Dell or Gateway?

[Princess_Aurora]

Dude, you need to get a DELL!

I don't have one at home, but our school uses them and my DH company uses them and I really wish I could chunk my e-machine to get one but I don't have the money righ now.

A good friend of mine has a Gateway though and it's been a big pain in the rear. He had a part break on it and in order to fix it he had to order the part directly from Gateway because they didn't sell it in stores. They were gonna charge him $160 for a power supply!!! That's like more than half the cost of a new computer! So he's gonna try to get a Dell.

 

[NancyIL]

I don't know that much about computers - other than how to point and click! However, we have 3 computers at home (all HP's) and we just bought a laptop for our DD for college - a DELL!

 

[minnieandmickey]

I am sending this via my husbands laptop because our Gateway's hard drive has died again, second time in 2 years. Get a DELL

 

[Chris C]

No to Dell... No to Gateway...

Go for a Mac... You'll love it!

 

[yepod]

Just in case you haven't decided the obvious, Dell!

 

[Mamu]

I also am in the market for a computer, guess my question has been answered without ever asking.

Think I'll call the Dell people!

 

[Mskanga]

We have three DELL's....and we couldn't be happier!! Their customer service has always been outstanding with us!

 

[mickey4ver]

Funny you should ask, we just ordered a Dell from their on-line site. We "built" it so to speak, to get the gizmos/gadgets we wanted. Got a lot of "upgrades" for free etc. Right now, they are offering free shipping on select models.

Glad to hear all of you who are happy with them. There is a web page that is loaded with Dell coupons to apply at their site.

Can't wait to get it.

 

[jx3smom]

DS #1 has a Gateway and DS #2 has a Dell and we do to. I would say Dell. The customer service is much better in my opinion.

 

[KimOhio]

Dell......

 

[Poohbear123]

You Gotta get a DELL! Best Computer you can buy!

 

[wdisneelvr]

I'm interested in getting a Dell too...

What is the best way to order it from them?

Do you call and order it that way then give them all your CC info over the phone?

Or do you order it online, is their website secure to put your CC info on it?

How long did it take to ship it to you?

 

[Indyman]

Dell!

 

[mickey4ver]

Can't speak for others, but, we ordered on line. Set up an account with them to finance (will pay off when bill comes) and just picked what we wanted to customize it. They sent us a confirmation with all the info. You can then follow your order. Ours went in on 7/24, it goes to a production phase, then it is shipped. Our tentative ship is by 8/7. They will notify you by email when it goes out. Also, you can go into your account and see at what point it is at, i.e. preproduction, production, testing, shipping etc.

We'll see how it all goes! I do believe you can order via the telephone also. Go to Dell's website, it is pretty easy to navigate.

Hope this helps a little.

 

[DaisyDebbie]

WOW! Looks like Dell wins hands down

Mickey4ver-if you could keep me updated on your computer, I would appreciate it. I might do the exact same thing

 

[tiggerlover]

I currently have both a Dell and a Gateway in my house. My Gateway is 5-1/2 years old and we had a small problem (that was my DH's fault) in the beginning and had excellent customer service to get it fixed. Never had a problem with the computer since. Purchased our Dell about 9 months ago because I had one at work and liked it and I am very pleased with it. Had a problem with it when we first got it with not being able to connect to the Internet, had some good customer service moments and some bad, after they sent us a new hard drive and we changed Internet providers, problems were resolved. I like my Dell and I like my Gateway, I like my Dell better only because it is newer and faster.

 

[RoutemanDan]

Now you belive me?

Do it now!!!!!

 

[cotye]

I recently bought a new computer and considered both Dell and Gateway... I already had a Dell from 4 years ago and was pretty happy with the performance and service. I considered Gateway but really didn't like what they offered and their configuration. I ended up getting the Dell. Just love it!

 

[luvdzny]

This wasn't my post, but thanks to all these great replies I just ordered a Dell!!! Got some free upgrades, and free shipping.
Thanks for all the opinions.

 

[iluvorlando]

Glad you got a dell. I love my dell!!