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Reviewed June 19, 2020
Display is user friendly. Mouse has good anthropomorphic qualities. Memory capability more than adequate. Screen width my desired size with many variables for personal preferences. Keyboard is standard type but size is very acceptable.
Reviewed June 18, 2020
I've had it for 2 years and heartily recommend it. I haven't had any problems with it. However I did take out one of their overpriced contracts but did not renew it. The contract sales are high pressure.
Reviewed June 17, 2020
I have had my Dell desktop for over three years and have yet to have a problem. I love the speed and clarity from the hard drive and updates are very easy. Dell's customer service is outstanding and I've only had to speak with them one time. This was about registration, not computer problems..
Reviewed June 16, 2020
My Dell PC has been working flawlessly for may years. I had HP before and they have failed after a couple of years. The hard drive failed. When I tried to initialize it to original state, the processor failed.
Reviewed June 15, 2020
The XPS 8930 i5 is now a fairly powerful and reliable computer. At one time it was suggested that you get an i7, but that was pretty expensive. While it may be the necessary for someone that does extreme gaming or calculations, using it for a home office with W10 and Office, watching videos or streaming, and reading emails does not require that kind of power.
I bought my computer 10 months ago along with 4-years of full tech support. The tech support is awesome. I thought sales was too pushy and I would suggest you be ready to push back if you are just going over specs and want to think about it. Get the Killer wifi. I am happy that I did as there are never any connection issues. Computers are always expensive, but my last Dell lasted 10 years and don't see why this won't last that long. However, I wish I had sprung for the solid-state as that could make a difference. Get an APC battery backup so you don't have to worry about surges and lightning strikes damaging your motherboard or disc, or losing work as you get time to finish what you were working on, saving, and shut down.
Reviewed June 14, 2020
I have this Dell PC for over 2 years without a hitch whatsoever. 8GB Ram, i5 processor and 1TB memory. Good speed, multitaskable and very quiet. The grandchildren can play their video games without fear of a slowdowns.
Reviewed June 14, 2020
My Dell computer is from 2014. A person from Dell's came and fixed a part on my tower a couple of years back. My Dell computer is good my printer and scanner is something else. Have not used it for the past year. Opps it is an Epson. Hard to get ink for it and did not get it hooked up right or something.
Reviewed June 13, 2020
I purchased this computer about 3 years ago and it has worked flawlessly ever since. It came with Windows 10 already installed in it and I find that it is forgiving and works much better than windows XP PRO. I like that Dell put USB ports in the front and the back of the computer.
Reviewed June 13, 2020
Trust this company. They have never let me down. Whenever I have had problems they have helped. My daughter has one a she would never use any other computer. She had a small glitch when she first bought her Dell and after only one call they had it fixed for her. Great company!!!
Reviewed June 12, 2020
Solid desktop computer with great specs for a reasonably inexpensive price. The XPS-8900 is probably the best dollar for dollar desktop computer on the market. This type of desktop computer is the model you can buy new or refurbished and not second guess your decision.
Reviewed June 12, 2020
Good price & specifications with memory, speed, windows 10 & many more. Will need more space to list. Overall best price paid for the options & quality for which Dell is famous for. Highly recommend Dell products.
Reviewed June 11, 2020
I have owned my Dell Inspiron PC for over 8 years with minimal updates to cards, etc. No problems. Dell has good service plans that really work if you need help, and easy credit. What else can I say, their PC's are well worth the money and you can customize.
Reviewed June 11, 2020
This is a very reliable computer. Have nothing but good things to say about it. I bought this a few years ago and it still runs great. You have to keep your programs and everything else up to date and it will run well.
Reviewed June 9, 2020
I have had 3 Dell computers and have enjoyed using them over the years. Like the quality and the ease of using the machines. Dell is my choice for computers and I will continue to use their products as long as the price and quality remain the same.
Reviewed June 7, 2020
This desktop has self repair features to fix problems that can occur on any computer. This system works GREAT. My next computer will be a Dell. The case is super easy to remove for installation of additional memory or a new dvd drive.
Reviewed June 6, 2020
My Dell desktop is 8 years old, and it's still running like a dream. No issues. No viruses. It may be old, but it's reliability throughout this pandemic has been a lifesaver. I am a senior citizen, and I use the computer daily for social media, news updates, online banking and bill pay, recipes, games, etc. It keeps me connected to the outside world. Also, any time I've had the need to contact Dell, their customer service is outstanding.
Reviewed June 5, 2020
I love my Dell Optiplex Pro with Windows 10 pro, it is fast and never misses a beat whether gaming or just browsing. As the current situation lends itself to more online ordering I have bought more and more items online including furniture, food, medicines, pet food in fact I have not left my property since February 1st so I can live virus free. I have built a fantastic spread sheet to keep track of my spending and weekly budget so I know where I am to the cent. Along with this and live streaming my machine is constantly on and I would not want to be without it. The computer has certainly come into its own during the Covid-19 outbreak I never imagined I would be so dependent on it, now I am glad I have it and would not want to be without it.
Reviewed June 4, 2020
The screen and CPU are one, with a keyboard and mouse. I purchased this because the price was good, sold by QVC. My only complaint is the screen clips very easily. Other than that it a great computer.
Reviewed May 5, 2020
Impeccably polite, always asking if they can help but then refusing to offer anything of value or solve your problems. Don't be fooled by the smoke and mirrors. They do not stand behind their products, they waste your time, no one knows what the other dept is doing. They have zero respect for your time. I paid for "premium" service. What a joke. I have been through two computers, lost thousands of dollars of my time and effort and now they are ignoring my request to accept their offer to send my latest computer to a technician. Apparently I've purchased a $3000 computer that will NOT stop buzzing incessantly. I have been lied to, run around in circles and have gotten nowhere. Do NOT buy a Dell Computer!
