is a miracle for me!!would urge anyone who has low vision to at least call and get information on this product. It is simple to use and is also a very attractive piece of equipment. Oh yes, their payment plan is very reasonable! Nice people at First Street are very helpful too.

5/5 Stars Supreme computer!!
By maryann Davis (morganton, NC)
When i first ordered this computer,i was skeptical.I spoke with this very nice lady and she said,"just plug it in and try it"then if you don't like it,send back" well was i wrong and have been in aah ever since!It has been two yrs.now and i tell every one i know,there is not another computer like the WOW!!I have been on other computers and have learned soo much from the WOW!Nothing compares to it!End of story!Will always have it in my home!

5/5 Stars My WOW
By Carol (Rochester, NY)
I bought my WOW computer about five years ago. It was the best investment I ever made. I love it!!! It is so easy to use and so organized. I got the additional HELP feature where for a small monthly fee I can call a number and get help with anything I need. The techs are so helpful and friendly. I recommend this computer and company to all seniors.

5/5 Stars Mom cried....
By VW (Prince George's County, MD)
I researched this computer for quite some time.I brought it for my mom. She cried when she saw it all set up. It was so easy. No more bothersome towers. I set it up in her room.Now she doesn't have to go downstairs to use her computer anymore. She can surf the net and play her games right from the comfort of her room. She is loving everything about it..I recommend this computer for any one looking for a computer for their parents..or kids. I like it so much I will purchase one for myself. We love it...

5/5 Stars Smartest Purchase
By Dorothy Smith (Seymour, IN)
I am 84 years old & knew nothing about a computer! This is the smartest purchase I've ever made. The advertisement is SO TRUE!! Needless to say it made me very happy.

5/5 Stars Wonderful and FUN!
By Richard Jankowski Lebanon,Tn (Lebanon, TN)
Good Job WOW People!!! I LOve it

5/5 Stars Absolutely amazing!
By Anonymous (New Haven, CT)
This computer really is amazing. My mom loves the wow. She was skeptical to have a computer, but once she got this computer, she became a believer. I am thankful for this system.

5/5 Stars WOW computer
By Bursons (Boaz, AL)
This computer is fantastic. Easy all seniors should have this computer.Great for family as well.

5/5 Stars Great computer!
By Carol K. (B., TX)
WOW! The perfect name for this amazing computer. I have been using it for about a month and thoroughly enjoy the speed and ease in which I am able to download pictures from my camera and share them with family and friends via email. Everything is so easy to use at the touch of my fingertips. To be able to chat with and see my grandchildren is as though they are here with me. I havent begun to explore all the benefits of this computer. It has opened up a whole new world for me. I love it, love it, love it!

5/5 Stars wow computer
By Doug Moore (West Palm Beach, FL)
ONE WORD DESCRIBES THE WOW COMPUTER, WOW. I NEVER THOUGHT A COMPUTER WOULD BE AN ASSET TO ME BUT THE LAST 2 MONTHS HAS CHANGED MY MIND. I AM EMAILING, WRITING MY NEWSLETTER COLUMN, LOOKING UP ENTERTAINERS ON YOUTUBE TO COME TO MY COMMUNITY, ETC., ETC. THANKS FOR MAKING SUCH A GREAT PRODUCT.

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Error1355
12/01/19 11:17:02 AM
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Found some more images of it too.



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uwnim
12/01/19 11:22:33 AM
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That UI doesn't look all that bad. Like if they greatly reduced the price, it doesn't seem like it would be a terrible thing.

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LightningCamaro
12/01/19 11:22:37 AM
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Error1355 posted...
Found some more images of it too.




Images are are from 2013 and they look 10 years out of date even then. Joke of a company.
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Alucard188
12/01/19 11:25:01 AM
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So it has a Wow! UI integrated on top of the custom Linux build they're using, and a VGA out port. Fucking sold.

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Alucard188
12/01/19 11:26:03 AM
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uwnim posted...
That UI doesn't look all that bad. Like if they greatly reduced the price, it doesn't seem like it would be a terrible thing.


It's like if Alienware developed crow's feet and tuberculosis.

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Ethosian
12/01/19 11:35:20 AM
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Have any of the people you deal with called in about this?
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