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SlickCrayon1512

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Minisforum sold me a refurbished 795s7 32gb 2tb, it stopped working last month, they said I can get a replacement by shipping the defect one back to them on my cost. They took my unit for a month, told me it's non repairable, and told me that I can get a 5 year old $300 junk pc (11900hk, no ssd or memory) as a replacement because "they are comparable value". I refused, and they said there is nothing they can do and also won't return my original defective unit back.

I have written to my senator for a request of ban on minisforum. I hope you all do the same. Raise not only the long term shady practice, but also the national security concerns.

I have been building PCs and laptops from 1990s, and have never ever seen company being like this in China before I moved to Texas. This is a freaking world class joke. I have purchased hundreds if not thousands of PCs from all brands, and even GMKtec is doing better.

fark minisforum.

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L97

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Minisforum sold me a refurbished 795s7 32gb 2tb, it stopped working last month, they said I can get a replacement by shipping the defect one back to them on my cost. They took my unit for a month, told me it's non repairable, and told me that I can get a 5 year old $300 junk pc (11900hk, no ssd or memory) as a replacement because "they are comparable value". I refused, and they said there is nothing they can do and also won't return my original defective unit back.I have written to my senator for a request of ban on minisforum. I hope you all do the same. Raise not only the long term shady practice, but also the national security concerns. I have been building PCs and laptops from 1990s, and have never ever seen company being like this in China before I moved to Texas. This is a freaking world class joke. I have purchased hundreds if not thousands of PCs from all brands, and even GMKtec is doing better.fark minisforum.

Dude... Manufacturer warranties are almost bologna. Always get a third party warranty that has good reviews. Allstate ftw

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smackdownfletch

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Minisforum sold me a refurbished 795s7 32gb 2tb, it stopped working last month, they said I can get a replacement by shipping the defect one back to them on my cost. They took my unit for a month, told me it's non repairable, and told me that I can get a 5 year old $300 junk pc (11900hk, no ssd or memory) as a replacement because "they are comparable value". I refused, and they said there is nothing they can do and also won't return my original defective unit back.I have written to my senator for a request of ban on minisforum. I hope you all do the same. Raise not only the long term shady practice, but also the national security concerns. I have been building PCs and laptops from 1990s, and have never ever seen company being like this in China before I moved to Texas. This is a freaking world class joke. I have purchased hundreds if not thousands of PCs from all brands, and even GMKtec is doing better.fark minisforum.

Thanks for the info. The only time I ordered from Minisforum the communication was horrible, I had no idea if my order was confirmed or shipped for weeks. I was tempted but your experience reminded me of my own experience awhile back, so I think it'll be smart to hold off.

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sygyzy

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I've been looking for a new home server I don't have to build and this seems way nicer than anything the same price point from the major players. I just am uncertain about Minisforum OS. I wish I could install Synology OS or something with a more established track record.

Snuupy

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SnuupyToday 04:01 AM

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minisforum are a joke, I'm glad I only have 1 of their minipcs (back when there were only 3 minipc brands)
I would not voluntarily buy another 1 of their products. I've seen time and time again they treat their customers like trash, their warranties aren't worth anything.
Value-wise it's good but when things go wrong (and they will) their customer support is absolute cancer. Stay away my friends.

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spiff637

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Have people had the same experience with new units? If not then the who?

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I've been looking for a new home server I don't have to build and this seems way nicer than anything the same price point from the major players. I just am uncertain about Minisforum OS. I wish I could install Synology OS or something with a more established track record.

You can install any OS on that by formatting it. It is not in a ROM which you can't access but in a 128GB SSD which they ship the device with.

leecewest

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leecewestToday 04:46 AM

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The one time I ordered a refurbished item from Minisforum it was obviously defective.

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