Bob Sneidar wrote:
>> <snip>
>
>> My last purchase was a Dell laptop, and I've been impressed with the
>> good performance and solid construction of the machine. I got that
>> one second-hand, but now that I know how to get OS-less computers
>> from Dell my next one will probably be from them.
>
> Just be aware that beyond the extended 3 year warranty (which you
> pay extra for) Dell offers NO SERVICE WHATSOEVER. That means if
> your laptop dumps at 1 year and 1 day and you didn't get the extended
> warranty, your are SOL.
Are you talking about Dell or Apple? ;)
As a long-time Apple customer, I'm accustomed to paying extra for the
extended warranty. The Apple support forums are full of sad stories of
people who didn't get it, but since I always do with every computer I've
generally had a good experience with the many Mac repairs I've needed
over the years.
> Of course, they might sell you a warranty if you don't tell them
> the computer is broke. After 3 years you cannot get any parts or
> get repairs at an authorized Dell service center, because THERE
> ISN'T ANY SUCH THING.
After three years I generally order parts via Ebay and pull out my
screwdriver, with all makes.
Once the warranty is gone, I'm free to mod at will. :)
> I was buying Dells for the Church up till I learned that little
> tidbit. Now it's HP's I think.
I like HPs too. A couple of their models are very attractive, and
apparently they offer the same OS-free option through their business sales.
--
Richard Gaskin
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