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Republican_Man
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| IntrepidIsMe wrote: | | Did you upgrade this computer from a previous Windows to Vista, or did you purchase it with it already installed? |
The latter.
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IntrepidIsMe
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| Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:36 pm |
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Wow, that's really weird. Ugh.
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Republican_Man
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| Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:43 pm |
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| IntrepidIsMe wrote: | | Wow, that's really weird. Ugh. |
Apparently it's a chronic Dell-Vista problem.
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WeAz
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| Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:38 pm |
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You bought a Dell? Your stupidity is overwhelming. 
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Republican_Man
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| Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:39 pm |
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| WeAz wrote: | | You bought a Dell? Your stupidity is overwhelming. |
The Dell's great. It's the Vista that sucks.
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Lord Borg
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| Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:12 pm |
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I'll just chime in that I love Dell, definitly better then some machines I've had in the past.
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TrekkieMage
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| Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:22 pm |
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Dells...ugh.
Unless they change something drastically, I'm never going to be getting one.
I think that the problem is both of them, Vista should have been tested and patched properly before release (minor bugs are one thing - being incompatable with a major brand isn't okay), and Dell should have made sure their machines were 100% compatable.
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Morphy
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| Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:25 am |
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I'm still using Windows 2000 on all my computers. I don't see why I would pay more Microsoft tax for more user interface fluffs.
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Puck
The Texan
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| Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:21 am |
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I do not understand why everyone hates Dell. It seems like almost everyone I know besides myself groans at the mention of them. What am I missing?
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Dirt
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| Sat Mar 03, 2007 4:27 am |
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I don't have it installed atm, I'll just wait till after they've released the first service pack for it.
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TrekkieMage
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| Sun Mar 04, 2007 3:35 pm |
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| Puck wrote: | | I do not understand why everyone hates Dell. It seems like almost everyone I know besides myself groans at the mention of them. What am I missing? |
Mostly the quality for me. I feel like their machines just aren't as well built. But I'll admit I'm very particular about my computers.
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robbiewebster
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| Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:42 pm |
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I just bought a new computer today, it has Vista on it. This is the first time I'm using it. It's alright, I don't have any problems with it.
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Lord Borg
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| Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:59 pm |
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Strange, TM. The best luck I've had so far, really, is my Dell machine. I've had acouple other ones that were just BLAH!
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TrekkieMage
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| Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:50 pm |
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What kind of machine did you have before?
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Lord Borg
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| Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:08 am |
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the most recent before this one? COmpaq Before those were older ones that arent even made anymore, let alone on the market, lol.
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TrekkieMage
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| Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:00 am |
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Yeah...I've got a Compaq desktop at home. Those are all pretty basic computers. For the most part they work, and if you baby them they will work well. But my impression is that they aren't really meant for a ton of wear and tear.
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Puck
The Texan
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| Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:37 pm |
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I had an HP before we had this Dell. On a scale of 1-10 the HP was a 4 and the Dell is an 8. (I will never buy another HP) I have had no major problems since I got this computer (besides the ones that were my fault). Maybe I just got lucky .
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robbiewebster
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| Mon Mar 05, 2007 5:11 pm |
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HP is a Wal-Mart brand, you might as well get an emachine
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