Re: [Thinkpad] any reasons not to buy dell instead of ibm

On Wednesday 10 March 2004 01:48 pm, Dimitrios wrote:
> On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:28:44 -0500 "Nakayama, Marvin" <Marvin@adm.njit.edu>
wrote:
> > Can anyone give me any reasons why I shouldn't
> > buy a Dell rather than an IBM?
>
> IBM ThinkPads are 200% overpriced compared to other brands
> with similar spec laptops.
>
> DELL works great, my brother has had a high end dell laptop
> for some years now, and never had a single problem, he uses
> it 24/7 and does a lot of work on it.
>
> Personaly, i started with a 600E, moved to a T23 and now use an A31p.
>
> Lets face it, IBM ThinkPads are 'posh' or fashion symbols in some
> places. They also have high-quality components (keyboard/case/LCD).
>
> Thats the stuff you pay for on overpriced thinkpads.
>
> Apart from the fashion symbol and the high-quality keyboard/case/LCD,
> they have nothing special or better than a DELL laptop.
>
> So in other words, if you dont want to waste money on those extras
> then go buy a DELL. I personaly prefer the superb case, the fantastic
> keyboard, and the EXCEPTIONAL LCD which wins hands down any other.
>
> Thats why my A31p costs $3500 when a same spec dell costs $1800 :((

The "overpriced" A31p which is what I'm using to write this was indeed
more than the Dell competition. But I don't think any other laptop has
the flexability that the A series has with its two ultrabays, and the service
is paid for in part by the higher initial cost. I don't think the higher end
A series machines are overpriced: they always fall in price, so unless you
want one as soon as it first comes out, waiting 6 months results in lower
prices.

--STeve Andre'
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Received on Wed Mar 10 14:02:08 2004