Talk:PeoplePC

Advertising History

Does anybody remember the original PeoplePC commercials? They were very unique in several ways. First, the offer which sounded too good to be true (and arguably was) and came across as a liberation movement and second their spokesman. What was his name? He looked like a child, but he spoke like a lawyer. I heard a rumor that he was in fact an adult with a rare condition that gave him a child-like appearance (perhaps a true midget?) He was also black.

I added titles to several talk sections.... although it's been years since they were opened. 202.220.172.236 (talk) 12:36, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Boy in the commercials name was Marc John Jeffries. Not a midgit! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.33.196.239 (talk) 01:21, 24 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Services

New as of now (or within the last month), PeoplePC launched a new service similar to NetZero 3G, called PeoplePC Online Accelerated. A nice little blurb about it is in order, I think. It's August right now. --65.147.29.101 07:13, 14 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Criticism

There are a number of negative reviews of PeoplePC within RipOffReport. Should this be addressed? Hechung (talk) 00:16, 6 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Non-NPOV

"PeoplePC is a discount Internet service provider owned by EarthLink.

PeoplePC launched in the USA in October of 1999 with a goal of providing people with an easy and affordable way to access the Internet. They started offering a unique affordable PC purchasing plan for individuals at a time when a basic family computer still cost over USD 1200. The PeoplePC plan offered a new brand name computer replaced every 3 years, dial-up internet access, and in-home warranty service for a $24.95 monthly payment ("about the cost of internet access alone" according to their advertising.) While its marketing made it seem like a monthly service, it was actually more of a financing plan which required credit and involved paying off the computer over 3 years. Despite the competitive offering and heavy advertising, PeoplePC never attracted a great deal of business, eventually PeoplePC began to offer their ISP service alone without the purchase of a computer for a fraction of the price of larger companies. Now, only the ISP service remains. PeoplePC has coverage nationwide with over 8,000 access numbers. The software incorporates a 'Smart Dialer' technology that is advertised to automatically select the fastest, most reliable number. It also includes spam controls, virus protection, and a pop-up blocker. An accelerated version is also available."

(HEY, LOOK UP! it's unsigned and there's no IP data.... what?)

unique affordable is the only NPOV comment here. READ the article before you complain. The others may need sourcing, but they are not advertisements 202.220.172.236 (talk) 12:36, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I HATE IT!!!

I HATE PEOPLEPC ONLINE!! It's stupid, slow and did I mention it's SLOW?!?! And I hate Cox because they won't come out to where I live!!! :@ --HoopoeBaijiKite 19:06, 31 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

So move to a city in an urban area. I would never live in a place that did not have cable Internet. In Correct (talk) 06:22, 6 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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