Parts vary greatly in quality, features and price. By waving them all of as "parts" you're essentially saying you don't know much about PCs.. that's fine, this is why Dell exists.
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Originally posted by: RBachman
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Originally posted by: LostWanderer
From a hardware perspective, I think a lot of us would agree give me $1800 to spend and I could build you a rig out of quality parts that would kick the crap outta both AlienWare and Dell XPS. What we couldn't do is make you feel good cause "dude you got a dell", wait by the phone 24/7, answer questions when you can't figure something out yourself, ship you replacement parts, etc. etc.
I think Dell is great and has excellent customer service, but fact is that's a big part of what you're paying for. I'll stick to homebuild myself, but if you can't be bothered to do-it-yourself and you want to pay less than do-it-yourself then please buy Dell.
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Depends, it's hard to beat them on budget systems but their gaming rigs are up there in price.. but with the cheapest parts you can find
I have purchased "gaming" rigs that were cheaper than parts alone.
Fixed for accuracyOriginally posted by: LostWanderer
From a hardware perspective, I think a lot of us would agree give me $1800 to spend and I could build you a rig out of quality parts that would kick the crap outta both AlienWare and Dell XPS. What we couldn't do is make you feel good cause "dude you got a dell", wait by the phone 24/7, reading from a prepared script with a thick Indian accent, and fail to correctly answer questions when you can't figure something out yourself, ship you replacement parts after trying to deal with incompetent techs on the phone for 2 weeks to get replacement parts, etc. etc.
I think Dell is great and has terrible customer service, but fact is that's a big part of what you're paying for. I'll stick to homebuild myself, but if you aren't that into do-it-yourself then please buy Dell if you're a masochist and don't know any better.
Originally posted by: acemcmac
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30289
Dell buys Alienware, as predicted
We told you it made snese
By Charlie Demerjian: Tuesday 14 March 2006, 20:28
LOOKS LIKE DELL is actually buying Alienware, I would say it comes as a shock, but then again, I would not protest too loudly if I was accused of knowing when I wrote this story. This has a lot of implications, some minor, some major. Especially for me. I might have to wear a bunny suit with big ears, for crying out loud.
The minor ones are obvious, will Alienware pick up the legendary Dell industrial design and world-class support, or will they continue as a separate entity? Will Mikey Dell become the next Steve Jobs, or is he doomed to stay about as exciting as a rack full of Presslers? Will Alienware dump AMD, or will AMD take hold of Dell through the back door?
The last one is by far the overriding concern of the compute world, not for financial reasons, or anything else, it all has to do with the rabbits. What do you think dear readers? Should an Alienware box with an AMD CPU win the bet for Rahul? Should it be decided on the lines of a 'proper' Dell badge? Should it be the next line of products debuted from either side?
The consequences are mind-boggling. The fate of bunny-suit wearing IT people everywhere hang in the balance, so don't be shy with your opinions, they can and will be taken into account. Either way, don't believe the whispers, Dellienware is a done deal. µ
* INQ writers do not invest in companies what we write about, a bit, or a lot.
Originally posted by: fishface313
Originally posted by: acemcmac
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30289
Dell buys Alienware, as predicted
We told you it made snese
By Charlie Demerjian: Tuesday 14 March 2006, 20:28
LOOKS LIKE DELL is actually buying Alienware, I would say it comes as a shock, but then again, I would not protest too loudly if I was accused of knowing when I wrote this story. This has a lot of implications, some minor, some major. Especially for me. I might have to wear a bunny suit with big ears, for crying out loud.
The minor ones are obvious, will Alienware pick up the legendary Dell industrial design and world-class support, or will they continue as a separate entity? Will Mikey Dell become the next Steve Jobs, or is he doomed to stay about as exciting as a rack full of Presslers? Will Alienware dump AMD, or will AMD take hold of Dell through the back door?
The last one is by far the overriding concern of the compute world, not for financial reasons, or anything else, it all has to do with the rabbits. What do you think dear readers? Should an Alienware box with an AMD CPU win the bet for Rahul? Should it be decided on the lines of a 'proper' Dell badge? Should it be the next line of products debuted from either side?
The consequences are mind-boggling. The fate of bunny-suit wearing IT people everywhere hang in the balance, so don't be shy with your opinions, they can and will be taken into account. Either way, don't believe the whispers, Dellienware is a done deal. µ
* INQ writers do not invest in companies what we write about, a bit, or a lot.
isn't the enquirer full of stupid made up stories about aliens taking over people's brains and stupid stuff like that?
Originally posted by: fishface313
Originally posted by: acemcmac
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30289
Dell buys Alienware, as predicted
We told you it made snese
By Charlie Demerjian: Tuesday 14 March 2006, 20:28
LOOKS LIKE DELL is actually buying Alienware, I would say it comes as a shock, but then again, I would not protest too loudly if I was accused of knowing when I wrote this story. This has a lot of implications, some minor, some major. Especially for me. I might have to wear a bunny suit with big ears, for crying out loud.
