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[Gamers Nexus] Do Not Buy NZXT | Predatory, Evil Rental Computer Scam Investigated (youtu.be)
submitted 3 weeks ago by hal_5700X@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] lectricleopard@lemmy.world 70 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I watched this earlier, great coverage!

Not a lot of people trying to defend consumers in media right now. Glad they're doing something about it.

[–] ours@lemmy.world 40 points 3 weeks ago

Especially not a lot of influencers willing to bite the hand that feeds them. That's 23k going bye bye because they're opted to give us a honest look at this abusive model instead.

As usual, GN willing to get in there and dig things out.

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 56 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I went into this video expecting it to just be "this service is poor value" or "we had an issue with customer support" but holy shit this is far worse than I expected.

This is real journalism. A lot of research and effort clearly went into this. They even hired a lawyer to go over some things with them.

This is definitely a scam from NZXT. And kudos to this channel for cancelling a $23k ad agreement with NZXT when they found out about it.

[–] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 32 points 3 weeks ago

There is a reason people call him tech Jesus. Man’s company/ channel is doing the journalism and work we should expect from all major news outlets.

[–] hypertown@lemmy.world 42 points 3 weeks ago

Renting a PC is insane in itself but on such terms it's even worse. I hope the FTC or some other regulatory institution will look into this.

[–] Masta_Chief@lemmy.world 22 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

https://store.gamersnexus.net/

If you wanna support Tech Jesus. I sent them 10 bucks with the donate option since the only couple of products I liked were sold out.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

I just became a subscriber on Patreon.

[–] dukatos@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

And shipping over Atlantic is expensive