Reviewed May 5, 2020
A monitor that sells for 1499.00 and only lasted 18 months. Warranty for one year! Do you want a monitor made that cheap? And will only last One Year and Six Months. Remember the OLD America? A TV lasted 20 years, no integrity, Oh they don't even know what that means. Buy products from Europe.
Reviewed April 25, 2020
Had two different orders and both were delayed 3-5 times. Only received an email from Dell stating your order is delayed, then another stating your order is delayed again. Then another lol. Took almost 2 months to get a mouse! Customer service doesn’t respond back.
Reviewed April 24, 2020
I bought new Dell Ultrasharp u2412m monitor to work from home. First time turned on it shows images with lines all over them. I called local support and sent them photos. The answer was that this is how this monitor is supposed to work, so they are not going to replace it, nor they have any suggestion about how the picture can be improved. They also claim that those lines come from the camera I took photos with or I have a faulty graphics card. But I have photos of pictures generated by internal monitor test (no PC involved) and also similar photos taken in the same room with the same camera but with other monitors. Nothing convinces them, they just refuse to do anything.
Reviewed April 20, 2020
Based on my experience with Dell, I could not recommend the purchase of one their computers. My Dell PCs (desktop and laptop) are high-end Inspiron versions. One is two years beyond its warranty period, the other is over two months beyond. About two months ago, both adopted a peculiar deficit that exists to this day: you must restart the computers following start-up, else they will not perform normally in two respects. They refuse to load apps, like a VPN and though they will connect to the Internet, they will not open most pages. At first, I thought the infirmities were owed to the VPN, but their tech-help convinced me otherwise.
Then I turned to Norton, my Internet protection company. But their technicians and their scanning tools indicated that though my PCs had a few bad files, once those were removed, the Dell PCs continued their bad behavior. Microsoft, my next approach, stated that the problems were hardware related. At this point, realize that I had spent literally hours with engineers taking control of my computers, doing their thing. Dell was my last resort. That’s so because, as previously noted, the PCs were beyond their warranty date. So, I paid $105 for someone from Dell to call me and resolve the issues on one of the computers. And this brings me to the reason I could never recommend Dell computers. No one ever called.
Not only that, following almost an entire day’s attempt to learn why, and whether or when I might expect a call, I came up with this: Chat session folks said it was beyond their “expertise,” and referred me to email. Email responses were that such information was beyond their “expertise,” and referred me to a phone number. The robotic voice at the other end of the phone number failed to understand my problem and referred me to Chat and email. Enough! I contacted my credit card company and placed a challenge on the money I had authorized for Dell’s “service.” One thing I did learn from Chat, email responses, and the robotic voice is that “Dell prides itself on its excellent service.”
Reviewed April 15, 2020
Extremely slow, poor phone reception, asking multiple tag numbers (express service tag and then the asset tag from behind the computer) to ascertain my credentials. LONG PAUSES. Made me wait to make a case (10 min wait) then asking me to follow through steps. I think I will rather troubleshoot the issue myself perhaps by buying an external bluetooth transmitter/receiver instead of waiting on the phone. Asset tag - not even sure how older people can read those small characters from behind the computer. They should check the identity of the person right from the calling number instead of wasting customers' time.
Reviewed March 26, 2020
I purchased the XPS 27 for my home office, I also have been paying for the extended warranty. Since day one, the device has been problematic and Dell has been equally problematic. Do not buy this computer, the sound quality is terrible, the graphics are subpar, and the overall performance have been a nightmare. Slow processing system. You cannot run multiple software programs. The Dell service plan is useless as well. If you experience any issues and contact Dell they will recommend an upsell of a different service support plan. I tested their service offer to see if in fact it would be useful and what the other service department offers is no better and they can’t possibly think this is good business. I strongly suggest more people report Dell to the BBB, Attorney General's office, post issues on social media. Force them to correct their business practices and provide working equipment.
Reviewed March 16, 2020
Dell offers small businesses a rewards program that is supposed to provide rewards on purchases of Dell products redeemable toward future purchases. However, if you are like most small businesses, you don't make these types of purchases frequently. I knew I had some rewards from a previous purchase and recently went to the Dell site to use those to make a purchase for my organization. I was shocked to find out that my rewards balance was $0. Dell didn't provide me with any kind of a warning via email that these rewards were expiring prior to taking them out of the account, but I can assure that they did use my email account to spam me with constant advertisements. If they can spam me, why can't they send a courtesy email letting me know that my rewards are expiring within the next 30 days and that I need to use them? Also, it looks like you only get less than six months to use the rewards. A bait and switch program from Dell!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2020
I bought an $1,300 XPS gaming PC from Dell. After two years of very light use, the motherboard and CPU needed replacing. Dell refused to talk about taking responsibility for the $300-450 repairs. I was told that I should have purchased the $300 warranty when I bought the PC. Instead of standing by their product - a product that does not need to last forever, but should have the pieces in question last over 2 years - they milk their customers for hundreds of dollars in warranty payments.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2020
Really good product with to me a major flaw by Dell, which meant I could not get ''up and running'' for more than a week. Without the problem I had I would have given a 5 star rating. At the same time as buying this monitor I purchased a Dell computer. The monitor cable kit contained a mDP cable and an HDMI cable. Unfortunately the computer has a DP port so the mDP cable is of no use to me. If Dell are going to use DP ports on some of their computers and mDP ports on others they should supply both types of cable with their monitors. Common sense really.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2020
It is very important for computer programs etc. to download updates and apps. I bought this one with Office, but it wasn't on it. I contacted the company Help, and they got Microsoft to send me another download. It still wouldn't do it after 5 hours of working with them. Finally I was reimbursed for Office, but Dell did not try to fix the problem. I later noticed it wouldn't download updates or even a sudoku game. It has a list of 50 updates on the download schedule but has never done any. I'm going to buy a computer from someone else at a store where I can return it. Dell used to be a good company.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2019
The rapid decrease in performance by this computer once the one year warranty expired makes it very clear that I will not buy another Dell product. I think that purchasing additional warranty service to be throwing good money after bad. I called to complain and was literally told that if I did not buy additional warranty that the computer would continue to deteriorate in function. This is 2 weeks after warranty expiration. We had purchased the enhanced customer support in order to be able to increase understanding of the ways of using the Windows 10. Unfortunately, whenever I had questions of the support services, the only way they knew how to help was by getting control of my computer and changing settings. I learned nothing workin wtih them.
