RE: OT - Best place to buy a PC

["Hawes,Timothy Edward (GEG)" <haweste@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Since this is turning into the Dell supporters club . . .

I'll add my recommendation for Dell too. I deploy the Optiplex range onto
remote sites for industrial control (via PLC) and have had excellent
experiences (approx 50-60 machines). Our MIS dept also uses Dell
exclusively for desktops & laptops now.

One brand I would steer well clear of is IBM. With experiences from my
environment (Process Controls) and from the Corporate IT group, the IBM
machines just don't have the reliability :-((

HTH,

Tim H.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: White, Peter  Sent: 04 May 2004 23:07
>
> I tend to agree with Jim; I do have a connection with Dell
> (we fix 'em), but
> they do represent pretty much the best value if you want
> 'name' brands in
> the box.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Noble  Sent: 04 May 2004 22:38
>
> Simon McCaughey wrote:
>
> > I have a friend who needs a new PC, really only the tower,
> he already
> > has a monitor etc. He wants to spend around 400 quid, but
> good support
> > would be important to him (and I haven't time to give it).
> He uses the
> > PC mostly for surfing
> >
>
> IMHO, without question - Dell.
>
> I've recommended them to several people, and nobody has come chasing
> after me as a result... :-)
>
> Buy through the outlet on the website as well - the prices
> are usually a
> bit better, although they won't have the absolute latest kit...
>
> Jim

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