Don't buy a Dell.

Mr Practical · 06-19-2007, 11:25 AM

Their Laptops have inherent overhaeting issues that can't be solved with a laptop cooler. Their customer support is as bad as there is out there.
First and last time I buy a dell.

noodles · 06-19-2007, 11:34 AM

hmmm - been using dell laptops for 10 years never had that much of a problem with overheating - the old inspiron I had I downloaded a different piece of software to control the fan to address this issue - then ran good for 6 years - have an Inspiron 6400 for about 2 months now and so far so good on that one. But I hear you if you get something wrong customer no service is horrible...what model do you have?

Mr Practical · 06-19-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by noodles

hmmm - been using dell laptops for 10 years never had that much of a problem with overheating - the old inspiron I had I downloaded a different piece of software to control the fan to address this issue - then ran good for 6 years - have an Inspiron 6400 for about 2 months now and so far so good on that one. But I hear you if you get something wrong customer no service is horrible...what model do you have?

Well I use it to play games, never had any overheadting issues with my DELL work provided laptops, since it was never getting taxed.

I have a e1705 Inspiron with a 7800GS Nvidia Vid card.

NoTrash · 06-19-2007, 11:42 AM

HP's are 100x worse. i went through 3 in one year and everyone ended up in the shop and they'd end up sending me a new one cuz the motherboards just shot on the ones i had. Then i made a real smart move and switched to a macintosh. Second smartest decision of my life. first being driving a bmw

just4kickz · 06-19-2007, 11:52 AM

dells have gotten alot better... i used to have one of their craptops... but now i only use fujitsu, sony, or self-built computers.

shragon · 06-19-2007, 11:55 AM

two dell desktops. no issues.

achien · 06-19-2007, 12:06 PM

still using my '03 Dell Inspiron ...

derryck · 06-19-2007, 01:27 PM

Actually Dell makes a great desktop their just not as solid on laptops...if you need a Windows based laptop get a Toshiba or an IBM.

younghov85 · 06-19-2007, 01:30 PM

Yeah I think IBM make the best laptops, but DELL is right up there with them and you cant beat the prices for a DELL. You truly get your moneys worth. Unlike Sony.

Gripster · 06-19-2007, 01:49 PM

I agree that they run little toasty, but so does my Apple Powerbook. That said, I've never had one crap out on me.

The best non-Apple laptop I ever had was an IBM Thinkpad. Well thought out hardware, great keyboard. The only negative was all the crap that came pre-installed.

ejazbmw · 06-19-2007, 03:40 PM

ive had my dell for about 3 years no problems what so ever but been thinking about getting a mac now...

Explorer3253 · 06-19-2007, 03:51 PM

so i take it we CAN buy a dell?

Dr_Dirt · 06-19-2007, 04:01 PM

I have an inspiron XPS gen2 with an Nvidia 7800GTX (almost the same as yours but with the higher performance video card), and it runs much faster and cooler than my VOODOO. I never had any performance issues with the Dell, the Voodoo on the other hand was full of issues. I had to send my Voodoo in for repairs what PITA that was. Never again, Dell at home service rocks.
I called Dell about a line going down the middle of my screen and they were at my house the next day, new screen in hand. Great service.

Vitacura · 06-19-2007, 04:06 PM

Dell computers are all I used to set up the network at my old job. (It was about 12 Desktops, 4 Laptops). No problems, and that was back in '04.

DFW_M · 06-19-2007, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Practical

Their Laptops have inherent overhaeting issues that can't be solved with a laptop cooler. Their customer support is as bad as there is out there.
First and last time I buy a dell.

Don't buy a BMW (335 that is).
The fuel pumps die, and it taked the service weeks to do anything about it...

ksfrogman · 06-19-2007, 07:42 PM

I'm bought a Dell Desktop and it's very reliable. I love that it can be ordered customized with software you want, unlike HP, which comes bundled with trial spamware that you have to uninstall.

specialque · 06-19-2007, 07:51 PM

FYI, IBM doesn't make Laptops anymore and haven't for 2 years. They sold the division to Lenovo.

Apples, Lenovo T series, and the HP/Compaq NX,NC,NW line are the best laptops money buys. The Dell computers are such bullshit. They are horrible in an enterprise enviornment, they never use the same parts to build the exact same spec machines.

