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Seriously considering buying a Dell XPS & would like to hear from Dell owners ( Vanity )

Posted on 10/31/2009 5:03:19 PM PDT by sushiman

For a variety of reasons I've given up on the switch to Apple and am now considering buying a Dell here in Japan . Never owned any Dell products . If one Google searches one can find a _______( fill in co. name of choice ) SUCKS blogs for every computer company in existence inc. Apple . : ) Need some good advice re: next purchase . I am not a techie nor am I a gamer . Use the computer for basic stuff . The XPS I'm thinking of getting would come with the Intel i5 2.66mhz 8MB ; 6 GB of RAM ; 500 HDD ; 21.5 monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 240 1024MB . Would you advise getting Dell Care for 3 years ? Any advice appreciated .


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To: Mr. Jeeves

I have had Gateways and Dells that we used in our business. When we sold I bought a Sony. It is going on seven years old and still working like a charm. I had to take it to the shop once. The heat fan dropped off. They glued it back and it is still working. That was two years ago.


81 posted on 10/31/2009 6:15:35 PM PDT by Faith-Hope
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To: goat granny

You have a good daughter.


82 posted on 10/31/2009 6:15:58 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: loungitude

Thanks for your response. Yet more things to consider. ;-)


83 posted on 10/31/2009 6:17:37 PM PDT by doc1019
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To: Abby4116

Well, Toshiba has a known problem with motherboards, as I have just recently discovered. Six months is about right for timing re: having problems.

Bottom line, if your pc crashes and you’re im a panic to replace it....don’t. Panic, that is. Take the time to research the products vs. taking the best sale/buy you find. I’m learning the hard way (as usual).


84 posted on 10/31/2009 6:17:47 PM PDT by XenaLee
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To: sushiman

dellauction.com refurbs cheap if that suits you.


85 posted on 10/31/2009 6:18:15 PM PDT by loungitude (The truth hurts.)
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To: sushiman

My advise? Stay away from Dell


86 posted on 10/31/2009 6:19:28 PM PDT by dragnet2
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To: sushiman

I’ve bought over a dozen Dells. Top notch PCs. No other PC manufacturer is a consistentenly good, in my opinion. I also have some Sony, HP, and Apple computers.


87 posted on 10/31/2009 6:24:46 PM PDT by safisoft
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To: JoeProBono
Didn’t realize this model’s been out that long - time does fly.

And I bought my unit REFURBISHED! My 8th rerubed Dell and not a single problemn with any of them. Deck rocks.

88 posted on 10/31/2009 6:25:24 PM PDT by montag813 (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. -George Orwell)
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To: sushiman

Replying on my Dell Studio 1535 laptop. Just now a year old and have had no problems. 2GB RAM, 250G HDD, Intel Core 2 Duo T5750. Linux OS. Love it.


89 posted on 10/31/2009 6:26:06 PM PDT by Shadow Deamon
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To: Spacetrucker

” One thing I was not aware of when I purchased it is that Dell contributes to some not-so-conservative causes - research them yourself so to avoid any misconceptions.”

Same thing could be said about Bill Gates . Al Gore is on the BOD of Apple . Can’t win !


90 posted on 10/31/2009 6:27:26 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: sushiman

We’d been loyal Dell consumers for about seven years. Then earlier this year I ordered a new laptop. It wouldn’t connect to the internet via cable. I could deal with that — just return it and get another; not a problem. It happens. Howevever, the customer service/tech support had become absolutely intolerable! Nobody spoke English. It made my hair hurt to have a simple conversation. I’d call, speak to someone who would take my number to return my call. Not one call was ever returned.

That’s the streamlined version of three days in Dell Hell. We’ll have nothing more to do with Dell until/unless they revamp tech support. The Dell went back. Got an HP instead.


91 posted on 10/31/2009 6:28:22 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam
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To: Terpfen

” why did you abandon your investigation into Apple? “

1. They are having some problems with new iMacs : slowdowns ...screen flickering ...just to name two .

2. The nearest Apple store is 2 and a half hours from me . No in home service

3. Al Gore is on the Board Of Directors !


92 posted on 10/31/2009 6:30:04 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: GLDNGUN

Not in Japan on lowest priced models .


93 posted on 10/31/2009 6:35:25 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: republicangel

We had the same experice with Dell. I’ve never had a computer that died at 2.5 years old but their’s did.


94 posted on 10/31/2009 6:38:01 PM PDT by chris_bdba
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To: Porterville

” If I were to buy a desktop.. I would try to also get an Asus “

Only laptops available in Japan . Want at least a 19” screen .


95 posted on 10/31/2009 6:40:11 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: sushiman

“Al Gore is on the Board Of Directors !”

But ALGORE invented the Internet!


96 posted on 10/31/2009 6:40:22 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: sushiman
They are having some problems with new iMacs : slowdowns ...screen flickering ...just to name two .

Only on a few 27'' units, and only with Flash content.

2. The nearest Apple store is 2 and a half hours from me . No in home service

Not uncommon or unique in the computer industry.

3. Al Gore is on the Board Of Directors !

Exercises no control, doesn't stop Rush Limbaugh and a substantial number of FReepers from buying Macs.
97 posted on 10/31/2009 6:41:44 PM PDT by Terpfen (FR is being Alinskied. Remember, you only take flak when you're over the target.)
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To: sushiman

http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&jspStoreDir=Staples&AID=10427430&partNumber=827754&cm_mmc=CJ-_-1371119-_-1371119-_-10427430&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&PID=1371119

http://www.dealsofamerica.com/

Check dealsofamerica daily. New stuff added all the time.


98 posted on 10/31/2009 6:42:50 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (A mob of one.)
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To: Fred Hayek

I would say Dell has better warranty service. Heck, there are guys that drive around all day long doing RMA. They free lance but, make as much as a direct employee.

Sony well, their RMA ain’t so good.


99 posted on 10/31/2009 6:44:38 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: sushiman

Did you get adequate feedback already? I have some first hand experience but won’t belabor the pint if you’ve gotten enough info.


100 posted on 10/31/2009 6:45:46 PM PDT by GreenAccord (Bacon Akbar!)
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