I bought a Dell Laptop Finally!!! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Holly · 11-14-2007, 08:05 AM

Hey all Just wanted to share to you all that I finally bought myself a Dell Laptop, do any of you know if this Company is good? I Never had a Dell Computer before or Laptop so I am new at this stuff. I won't have the Computer in another week I am just VERY EXCITED ABOUT IT!!

when I get it I am gonna take a picture of it and post on the boards to show you all what it looks like on this Thread I will post the picture.

Zoneboy · 11-14-2007, 10:16 AM

Oh no.

Ireneparalegal · 11-14-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Oh no.

Oh no is right:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...highlight=dell

Holly · 11-14-2007, 12:25 PM

oh no?? That does not sound good. !! Why are they bad computers?

bingbangbaby · 11-14-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Holly

oh no?? That does not sound good. !! Why are they bad computers?

Maybe you'll be lucky.

Ireneparalegal · 11-14-2007, 02:40 PM

check the link I provided. I just hope you have a better experience than most.

Stormtracker TF · 11-14-2007, 02:44 PM

I had a Dell laptop once. It died about 6 months after I got it...Essentially had the same problems Seth pointed out. Above and beyond that, mine also was extremely prone to overheating to the point it would shut off after about a half hour-hour of use.

Worthless piece of crap. Never again.

Brieannas21 · 11-14-2007, 03:03 PM

I have 3 Dells, one I bought 5 years ago and it still works great, and the other two I bought a year ago and they both still works great. I think every computer company has some kind of problem with their computers. No computer or company is perfect.

I bought a HP desktop before I bought my laptops and that thing didn't even last a year. It actually started to smoke and pop

Chelsea · 11-14-2007, 03:19 PM

I bought a Dell laptop in 2004. It was completely dead by 2005. Thinking it might have just been a problem with their low-end models, I bought a upper-middle end machine in 2005. It's lasted 2 years, but as I've firmly documented on here - it's now failing as well. I managed to get a replacement adapter, which has...prolonged...the time that this 2nd one is working. But the AC Adapter connector *is* gradually getting looser. (And this time I KNOW it's not the adapter as said adapter is brand new)

I hope you bought a *long* warranty, Holly. Unless you're one of the few lucky ones, you're going to *need* it.

Holly · 11-14-2007, 04:04 PM

I just hope that I have good luck with mine. I hope i do like I am sure I will let you all know how it is when I get it because I'll be on that more then my regular computer.

Holly · 11-14-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

I bought a Dell laptop in 2004. It was completely dead by 2005. Thinking it might have just been a problem with their low-end models, I bought a upper-middle end machine in 2005. It's lasted 2 years, but as I've firmly documented on here - it's now failing as well. I managed to get a replacement adapter, which has...prolonged...the time that this 2nd one is working. But the AC Adapter connector *is* gradually getting looser. (And this time I KNOW it's not the adapter as said adapter is brand new)

I hope you bought a *long* warranty, Holly. Unless you're one of the few lucky ones, you're going to *need* it.

Seth, My Warranty is for a year is that long enough?

Chelsea · 11-14-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Holly

Seth, My Warranty is for a year is that long enough?

Unless you're lucky, not by a long shot.

The warranty on my current machine was 2 years (September 29th 2005 to September 29th 2007 to be precise). And I wish I'd sprung for the three or four year warranty. The old adage about products failing right after the warranty ends is doubly true for Dell.

Holly · 11-14-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Unless you're lucky, not by a long shot.

The warranty on my current machine was 2 years (September 29th 2005 to September 29th 2007 to be precise). And I wish I'd sprung for the three or four year warranty. The old adage about products failing right after the warranty ends is doubly true for Dell.

Yeah. I am sure I won't have any problems with it.. But I will let you know for sure.....and thank you for the advise.. Hey Seth, will it be ok if I PMed you?

clj2 · 11-14-2007, 06:32 PM

Can't help you with the laptops (I don't care for them myself), but I have a Dell desktop that has been running for 9 years nearly. I'm using the original monitor, computer, speakers, and keyboard; the only thing that didn't come with it is the mouse. Wonderful computer and I don't plan on getting a new one - it accomplishes everything I need it to. Never been in the shop once.

Not sure how their newer models are.

tanquant · 11-14-2007, 06:50 PM

I also have a dell desktop. It has been working fine. I've had it for 2 years. I also have the same speakers, monitor, and keyboard.

Holly, I also bought my daughter a dell laptop for christmas. What kind did you get? Like you my warranty is only for 1 year. They wrote me and told me that I could get an extra two years for 250.00. I did not have the money so I hope that it does well.

11-14-2007, 08:05 AM	#1
Holly I LOVE SUNSETS :) Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: Albany NY Posts: 5,748	I bought a Dell Laptop Finally!!! Hey all Just wanted to share to you all that I finally bought myself a Dell Laptop, do any of you know if this Company is good? I Never had a Dell Computer before or Laptop so I am new at this stuff. I won't have the Computer in another week I am just VERY EXCITED ABOUT IT!! when I get it I am gonna take a picture of it and post on the boards to show you all what it looks like on this Thread I will post the picture.

11-14-2007, 10:16 AM	#2
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11-14-2007, 02:44 PM	#7
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11-14-2007, 03:19 PM	#9
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I bought a Dell laptop in 2004. It was completely dead by 2005. Thinking it might have just been a problem with their low-end models, I bought a upper-middle end machine in 2005. It's lasted 2 years, but as I've firmly documented on here - it's now failing as well. I managed to get a replacement adapter, which has...prolonged...the time that this 2nd one is working. But the AC Adapter connector is gradually getting looser. (And this time I KNOW it's not the adapter as said adapter is brand new) I hope you bought a long warranty, Holly. Unless you're one of the few lucky ones, you're going to need it.
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11-14-2007, 12:25 PM	#4
Holly I LOVE SUNSETS :) Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: Albany NY Posts: 5,748	oh no?? That does not sound good. !! Why are they bad computers?

11-14-2007, 02:40 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	check the link I provided. I just hope you have a better experience than most.

11-14-2007, 03:03 PM	#8
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I have 3 Dells, one I bought 5 years ago and it still works great, and the other two I bought a year ago and they both still works great. I think every computer company has some kind of problem with their computers. No computer or company is perfect. I bought a HP desktop before I bought my laptops and that thing didn't even last a year. It actually started to smoke and pop

11-14-2007, 04:04 PM	#10
Holly I LOVE SUNSETS :) Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: Albany NY Posts: 5,748	I just hope that I have good luck with mine. I hope i do like I am sure I will let you all know how it is when I get it because I'll be on that more then my regular computer.

11-14-2007, 06:32 PM	#14
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	Can't help you with the laptops (I don't care for them myself), but I have a Dell desktop that has been running for 9 years nearly. I'm using the original monitor, computer, speakers, and keyboard; the only thing that didn't come with it is the mouse. Wonderful computer and I don't plan on getting a new one - it accomplishes everything I need it to. Never been in the shop once. Not sure how their newer models are.

11-14-2007, 06:50 PM	#15
tanquant Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Posts: 864	I also have a dell desktop. It has been working fine. I've had it for 2 years. I also have the same speakers, monitor, and keyboard. Holly, I also bought my daughter a dell laptop for christmas. What kind did you get? Like you my warranty is only for 1 year. They wrote me and told me that I could get an extra two years for 250.00. I did not have the money so I hope that it does well.