rubberdinghy Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 and I'm not talking Mangler computers here...anybody deal with these folks? they got a desktop on right now for 349...perfect for my mom to surf the net...Intel 2.60 80 gig hd 48x CDR...yadda yadda... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeasJim Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 (edited) That would be perfect for just surfing the net (maybe even too much unless she downloading live music :wink:). Edited October 4, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Unless you can find some good Live Abba shows, I don't think she'll be downloading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 (edited) ...make good boat anchors.sorry, i thought this was a "complete the sentence" thread. Edited October 5, 2005 by Guest 14 words, think i could spell them correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 RubberDinghy:Go to the website at www.redbell.ca . It's a small computer company in Toronto. Email the people there, and tell them about the computer that interests you. They will probably offer to build a similar computer, but they won't use low-quality parts (as is often the case with the bigger names) and they can often do it at a comparable price.Redbell won't steer you wrong. (I'm using a Redbell Systems computer right now. See how well it works?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 does that come with a monitor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBurnsy Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 I really like my Dell Laptop, it's quick, reliable, and does not give me any grief. We are always downloading music, TV shows, and other stuff, never any problems... unless we don't defrag it.I've heard a lot of people on this board speaking(typing) badly about Dell's(primarily that they just heard they are bad), but I think those claims are unwarranted. Like I said, I really like my Dell and I would buy another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Do NOT get a Dell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 No moniter...Unfortunatly I already purchased prior to reading your post StoneMtn...It's for me mum, so I am not too worried about it...It comes with a one year warranty which is all she was concerned about...I think it'll do the job...10 minutes of surfing here, send some photos there...the usual nonsense...Dimension 2400 Series P4 Intel® Celeron® Processor (2.60GHz, 400 FSB)Memory 256MB DDR SDRAM at 400MHzKeyboard Dell Quietkey® KeyboardMonitor No monitorVideo Card Integrated Intel® Extreme GraphicsHard Drive 80GB Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard DriveOperating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home EditionMouse Dell Optical USB MouseNetwork Interface Integrated 10/100 EthernetModem 56K PCI Telephony ModemCD or DVD Drive Single Drive: 48x CD-RW Drive 48CDRWSound Card Integrated AudioSpeakers No speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 (edited) Do NOT get a Dell.I am going be in the market for a new laptop soon.Every computer I've owned has been slapped together by me, and held together (figuratively) with duct tape. I want something brand new and factory assembled.Booche, could you or anyone else expand on the "Do NOT get a Dell" comment? I've heard that from a few people but have not heard any reasons. Edited October 5, 2005 by Guest lameness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenenbaum Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 I'll say it again; I'm happily content with the performance of my dell inspirion 4150!i've had it for almost 3 years now; the motherboard just recently croaked, but my waranty was still good and Dell replaced it in lickity split so I'm good to go for another run!!my only beef is the battery's lame duration (but it appears almost every laptop has this prob). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Cracked the case and the warranty is void. Davey-Boy recently had a hell issue with his, trying to get a power supply for it. They are headaches. at the same time, I know a few people that have had no issues and loved them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenenbaum Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 but I'd also like to know why dell laptop's aren't recommended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 (edited) Cracked the case and the warranty is void. Davey-Boy recently had a hell issue with his, trying to get a power supply for it. They are headaches. Customer service issues are a good enough reason for me to avoid a particular vendor! Edited October 5, 2005 by Guest bad cutting and pasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 i went thru Dell Hell recently- had an olderish one, optiplex gx 200 and the power supply went on it. i should backtrack for a moment and mention that i'd bought it used.so just a power supply right? simple fix, only it turns out the power supply is proprietary- no generic ones fit it as the pins are a different setup.long and short is that Dell wants $180 + taxes and shipping for the power supply and had no idea how long it would take to find one (most power supplies run about $30, easy to find). oh yes and it took about 6 calls to get to that point and no-one locally had the partone the other hand i've heard that businesses like them because the warranty, when intact, is great but once it expires, look out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaPink Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 and I'm not talking Mangler computers here... haha! That made me laugh my head off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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