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Thread ID: 115527	2011-01-22 07:57:00	Thinking of buying a new Dell Computer	dianne pierce (13385)	Press F1

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1171784	2011-01-23 07:13:00	Is that the bit where you get a computer, pay to rent it for a while then upgrade it at the next period and then continue paying for the new one as long as you need it? If so, I'd simply buy a pc and upgrade it as needed. You could ask Computerlounge or anywhere reputable to recommend you a build around one of the new Sandy Bridge Intel i5's. You'd get graphics built in plus a dual core with hyper threading, plus numerous other benefits. You wouldn't need a major power supply, and you could likely fit it in a smallish case. As for a good sound system, you can get a sound card or use the integrated sound, and hook up a nice 5.1 or even 7.1 sound system. All things aside though, that acer doesn't look too flash for that price. And it will come with lots of bloatware (useless/pointless/notreallyuseful programs) that you might not even be able to get rid of without reinstalling windows.	8ftmetalhaed (14526)
1171785	2011-01-23 07:18:00	Is that the bit where you get a computer, pay to rent it for a while then upgrade it at the next period and then continue paying for the new one as long as you need it? I have a customer that has that plan -- they told me a few months back, that leasing was a waste of money , unless you can claim it back Via a business. According to them, it was costing them over $1000.00 extra over the time period than if they had purchased it out right. They have done it now for two periods ( two years each I think), there wont be a third, as they are wanting to purchase a New PC from me directly, as it will be a lot cheaper. They only found out how much it was really costing when they went back over their budgets.	wainuitech (129)
1171786	2011-01-23 07:32:00	Easy Lease, sounds like a way to pay twice as much, along with extended warranties etc etc Cash will get you the best price in the end. As long if you are dealing with a good product and good people you should be right.. One of our guys had a problem with his computer and the tech came around three times(only to keep him running) and has done all backups and syncing with laptop before taking away the computer (over the weekend) to return the fixed comp on Monday. You won't get that from everyone, but I definitely know who you won't get it from!	PPp (9511)
1171787	2011-01-23 08:31:00	I worked out the actual cost of a few items from DTR on easy lease once. Turned out that it'd cost about $700 for a $400 xbox, and $1600 for an $1100 computer.	8ftmetalhaed (14526)
1171788	2011-01-23 09:13:00	The answer to my mind is simple - if you want a PC that is non-standard so if there is a problem you need to purchase Dell components rather than off the shelf components.... then buy Dell. I wouldn't!	johnd (85)
1171789	2011-01-23 11:30:00	I worked out the actual cost of a few items from DTR on easy lease once. Turned out that it'd cost about $700 for a $400 xbox, and $1600 for an $1100 computer. And ironically they are designed for people who don't have much money to begin with. But end up making them pay more. Doesn't make sense to me, if you want to save money. If I want something, I wait until I have the money and then I buy it, I don't want to spend even more money in interest on some dodgy finance scheme if I can help it.	Agent_24 (57)
1171790	2011-01-23 18:44:00	Dell in one of if not the biggest OEM in the world . The thought that they sell crap is ludicrous, a business model such as that just wouldnt work . Really Why? They make their money on quantity . Yes we know you spend your time with servers and business hardware . However I spent a lot of time fixing PCs . And taking them apart . I got to see what parts were inside and which ones were the ones failing all the time .	pctek (84)
1171791	2011-01-23 20:41:00	Really Why? They make their money on quantity. Yes we know you spend your time with servers and business hardware. However I spent a lot of time fixing PCs. And taking them apart. I got to see what parts were inside and which ones were the ones failing all the time. PCT, every OEM manufacturer has had a rough time at some stage with 2nd rate components, however if you think a business as big as Dell can be as successful with a business model of crap parts you serious need your head read. What you fail to comprehend is the vast numbers of unit sold compared to your tens of units you might have had to fix...Dell and HP are the biggest business suppliers of PC's, do you seriously think business would buy these units if they had crap parts......LOL. I have 10 year old units that still work, actually fact I had to dump a dozen that still worked only because no one wanted such old units.... CL and other local shops are great for keen PC users who dont mind the risk of the shop closing (PC Company anyone), however you dont have such an issue with Dell...For a family PC, Dell is just fine...in fact their very size allows customers to get better spec'd units and software for their money. Id like to see CL spec a Dell PC and sell it cheaper, because they cant!	SolMiester (139)
1171792	2011-01-23 20:44:00	PCT, every OEM manufacturer has had a rough time at some stage with 2nd rate components, however if you think a business as big as Dell can be as successful with a business model of crap parts you serious need your head read. What you fail to comprehend is the vast numbers of unit sold compared to your tens of units you might have had to fix...Dell and HP are the biggest business suppliers of PC's, do you seriously think business would buy these units if they had crap parts......LOL. I have 10 year old units that still work, actually fact I had to dump a dozen that still worked only because no one wanted such old units.... CL and other local shops are great for keen PC users who dont mind the risk of the shop closing (PC Company anyone), however you dont have such an issue with Dell...For a family PC, Dell is just fine...in fact their very size allows customers to get better spec'd units and software for their money. Id like to see CL spec a Dell PC and sell it cheaper, because they cant! +1	plod (107)
1171793	2011-01-23 21:18:00	I FULLY agree with PCTeck :thumbs: I also have seen LOTS of the budget Dells through the workshop . Once out of their snotty 1 year warranty, they dont want to know . The Business class Dells are a better PC, than the budget rubbish . As its been pointed out - you dont know what sort of low spec rubbish they are using . Id like to see CL spec a Dell PC and sell it cheaper, because they cant! I assume thats an open challenge ? If so I have just done it, The dell 560 ( . ap . dell . com/nz/en/home/desktops/inspiron-560/pd . aspx?refid=inspiron-560&s=dhs&cs=nzdhs1" target="_blank">www1 . ap . dell . com), the one on the Left ( tower) @ $849 . 00 . Working from the sites spec's, then going to my suppliers, matching up components --easily beat it and match the price . Of course it wouldn't be the same case as Dell would have those made for themselves . Only thing Is I couldn't build it, because some of the products, Mainly the Motherboard, which is Socket 775 are being phased out these days, suppliers are getting newer more modern stock - so that means Dell are obviously using out of date, Obsolete components .	wainuitech (129)
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