Now that my service time and warranty are up, I am getting repeated messages pushing me to extend warranty. When I contacted them to express displeasure with the previous service, and to note that my computer speed had slowed over a relatively short period of time, they said that this was an artifact of the accumulation of junk from running the computer - apparently not having ongoing services (and charges) from Dell for even 2 weeks should be expected to cause the computer to work poorly. My complaint to a supervisor simply led to more recommendations to buy an extended warranty. They did acknowledge that one could go to their self-service support page, but they did not suggest it would help. When I logged into my account and asked for the support page, I was taken to screens explaining I needed to update my warranty if I wanted any support.
So I am deleting as many files as possible from Dell and hope to move forward on my own. I think that the computer is likely to function well - the components seemed high quality when I did my review, and I hope that getting ready of the Dell software will at least help somewhat. Then I will get some freeware or low priced software to keep my system clean. And remind me to never pay extra for Dell just because at one time they had best in class customer support - those days are apparently gone, even if you pay extra, and certainly if you won't.
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2019
I originally ordered a Dell gaming computer on 12/3. The delivery date was 12/16. On 12/13 I went online to check the status of the computer. Dell has a "glitch" when I placed my order and the order was cancelled on 12/10 without a word to me. In a panic because the system was a Christmas gift for my son I placed the order again on 12/13. I was told that the delivery date was 12/27, but since they made a mistake with the original order it would be expedited and I would receive it before Christmas. I've checked the progress of the order almost daily. On the 22nd their system said the computer was shipped. Today, on 12/24 I received an email that the computer won't arrive until 1/9. Over two weeks late. DELL FREAKING SUCKS!!! STAY AWAY!!!!
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019
For many years, I had reliable service out of Dell computers and have recommended them to others. I cannot do that any longer. Nothing ruins your day like having a computer that doesn't work. My new Dell desktop computer, made in Mexico, arrived with a defective internet card. I returned it. After reviewing the MANY online complaints about Dell on Amazon and consumer affairs websites, I decided to buy a different brand. It is apparent from the complaints that Dell must not be thoroughly testing their new computers before shipping them out the door. The complaints also indicate that customer satisfaction is no longer a priority for Dell. That will have a huge effect on Dell's bottom line and their position in the computer market.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019
I bought my Alienware x51 R3 roughly 3 and a half years ago, it was great for a little bit but not long. Over the lifetime it has has numerous small issues that just added up. Started with about 6 months later in ownership it would freeze shortly after booting up, this lasted roughly 2 months of restarting until it just didn't happen! It ended up stopping doing that for whatever reason but it would come back numerous times over the lifespan. You can tell I say lifespan cause it has died now. After the freeing issue it would end up just crashing randomly or overheating. The last year of ownership would be unreliable putting it nicely, but at the end it spent two months with professionals and not knowing what was wrong, insane. Now it wont turn on at all and the fan starts to go and stops. I got a new power supply for it and it wasnt the issue so it could be the motherboard but it just feels so weird to deal with all of this with a relatively expensive Alienware/Dell product.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019
I received my new computer in February 2019. Significant problems developed in late July early August 2019. Dell’s customer service is an oxymoron; the principal concept for customer service is nothing but lip service, delay, deny the necessary repairs or like-kind replacement. They want you to frustrated anyone asking for a reasonable solution and push you to accept their offered solutions. I filed a claim with the Maryland Attorney General’s office under the consumer protection act in November 2019 after months of useless repairs initiated and completed by Dell.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2019
I bought and receive a Dell XPS 8930 and it was DOA. This was ordered on Nov 5th 2019 and received on Nov 12. I have called and talked to customer service, and tech support at least 3 times each. I have talked to sales department twice about my dead computer. I don't want it repaired. I want a new computer. Once a lemon always a lemon. I have not received and answer from anyone to which I can send my computer back, I just received a sales promotion from dell and XPS price just went down 200 dollars.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019
All of Dell's customer service is overseas somewhere and you can't understand a word they say. I was disconnected 5 times and transferred 6 times in the 1st call and transferred 5 times in the second call. 5 days later and my problem is not resolved. I have emailed them the same information 4 times and they say they still haven't received it. Will never buy another Dell product.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2019
I waited all day for a delivery. It never showed up. I checked tracking saying it was delivered around 11 a.m. Contacted Dell and they claimed it was stolen off my porch. That couldn't have happened since the door was open so I could wait for it.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2019
Had trouble with my computer from first time I started. Supported had me go back to factory settings, I lost all my software uploaded. Had me on the phone 3-4 times for hours. They never fixed the problem. Would not send a new computer. Blamed Microsoft Windows. I put a dispute in with my Credit Card. Now all of a sudden they tell me to return it for repairs, it must be the hard drive. Sent me a box and return sticker. I packed it according to instructions called FedEx to pick up. Now they are telling me the LCD Screen is cracked and I should send money to repair. It so happens that I have 2 pictures of the screen with the error notices on them. Also they don't have anyone that speaks proper english. They leave messages that I can not understand. More than once this has happened. NEVER WILL BUY DELL AGAIN. To be continued.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2019
A few days after warranty period which was 30 days I realized Blank cds were not recognized and an error notice was given when trying to burn. After visiting with my computer tech and later the Dell tech I realized this is not an uncommon problem. Piece of junk machine and Dell will not make it right. Just PAST the very short warranty period. I, my friends, family, school and work place will never purchase another Dell. They can stick by the short warranty period even with a well known problem. I'm really angry with this company. My personal tech was surprised by their handling of the situation.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
I bought a Dell Inspiron three years ago. Complete disaster. Computer is as slow as a dial up from the 90's (and it's not a connection problem). I bought the Microsoft yearly renewal and had no problems for 2 years, then this year started receiving emails from Dell saying I needed to renew but no link or instructions on how to do so. WILL NEVER BUY DELL EVER AGAIN!! DON't BUY, stick with Apple. Would rate as a zero if possible.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
Purchased a fully loaded Dell XPS8930 SE desktop from Dell.com. After some months the Solid State Drive fails and after spending considerable time with customer support am told that I have to send it in for repairs. Desktop comes back with paperwork showing that they had to replace the drive and the OS. Turn on the "serviced" desktop only to see issues with video card. Call Dell again and after remote-diagnostics am told that the Graphics Card has failed and needs replacement. I escalate the issue to Dell online customer support and am told that per policy they will send me a new graphics card and someone to fix it. I informed them that they have given me a faulty machine and that I don't want a desktop that keeps failing - please give me a replacement or refund but they refuse and say that they will "escalate" this issue further.
