Dell Desktop Computers?

urb · 2004-09-27, 01:38 PM

Are they any good?

I need a PC for the kids to play "The Sims2" on, and I've heard that the minimum spec. for smooth running of that game is quite high.

Any thoughts on Dell appreciated.

Extreme Robyn · 2004-09-27, 02:05 PM

I just bought one so i dont have to fight my 16 year old sister for the computer. I like it!

Kath · 2004-09-27, 02:18 PM

We are considering a Dell for the kids also... they burned through a couple PCs already so we are going for bigger/better hoping that it will last longer...

If I can just get my 15 year-old son to stop downloading Britney pictures and viral screensavers we'll be doing OK. lol

Jim · 2004-09-27, 02:21 PM

Dell has gotten a lot cheaper lately. I don't think I will ever buy one again. And, after you order it, you have to wait and wait for them to build it.

Just go someplace like pcconnection and order one. It will be here tomorrow and it will be inexpensive.

Thumbler · 2004-09-27, 02:23 PM

My PC here in my home office is a Dell and I'm very happy with it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if I needed to.

olivier_b · 2004-09-27, 03:03 PM

I've bought one 6 months ago.
Running 24H a day, no crash, etc.. nothing to say just good computer for middle price.
I'm in europe and delivery was 7 days after i bought it on their website.

DangerDave · 2004-09-27, 05:23 PM

If someone gave me a a Dell for free!.. I would strip the components and then throw it in the bin!

DD

Jim · 2004-09-27, 05:34 PM

I ordered my son a Dell for Christmas last November. I watched the tracking and on the 20th of December, the date was changed till January 15th. I called them and they told me that the video card was on backorder. So, I told them to just put a different one in and they told me I would have to start over again. I bitched a little but decided to wait. I checked the tracking again and it said order cancelled. So, I went to http://www.pcconnection.com and ordered a sony at 8:00PM. It was at my door the next day.

I stay away from PC companies that brag about building your pc after you order it. It just takes too damn long.

tiny · 2004-09-27, 07:22 PM

I prefer buying local,you can get shit done quicker that way.Most locals have just as good if not etter and cheaper.
500-600 should get you what you want easy.

DarkEmber · 2004-09-27, 07:26 PM

I agree that they have lost some quality and definately production speed. Gateway was the same. There will always be the top known company and they will reign for a time and another will pop up. Personally, being computer literate beyond the norm, I would never buy a Dell or any other major brand who is going to load it up with "bonus" crap like their support software among other things. Some people might not care, then again they probably don't realize that their top of the line PC runs slower than my old Amd Duron 1.3ghz that isn't overclocked. It's amazing what the average consumer who doesn't know better gets stuck with...don't get me started on HP either.

Do a little research, take the suggestions of those that have used the other sources and you'll be fine..I can't recommend a company as I build all mine from scratch....you'll probably be OK with the Dell as well, I'm not trying to say it will cause you problems, just that you aren't really getting the value that you would assume from the marketing of it all.

SirMoby · 2004-09-27, 07:48 PM

My main PC is currently a Dell. It arrived about 3 days after I ordered it and it was the best price that I could find. I did a little shopping at some local computers stores and chains. Either I found poor quality or systems that were just a little too propritary for my taste.

Before this Dell I purchased 3 Gateways (i lived close to a Moo Store) but there prices are wacked now.

This Dell has been fine and my old Gateway is running right next to me. 15 months on the Dell and about 3.5 years on the Gateway.

kristian · 2004-09-27, 08:29 PM

Have you thought about Mesh? I've always gone there for laptops and pcs.

http://www.meshcomputers.com/

Never had any problems and prices are very good. 5 to 600 quid would probably do the trick for the kids.

urb · 2004-09-28, 06:54 AM

Thank you everyone for your input.

If I'm ordering for Christmas, I'd better do it this week.

Cheers!

Linkster · 2004-09-28, 09:04 AM

Urb - Ive got three Dell desktops - I use one for the tanning salon, one at home for some online biz, and one for my MIDI setup for the recording studio - they all have had no problems, and the only complaint I ever had was having to wait three days for them to be delivered

Trev · 2004-09-28, 06:17 PM

I've had a couple of dell's.... will buy one again and to quote Linkster

Quote:

and the only complaint I ever had was having to wait three days for them to be delivered

amadman · 2004-09-28, 07:47 PM

This places ratings and reviews does not make them look to good.
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1867.html

stuveltje · 2004-09-29, 05:30 PM

i bought a dell puter in feb this year i left it in the corner till jun this year, yes dell is good, i have a high power puter, well had, because i gave it to my hubby , me gonna buy a new one..........i talk shit here, lol no for sure dell is a good one

2004-09-27, 01:38 PM	#1
urb All the way from Room 101 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,557	Dell Desktop Computers? Are they any good? I need a PC for the kids to play "The Sims2" on, and I've heard that the minimum spec. for smooth running of that game is quite high. Any thoughts on Dell appreciated. __________________

2004-09-27, 02:05 PM	#2
Extreme Robyn A woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother just to get one! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 55	I just bought one so i dont have to fight my 16 year old sister for the computer. I like it! __________________ Extreme Paychecks.com

2004-09-27, 02:18 PM	#3
Kath No offence Apu, but when they were handing out religions you must have been out taking a whizz Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California, USA Posts: 284	We are considering a Dell for the kids also... they burned through a couple PCs already so we are going for bigger/better hoping that it will last longer... If I can just get my 15 year-old son to stop downloading Britney pictures and viral screensavers we'll be doing OK. lol __________________ READ...MY...BLOG! - kBlogger.com KLIXXX - Written by webmasters FOR webmasters!

