Comments on: Dell Sucks

By: Luis Mendez U.

Luis Mendez U. — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 03:03:28 +0000

Lamentably I am usuary of dell inspiron 1150, I finish finding out in this site the error # M1004.
Single I must save money to buy another computer and this time dell of that will not buy one I am safe

By: t.webber

t.webber — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 16:41:47 +0000

After reading the reviews from many people about power supply problems of Dell computers, I believe these problems happens so frequently on Dell Dimension desktops. I have a Dimension 4600 for two years. I usually turned it off if I did not use it for hours. This could save power and also save the lifespan of the power supply, but my power supply was still burnt. I ordered a regular ATX power supply from newegg, it’s only $8 including shipping and it works! Hopefully this power supply can last for five years.

I will never buy a Dell computer in the future since the quality is really bad. My friend’s Dell notebook burnt the motherboard several month ago. I used to think Dell desktop was reliable, but I was wrong. Just by doing some research, I know that Dimension 4600 may also easily get motherboard burnt–if you don’t believe me, just take a look at eBay to see how many 4600 motherboard auctions there. It’s much more expensive to fix that problem… So the experience to using a Dell computer is like
SPEND $100 LESS; CROSS FINGERS FOREVER.

PS., If anybody got the same problem and want to change the power supply, just lift and remove the green cover of the CPU fan first. That’s gonna be easier.

By: Eric Seiden

Eric Seiden — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:10:29 +0000

That’s my horrible Dell experience. And to respond further, I am a Mac user at home. That pretty much solves all my prolems. If I have to run a PC program I own Virtual PC which suits my needs.

http://www.darsys.net/2005/08/why-dell-sucks-and-blows-dont-buy-dell.html

By: Christian Gloddy

Christian Gloddy — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 05:05:46 +0000

It’s like a pool. You just have to jump right in. For the first few weeks I felt off kilter, but after that I loved it.

By: jason

jason — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 05:23:48 +0000

I seriously have considered a Mac, but I’m not quite ready to take that dive. I’ve been using PCs forever and I’m so used to them that I cannot quit cold turkey.

I do, however, plan to get a Mac mini within the next few months (after getting the new notebook) and using that to get used to Macs more until I am ready to switch over.

By: Christian Gloddy

Christian Gloddy — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 04:20:25 +0000

It’s interesting to hear you say that Dell is notorious for bad customer service. Back in the day, when computer companies were a dime a dozen, Dell distinguished themselves by having customer service that actually worked. Of course, as the growth in PC sales dried up, they destroyed their customer service department in the search for additional profits. I too ran into a quality problem with them as this transition was taking place in the form of metal screen hinges that snapped in half.

I’m seriously not trying to be a snarky bastard with this reply, but buy a mac. If you’re looking for a company with the highest quality computer manufacturing and lowest rate of returns and repairs, Apple is the company to give your money too. I don’t base this on any sort of zealotry, but the fact that Apple is rated by Consumer Reports to not just be a little better in repairs and returns, but dramatically better. I’d be happy to dig out one of the issues for you if you’re interested. PC Magazine found similar results as well.

I also have a first hand story that’s applicable. I bought my 15″ Powerbook and realized about a year later there was a serious spotting problem with the screen. All Apple computers come with a year of warranty where you can just walk your machine up to the genius bar. (You can buy a couple more years if you’re interested.) The problem was that I was a couple months past my warranty. I walked it in anyway, they admitted it was a manufacturing defect and replaced it for free. I had it back a week later with a brand new screen.