I told them that this is like getting a brand new car being told that first the engine has failed and then later the A/C has failed too but, "too bad--we will only service issues until your warranty lasts". Being thrown back and forth between customer service reps with no resolution. Worst experience ever. I'm now out over $1800 with a broken machine and being tossed around by Dell. No accountability or ownership of their product and since tech support is outsourced they could care less. Never again going to buy a Dell product and plan on sharing this horrible experience with everyone I know so they don't have to suffer the same way I have.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2019
Shame on Dell for horrible customer service. I bought a computer directly from Dell that right out of the box had a defective screen. After offering to replace it the replacement never came. Dell keeps blaming FedEx and always says, "Just give us 24-48 more hours." Well weeks later still no working computer and some random huge unmovable box shows up and Dell says no it didn’t. Still no computer.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2019
My desktop is LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD and needed repairs after a power surge. I sent it to Dell and for a whole month they told me that some parts were on backorder (which doesn't make sense for a huge manufacturer who should have parts for a computer that is less than ONE year old). I finally got a tech support person to admit that the part they were waiting for was no longer available, and after a long chat conversation, that they were unable to fix my computer. Why was this like pulling teeth? I asked them to send it back to me and refund my money. They said I would get a call within 24 to 48 hours. I emailed sales to complain. Now they say my refund is being processed. No one will tell me if my computer is being mailed back to me. I am DONE buying Dell. They should have told me upfront that they would be unable to repair my computer, and had it returned to me right away, along with my refund.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2019
Bought an 12/12/2016 a Dell XPS 8910, only have about a total of 15 hours on because it's always make changes and taking a real long time to boot up then I have to figure out when and how to get it back where I had it... I had had a DELL account for over 20 years and purchased over 15 different models, never will buy another.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
Dell representatives who were part of the delay and refused to cancel an order they could not complete. 4/9: order placed and confirmed expedited delivery! 4/17: Called Eliah ** - Customer Care - called Customer care since the order was only processed after two weeks - Eliah Confirmed order would be completed on time and do not cancel - (note Cancellation period expired next day.)
4/22: Email from Dell - delivery would be another 2 weeks. 4/22: Called Customer Care - Mohammed ** - Said 3 parts were still on order, he would cancel my order after a made another order for the same equipment which would be delivered 4/23!!! 4/22: placed new order online next day shipment. 4/22 Called Customer Care Prashant ** to cancel original order, he proposed issuing a $90 credit if the order was not canceled. When I refused he said he could not cancel per Dell's policy.
4/22: Transferred to supervisor Arun ** - He said Dell would not cancel BUT they would ship the item eventually. At that time I should return the item to process a refund. IT APPEARS THAT DELL Delays cancellation so that they have use of your money during the time they charge your account and eventually process a refund. This could amount to a significant sum when you consider all of the eventual returns due to equipment they never had at the time of the order. Terrible way to do business!!!
Reviewed April 15, 2019
DO NOT EVER EVER BUY A DELL unless you want to sit on the phone for hours on end talking to someone that doesn't care about THEIR problem. My less than one month old work computer crashed and Dell won't do anything to fix it. Their product is CRAP and their service is CRAP. If I could give them zero stars I would. I even hired a professional IT guy to come look at it and he said it's a lemon. However, Dell just whips their hand clean of it. They got their money and that's all they care about. They were rude on the phone, they kept me on hold for HOURS, and kept passing me around. Please please please do not buy from Dell online - you will regret it.
Reviewed April 1, 2019
I bought this computer and used for 3 months before it broke down completely. But the worst was the Dell customer service which was dishonest and deceiving to protect them. It took me so many calls and emails just to ship the broken one to repair center. And it came back with repaired CPU, motherboard, and hard drive in a few weeks but this time the computer body was severely damaged and bent and front case was broken. I contacted the Dell customer service and took more than 10 days just sent back for the second repair because Dell insisted they can't give a refund. However, the Dell repair center called me in few days and told me they cannot repair and the damages are not covered by the warranty.
