Buying from Dell.....

[Banger]

Anything to look out for GOOD or BAD?
I know the Add ons can mount up but are their add ons like their own keyboard, mouse, printer etc etc any good.

The Spec i have decided on but its the adds that look a bit ordinary

 

[schnauzer]

i've bought 4 from them over the years.... never had a problem, my current one I built myself as I just wanted better spec bits than they offered at the time... the add ons are fine, but i'd certainly shop around before purchase..... mesh were offering good deals too, so it really depends on what you want as to who is doing the best deal at the time................

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

Dell

I have used them for a few years and been happy. Recently I bought a new one and the hard disk, a Western Digital 160 SATA, went down. Getting hold of them to fix it was a nightmare, I will never ever buy another Dell. It literally took hours on the phone, passed from one to another then cut off.Maybe you get better service in UK.
I have since heard of others having problems with this particular hard disk.

 

[Jeremy]

Just took delivery of my second Dell (Dimension 5000). Absolutely cracking. Had a Dell laptop for seven years and it never missed a beat (well it was thick enough to be bullet proof!) Would recommend the data transfer and set-up package that they provide.

But what really makes it tick is a broadband connection. Using a Blueyonder 1MB and it makes the whole system rock.

Jeremy

 

[richie]

Thought about a MAC????

If you do'n' play video games it could be a wise option

 

[AndyT]

Have a look at the discount codes on this website. My brother recently bought six full systems off Dell for £180 each inc Vat and Delivery. That has to be cheap.

www.hotukdeals.com

have fun

AndyT

 

[BBB61]

Mesh Computers are worth a look too. I got my current one from them in August 2002. No problems with it at all.

http://www.meshcomputers.com

Bob

 

[Noel]

If you want a Dell, checkout the Dell outlet supposed to be refurbished computers, but I have bought 4 now and they always come as brand new, they are ideal if you already have a monitor.
Dell Outlet

 

[adamski49]

Re: Dell

I have used them for a few years and been happy. Recently I bought a new one and the hard disk, a Western Digital 160 SATA, went down. Getting hold of them to fix it was a nightmare, I will never ever buy another Dell. It literally took hours on the phone, passed from one to another then cut off.Maybe you get better service in UK.
I have since heard of others having problems with this particular hard disk.

My hard disk died late last year (not a problem as I back up to both an external HDD and an online backup service). As it was intermittent failure I tried a various things thinking I had a virus but as it turned out if you run the diagnostics in the boot up menu it will give you a read out - HDD dead, or something to that affect.

I quoted this to the nice chap in India and the next day an engineer turned up and exchanged it for a larger (and unfortunately noisier) drive. My opening line was "I think my hard disk is dead" but this didn't wash - you have to quote the error code.

Anyway, I'm on my fifth Dell (1 from an auction, 1 from eBay and 3 brand new) and apart from the dead HDD they've all performed faultessly.

Spec the PC as you want it and buy any perpherals you need elsewhere - you'll pay over the odds for these from Dell.

Adam

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

Re: Re: Dell

I quoted this to the nice chap in India

Adam

I think my nice chap was from Morrocco or Algeria as it was all in French, he didn't speak English. In my previous post I didn't make it clear that the reason I won't buy Dell again is solely because of the service which used to be first class here. I don't hold them responsible for the Western Digital hard disk failing.

 

[stewart]

Mesh

On my second Mesh. first one brill , now I would'nt even give one to to someone I did'nt like, after sales are are dreadfull had to send the unit back to mesh evan though I had paid extra for on site service and they refused point blank to come and see what the fault was !!!!
never again Mesh
sounds like a rant but beware, Regards Stewart

 

[Banger]

Re: Mesh

On my second Mesh. first one brill , now I would'nt even give one to to someone I did'nt like, after sales are are dreadfull had to send the unit back to mesh evan though I had paid extra for on site service and they refused point blank to come and see what the fault was !!!!
never again Mesh
sounds like a rant but beware, Regards Stewart

Can you Downgrade on a Dell. I am thinking of a 8400 but it has a 19inch monitor.
Too bloody big a 17 will do me.

I have looked at Mesh and on the Whole you do get that little bit more for your money but i keep hearing dodgy stories
I have looked at the MESH premier at £849.

Its a choice between the two mmmm!!

 

[stewart]

Mesh

Big Decision

Just dont buy a Tiny instead !!!!!!!!!!!

Regards Stewart

 

[Fanum]

I'm on a Mesh at the moment and had fairly good service from them, but I'd definately not buy one from them now based purely on price.......

Take a look at THIS LOT and look at their monthly offer as an example of what you can get instead.....way better for less.

 

[Banger]

Not so sure about that lot , compare this lot.

DELL 5000 to my spec.

3.4 ghz 800mhz fsb 1mb cache

windows home xp

3 year support

free colour printer 720

1024mb dual channel ddr2 400mhz {2x512}

250 gb serial ata hard drive with 8mb databurst cache

128 pci express ati radeon x300se with tv out

fp/mg17" tco99 flat panel monitor

16xmax. dvd+- rw & 16x dvd

sound blaster live! 24 bit advanced hd sound card

dell subwoofer speakers

keyboard

opt mouse

dell v92 data/fax modem

micro works 7

mcfee security centre

dell picture studio

oaint shop pro

1 year collect and return

adobe 6

£1116 inc VAT and shipping.


The Evesham AXIS 64 kd.

Amd athlon processer 3500+

home edition

2Gb Ram

200gb 7200rpm drive with 8mb buffer

128 ddr ati radeon 9550 with tv out & dvi video card.

17" viewsonic TFT

16 X DVD rom

additinal drive Multi Format 16X Dual layer DVD re-Writer

7.1 channel surround sound

altec lansing 121 2.1 speakers

micro key board

optical mouse

56k int

microsoft works 8.0

2 year on site warranty

firewire card

These have a automatic Anti Virus as Standard.

£1138 inc VAT


And a Deal from the site that Fanum suggested but i could not work out who they where
Who are They?

amd athlon 3.5 2.2ghz 512 cache

2048 mb ddr 400 pc 3200

sata 200gb drive

16x dvd rom with 48x cd rom

52x32x52x cd writer

graphics 128 geforce fx5200 8x agp + tv out

256 graphics card

soundblaster live 7.1 24bit

windows xp home

firewire

17" tft

logi keyboard

opt mouse

2.1 t3000speaker

norton anti virus

microsoft works 8

tv card

2 year warranty

£1150


I have a HP printer so thats why none where selected. I have tried to keep them roun the same price mark to see what you get.

Also bare in mind the Companies record and realibility.


SO WHICH ONE WOULD YOU GO FOR!
I am F****D if i can decide, dont really know in depth about them specially when it comes to Re-Writables and sound and Video cards.

It will mainly used as a Family PC so that is also something to bare in mind.

SO WHAT DO YA THINK WHIZZKIDS?

 

[Banger]

I know Bob Jeffries have Both but anybody have any thoughts on the above.




OK i Know i am a KTM Bum but have some respect guys