Dell Computers Touched Me There
A class action lawsuit was filed against Dell Computers for a laundry list of illegal actions. Dell once was the top end of pre-packaged computer harware selling what were arguably some of the best off the shelf models. My brother bought one when he went to college, and in my senior year I bought one too when my old computer started melting.
The lawsuit cites a woman who bought a computer in 2003, roughly at the same time I bought mine. When I bought my computer, I was smart enough to not finance it. Apparently, the woman was paying between 27 and 39% interest on the finance charges. But Dell did fuck me by sending me an extra $40 surge protector that I could not remove from my shopping cart. I meant to return the surge protector when it arrived, but wound up not. Eventually, I think I plugged it in somewhere. It was a little overpriced, but I wasn't too concerned about the extra $20, since after all, you can always use an extra surge protector.
But anyway, other than Dell fucking you on money, there are a few more reasons why I'll probably never buy a Dell again.
First, the USB ports are notoriously underpowered. USB ports are those things that let you plug anything in, from external harddrives to a mouse to a Flash jumpdrive. USB is great too because it allows devices like the iPod to recharge its batteries, meaning there is power going to each of those devices. Because Dell does not have enough power running to its USB ports, the USB devices won't all work at the same time.
The second reason is Dell computers have an inflated pricetag because for quite a while they have been living off their reputation. The lawsuit of course, may change that. But until then, when you buy a Dell you pay for a premium.
Third, Dell installs all sorts of Dell software, such as the Dell Jukebox and other crap that no one really wants. I've never found a way to remove this crap. While other computer makers install their special software, none is more invasive than Dell's, at least as far as I've come across.
Fourth, HP is just like Dell, but better. Years ago, like in the early 1990s, HP built their computers with HP parts, so computer upgrades usually required other HP parts. But HP stopped doing that, and since now computer hardware is cheaper and software ever changing, it usually makes more sense to buy a new computer than upgrade an old one. But anyhow, HP is Dell's best competition, and they simply do things better. Their design aesthetic is sleeker, the prices more reasonable, and HP overall is a better value.
In either case, I'm hoping this class action lawsuit will apply to me and that I get something free to make up for Dell computer touching me in my special place.
The lawsuit cites a woman who bought a computer in 2003, roughly at the same time I bought mine. When I bought my computer, I was smart enough to not finance it. Apparently, the woman was paying between 27 and 39% interest on the finance charges. But Dell did fuck me by sending me an extra $40 surge protector that I could not remove from my shopping cart. I meant to return the surge protector when it arrived, but wound up not. Eventually, I think I plugged it in somewhere. It was a little overpriced, but I wasn't too concerned about the extra $20, since after all, you can always use an extra surge protector.
But anyway, other than Dell fucking you on money, there are a few more reasons why I'll probably never buy a Dell again.
First, the USB ports are notoriously underpowered. USB ports are those things that let you plug anything in, from external harddrives to a mouse to a Flash jumpdrive. USB is great too because it allows devices like the iPod to recharge its batteries, meaning there is power going to each of those devices. Because Dell does not have enough power running to its USB ports, the USB devices won't all work at the same time.
The second reason is Dell computers have an inflated pricetag because for quite a while they have been living off their reputation. The lawsuit of course, may change that. But until then, when you buy a Dell you pay for a premium.
Third, Dell installs all sorts of Dell software, such as the Dell Jukebox and other crap that no one really wants. I've never found a way to remove this crap. While other computer makers install their special software, none is more invasive than Dell's, at least as far as I've come across.
Fourth, HP is just like Dell, but better. Years ago, like in the early 1990s, HP built their computers with HP parts, so computer upgrades usually required other HP parts. But HP stopped doing that, and since now computer hardware is cheaper and software ever changing, it usually makes more sense to buy a new computer than upgrade an old one. But anyhow, HP is Dell's best competition, and they simply do things better. Their design aesthetic is sleeker, the prices more reasonable, and HP overall is a better value.
In either case, I'm hoping this class action lawsuit will apply to me and that I get something free to make up for Dell computer touching me in my special place.
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