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AJsMommy122
Stop 2 smell the roses

Member since 5/05 2048 total posts
Name: Maxine
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Need a new computer - Which is better?
Dell or Gateway?
Right now I have an HP laptop that is nothing but trouble.. and need a new computer asap
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Posted 8/7/05 9:14 AM |
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KPtoys
I'm getting old

Member since 5/05 8688 total posts
Name: Karen
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
I had nothing but trouble with my Dell, constantly replacing parts. It was like they took a bunch of broken parts from other computers and put them into mine to see which would go first.
I have a Toshiba laptop now and have had no problems!
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Posted 8/7/05 9:16 AM |
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AJsMommy122
Stop 2 smell the roses

Member since 5/05 2048 total posts
Name: Maxine
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
Thank you for that info!!! My DH is really pushing a dell. I've never had anything but Gateway and HP.
We def. want a desktop though.. since technically my laptop "works" I am going to save it as a backup pc.
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Posted 8/7/05 9:19 AM |
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KPtoys
I'm getting old

Member since 5/05 8688 total posts
Name: Karen
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
I know my neighbor has a Gateway and likes it. Its a desktop.
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Posted 8/7/05 9:20 AM |
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BabyAvocado
Happy New Year

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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
I agree with your DH - I would go with a Dell.
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Posted 8/7/05 9:35 AM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn

Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
Definitely Dell! My grandfather had a Gateway and had nothing put problems..And their service is crap.... Same with a friend of mine....they have both had to get rid of the Gateways..
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Posted 8/7/05 9:46 AM |
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Bri
I Love You to Pieces!

Member since 5/05 9919 total posts
Name: Brianne
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
Dell
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Posted 8/7/05 9:46 AM |
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luvsbob4603
To a healthy 2013

Member since 5/05 21840 total posts
Name: To a brand new year to a healthier me
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
i would go with dell. I am happy with my computer and it works great!
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Posted 8/7/05 10:08 AM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady

Member since 5/05 18163 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
I have a Gateway and my mom has a Dell. Overall I'm a lot happier with the service and quality of the gateway. Dell reminds me of the old propietary computers like packard bell and compaq.
ETA: I had a 3 year service contract with Gateway. I blew out my harddrive a few times. Each time they overnighted me a new harddrive and stayed on the phone with me for hours while I backed up everything, took out the old HD and installed the new, and put all my files back. When I needed to upgrade my RAM, I went to the gateway site, it detected my computer and brought me to a listed of reccomened, suggested and optional upgrades, so I was able to order the right part ofr my computer with one click, basically.
With my Mom's dell it seems to have a lot of annoying proprietary software in it, and calling customer service has never been a pleasant experience. They're famous for having overseas CS agents, and if you can understand them that's half the battle, but the other half is getting one who knows *** they're talking about. it's sad really because the people on the other end of the phone probably have masters degrees in neuroscience or something, but they're not IT people
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Posted 8/7/05 10:09 AM |
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dm24angel
Happiness

Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
Name: Donna
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
have had 2 dells and loved them, at my job its all dells too.
Worse part though is their Customer service...its a joke...but in 5 years only had to call once.
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Posted 8/7/05 10:13 AM |
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dengal
Dad of Twins

Member since 5/05 1385 total posts
Name: The 80's Man Let's Go Mets!
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
Dell all the way
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Posted 8/7/05 10:54 AM |
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neenie

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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
Posted by dengal
Dell all the way
Ditto
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Posted 8/7/05 10:55 AM |
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05mommy09
Family of 5!
Member since 5/05 15364 total posts
Name: <3 Mommy <3
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
my comp at home is dell...as well as all the comp at work... Ive had no problems...
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Posted 8/7/05 11:15 AM |
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dpli
Daylight savings :)

Member since 5/05 13973 total posts
Name: D
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
DELL DELL DELL!
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Posted 8/7/05 11:30 AM |
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Tany
Becoming a different woman

Member since 5/05 24460 total posts
Name: Tania
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
if I had to choose between those two, dell definitely.
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Posted 8/7/05 11:33 AM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle

Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
Name: Scott
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Re: Need a new computer - Which is better?
I dont think you want a gateway - they have been going through financial problems for a year or so now, and I believe they are in chapter 11. If I was you I would stick with Dell, or get a New Emachine with an AMD processor....They are excellent machines. Scott
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Posted 8/7/05 12:00 PM |
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