Just because your experience is different to someone elses doesnt mean that 
they're talking "blah blah" and unless I missed that post, I didnt see 
anyone describe Dell as an evil company.

It is often the case that a company that "overstretches" itself finds that 
its then unable to fulfill all of its obligations. Im reliably informed that 
around the time many of us had difficulties, Dell went through a "cost 
cutting" excercise, essentially reducing its workforce.

so in short, Im happy for you that your kit works, but for those of us whos 
kit didnt, please dont say that we're talking "blah blah" because we paid 
money too.

EK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vitaliy" <spam@maksimov.org>
To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 12:55 AM
Subject: Re: [OT]: Another reason not to buy a Dell


>> [...] Dell is an evil company, never buy from Dell, blah blah blah...
>
> FWIW,
>
> All our workstations are Dell systems, built from 2003 to 2006 -- never 
> had
> a single problem. For our printing needs (hundreds of pages per week), we
> use a Dell 3100cn printer, which was the best value on the market when I 
> was
> shopping for a color laser printer at the end of 2005.
>
> My Inspiron 8500, which I bought in 2004 still works great, despite the
> extended daily use (it was my primary PC for over two years) and the
> beatings it received. I had no trouble finding RAM or a hard drive (both 
> are
> third party components) on eBay when I needed to upgrade the laptop.
>
> Last Saturday, I ordered two 30" Dell monitors, reviews are excellent and 
> I
> expect them to perform well. Even if they don't, I know how easy it is to
> get Dell to exchange any piece of equipment, or issue a refund.
>
> Delivery within the US is often free, and most of the time takes only a 
> few
> days from the time the order is placed.
>
> Overall, Dell is one of the best companies that I've ever had to deal 
> with.
>
> Vitaliy
>
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