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N3WTK

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tiny field computer?
« on: November 08, 2022, 09:48:44 AM »
My gut says this is a scam but on the other hand it might be worth $40 to find out...

https://www.starraining.com/products/electronic-product
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K7LZR

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Re: tiny field computer?
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2022, 10:08:05 AM »
Looks like a legit product but I'd look elsewhere to buy one. That website looks too scammy for my taste....
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KC6RWI

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Re: tiny field computer?
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2022, 10:12:11 AM »
I googled the name of the business and added reviews, one site came up with negative feedback, but that review site looks a bit odd, lots of advertising and bait to take you off into the abyss. I agree with the above poster, you might want to find it from another seller. But a tempting product.

https://www.scam-detector.com/validator/starraining-com-review/


wow, they got a buy it now count down timer.
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K7LZR

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Re: tiny field computer?
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2022, 10:12:51 AM »
Very likely a scam because seems to be same machine as this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Industry-Portable-Computer-Notebook-Graphics/dp/B07QYZHM8F


Can't see them legimately selling a $600+ mini computer for $40.....
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G4AON

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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2022, 10:16:08 AM »
Two for $40, c/w Windows 10 Pro… you might was well set fire to your notes, at least that will give you some warmth and light for your money…

73 Dave
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KC6RWI

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Re: tiny field computer?
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2022, 10:18:03 AM »
But wait, there's more, you get 2 for that price.
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N3WTK

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Re: tiny field computer?
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2022, 10:24:29 AM »
yeah, okay, I'll keep my $40. this time.  ;)
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Re: tiny field computer?
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2022, 11:11:52 AM »
Just last week I saw a $1400 Fender guitar for $89. FREE SHIPPING NO TAX

If you just type in "BUY" &%*^()*)^ (anything) and scroll along the offerings there are always 3-4 that are 1/10th of the real price.  It gets worse every day!
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WX7Q

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Re: tiny field computer?
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2022, 11:25:23 AM »
DANGER!! DANGER!! WILL ROBINSON DANGER!!  Only you folks older than dirt will get the reference.

Bottom line: NO
What they really want is you CC info, etc.

I hear P.T. Barnum calling...

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Jim

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WA9AFM

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Re: tiny field computer?
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2022, 12:36:34 PM »
Even if the product and company are legit, the unit looks a bit small even for field work.
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KC6RWI

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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2022, 12:40:37 PM »
There is more, if you enter the site with different search, you find that its a house ware store, with no mention of electronics.
https://www.starraining.com/?utm_medium=company_profile&utm_source=trustedrevie.ws&utm_campaign=domain_click
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WA3SKN

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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2022, 02:30:25 PM »
The computer DOES exist!
$600+ on Amazon.
$800+ on EBay.
Two for $40??? AND on the Internet?... I wouldn't give them MY credit card numbers!

-Mike.
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K6JH

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« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2022, 08:05:43 PM »
The Amazon review talk about bad hinges and batteries that bulge due to improper charging. I’d pass even at $40 - I don’t want to burn the house down.

I think I’d just get a small laptop at the Amazon price. They aren’t that much smaller.
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« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2022, 07:34:41 AM »
There is a virus built into the first link in this post according to Avast.
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