OHbaby! Forums : Is Dell that bad? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:48:10 +0000 Fri, 28 May 2010 07:53:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33680 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : nkap9 wrote:HP isn&#039;t that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044914&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044914 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 33680
Posted: 28 May 2010 at 7:53am

Originally posted by nkap9 nkap9 wrote:

HP isn't that better either TBH. If you leave the laptops charging all the time it actually ruins the battery and they need to be constantly charged. Happened to 1 of my laptops and 2 of my friends as well. But their computers are better.

ETA: HP also have over heating problems too due to crap cooling fans.


Had both of these problems with our HP... highly recommend taking the battery out if you are not using it remotely!

We have a Dell and so far so good, for what we wanted in our price range a couple of our IT friends actually recommended Dell.... if we had more money we would have gone Mac but unfortuately we are on a tight budget...]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 07:53:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044914&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044914 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Extended warranties are a waste...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044664&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044664 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 8:16pm

Extended warranties are a waste of $$ IMHO This is the second Toshiba in 3 years. Its under warranty, but I'm not sure they're going to cover it. We'll see They're nice, but not as wow as they're made out to be. For me, anyway.

Edited by Flake]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 20:16:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044664&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044664 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : MrsH23 wrote:My DH is into...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044628&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044628 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 7:55pm

Originally posted by MrsH23 MrsH23 wrote:

My DH is into the IT stuff, he says that Dell is rubbish because they use cheap parts, hence the cheap price. He doesn't recommend an Acer either I don't think.   He's not home for me to check what he recommends but we have an HP which he likes. I know to avoid an AMD processor, Intel is definitely superior and at minimum a dual core (or quad core is faster).

You can always ask the salesperson to do you a deal too, see what you can get them to throw in for free.

 

Same here Dell is a piece or s**t you get what you pay for.

Dh has only ever had toshiba and it has lasted really well. And get a extended warranty just in case if something does go wrong .



Edited by kiwigal]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 19:55:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044628&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044628 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : One or two. I have an HP Mini,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044425&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044425 Author: High9
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 5:30pm

One or two. I have an HP Mini, I got it on sale for $999, gutted because it's only 60gb and all the others were 8gb mem, a few weeks later they bought out the ones with more memory!]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 17:30:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044425&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044425 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Personally I would go with option...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044346&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044346 Author: MrsH23
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 4:38pm

Personally I would go with option 2, more RAM and bigger hard drive.

ETA -It also has the home premium version of windows 7 instead of the starter version.

Edited by MrsH23]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 16:38:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044346&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044346 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Okay, so people in the know, if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044300&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044300 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 4:04pm

Okay, so people in the know, if you could choose between
Option One
Option Two
or Option Three
What would it be?

Thanks!]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 16:04:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044300&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044300 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Hmm I&#039;ve got an Acer but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044082&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044082 Author: Kalimirella
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 1:28pm

Hmm I've got an Acer but its an older model, 2-3years old and still going strong. Maybe I just got lucky but was nice and cheap (only $800 new) and obviously fairly good quality as I've never had any issues with it and I used to be quite a gamer (World of Warcraft anyone ) so its seen fairly hard use. Maybe try one they aren't as bad as some seem to be saying.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 13:28:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1044082&title=is-dell-that-bad#1044082 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Thats a bit weird, the only difference...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043993&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043993 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 12:37pm

Thats a bit weird, the only difference I can see is that the more expensive one has XP while the others have Windows 7 so maybe that has something to do with it... the 7 is a starter version which is probably a bit more basic than XP home... seems weird to me though]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 12:37:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043993&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043993 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : So looking at the HP mini series,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043989&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043989 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 12:33pm

So looking at the HP mini series, can anyone tell me why these ones:
are cheaper than these seemingly lower spec ones?]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 12:33:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043989&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043989 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : We had a dell. Hard drive crapped...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043937&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043937 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 11:59am

We had a dell. Hard drive crapped out under warranty. Fixed it and then it died again after warranty. Ditched it as it was a few years old by then and we wanted to upgrade.

Bought a compaq (owned by HP) two days after warranty ran out the cd rom died. Then the wireless modem then the power adapter. It was just over 12 months old and the customer service was all thru india and was a nightmare. After the customer service experience I have vowed never to touch a compaq or HP again. (we also had issues with a printer thru them.)

We now have a dell again and have had it about a year. We bought it in texas and customer service was in texas as well. We figured to go with a local customer service department. Not that that matters now we are back in NZ.

Our thoughts (DH is in IT) are that laptops are fragile and do break. They put up with a lot more than desktops. It is a competitive market and price wins out in the purchase decision so they all use the cheaper parts to keep the cost down. I don't think any particular brand is much better than the next. It is just good luck as to whether it survives or not.

IMO go for customer service and an extended warranty.   Buy the warranty for the time period that you want the laptop to last. I think you can get 5 year extended warranty's and if it lasts longer that is a bonus. By then the technology would have moved on a lot and you will want a new laptop anyway. ]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 11:59:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043937&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043937 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Wow, I had two toshibas and they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043935&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043935 Author: Nutella
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 11:58am

Wow, I had two toshibas and they were both second hand and lasted really well, only started getting slow (compared to new ones). Now we have a Dell and I liked that I could pick and choose the specs for it and so far it has been running great!

So I guess it goes to show that some people have luck with laptops lol!]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 11:58:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043935&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043935 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Tash, i have this one Nope I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043928&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043928 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 11:53am

Tash, i have this one

Nope I really don't miss the CD drive, most stuff if I really need anything most things are either downloadable or I can transfer from Antz laptop via usb.
I don't watch on demand but I have downloaded Eps that I watch and I find it awesome for that because its a lot smaller and nicer for in bed hehe.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 11:53:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043928&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043928 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Yep stay clear of Toshiba, had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043920&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043920 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 11:44am

Yep stay clear of Toshiba, had mine for 3 years (I simply can't afford another atm) and its just one issue after another! Had only owned it for a couple months before it had to be taken in for repairs...and 2 new hard drives within two months, new touch pad which has again crapped itself so I just use a usb mouse...

