Question for those who have a Dell computer

What system do you have and are you happy with it? DH and I are trying to order a new computer and aren't sure what Dell system to get. We're looking at some that are about $1100. Also, did you get your printer from Dell? Any info/advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

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We paid $900 for the Dimension E310 with a flat screen 17" monitor. That included some cheap speakers which we tossed cuz we have good ones, but no printer cuz we already had that. HTH

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I have a Dell Deimension 8400 with Printer/Scanner/Copier Combo and Flat Screen. We're happy with it - it's fast and reliable. No big problems, except for one - Dell had to replace the CD disk drive about 6 months after we had it. Not sure if it was a fluke or not, never had a problem since and it's been almost a year since then.

Message edited 3/21/2006 9:50:54 PM.

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Thanks! We're looking at the 9150 series.

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I used to be such a Dell fan, but I've seen the light and converted. I will never own another PC again. I found that the Dell product really wasn't as reliable as it used to be, the customer service is impossible to deal with (long waits and you end up talking to someone in India who is almost impossible to understand) and Windows in general just has too many quirks. I am in love with my Apple iMac!!

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recently got the XPS system..talk about SPPEEED. Its great !

Re: Question for those who have a Dell computer

thats alot of money for a dell.....

depending on your needs, you can spend 500-700 and get what you need.

XPS is fast LP but its meant more for gaming (hyped up video card/processer, etc...)

if you shop small business, you can find better deals

for example, your 9150 is 699 now at its configuration

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Do not get the printer from Dell because ink replacement must come from dell only!

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Thanks everyone! We managed to find a special that gave us $400 off of a 9150 system (we went the small business route). This is what we got:

Dimension 9150, Intel Pentium D 820 (2.8GHz) w/Dual Core Technology
1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
Dell USB Keyboard
17 in (17 in viewable) 1707FPCFlat Panel Display
256MB ATI Hyper Memory PCI-Express X16 (DVI/VGA/TV out) Radeon X600 SE
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Dell 13 in 1 Media Card Reader
3.5in Floppy Drive
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,Service Pack 2,English
Image Restore
Dimension Dell Support
Windows Media Player 10
Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
Dell Direct Download
Internet Search and Portal
Dell USB 2-button mouse
Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
56K PCI Data Fax Modem
Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0
48x CD-RW and 16X DVD+/-RW
Sonic Cineplayer
Roxio Creator Basic/MyDVD Basic
SoundBlaster Advanced MB Audio
Dell A215 Speakers
Network Associates McAfee 7.0 English, 2 Year Subscription
MS Worksuite 2006 $0.00
Quickbooks 2005 Special SimpleStart Edition IEEE 1394a Adapter
PC Restore Recovery System by Symantec

I am so excited because the computer we have now stinks to the point that I can't upload my HM pictures! We should be getting it next week. We didn't get a printer from Dell. DH thinks we should go to Comp USA or another electronics store and buy a printer from there.

Thanks for your help everyone!

Edited because I had the wrong system!

Message edited 3/22/2006 8:47:35 AM.

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target, too - for the printer.

I saw a nice one in the circular over the weekend.

Re: Question for those who have a Dell computer

Thanks everyone. We'll definitely check out Target and Staples for printers.

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We're going printer and desk shopping this weekend.