After reading about the experiences of R. Willis (Issue 72) with Oric products I felt prompted to tell my story.

After much hesitation between buying a 16K Oric 1 or 16K Spectrum, I decided in May 1983 to order an Oric and after four weeks it arrived. It worked fine for a month then died a sudden death.

The computer was returned for repair. Four weeks went by and I decided to inquire about its state of health and was eventually informed that a computer destined for repair was never in their hands for more than two weeks. Mine had already been there for four weeks and it was a further two weeks before it was returned.

This little gem of a micro worked for an amazing six days. I sent it back with a letter requesting a refund. They, of course, ignored this request and sent back a letter saying that they do not give refunds. The Oric came back a while later.

After two more similar occurences I demanded a refund or I would take them to court. The refund arrived on the day we were to go to the County Court to start proceedings.

My advice to R. Willis is to keep plugging away.

With the refund I bought a Spectrum.

Martin Smith
Reading, Berks.