I had to call the Dell customer service and email multiple times to explain that it was Dell's fault and responsibility to repair. Finally, they offered to send me refurbished like or like to a better one. Of course, I rejected the offer and finally went to Dell's advanced resolution group who gave me the refund (btw which is taking 30 days and still haven't received). But they rejected my request to apologize and compensate all consequential damaged it has caused to my business. I used Dell all my life, but Dell's product and customer service were the worst and want to not recommend to everyone.
Reviewed March 30, 2019
Dell computer are frustrating piece of garbage. I bought one about 10 months ago, problem after problem. I sure figure this out when about two weeks after my purchase, I got a call from Dell about buying an extended warranty. My answer was, "Why sure. I buy when the computer is new." The answer was that in case something goes wrong, I answer that I'm not interested, but they keep pushing. Needless to say, after a month the problem started. I call in, and they told me to reset it to the original way that was shipped. I have reset the computer more than 3 times and the problems keep coming back. Constantly crashing!
Reviewed March 13, 2019
Last year my Husband and I decided we would purchase a desk computer for both our Christmas gifts. Our son had move out of state and we now had a home with a large office space so it seemed like a good idea. Keep in mind my first Dell was a 1997 Desktop. I had it for 7 years and had to have service by dell come out to look at it once during the 3 year warranty and once I paid for a repair. Since we’ve had one other desktop and 8 laptops in the family. All were good top of the line models and anytime I needed assistance Dell was only a phone call away. So I got online and picked out the XPS Intel Core 17/7th gen. We went all out with wireless accessories, huge monitor and Bluetooth speaker. All said we were well over $3000. It worked for 3 Mos. We probably used it 7 times because of the Iphones we have it is easier to do most things on the fly. But when it came to Microsoft docs we used the desktop. After all that’s really what I got it for.
My first call to tech support was with a obviously foreign man that kept putting me on hold and doing what sounded like reading from a guide or book. He had me plug and replug wires, move things around and start and shut down the system what seemed like 20 times. After 2 hours 15 minutes I was told I needed a monitor. I responded with a polite “I think it’s the tower not the monitor”. He said he knew it was and would send a replacement. After 2 weeks of nothing coming I called again. The next foreign man I spoke with said the order didn’t go through and would resubmit it. I waited another 2 weeks.
I called and spoke with yet another tech woman this time that spoke a little better English. She had me go through a few steps and I got frustrated and told I had already do this stuff and whatevs to speak with a manager. I left my name PC tag number and phone and was told I would get a call. I started to receive emails saying they were trying to call me but I had no missed called. I confirmed my phone and this went on for a month. I finally decided to call again. You can never get a manager on the phone and when you ask for one they say they tried to call but it never shows. I called several times.
Finally after 4 mos of this I called and yet again spent over 2 hours on the same routine. He then said I would need to go on their website to download a operating system on a drive and reload it onto my computer. I left the call wondering what did I get myself into... The following week my Son came to visit and I showed him what the computer did. He said they needed to send me a disc with the system and then after further inspection told me he was positive it was my hard drive. He’s very good with computers and builds them/Repairs since a teen so I trusted his judgement. I called once again and was out through several tests. Plug this, start that, push this button, now take a photo of this... another 2 hours 45 min. I asked when I would get it repaired after being put on hold forever. He told me they would send a repair person to my home. No specifics but I would be getting an email.
It never came and the repair person never came. I was so angry I couldn’t call that 800 number again so the pc sat there until a month passed and my husband had a form he needed for work that couldn’t be done on the phone. We had to spend money and download an app. That was it!!! I had been pushed to the brink of madness. I woke up the next day with a crazied goal, to get through to someone at DELL. I called and pressed the sales number instead of the tech. I spoke to a very nice understanding man and his primary language was ENGLISH... I heard bells toll. I felt vindicated all was right in the world. He told me he would get me to the right person who could finally help me. And then the hold recording came on. I felt a twisting knot form in my gut and my brow began to sweat.
When a man with a heavy Persian accent answered and I lost my mind. I began speaking in tongues... The putrid foulness that spewed from my lips was foreign to me, I swear I had an out of body experience. My husband walked into the house from work and began cheering me on. He found the dog hidden in fear in her kennel. And then the man said “I will send you packing to mail the computer to our repair location. Please hold while I process it.” I couldn’t believe my ears but I held for another 23 minutes and he returned with address confirmation to mail packing materials and address label, followed by a email stating the same. My Husband and I both agreed it was a 50/50 that the packing box he promised would even come.
It came in 48hrs as stated but when I opened the box the packaging was for a laptop. My enthusiasm deflated as I picked up the phone to call Dell once again. I called the repair number on the packing instructions hoping that they could send it and I would avoid the dreaded foreign customer service black hole. It did not work... They forwarded me to tech support... I spoke with a man once again with an All American name “Danial” but he sounded like Kunar or Mohamed... He argued that I didn’t need the packaging to just put it in the box and mail it and I argued that it would be damaged and they would hold me responsible. He got very smart ** about it and said “do you want me to send you the packaging again and you will wait two days to still have the same packaging?” And I thought my God he even knows how horrible the service is here.
Astonished with his comment I hung up. Now I sit here writing this with a broken computer, wrong packaging and a look of pure bewilderment. Do yourself a favor and buy a box store computer because Dell has obviously sold their name to a foreign company that could care less about the awful review you are reading!!!
Reviewed March 10, 2019
Hi guys, Today I gonna talk about Dell wireless keyboard and mouse. It is most commonly used in business field. Its button is super cool. Its biggest advantage is, it is wireless and one best thing is long ranged. We can access it from long ranges. If we talk about mouse. It is so comfortable to use and one bad thing about this is, if the Bluetooth is repaired then the whole thing is worst to use. You get another one to use in place of that but original is original. If we talk about gaming, it is good but not that much. Most commonly gamers use common button may cause damage, and about mouse it is best for gaming as per my use of you like my review just click. Helpful. Thank you.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2019
Customer service is horrible! I bought a Dell laptop about 8 years ago. Wonderful product and had the best customer service experience. Ordered this Inspiron desktop recently on sale for $399. To the day I was supposed to receive it, I got an email stating that Dell canceled the order. I start customer service with online chat. They don't know so they refer me to a phone number. That's where I pretty much gave up. Outsourced agents. Not listening, talking over me, having me repeat my ID over and over and transferring me around. Still couldn't tell me why. Luckily I went to Best Buy, found same computer and they price matched dell.com.
