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TheLadyEvenstar · 27/07/2011 12:40

I went into toysrus yesterday and purchased an elonex etouch tablet pc. for DS1 and DS2 to use.

I set it up when I got home and found it to have a history which contained porn sites - therefore it was preowned.

I returned to the store and got a replacement.

I set it up and again have found not only a web page history of porn sites but downloads a well.

They are telling me they didn't know these had been returned as there is no record of them being which leads me to the conclusion that a staff member is using them.

So please if you buy this item please do check the history first!!!

I am doing an interview tomorrow with a local paper.

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TheLadyEvenstar · 27/07/2011 12:59

I don't think it is funny personally but then thats just me.

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ThatVikRinA22 · 27/07/2011 13:01

really? doh!

ill tell him but it might be a bit late now....

JohnniesBitch · 27/07/2011 13:02

my mum has one of these purchased at xmas and its already broken! something technological inside that toysrus are well aware of as even without a receipt the Readign store didnt make a fuss over refunding her, they said they weren't surprised and had had lots returned.
Shes now got an ipad.

JohnniesBitch · 27/07/2011 13:02

grr apologies for spelling mistakes, must proof read.

BimboNo5 · 27/07/2011 13:05

Only a moron would find it funny, thats my honest opinion.

TheLadyEvenstar · 27/07/2011 13:07

Johnnies, well I will get a refund once the interview has been done

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Pandemoniaa · 27/07/2011 13:08

My but you do have an eventful life!

TheLadyEvenstar · 27/07/2011 13:10

Pandemoniaa, fgs it was not my fault i bought my dc a gift and it was filled with porn.

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rainbowinthesky · 27/07/2011 13:10

Can I ask why you are doing an interview with a local paper?

RumourOfAHurricane · 27/07/2011 13:11

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GypsyMoth · 27/07/2011 13:12

just get an ipad instead??

some of us dont have finaces which stretch that far.......certainly not for something as expensive as an ipad....for children?

TheLadyEvenstar · 27/07/2011 13:12

Rainbow, because I don't think £10 is a good apology.

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TheLadyEvenstar · 27/07/2011 13:13

I can't afford an ipad Sad

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rainbowinthesky · 27/07/2011 13:13

But what will you achieve with an interview apart from a moment of fame?

GypsyMoth · 27/07/2011 13:16

maybe LES wants to spread the message.....check all internet based toys/devices etc BEFORE handing them straight over to dc?

i know i've bought i touch for my dc and not checked history,same with a netbook and a phone

TheLadyEvenstar · 27/07/2011 13:16

Rainbow the locals need to be informed I think.

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GypsyMoth · 27/07/2011 13:17

did you not read the op shiney??

this IS a replacement!!!

nickschick · 27/07/2011 13:17

My dh mistakenly watched a porn film or at least the beginnings of one .......to find his friends daughter was the star ....Shock.

worraliberty · 27/07/2011 13:17

OP will you post a link to the interview when it's published?

glassortwo · 27/07/2011 13:18

What worries me if it was ToysRus staff they are in daily contact with children, are the staff vetted!

rainbowinthesky · 27/07/2011 13:18

Your poor dh!

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TheLadyEvenstar · 27/07/2011 13:19

SOCD, this is the second one I have had from them. I only bought it yesterday.

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