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[nickmealey]

Is anybody out there who likes the Dell computer like me? Cuz, I bought one like a few months ago, and I really like it.

[snlildude87]

I've seen Dell computer specifications, and I don't like it. Some people would say that you get the most for your money, and to some extent, I agree. Their computers are usually around 1.5 GHz to 2.9 GHz, and that's really good.

If you're into heavy gaming like Far Cry or video editing, I would not recommend it because you'll probably get 4 FPS. I currently have a 2.5 GHz computer, and it's a piece of shizzle. Spend your money on a good video card instead. You'll like it in the long run.

[whyme]

nick, you have posted this in the wrong section of the website. Please note that this is the area for web hosting requests, not for computer discussino, this thread has been moved to the computer discussion area.

thx,

-whyme

[gunbound]

I think that they're one of the best that you can get off the market, but I base that simply on the fact that in dealing with Gateways, Compaqs, and other computers, Dell has been the best. (Compaq is total trash )

Others who use this forum will probably speak less positivly about Dell. I also believe that a custom made computer is what's best, which I'm sure is what most techies who know a lot more about computers that I do will say.

If you run a normal amount of programs, you'll be alright with a Dell. But if you are a serious computer junkie and run a lot of resource-consuming programs such as games, you'd better get something else, or the best of what Dell has to offer.

[Señor Maniac]

I personally do not like dell computers now. My schools use some fot he older dells and the newer ones. I personally like the older ones better. I think that newer ones are crap. I always have had twice as many problems with the newer ones than with the older ones. I like my computer. i have an emachine and it is very solid.

[thugnature]

I use a dell that Ive had for about 3 yrs already and I still like it and it runs perfect. Ive had some problems with it cuz I messed it up lol but i fixed it easily with theyre support forum. Theyre support is good but sometimes I really hate it cuz its some foreign person on the phone and you cant understand what the hell theyre saying. Also alot of the people i know are starting to get dell and my school just uses the dell moniters

[Cif]

If u wanna a good pc, buy every component and make it It's difficult but u have total control. U can find every tipe of benchmark on internet so u can chose the best way for your use...

[whyme]

my school uses dell computers, simply becasue they're easy to order and they have special rates for schools, however, i don't thinkthat they are the best, my 2.01 ghx computer is faster than my schools 2.2 ghz computer, and mines was custom biult. In most cases Dell computers were better when the company just started, it's just losing it's intergrity in making computers now.

[hulunes]

ummm,Dell is real a good computer company all over the world.he offer rather good thought and performance to his computer,espesially on laptop...my classmates have several dell computer,like d600 or insprson series.

although the style or shape of dell are not very beautiful or charming like apple powerbook,it is welcome by many people who work on IT or majoy on IT field.

[err]

as i know from newspaper i was read, DELL is in the top rank PC. IBM, HP-Compaq are below. i knew then CEO of Hewlett Packard was fired.
In my office i bought 2 Dell-PCs some month ago. they are pentium 4 3.2GHz, and support 2 monitors on video graphics card. It preinstalled win-xp_pro. it seems run well until now.
One of that PC, i used to intranet web-server using linux redhat 9.0 plus 10k.rpm scsi hdd. it was running well before until nov'04. the Power supply' fan was stuck. services under warranty was very long time, 3 month for fixed. actually replace by the new one. now using new power supply, just one day the same case occured. currently i use unbranded power supply while waitng for the next services.

[taylor]

1.3 GHz 768MB RAM 12" G4 PowerBook running OS X Panther...Dell ain't got nothing on me, and no PC ever will.

[wkng4]

nickmealey, on Mar 15 2005, 11:18 AM, said:

Is anybody out there who likes the Dell computer like me? Cuz, I bought one like a few months ago, and I really like it.

although i do not own a dell computer, i like it very much because of the price and function as well as the outlook

[fffanatics]

For atleast 5 years now i have used Dells. I love them because they are reliable and run smoothly. Earlier in this topic someone mentioned poor fps from them but i depends on what you add to it. For one, right now i am using a Dell Inspirion XPS Gen 1 and it get atleast 30 fps in Doom 3 on Medium settings and keep in mind that this is a laptop. Obviously, if you build the computer yourself, you can customize it to operate at much more efficient and powerful levels but normally, if you are going to do that you need to buy the most expensive and state of the art parts. Thus, they can cost a fortune. Overall, Dells are well made and reliable computers that dont have to break the budget of its owner. Plus, they can easily be updated

[LeAnn Rimes My Angel]

I heard that the best laptops out there are Toshibas. (Did I spell that right?)

Dells, along with all major computer companies such as Compaq, IBM, etc. all use cheap power supplies and motherboards. The most important part of a computer is the motherboard. And if you have a cheap, low quality power supply, it will degrade the performance of the computer and on some occasions, cause damage to the internal components over time due to inconsistent power. For all computers, it is good to have a name-brand, high quality power supply and motherboard. A surge protector would also regulate a smooth flow of power to the power supply.

If I ever get a computer again, I'm going to custom build it with name brand components.

[rattler108]

We use mostly dell computers and servers in the office and so far they have worked out pretty good. They are a few IBM and Toshiba laptops as well but both of them have proven to be very difficult to work with and they have constant problems. So I would say that I am very happy with the products that Dell is offering and the support that they provide.

[candicej]

We use Dell workstations here, and I would say that back in the day, Dell was great, now they are alright. As Cif said, you can build a better computer to benchmark stats. Also, for as much as you pay for a Dell, you can save or even break even and come out with a better machine. Another thng to look at is local computer guys that are trying to make a name for themselves. They want to build a computer that is affordable to Dell, but more dependable and better. Also, you get local support as well. So do I like Dell, well, let say they are OK, but they lack in the tech department and their hardware could be a little better.

[brent]

I Like to just buy the parts and build my own computer but dell is a good brand

[jmar71n]

Dell computers are sometiomes relitavley cheap but they lack the scecifications in the graphics department.

A great buy is your looking for a text based office computer, or internet browsing computer.

[Nani Cheri]

I have a Dell and it works fine with me! Before I had Packard Bell, but I had so much trouble with it that i just had to buy another computer after a year. I think Packard Bell isn't as good as Dell. I haven't had any problems or 'blu windows' yet!!

[dr1v3r]

I find the Dell computers are good they have a high standart and the components are very good BUT they are tooooo expensiv so i think only people with a lot of money can buy a computer from Dell. I don't want to buy an computer from Dell because the are really expensiv.

[iGuest]

I did like my desktop Dell...But I was unaware that I was purchasing a disposable computer!I paid enough for it that I expected it to last more than three years.I am a senior so it is not like I am doing any high tech or heavy computing.It totally crashed! Best Buy Geek said that the power port and motherboard were fried - couldn't recover anything.I will never buy a Dell again.-reply by netlady

[Plenoptic]

I have had a few Dell laptops and also a Gateway over the past four years. I must say I think I prefer the Dell from what I got with my money. I use my computers a lot and my first Dell and Gateway had a lot of use. The Gateway though had power issues and I ended up buying multiple plugs since they continued to break and the battery, by the time I was through, did not last longer than 10 minutes, literally. The only reason why I had to buy it in the first place was due to the fact that my first Dell was stolen. I now am a Dell owner again though with my new laptop having no problems at all. I'll admit the first one slowed down in time but so did the Gateway because I had bought the cheapest ones and could not afford to buy ones worthy for gaming. The current computer I have though is capable of gaming and I was able to get a good deal on it so overall I am a happy customer for Dell.