Hi August,

>> The new
>> system came "damaged" and wouldn't boot.

> Was that a new refubished machine?

It was brand-spanking new...

> If that was a fresh/brand new system, I do hope you get your money back.

That's my hope at this point... I have to try calling the company again - who
knows, maybe they've opened up shop again.

[...]
> At first I thought "oh, a *free* lighted keypad upgrade.. cool!"  But.. a
> number of the keys would stick or click very loudly compared to the other
> keys.

> I sent it back.

Bummer...

> A few days later, I got the SAME hardware back, but this time it had a
> normal keypad (no clickyness) and Win7-Pro.

Glad it worked out for you :)

Take care,
Janis

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