2004-09-27, 02:23 PM	#5
Thumbler You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: GA Posts: 598	My PC here in my home office is a Dell and I'm very happy with it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if I needed to. __________________ Out of date sig!

2004-09-27, 05:23 PM	#7
DangerDave Bonged Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: BrisVegas, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,882	If someone gave me a a Dell for free!.. I would strip the components and then throw it in the bin! DD __________________ Old Dollars >>>> Now with over 90 Hosted Free Sites <<<< DangerDave.com.au - Adult Links to Free Porn

2004-09-27, 02:21 PM	#4
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	Dell has gotten a lot cheaper lately. I don't think I will ever buy one again. And, after you order it, you have to wait and wait for them to build it. Just go someplace like pcconnection and order one. It will be here tomorrow and it will be inexpensive.

2004-09-27, 03:03 PM	#6
olivier_b Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: the web Posts: 5	I've bought one 6 months ago. Running 24H a day, no crash, etc.. nothing to say just good computer for middle price. I'm in europe and delivery was 7 days after i bought it on their website.

2004-09-27, 05:34 PM	#8
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	I ordered my son a Dell for Christmas last November. I watched the tracking and on the 20th of December, the date was changed till January 15th. I called them and they told me that the video card was on backorder. So, I told them to just put a different one in and they told me I would have to start over again. I bitched a little but decided to wait. I checked the tracking again and it said order cancelled. So, I went to http://www.pcconnection.com and ordered a sony at 8:00PM. It was at my door the next day. I stay away from PC companies that brag about building your pc after you order it. It just takes too damn long.

2004-09-27, 07:22 PM	#9
tiny Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some tang it would be you Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: maine Posts: 447	I prefer buying local,you can get shit done quicker that way.Most locals have just as good if not etter and cheaper. 500-600 should get you what you want easy.

2004-09-27, 07:26 PM	#10
DarkEmber WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Where the Cows Graze Posts: 47	I agree that they have lost some quality and definately production speed. Gateway was the same. There will always be the top known company and they will reign for a time and another will pop up. Personally, being computer literate beyond the norm, I would never buy a Dell or any other major brand who is going to load it up with "bonus" crap like their support software among other things. Some people might not care, then again they probably don't realize that their top of the line PC runs slower than my old Amd Duron 1.3ghz that isn't overclocked. It's amazing what the average consumer who doesn't know better gets stuck with...don't get me started on HP either. Do a little research, take the suggestions of those that have used the other sources and you'll be fine..I can't recommend a company as I build all mine from scratch....you'll probably be OK with the Dell as well, I'm not trying to say it will cause you problems, just that you aren't really getting the value that you would assume from the marketing of it all.

2004-09-27, 07:48 PM	#11
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	My main PC is currently a Dell. It arrived about 3 days after I ordered it and it was the best price that I could find. I did a little shopping at some local computers stores and chains. Either I found poor quality or systems that were just a little too propritary for my taste. Before this Dell I purchased 3 Gateways (i lived close to a Moo Store) but there prices are wacked now. This Dell has been fine and my old Gateway is running right next to me. 15 months on the Dell and about 3.5 years on the Gateway.

2004-09-27, 08:29 PM	#12
kristian Porn Movie Peddler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Malta (France In Nov) Posts: 1,631	Have you thought about Mesh? I've always gone there for laptops and pcs. http://www.meshcomputers.com/ Never had any problems and prices are very good. 5 to 600 quid would probably do the trick for the kids. __________________ Promote Dating \| Popular Post : Get Free Dating Traffic - 5 Tips

2004-09-28, 06:54 AM	#13
urb All the way from Room 101 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,557	Thank you everyone for your input. If I'm ordering for Christmas, I'd better do it this week. Cheers! __________________

2004-09-28, 09:04 AM	#14
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	Urb - Ive got three Dell desktops - I use one for the tanning salon, one at home for some online biz, and one for my MIDI setup for the recording studio - they all have had no problems, and the only complaint I ever had was having to wait three days for them to be delivered __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2004-09-28, 07:47 PM	#16
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2004-09-29, 05:30 PM	#17
stuveltje Live and learn. And take very careful notes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sunny Holland Posts: 6,157	i bought a dell puter in feb this year i left it in the corner till jun this year, yes dell is good, i have a high power puter, well had, because i gave it to my hubby , me gonna buy a new one..........i talk shit here, lol no for sure dell is a good one __________________ Canadian Sexlinks - submit Erotica search -submit