I can in no way ever deal with Dell direct ever again. It's very sad from where they used to be to where they are now. I had a lot of faith and respect for this name. I still believe in the product but customer service has to change. It seems I am not alone based on the reviews and comments online Google search. I also tried leaving this review on their website and received an email that it had been moderated and won't be posted!
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2019
Have new Inspiron desktop - kept getting message to install Windows - each time I opened unit. Called CS & found out it was never installed as it should have been. Now disc drive doesn't work. Can't install Office Suite. CS says send back. I'll be without it for 7 to 10 working days. Couldn't speak to US rep, just ones with very strong accents and bad connections. Requested new unit and of course they refused. I've got a lemon and it appears I'll be sending it back more than once. This is my 4th Inspiron and I'm done with Dell.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2019
Roughly five years ago I bought a desktop from Dell and a couple years after that a laptop and didn't have many issues with either purchase, but my last experience with Dell has been absolutely painful and they refuse to resolve the final issue I've had with them. I purchased a desktop as a gift for my parents in December 2017 and there have been several quality based issues with the computer since then, but Dell has resolved all of those to date (albeit in a very untimely and burdensome manner). The last problem I've had is when I just received a bill in the mail this month (January 2019) from Dell for $74.19 for a MS Office auto-renewal fee.
First of all, I find it odd that Dell automatically subscribes their customers to a Microsoft product - why wouldn't the computer user need to set up a subscription with Microsoft when they try to use the product that way the person using the computer and software gets billed. Regardless I called Dell the day I got the bill to cancel it as they had not notified me of this subscription and charge. They stated they did notify me via email and after further investigation they had sent the email to the wrong email address even though I knew they had my correct email as all of the order information when the order was placed was sent to my correct email address. Even though they admitted sending the notification to the wrong email address, they still say that they can't cancel the invoice which is absolutely ridiculous.
So to summarize, if you have any issues with any Dell purchase you will either need to spend hours and hours over the phone (usually strewn out multiple days across a couple weeks with a different Dell employees calling you each time and you having to explain everything to them over again) to hopefully get it resolved, or after spending hours and hours talking with them they will just tell you your out of luck.
At the end of the day I feel more frustrated with Dell's customer service than I ever have with any company and will never be spending money on Dell products again. The quality is mediocre at best, I've found it's extremely difficult to solve any problems that come up with them, and there are much better options out there. I just recently purchased a high end desktop from CyberPowerPC and was amazed out how great their customer service was (same or next day responses via email without any hassle) and am also very happy with the quality of the product I received from them. I know there are a lot of other better options out there then Dell as well.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2019
I bought a Dell Inspiron 3268, it was without a doubt the worst computer I have had, it cost £500 or $649, it was slow, if given more than one task it froze, slow to boot up, would not see the keyboard or mouse at times, it got slower and slower to boot up, eventually not booting up at all, it would not install some of my new printer's software, on the occasions I rang Dell I was fobbed off or could not understand what the tech with limited English was saying, I scrapped it two weeks ago and bought a new Computer, IT WAS 8 MONTHS OLD, you have been warned.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2019
I bought a 3464 all in one less than a year ago and besides the terrible initial set up, it took a week and Staples techs to install Windows updates, it has been nothing but a pain. I used Compaq and then HP and decided to try Dell because they used them in a company I worked for. Biggest mistake of my life, but I can't afford another $1000 for a new one. Most of the trouble is in the pathetic startup and the constant freeze ups online, even though my modem sits right behind the computer. I've tried it all, I have PC Matic set up and all other systems are removed or deactivated. Last ditch effort will be another trip to Staples, I have coverage there with a guaranteed replacement unlike Dell's non-existent service.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
Bought a new DELL Desktop PC middle of November 2018 Dec 17/2018 it crashed. Calling tech support and basically it was assumed that I had caused the problem. Tech eventually after almost 8 hours of frustration had me download W10 from the Microsoft site and walked me through a reinstall. I had to use my old almost not working PC to do this and provide a 16 GB USB to load the W10 onto it. Got the new PC running and the next day, there were popping noises and burning smells coming from this new unit. Contacted DELL again, and again "You must have done something".
Took a week for a tech to come out with a new motherboard and fan. Yes, the tech has changed the parts and the unit “appears” to be running. Not to my satisfaction as it is still “stalling” from time to time and I cannot put the unit into sleep mode as it will not restart without physically restarting the PC by holding the power button to shut it off. And then restarting it. And then (compared to when it was new) the boot up time is anywhere from 3-4 minutes now for a “cold boot” as when it was new with the original software… Less than 2 minutes. Also. When your support tech was trying to help me, he asked me to go online to download W10 from Microsoft, did he not know that you can download the original software made for this service tag at the Dell website?