The minor ones are obvious, will Alienware pick up the legendary Dell industrial design and world-class support, or will they continue as a separate entity? Will Mikey Dell become the next Steve Jobs, or is he doomed to stay about as exciting as a rack full of Presslers? Will Alienware dump AMD, or will AMD take hold of Dell through the back door?
The last one is by far the overriding concern of the compute world, not for financial reasons, or anything else, it all has to do with the rabbits. What do you think dear readers? Should an Alienware box with an AMD CPU win the bet for Rahul? Should it be decided on the lines of a 'proper' Dell badge? Should it be the next line of products debuted from either side?
The consequences are mind-boggling. The fate of bunny-suit wearing IT people everywhere hang in the balance, so don't be shy with your opinions, they can and will be taken into account. Either way, don't believe the whispers, Dellienware is a done deal. µ
* INQ writers do not invest in companies what we write about, a bit, or a lot.
isn't the enquirer full of stupid made up stories about aliens taking over people's brains and stupid stuff like that?
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Originally posted by: RBachman
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Originally posted by: LostWanderer
From a hardware perspective, I think a lot of us would agree give me $1800 to spend and I could build you a rig out of quality parts that would kick the crap outta both AlienWare and Dell XPS. What we couldn't do is make you feel good cause "dude you got a dell", wait by the phone 24/7, answer questions when you can't figure something out yourself, ship you replacement parts, etc. etc.
I think Dell is great and has excellent customer service, but fact is that's a big part of what you're paying for. I'll stick to homebuild myself, but if you can't be bothered to do-it-yourself and you want to pay less than do-it-yourself then please buy Dell.
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Depends, it's hard to beat them on budget systems but their gaming rigs are up there in price.. but with the cheapest parts you can find
I have purchased "gaming" rigs that were cheaper than parts alone.
Originally posted by: RBachman
Originally posted by: Regs
I think their cases are fugly.
It's the perfect case for people who own 75bhp Civics with 8 foot wings on the back. You'll make a good first impression on visitors from space, as the first thing they'll see from up there is the glint of your flimsy bright neon case.
Originally posted by: RBachman
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Originally posted by: RBachman
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Originally posted by: LostWanderer
From a hardware perspective, I think a lot of us would agree give me $1800 to spend and I could build you a rig out of quality parts that would kick the crap outta both AlienWare and Dell XPS. What we couldn't do is make you feel good cause "dude you got a dell", wait by the phone 24/7, answer questions when you can't figure something out yourself, ship you replacement parts, etc. etc.
I think Dell is great and has excellent customer service, but fact is that's a big part of what you're paying for. I'll stick to homebuild myself, but if you can't be bothered to do-it-yourself and you want to pay less than do-it-yourself then please buy Dell.
Fixed!
Depends, it's hard to beat them on budget systems but their gaming rigs are up there in price.. but with the cheapest parts you can find
I have purchased "gaming" rigs that were cheaper than parts alone.
Parts vary greatly in quality, features and price. By waving them all of as "parts" you're essentially saying you don't know much about PCs.. that's fine, this is why Dell exists.
Originally posted by: aircooled
Dell squashes Alienware buyout rumour
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Thanks Captain Obvious,
My system cost less than the least expensive comparable parts. If it makes you feel like a genius because you can assemble a PC just like many 12 year olds and pay more than a prebuilt system who am I to tell you your wrong.
Originally posted by: RBachman
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Thanks Captain Obvious,
My system cost less than the least expensive comparable parts. If it makes you feel like a genius because you can assemble a PC just like many 12 year olds and pay more than a prebuilt system who am I to tell you your wrong.
Doesn't make me feel like a genius at all. I just enjoy getting more value per dollar, whether by getting more quality, more configurability or by saving money. This is always the case with DIY high-end PCs, and never the case with DIY low-end PCs. If I wanted an internet & email machine I'd gladly consider Dell.
Speaking of 12 year olds, why the personal attacks?
Originally posted by: webley
Like so many other AT ladies and gentlemen, I'm so thankful to live in this free country where we can build our own computers and don't have to get a Dell if we don't want to! Now we just need a few more standard parts for laptops so we can start making those!
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Originally posted by: RBachman
Originally posted by: Budmantom
Thanks Captain Obvious,
My system cost less than the least expensive comparable parts. If it makes you feel like a genius because you can assemble a PC just like many 12 year olds and pay more than a prebuilt system who am I to tell you your wrong.
Doesn't make me feel like a genius at all. I just enjoy getting more value per dollar, whether by getting more quality, more configurability or by saving money. This is always the case with DIY high-end PCs, and never the case with DIY low-end PCs. If I wanted an internet & email machine I'd gladly consider Dell.
Speaking of 12 year olds, why the personal attacks?
Just pointing out the facts, too many people here are all too proud of themselves because they can snap together a few parts, I'm just not overly impressed.
As far as building a high-end system and saving money and getting better parts that's just simply not true. My system is a tad bit more than internet and email machine, that may be the case with your rig.
1. if you didn't want an intel you didn't have to buy a dell. so, yes, you do have control over that.Originally posted by: Sysbuilder05
Those two deserve each other. One makes a screwed up computer that is so locked down that you can't upgrade ANYTHING without buying from them. Your stuck with a Intel CPU whether you like it or not.