[Novalug] Repeat Question

gregory pryzby greg@pryzby.org
Thu Mar 1 09:30:12 EST 2007


They are offering IN HOUSE service iirc. That is what I got for my mom
but luckly she hasn't needed it. 

I know local reps that fulfill the IBM/DELL/HP support contracts and
they are pretty good.

But like you said, it really is the luck of the draw.

That is why I run Linux and Mac OSX :)

On Thu, Mar 01, 2007 at 09:08:00AM -0500, Ken Kauffman wrote:
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> Dell machines tend to last and can be affordable particularly if you
> find a coupon special type of deal.  For instance:
> 
> http://www.xpbargains.com/index.php/send_deal/66010
> 
> The OS alone would normally be a chunk of that cost if you build yourself.
> 
> However they piss me off to no end anymore around their service
> offering.  Why?  Globalization's impact on that service offering.  I
> often find that I end up supporting the machine whether I buy from Dell
> or build it.
> 
> Story #1: Mom has Dell.  Mom calls Dell.  Dell rep goes through
> "checklist" of troubleshooting items. Not fixed. Mom calls back.  Same
> exact problem with different representative.  Language skills are so
> poor and technical training weak enough that they can't think outside
> the box and resolve a single problem.  Total time on the phone with Dell
> approximately 2.5 hours with no resolution!!   Mom calls me, fixed 15
> minutes.
> 
> Story #2: Call Dell for support some months later.  Apparently this time
> all the representatives overseas have been assigned American names.  The
> representative *I* reached couldn't properly pronounce his own assigned
> name.  Click - do not insult my intelligence, I'll just figure it out
> myself.
> 
> Hardware generally good.
> Service, luck of the draw and generally poor.
> 
> 
> 
> gregory pryzby wrote:
> > On Thu, Mar 01, 2007 at 05:01:58AM -0800, Subba Rao wrote:
> >> Hello everyone,
> >>
> >> I am looking to buy a new computer (hosting Vista and Linux(s)).  These days I
> >> am not really inclined to build the PC myself.  After searching the online
> >> vendors, I am always ending up at Dell site.  Some blog sites have suggested to
> >> pursue and support the local computer builders.  Now that I am totally confused
> >> about where to buy a new inexpensive PC, I thought I will ask this forum.  Is
> >> there anyone you would recommend (online or local) to buy a good PC?  The goal
> >> is that the PC should not be outdated in a year.  It should last me without
> >> major upgrades for atleast 2 or 3 years.
> > 
> > What are you doing on it? That is what really drives if 'it lasts'.
> > 
> > I typically get 5+ years out of my machines and I don't pay more than
> > 500$. 
> >  
> >> Any suggestions or pointers greatly appreciated.
> > 
> > Pick a budget. Really. Know what you want to spend and find a machine
> > in that range. Of course wanting 1TB of disk 2G memory. 32" LCD for
> > 200$ is sorta silly, so be reasonable.
> > 
> > I look at the Sunday ads in the post for the 'cheapest' that I can get
> > that day. Microcenter has some good stuff. People LOVE Dell and their
> > prices are good for the entry level. 
> > 
> > Really, figure a budget and find what you want in the time frame you
> > want. Expect that Dell will take a few weeks, because they have NEVER
> > shipped as quick as you hope in my experience.

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