Not a satisfied customer with Dell products. Paid almost $1000 and it was originally starting to have problems on the 17th of December (barely a month old) or so and not fully resolved by the 28th when the tech installed new parts into the unit. Still having software (windows) issues and periodic stalling. And who is going to fix that?? I am semi-retired now but when I did have a service company for over 20 years, if a product had failed within a reasonable time (month- 6 weeks) we just automatically replaced the unit with one equivalent to or better than the original and the new unit assumed the balance of the original warranty. DELL you need to do the same. And without questioning the customer's integrity.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2018
12/6 it arrived working but no Blu-ray drive showing up. Updated drivers and OS updates ran. 12/7 Spent more time trying to figure it out. 12/8 Started testing for problems one component at a time. 12/08 Called Tech support person. I could understand this one. He listened to me, he actually heard what I was saying. Reset OS because we couldn't get into F12 troubleshooting menu took 3hrs. 12/09 Then I created OS media and reinstalled OS. Blu-ray player showed but couldn't get into F2, F12, or F8 menus. 12/12 Tech emailed me to check up on case. I let him know what was still wrong. 12/12 phone call Tech ordered replace motherboard & hard drive. 12/12 ordered service for 12/17 BECAUSE of my schedule. Dell service got bad from here.
They call 12/17. They can't today because they have to pick up parts up yet. He proceeded to tell me that they gave the order to the wrong tech. He was too far away from me and he had to drive to go get the parts yet. Then he wouldn't be able to get to me until late. He said he would drop the parts off for the right tech and he would get to me tomorrow. 12/18 I received two emails saying they had been trying to get a hold of me to schedule my repair and couldn't reach me. I called Dell and told them there is no way he tried calling me. I have two phone numbers and both of them have answering services on them and they keep logs of every call incoming and outgoing. I was mad after I had been sitting here all day waiting on them. They had both my phone numbers.
There is no way they could have dialed both of them wrong. Is there? Plus since guy was so kind to leave his phone number in his email I gave him a call but of course he didn't answer or ever call me back and I left a message before it was quitting time. Plus I let my email Tech guy know about it. 12/19 Tech came out. Didn't have a clue how to work on this computer. I had to tell him how to open it after he ripped the face off of it. We are talking a desktop here. Then he didn't know what to remove a brace. So you can power supply out of the way or even which way the power supply swung to get out of the way. He replaced motherboard and hard drive. Then when I was going through the setup of my information the power went down. He turned it back on said it would be fine.
I ended up with two administrator accounts which I didn't want. It seemed ok. He left. I started to do updates. During a restart it started to come back on then went off then came to a splash of the troubleshooting screen F12 then back off then back on and booted up into OS. I know that it had turned off because I looked at the power button light the first time it shut off. I ran test after that. It passed every one of them, but the PC Health was black. I called the Tech that was just at my house 15 mins. ago. He said probably a CPU. But asked me to run pre-boot test and get back to him. I did that. It passed all of those.
I called him and he said that it was probably the CPU. I should talk with the Tech I had been talking with. I emailed the case Tech to tell him everything. He said probably the CPU at least it sounds that way. I was still running test. PC Health was Black!!! I said, "Don't know if I can go through anymore." So he offered to start the return process. Then there is a buzzing during testing that turned up. I emailed case Tech and said, “Yes please start the return process.” I ran some updates. After those updates were done I checked the PC Health again and it was Red with an X. I definitely wasn't keeping it. I don't think I can handle a buzz that happens when it wants to and not know if I am going to get the computer working in good health.
Now it is 12/23 I still do not have a return number or label emailed to me. The case Tech said he is waiting on them to process my return yet. I think they are trying to let this thing go to the 27th so they can say I waited too long to return it. It wasn't so much the Tech support guy that handled my case. It was the Tech Support I received here in my area!!! The Case Tech was great as far as diagnosing and getting the stuff rolling. Even with putting up with me. It was this XPS 8930 DESKTOP was no good to begin with. I am wondering if it is because of the Intel Optane memory? I have owned Dell before and no problems. But the Tech Support Service here handled my case terrible. I waited two extra days to get a Tech here. It was not because they were waiting on a part!!! I was never told that. Then the computer still is not right and it has a buzzing noise now when it wants.
Plus the way the Tech looked at the computer when he tried to open it. He turned it around in circles looking at it. He had no idea how to open this case. He just pulled the dang front cover off I thought he had broken it. He didn't know how to that there was a brace with two screws that goes over the power supply assembly. Then he didn't know that the power supply assembly swings out of the way. I had to tell him and he still had trouble. So I don't think I will buy a Dell product right now. At least I know don't waste my money on a service contract. I want to thank my Case Tech. I appreciate everything he did to try to fix the problems.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
Just bought the home computer. Set it up, shut it down and it doesn’t turn on now. Lots of problem so customer service try to help me for 2 hours testing. Nothing help so they tell me, "We will send you disk to fix it." I don’t want disk. This computer does not work, send me new one. It’s been a week so I wait and then I get email after a week that it got approved that I can get CD to fix it so now I wait for it. Pay top $$$ for it. Very disappointed and can’t get my work done. This is my last Dell???
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
I ordered a Dell desktop a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't received it, the delivery date keeps changing from 12/10, 12/11, 12/17, 12/20... so every time I called them, they always sent me to at least 3 different reps. They all asked me the same questions, it's such a waste of my time to be on the phone more 30 mins. and didn't solve my problem.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
So I ordered a Dell Inspiron gaming desktop for $799 on clearance down from $1500 (AUD), and 1 week later I check my order and it's still in the first stage of "processing" and I still haven't gotten an email confirming it's starting to be shipped and that the payment has been made through PayPal. I decide to call Dell, and they tell me that my PayPal payment was declined (and this has been happening a lot to Dell so it's their end) and that I have to pay via bank transfer. They email me the account number, BSB etc to make the payment and send me a quote to confirm the payment. I pay, and I get nothing back from them for 4 days after I send proof of payment to the two emails the quote asked me to send it to.
