Thanks Dell!!!

Amber Lamps · 12-13-2008, 10:27 PM

Well my Dell Inspirion 1721 has crashed and burned again! First,it was the motherboard,Dell gave me a new laptop over that. Then it was the hard drive,too bad my dumbass didn't have my shit backed up! Now it looks like the lacd screen has gone to hell! Well,it's either that or the inverter but I'm guessing it's the screen. Oh well,I guess I'll be post whoring from my PS3,like I am now,my PSP (fat chance!),or my computer in my bedroom which is slower than shit! Grrrr!!! FUCKING DELL !!!!

At least my PS3 works reasonably well...

Mr Lefty · 12-13-2008, 10:48 PM

intresting... it still under warrenty?

Porkchop · 12-13-2008, 10:56 PM

Hey, that sucks man...

I've had a Dell E1505 for almost 2 and a half years. Let me tell ya, I've had to dump more money into this thing than I ever should have.... but fuck, this laptop has been through hell and back. Its been dropped down yacht stairs... which cracked the LCD like a spider web. Its had a ladder fall on it from 8 feet, which cracked the plastic and bent the fan... which made a horrific sound until I could get in and unbend the fan. My roommate spilled Pepsi all in the keyboard, as well as my dog popping off 4 keys permanently....

I'm on...
-Hard Drive #2.... free
-LCD Screen #2.... $230, installed myself
-Battery #2.... $160, (10 cell)
-Power Cord #3.... paid $50 for #2, ganked #3 from OSU,

-Keyboard #2 is on the way... $30

Whats your plan???

azoomm · 12-13-2008, 11:07 PM

Sorry, but it's not Dell. My Sony Vaio's motherboard ate itself. Of the six laptops in my house, my Dell's have been the most reliable. Though, it seems the old brick ones are almost bulletproof. Not so sure about the more recent

marko138 · 12-13-2008, 11:11 PM

Dude, you're getting a Dell.

quackPOT · 12-13-2008, 11:21 PM

My Dell laptops have always performed well. Other than the occasional HD failure, I've gone through 2 laptops in 8 years with no issues. That includes hauling them around on the motorcycle in tailbags and backpacks. Both of them were Inspirons, 1300(?) and the 6000 that I am on right now.

Gas Man · 12-14-2008, 01:00 AM

Well I have a 5 year old dell desktop downstairs and the wife is sitting next to me on her work dell laptop... but I won't say anything.

Amber Lamps · 12-14-2008, 02:57 AM

I have the big deal warranty so I'm covered,I'm just sick of the BS involved with dealing with them! I was on the phone with "Bob" who was obviously from India,while he had me dismantle my laptop during the course of a one hour phone call. I'm like'"what happened to in home service or my exchange plan?". I mean if I wanted to work on my own computers,I wouldn't have dropped $300 on a warranty! Antway,supposedly the big boss is going to call me tomorrow and we'll see what he says. Oh and my old Dell is a 1505 which has been dropped,thrown and otherwise abused and other than a cracked screen and a few missing buttons,it works great. Although,it seems a bit slow now that I'm used to the faster processor,larger ram and the dual core of the new unit. I have it plugged into my LCD tv in the bedroom and I have a wireless keyboard hooked to it. Ay least I won't have to miss any Adult Swim or new YouPorn... At least now I have a use for the stupid bluetooth keyboard I bought for my PS3...

DLIT · 12-14-2008, 06:42 AM

My Vaio laptop has been going strong for 2 years and my Vaio desktop for 3+. I don't do any crazy shit, just surf the web and e-mail. Upload pics and download music from time to time. I probably have more of a computer than I actually need but I'm not gonna complain. I got this laptop (which we use as our primary comp) for $400 off because it was an open box. Got it for under $800.

JoJoYZF · 12-14-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by quackPOT

My Dell laptops have always performed well. Other than the occasional HD failure, I've gone through 2 laptops in 8 years with no issues. That includes hauling them around on the motorcycle in tailbags and backpacks. Both of them were Inspirons, 1300(?) and the 6000 that I am on right now.

