10-10-2006, 10:57 AM
Dells use bargain bin parts. What do you expect. You get what you pay for.
If you want a decent computer in the future, go with a brand that has good support and most importantly, uses good parts. For laptops, its obvious. Go IBM or Apple. For desktops, Alienware (who knows now that they're owned by Dell) and Apple make reliable systems and support them well. PC World found that standouts in the desktop realm are harder to find however. Small PC manufacturers that use good parts generally offer the best overall machines.
The advantage to buying a Dell PC is that you know you're getting the best deal. (NEVER EVER EVER buy an HP or Compaq... EVER) You won't find anything cheaper because nobody but dell can buy in such massive quantities from manufacturers. You know that you're using decent parts for a great price. If you can handle the occasional shitstorm like the one you're experiencing, it's worth it. Buy a Dell and a backup solution, and have at it. If you're not interested in that, shell out the extra cash for something that's not targetted at the low-end consumer market.
Also... one more thing and I'm done... stay away from revision A hardware. It's the most expensive and most unreliable. Ok, schpiel over.
If you want a decent computer in the future, go with a brand that has good support and most importantly, uses good parts. For laptops, its obvious. Go IBM or Apple. For desktops, Alienware (who knows now that they're owned by Dell) and Apple make reliable systems and support them well. PC World found that standouts in the desktop realm are harder to find however. Small PC manufacturers that use good parts generally offer the best overall machines.
The advantage to buying a Dell PC is that you know you're getting the best deal. (NEVER EVER EVER buy an HP or Compaq... EVER) You won't find anything cheaper because nobody but dell can buy in such massive quantities from manufacturers. You know that you're using decent parts for a great price. If you can handle the occasional shitstorm like the one you're experiencing, it's worth it. Buy a Dell and a backup solution, and have at it. If you're not interested in that, shell out the extra cash for something that's not targetted at the low-end consumer market.
Also... one more thing and I'm done... stay away from revision A hardware. It's the most expensive and most unreliable. Ok, schpiel over.
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