1.3 GHz 768MB RAM 12" G4 PowerBook running OS X Panther...Dell ain't got nothing on me, and no PC ever will.

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although i do not own a dell computer, i like it very much because of the price and function as well as the outlook

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For atleast 5 years now i have used Dells. I love them because they are reliable and run smoothly. Earlier in this topic someone mentioned poor fps from them but i depends on what you add to it. For one, right now i am using a Dell Inspirion XPS Gen 1 and it get atleast 30 fps in Doom 3 on Medium settings and keep in mind that this is a laptop. Obviously, if you build the computer yourself, you can customize it to operate at much more efficient and powerful levels but normally, if you are going to do that you need to buy the most expensive and state of the art parts. Thus, they can cost a fortune. Overall, Dells are well made and reliable computers that dont have to break the budget of its owner. Plus, they can easily be updated

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I heard that the best laptops out there are Toshibas. (Did I spell that right?)

Dells, along with all major computer companies such as Compaq, IBM, etc. all use cheap power supplies and motherboards. The most important part of a computer is the motherboard. And if you have a cheap, low quality power supply, it will degrade the performance of the computer and on some occasions, cause damage to the internal components over time due to inconsistent power. For all computers, it is good to have a name-brand, high quality power supply and motherboard. A surge protector would also regulate a smooth flow of power to the power supply.

If I ever get a computer again, I'm going to custom build it with name brand components.

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We use mostly dell computers and servers in the office and so far they have worked out pretty good. They are a few IBM and Toshiba laptops as well but both of them have proven to be very difficult to work with and they have constant problems. So I would say that I am very happy with the products that Dell is offering and the support that they provide.

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We use Dell workstations here, and I would say that back in the day, Dell was great, now they are alright. As Cif said, you can build a better computer to benchmark stats. Also, for as much as you pay for a Dell, you can save or even break even and come out with a better machine. Another thng to look at is local computer guys that are trying to make a name for themselves. They want to build a computer that is affordable to Dell, but more dependable and better. Also, you get local support as well. So do I like Dell, well, let say they are OK, but they lack in the tech department and their hardware could be a little better.

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I Like to just buy the parts and build my own computer but dell is a good brand

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Dell computers are sometiomes relitavley cheap but they lack the scecifications in the graphics department.

A great buy is your looking for a text based office computer, or internet browsing computer.

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I have a Dell and it works fine with me! Before I had Packard Bell, but I had so much trouble with it that i just had to buy another computer after a year. I think Packard Bell isn't as good as Dell. I haven't had any problems or 'blu windows' yet!!

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I find the Dell computers are good they have a high standart and the components are very good BUT they are tooooo expensiv so i think only people with a lot of money can buy a computer from Dell. I don't want to buy an computer from Dell because the are really expensiv.

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