My Friend Is Getting A Dell!

[Gimlin]

How can I convince him NOT to??? !!!

[Skitchen8]

well, if he is considering a dell then i would shoot him... its the only way

[JungleMan]

Give me his screen name! Quick! Please...do it as a friend...

I've talked to a lot of people, only one has failed to take my advice and he's been to hell and back...his screen name is Emo.

[CyberSurfer]

pfft, if you want a decent ready-built PC, try AlienWare They are somewhat better than dell methunks

[JungleMan]

Originally posted by
Honestly, I suggest Dells to most ppl. As far as brand-names go, they seem to be the best (and great on-site tech support). I build my own comps but if u dont, getting a custom built one can be a nightmare.

If I can't suggest custom built to someone I'll usually suggest Micron PC or Falcon Northwest. Both have comparable prices to Dell and far more standardized parts, and what's also good is that you get MICROSOFT Windows XP, not Dell Windows XP (referring to branding everything with the DELL logo)

Dells are fine for businesses though since their support kicks ass.

[Matt.Net]

i use dell at work

some assembled comp at home

no difference. both work

[Pix]

Dells are great. Speak as you find, I've never had any problems with mine

[JungleMan]

Originally posted by Pix
Dells are great. Speak as you find, I've never had any problems with mine

Yes, but a lot of folks upgrade and game and such...Dells aren't really good for that...

They don't let you add in 16 million drives like we like to do

And they are also more costly...

I don't like em because of their nonstandard architectures and lousy preinstalled software...but everyone is entitled to an opinion and I'm glad that youre happy with yours.

[Thithimos]

I would also personally build a desktop machine, but would you guys recommend for a laptop?

[JungleMan]

Originally posted by Thithimos
I would also personally build a desktop machine, but would you guys recommend for a laptop?

I actually like Dell for laptops Toshiba too

Laptops are a different story because you can't exactly build a laptop...and Dell sure is a helluva lot better than Compaq

[Vanguard-MnC]

dont EVER get a Fujitsu C series. trust me

[JungleMan]

Originally posted by Vanguard-MnC
dont EVER get a Fujitsu C series. trust me

Always looked like nice little notebooks. What's wrong with yours?

[Thithimos]

I only asked about the laptops because I saw a bit of a quick reaction to go against the dell desktops.
I agree about the laptops though and to this day I haven't heard one complaint about their laptop quality.
Sure wish I could build one though.

[JungleMan]

Originally posted by Thithimos
I only asked about the laptops because I saw a bit of a quick reaction to go against the dell desktops.
I agree about the laptops though and to this day I haven't heard one complaint about their laptop quality.
Sure wish I could build one though.

Yep that'd be awesome...I think it's actually possible but very impractical.

[JungleMan]

So did he buy a Dell or were you able to talk sense into him?

[Pix]

Originally posted by jpbtennisman


I actually like Dell for laptops Toshiba too

Yep, Toshiba laptops are quite cool for the money

Dells aren't that bad for upgrading, well I don't think so. I agree that the pre-installed software is a tad lousy though, and nothing beats building your own computer (must get round to doing that some day....... )

[hellswraith]

I bought a Dell 3 years ago, no problems with it.

The only way you will get a "hard to upgrade" dell is if you don't customize it and get one of their off the shelf computers. I have added all kinds of stuff to my puter, and not a single problem. Actually, their case was pretty good compaired to other sub 100 dollar cases you buy at retail.

The first thing I did though is format the HD. I installed what I wanted. I do that with any new computer though, so it wasn't just because it was Dell.

People hold grudges to much when it comes to PC's. Sure, once you build your own, you don't want to buy a prebuilt one again, but that idea dosn't extend to EVERYONE. I would never build a computer for my Grandparents, I would have to support it. That is why I would just tell them to buy a Dell. So usually I break it down into two categories, people with the knowledge to build and fix it themselves, and people who don't. If they are part of the latter, then I tell them to buy a prebuilt computer with tech support. I recommend Dell highly because of their tech support.

One more thing, if Dell can build you a computer with most of the hardware brands you want (IE: vid card, sound card, speakers, monitor, etc), you would be stupid not to do it. They get the hardware MUCH cheaper than you can get it (try adding it up, you just can't do it, I tried many times.)

[JungleMan]

Originally posted by hellswraith
They get the hardware MUCH cheaper than you can get it (try adding it up, you just can't do it, I tried many times.)

Oh really? So how come I can build the same system Dell sells for quite a bit less?

[Gandalf_Grey_]

when i was looking for my computer i compared dell, custom built, and i build it. Dell always cost more, custom built and a system i would build cost about the same (within $10) so i went for a custom built (mainly cause of the warrenty)

[hellswraith]

Oh really? So how come I can build the same system Dell sells for quite a bit less?

Show me. Include the price and specs of a Dell, then show me the parts/specs that you would buy to make the same system. Include everything, like the full version of Win XP (professional or home, which ever the dell comes with), Office (if included with the Dell system), etc.... Also include the shipping costs of both the dell, and all the parts you ordered. Leave nothing out.

I don't want made up prices, I want links. Prove to me that it is a better deal....Then I will change my mind.

[Gimlin]

My comp was about the same price as dells cheapest (I think) 1.6 ghz comps. And my is much better (Thanks to JPB )

[Jethro]

Originally posted by jpbtennisman


I actually like Dell for laptops Toshiba too

Toshiba suck......

1. Try setting the brightness of the screen

2. Numerous returns to reseller due to shoddy drives installed

3. Crap control software.


Dell Inspirion series is good......