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I just wanted to know that the server with the below mentioned specification worth $2223 per year ?
The Specifiocations are as follows :-
• Dual Intel Pentium III 550 MHz
• Unix / Apache OS **
• 256 KB cache
• 512 MB RAM
• Three 15 GB ATA/66
• Dual 100 MBps Bay Networks Ethernet Cards
• 32-Bit PCI Graphics Adapater w/ 2 MB RAM
• 507 IP Addresses
• 200 GB Transfer Per Month
• PLESK Server Administrator
• Pre-Installed Software
• Requires 1 Year Pre Pay Contract
• $2000 Per Year + $223 Setup Fees

[Chicken]

Yep.

[Duster]

On the face of it, it looks like a great deal. You're talking an average of $185 monthly, including the set up fee, (or $166.67 without it), for a substantial server and a generous amount of bandwidth.

That's the problem. It looks like too good of a deal. The clincher is the prepayment for a full year. That's a common trait among some of the worst companies in the business. There's a substantial difference between a year long contract, where you pay monthly, and one like this where you pay for the whole year up front.

Frankly, it sets off my BS detector (Bogus Sale) big time. It's a three alarm story. If big companies like Dell Hosting, who have some amazing prices, or Dialtone and catalog, which have some of the lowest, are substantially higher, then that should suggest something.

Besides, you;re only talking hardware and connectivity, Without the right company, they mean nothing. The way con men work is to gain your confidence (hence the term). One way is to offer a deal that sounds too good to be true. It probably is.

I think a reputable company would just hold you to a 12 month contract. One that isn't will just hold your money.



[Edited by Duster on 10-24-2000 at 10:10 AM]

[aaronx88]

• Dual Intel Pentium III 550 MHz
• Unix / Apache OS **
• 256 KB cache
• 512 MB RAM
• Three 15 GB ATA/66
• Dual 100 MBps Bay Networks Ethernet Cards
• 32-Bit PCI Graphics Adapater w/ 2 MB RAM
• 507 IP Addresses
• 200 GB Transfer Per Month
• PLESK Server Administrator
• Pre-Installed Software
• Requires 1 Year Pre Pay Contract
• $2000 Per Year + $223 Setup Fees

the RAM is 512 , HD 45 GB, 507 IP address, 200 GB transfer
for less than $200?????

like Duster says, i think it is a con deal ... the company got to be losing $$$. Just think if you use 200GB a month, would the company lose $$$$

aaronx88

[Duster]

I am a bit curious as to what company is offering this unbelievable deal (in the literal sense). Perhaps you could post its URL.

But the thing is that this is not their regular price this is a promotional offer valid only till 6th November

[Duster]

The limited time special can be a hook to get you to part with your money immediately. If it was ongoing, you might take your time.

There are legitimate companies that do have specials, so that alone doesn't signify anything. The year paid up front still remains a warning sign, along with the too good to be true (even as a special) deal.

I'd still like to see the URL for the company.

Ye man, ye! Give us the url and then we can help ya out.

Da lowest rate I seen for bandwidth is $2/gig per month.

So, 200gig x $2 x 12months = $4800

Sumtin wrong?

[partition]

Let us know the URL !!

[Chicken]

My post was a bit short. It *is* a good deal, but only if it with a reputable company, etc. Without knowing this, then it might be one of the best bad deals I've seen. Know whuddameanjellybean?

Looks like that they have extended the offer till 30th of Nomember .
Another Thing I was wrong they dont provide 200 GB bandwidth with the server Bandwidth is seperate @ $1 per 3GB

give us the url... or are you just mean? :p

[kunal]

Give us the URL or you get the CDS.. hehe.. naa.. common dude.. lets share here... email us if you wont.

[webfors]

Ok Tommie,

ahhh, URL PLEASE!!!