System Inconsistencies

[Starman]

My computer - running XP - was advertised as having 256 MB RAM and the
processor a 2800 + 1.6 Ghz, but wehn I click on the systme properties it
says "800 MB RAM & 2800 + 800 Mhz". I phoned the company and they said it
was due to the software programs installed and said all computers show this
inconsistency. I checked my other computer I have and it also has
inconsistencies. Why is this and if so, does this mean you're not actually
purchasing computers based on what's advertised?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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| My computer - running XP - was advertised as having 256 MB RAM and the
| processor a 2800 + 1.6 Ghz, but wehn I click on the systme properties it
| says "800 MB RAM & 2800 + 800 Mhz". I phoned the company and they said it
| was due to the software programs installed and said all computers show this
| inconsistency. I checked my other computer I have and it also has
| inconsistencies. Why is this and if so, does this mean you're not actually
| purchasing computers based on what's advertised?

 

[Steve N.]

My computer - running XP - was advertised as having 256 MB RAM and the
processor a 2800 + 1.6 Ghz, but wehn I click on the systme properties it
says "800 MB RAM & 2800 + 800 Mhz". I phoned the company and they said it
was due to the software programs installed and said all computers show this
inconsistency. I checked my other computer I have and it also has
inconsistencies. Why is this and if so, does this mean you're not actually
purchasing computers based on what's advertised?

Sounds very fishy to me. What company?

Steve