I was THIS close to switiching to Apple this time around , but as soon as the new ( non-i7models ) iMacs were released a variety of problems ( inc. QC issues ) were reported on various Mac fan sites so I decided to stick with Windows ( ordered an all-in-one HP Touchsmart 300 ). Now this report comes out !
BTW ..I’m in Japan , and HP makes their computers for Japan IN Japan . Sony and Toshiba too I believe .
My i7 arrived the second day they were shipping, and works flawlessly.
Don’t let this get you scared. The flip side of Apple fans being very loyal is that they have an extremely high expectation from Apple. They complain when the smallest things go wrong, things that any Windows user won’t really worry about.
All OEMs have rates of DOA, and I believe Apple’s is very low. Businesses complain about HP having a high DOA rate in shipments, often above 10%. Shipping a 27” screen through the mail is a dangerous exercise in any case.