[hunter112]

I'm with you all the way on Dell, my last computer was from them, and I'm still very happy with it. I often steer people in their direction who want fairly new technology, when I can't supply a used machine that will do the job for them. I've taken apart hundreds of computers, both desktop and laptop, and Dells are the most sturdily built, that's for sure.

Those retail outlets were surely bleeding Gateway dry, at least the BestBuys and the Staples have other products to make a profit on, and can afford to have computers as loss leaders.

[Paleo Conservative]

I've taken apart hundreds of computers, both desktop and laptop, and Dells are the most sturdily built, that's for sure.

Another reason to like Dell is how easy it is to open their computers to open up and add or remove parts. You hardly need a screwdriver. It also takes less time which saves on support costs. My old dual Pentium Pro Micron Pro2 (upgraded to Pentium II Overdrives) has lots screws to remove just to open the case. It's even worse trying to get to the drive bays to to add or delete a drive.