Same here, Ive been beating on my inspiron 600m for almost 4 years now and it still works with no issues. It puts up a fight every once in a while but thats about it, and I can usually get it straightened out pretty easily.

12-13-2008, 10:27 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Thanks Dell!!! Well my Dell Inspirion 1721 has crashed and burned again! First,it was the motherboard,Dell gave me a new laptop over that. Then it was the hard drive,too bad my dumbass didn't have my shit backed up! Now it looks like the lacd screen has gone to hell! Well,it's either that or the inverter but I'm guessing it's the screen. Oh well,I guess I'll be post whoring from my PS3,like I am now,my PSP (fat chance!),or my computer in my bedroom which is slower than shit! Grrrr!!! FUCKING DELL !!!! At least my PS3 works reasonably well...

12-13-2008, 11:07 PM	#4
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Sorry, but it's not Dell. My Sony Vaio's motherboard ate itself. Of the six laptops in my house, my Dell's have been the most reliable. Though, it seems the old brick ones are almost bulletproof. Not so sure about the more recent __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

12-14-2008, 01:00 AM	#7
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Well I have a 5 year old dell desktop downstairs and the wife is sitting next to me on her work dell laptop... but I won't say anything. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

12-14-2008, 06:42 AM	#9
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	My Vaio laptop has been going strong for 2 years and my Vaio desktop for 3+. I don't do any crazy shit, just surf the web and e-mail. Upload pics and download music from time to time. I probably have more of a computer than I actually need but I'm not gonna complain. I got this laptop (which we use as our primary comp) for $400 off because it was an open box. Got it for under $800. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

12-13-2008, 10:48 PM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	intresting... it still under warrenty?

12-13-2008, 10:56 PM	#3
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Hey, that sucks man... I've had a Dell E1505 for almost 2 and a half years. Let me tell ya, I've had to dump more money into this thing than I ever should have.... but fuck, this laptop has been through hell and back. Its been dropped down yacht stairs... which cracked the LCD like a spider web. Its had a ladder fall on it from 8 feet, which cracked the plastic and bent the fan... which made a horrific sound until I could get in and unbend the fan. My roommate spilled Pepsi all in the keyboard, as well as my dog popping off 4 keys permanently.... I'm on... -Hard Drive #2.... free -LCD Screen #2.... $230, installed myself -Battery #2.... $160, (10 cell) -Power Cord #3.... paid $50 for #2, ganked #3 from OSU, -Keyboard #2 is on the way... $30 Whats your plan??? __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

12-13-2008, 11:21 PM	#6
quackPOT Grand Master Fu Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Treasure Valley, ID USA Moto: Ducati Multistrada GT Posts: 90	My Dell laptops have always performed well. Other than the occasional HD failure, I've gone through 2 laptops in 8 years with no issues. That includes hauling them around on the motorcycle in tailbags and backpacks. Both of them were Inspirons, 1300(?) and the 6000 that I am on right now.

12-14-2008, 02:57 AM	#8
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I have the big deal warranty so I'm covered,I'm just sick of the BS involved with dealing with them! I was on the phone with "Bob" who was obviously from India,while he had me dismantle my laptop during the course of a one hour phone call. I'm like'"what happened to in home service or my exchange plan?". I mean if I wanted to work on my own computers,I wouldn't have dropped $300 on a warranty! Antway,supposedly the big boss is going to call me tomorrow and we'll see what he says. Oh and my old Dell is a 1505 which has been dropped,thrown and otherwise abused and other than a cracked screen and a few missing buttons,it works great. Although,it seems a bit slow now that I'm used to the faster processor,larger ram and the dual core of the new unit. I have it plugged into my LCD tv in the bedroom and I have a wireless keyboard hooked to it. Ay least I won't have to miss any Adult Swim or new YouPorn... At least now I have a use for the stupid bluetooth keyboard I bought for my PS3...