You get my gist, not worth the hassle! I'd love a pink laptop too! I'll be keeping an eye on this thread, for future reference! Let us know what you end up getting Flake!]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 11:44:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043920&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043920 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : I&#039;ve got a dell desk top...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043869&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043869 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 11:08am

I've got a dell desk top & it's been great. Good to know about the laptops for when we upgrade though.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 11:08:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043869&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043869 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Which model do you have Bex? Do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043859&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043859 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 11:06am

Which model do you have Bex? Do you miss the cd/dvd rom? Whats it like to watch on demand on etc? ]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 11:06:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043859&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043859 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : We use an ASUS - second hand but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043821&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043821 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 10:38am

We use an ASUS - second hand but still going pretty well.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 10:38:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043821&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043821 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : Mine has started getting a little...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043811&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043811 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 10:30am

Mine has started getting a little better now but god to start with I couldn't even use it, still have issues but not as bad as when I first got it!]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 10:30:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043811&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043811 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : My HP touch pad is stupid too,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043803&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043803 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 10:26am

My HP touch pad is stupid too, I get so mad with it lol]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 10:26:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043803&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043803 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : I work for a company that sells...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043797&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043797 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 10:23am

I work for a company that sells Laptops, and I find that like everyone above has said, stay clear of acer, and toshiba... HP and Compaq are actually the same company now, and I have an HP and so far apart from the touchpad being a bit of a PITA I don't have any issues, mine is one of the netbooks and I love it!!! We have recently started selling Dells, and I was none too impressed at all... I generally will recommend asus and hp/compaq when selling. Biggest bonuse with Asus is they have a 2 year global warranty while everything else is a 1 year warranty.

Oh and Sonys are good, but expensive for what you are getting. Rather overpriced ]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 10:23:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043797&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043797 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : MrsH23 wrote:My DH is into...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043760&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043760 Author: High9
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 10:06am

Originally posted by MrsH23 MrsH23 wrote:

My DH is into the IT stuff, he says that Dell is rubbish because they use cheap parts, hence the cheap price. He doesn't recommend an Acer either I don't think.   He's not home for me to check what he recommends but we have an HP which he likes. I know to avoid an AMD processor, Intel is definitely superior and at minimum a dual core (or quad core is faster).

You can always ask the salesperson to do you a deal too, see what you can get them to throw in for free.


Yup same, he wouldn't let me get a DELL or Acer. He highly recommends Asus. I ended up getting a Mac Book Pro in the end.

HP isn't that better either TBH. If you leave the laptops charging all the time it actually ruins the battery and they need to be constantly charged. Happened to 1 of my laptops and 2 of my friends as well. But their computers are better.

ETA: HP also have over heating problems too due to crap cooling fans.

Edited by nkap9]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 10:06:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043760&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043760 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : I wanted a Dell, cos you can get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043685&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043685 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 9:18am

I wanted a Dell, cos you can get pretty pink ones lol, but DH said no way they are crap. His mum has one and she has had to have it fixed SOOO many times.
I have an HP, but would love a Mac hehe or a Sony VIO]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 09:18:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043685&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043685 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : My DH is into the IT stuff, he...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043654&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043654 Author: MrsH23
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 9:04am

My DH is into the IT stuff, he says that Dell is rubbish because they use cheap parts, hence the cheap price. He doesn't recommend an Acer either I don't think.   He's not home for me to check what he recommends but we have an HP which he likes. I know to avoid an AMD processor, Intel is definitely superior and at minimum a dual core (or quad core is faster).

You can always ask the salesperson to do you a deal too, see what you can get them to throw in for free.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 09:04:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043654&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043654 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : I agree Toshiba is cr*p. I also...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043627&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043627 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 8:36am

I agree Toshiba is cr*p. I also have had a Dell and it was just as bad. I now have this one and wish i had it right from word go. It is perfect for everything! It is $1349, but if you wait for a sale you could get it for about $1200

Edited by Kandice]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 08:36:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043627&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043627 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : We&#039;ve got a Dell laptop had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043594&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043594 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 7:52am

We've got a Dell laptop had it for 12 months now and had no problems. ]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 07:52:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043594&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043594 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : minik8e wrote:I have a Compaq,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043590&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043590 Author: _H_
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 7:48am

Originally posted by minik8e minik8e wrote:

I have a Compaq, and I it.


me too! ]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 07:48:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043590&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043590 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : I have a Compaq, and I it. My...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043584&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043584 Author: minik8e
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 7:33am

I have a Compaq, and I it. My FIL has just bought a smaller HP Netbook and he loves it too - it's so cute!!! They both have CD/DVD as well. I've had mine for 18 months now and it's still going strong - haven't ever had a problem with it.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 07:33:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043584&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043584 <![CDATA[Is Dell that bad? : I want to replace my laptop with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043574&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043574 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 33680
Posted: 27 May 2010 at 6:56am

I want to replace my laptop with something

- less than $1300
- That isn't toshiba (yes I know they are meant to be wonderful but this is my second is a very short period of time!)
- As small as possible, but pref with a CD/DVDrom, although a Sony Viao netbook has grabbed my attention (its pink).

I have found all of this in a Dell but I've heard they can be crap computers and useless for repairs and servicing. Any Dell users e`xperiences appreciated! Or suggestions/linkies to other potential models would be great     ]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 06:56:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33680&PID=1043574&title=is-dell-that-bad#1043574