FYI, Dell, Fujitsu and Toshiba and Sony are all built by Quanta anyway in the same factory...

F2006 · 06-19-2007, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Practical

Their Laptops have inherent overhaeting issues that can't be solved with a laptop cooler. Their customer support is as bad as there is out there.
First and last time I buy a dell.

Dell computers used to be rock solid, but now they are obsessed with cutting costs and this has taken a toll on quality.

Bubbarossa · 06-19-2007, 11:06 PM

My question would be, what programs are you running? I mean, if you're playing a hi-res video game, a couple windows open in the back running, internet open...yep, you''re going to have heating issues...the computer is going to turn off. I don't have a dell, but my laptop was geared to run video games more than anything...it gets hot, and at times will turn off. Reboot.

TahoeOG · 06-20-2007, 10:40 AM

dude.... get a MAC!

18LLC · 06-20-2007, 10:45 AM

2 of my friends using dell laptop, when the computer gets hot, the system will die. they always have to put the floor fan next to it to cool it down.

raquelmister · 06-20-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by billmister

dude.... get a MAC!

+1 :rocks:

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noodles Private First Class 6 Rep 107 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	hmmm - been using dell laptops for 10 years never had that much of a problem with overheating - the old inspiron I had I downloaded a different piece of software to control the fan to address this issue - then ran good for 6 years - have an Inspiron 6400 for about 2 months now and so far so good on that one. But I hear you if you get something wrong customer no service is horrible...what model do you have? __________________ 2007 E92 335i \|\| Space Grey \|\| ZSP \|\| Heated Seats \|\| Aluminum \|\| Black Leatherette \|\|
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derryck Captain 57 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Actually Dell makes a great desktop their just not as solid on laptops...if you need a Windows based laptop get a Toshiba or an IBM.
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younghov85 Captain 63 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	Yeah I think IBM make the best laptops, but DELL is right up there with them and you cant beat the prices for a DELL. You truly get your moneys worth. Unlike Sony.
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Gripster Captain 145 Rep 981 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	I agree that they run little toasty, but so does my Apple Powerbook. That said, I've never had one crap out on me. The best non-Apple laptop I ever had was an IBM Thinkpad. Well thought out hardware, great keyboard. The only negative was all the crap that came pre-installed. __________________ *2013 M3 (E93)* - ZPP/ZCW/DCT
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ejazbmw blahhh 302 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	ive had my dell for about 3 years no problems what so ever but been thinking about getting a mac now...
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Dr_Dirt Major 62 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6AT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	I have an inspiron XPS gen2 with an Nvidia 7800GTX (almost the same as yours but with the higher performance video card), and it runs much faster and cooler than my VOODOO. I never had any performance issues with the Dell, the Voodoo on the other hand was full of issues. I had to send my Voodoo in for repairs what PITA that was. Never again, Dell at home service rocks. I called Dell about a line going down the middle of my screen and they were at my house the next day, new screen in hand. Great service.
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specialque Private First Class 37 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2024 M3cs, 2018 McLaren 720S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	FYI, IBM doesn't make Laptops anymore and haven't for 2 years. They sold the division to Lenovo. Apples, Lenovo T series, and the HP/Compaq NX,NC,NW line are the best laptops money buys. The Dell computers are such bullshit. They are horrible in an enterprise enviornment, they never use the same parts to build the exact same spec machines. FYI, Dell, Fujitsu and Toshiba and Sony are all built by Quanta anyway in the same factory... __________________ 2018 McLaren 720S MSO Onyx Black/Scoria Gray 2024 BMW M3cs Sapphie Black/Black 2018 Porsche Macan Sport Volcano Grey/Black 2014 BMW X3 M-Sport Carbon Black/Mojave Brown - Beater
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Bubbarossa Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 335i sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal, CA iTrader: (0)	My question would be, what programs are you running? I mean, if you're playing a hi-res video game, a couple windows open in the back running, internet open...yep, you''re going to have heating issues...the computer is going to turn off. I don't have a dell, but my laptop was geared to run video games more than anything...it gets hot, and at times will turn off. Reboot. __________________ 2000 Jeep Wrangler 2007 335i AT, Sports Pkg, Heated Seats, Nav. (delivered 4/17/07)
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18LLC Major General 148 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	2 of my friends using dell laptop, when the computer gets hot, the system will die. they always have to put the floor fan next to it to cool it down. __________________
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