Hope you get a computer of any type that you like scruggs.
It appears the Dell wasn't a DOA and you got a month out of it.
Of the 5 Macs and 1 PC in the Towers household the only failure in 7 years has been a hard disc made by some seedy back street clowns called Hitachi. It didn't seem to like a life of constant pressure changes.
Components go across all platforms and brand names - it's often just one of those things in a world of mass production, sampling and batch testing.
Bino's disappointment with Apple backup in Oz mentioned here recently should make us all think hard about service above and beyond the basic law and irrespective of the brand and OS.
I'd strongly suggest UK users have a long hard look at getting a machine from the John Lewis Partnership. A huge reputation, well deserved if the shop locations suit. Free delivery for on line ordering - the relevant part of their terms follow.
I'd also point out that their tellies get five years
NB: I am not a John Lewis partner nor have I ever played one on TV.
Rob
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