4 days later, I call Dell 4 times of the span of 10 hours, and each time I have to wait about ten minutes on hold to talk to a representative. They tell me that they will send me the final email confirming my order "shortly" every time, yet I wait hours on end and no email. This is currently still my situation, and it's extremely frustrating. Never, ever ordering something from Dell again. And yes, they're all Indian and can barely understand English and are completely unreliable.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2018
Six weeks ago I called Dell to have my computer work done remotely. They said that there was absolutely nothing wrong with my hard drive or my software and that it was a motherboard issue with the internal battery. They recommended sending the computer into the Dell service repair center. So I did. They called to tell me that they replaced the motherboard and a graphics card. They sent a computer back to me. The computer now does not even turn on. I sent the computer back in and they said that the hard drive needed to be erased and reinstall the software. I said that the hard drive was not backed up because Dell told me that it was not a hardware issue. They said that they would install a new hard drive and send the old hard drive back to me so I could do data recover on it later. They ended up just sending me back the computer in the same shape that it was in when it left. They fixed nothing.
So I called again and send a computer in again, it is now been almost 2 months. I finally got somebody on the phone and talk to them and told them to put in a new hard drive and send the old hard drive back to me. They did exactly that they took an old hard drive and put it in my computer and send it back to me. I was running Windows 10. Now the computer is running Windows 8. After the first try of loading a website the computer crashed and now I have a blue screen and nothing works.
I would never ever recommend buying a Dell product again or trying to use Dell customer service. The repair center in Houston, Texas is absolutely ridiculous. You cannot actually talk to anybody who’s actually working on your computer. You have to go through a separate department. This is the most ridiculous situation that I’ve ever been in. I am disputing all of the charges with my credit card company and not paying a dime. My computer is completely worthless now and I have to buy a new computer. Guess what, I am never buying a Dell again. I am furious at Dell. Do not buy a Dell or use the Dell repair service!
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2018
I purchase a Dell 3470 desktop. The issue is not the computer but customer service. I called customer support and not a shocker I get sent to India. The issue is lack of understanding and knowledge of the items they are so called Customer support experts in. I kept on getting transferred from customer service to the Tech department several times for over an hour. Useless.
I had just a simple question that the answer seems to elude customer service. The question was, "Does it come with a Boot up disk with drivers and software just in case my computer crashes and I have to load everything again." They kept on confusing it with hard drive. I asked, "What am I supposed to do if my computer crashes and I need to load the computer again?" They told me call customer support??? You kidding right? Had enough. I boxed the computer and going right back.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
Tried to post this bad review on their website but it was moderated as “inappropriate”. What a sleazy company. I purchased this directly through Dell to get me through my senior year of college. It was a 512GB SSD w/ 4k. I’m a mechanical engineer so I use it for moderate tasks and occasional heavy modeling/simulation. As a note, it isn’t as impressive as you would think for SolidWorks as the graphics card isn’t compatible, it’d run equally as well on a computer 1/3rd the price that has a graphics card that’s SolidWorks compatible. I can forgive that since I should have done the research, but what I can forgive is that it broke 3 times in one year - on the dot every 4 months.
I take extremely good care of my stuff, always had it in a case and set it down gently - this was nearly a year’s worth of savings for me at the time so it was my baby. I started off with a 9550 with the same specs and ended up with a 9560. The first time it’d bluescreen randomly in the middle of working on a project... Hardware diagnostics came up clean until it’d bluescreen every hour at which point we found a faulty SSD. Sent it in for repairs using the expedited method (which should take 3-5 days) and it took 2 WEEKS and nearly 8 phone calls which all took over 1 hour. They replaced the SSD and 3 months later it’d get HOT, I mean too hot to even touch, and battery life would be 1 hour just sitting at an idle with fan on max.
Here we go again, nearly 10 hours on the phone cumulatively with a person from India, a 2-3 weeks wait time on “expedited” and the repair cost was beyond the cost of the laptop. Their solution was to send me a 9560 that obviously had better specs, so I wasn’t going to complain and was pleasantly surprised. 3-4 months later with the 9560 (out of warranty) and it's doing the thing again where it overheats with a 1-2 hour battery life. I’m going to use it until it catches fire but the $2k I spend on this thing probably would have been better spent in Vegas or something...
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
I purchased a Dell 5420 Desktop in July 2018, 3 months into its use I contacted Dell Premium Support which I paid for as part of the purchase to add an additional users onto my computers. Over a period of 3 days and a number of technicians working on my system due to carelessness and incompetence my new Dell now has a corrupted operating system and currently is out of service. Due to my experience please do not waste your money on any tech support with Dell especially Premium Support. They are careless and poorly trained and the enormous time you have to spend on the phone with them for a very simply fix is disappointing and unacceptable, save your money and pay a real tech professional.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
Dell did a wonderful job fixing my Windows 10 laptop. After trying on the phone for 2 weeks I had it back in 3 days and so far it's great. I don't believe all those bad reviews. I always have good luck. Thank you Dell.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018
I bought a new Inspiron 3655 in November 2017. Five weeks later it would not restart, and I contacted Dell Support and followed the instructions from the on-line Dell tech. After various at-home diagnostics failed, it was sent for repair. Upon its return, it worked for 24 hours and again failed to restart. (Windows 10 does not open.) I contacted Dell Support, and the cycle repeated. This has happened a total of 8 times, and I am done. I was informed that Dell will only replace a new computer within 4 weeks of purchase.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
This is the 2nd Dell All in One I bought. It is also the last one I buy. Won't get into a lot of detail because it would take too long. It runs terrible. Just now took 10 mins to load. But first it wouldn't even come on even though the power was on. Nothing on the screen just black. Powered off and back on, took at least 10 mins to come up. this computer is only 5 or 6 months old. With all the latest anti virus SW. The first one didn't last that long before it started screwing up. Bottom line I don't like it.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
Took over an hour to find someone who would take a tax exempt order for two computers. Finally placed the order and then in a few days found that the shipping date had been pushed back almost two weeks. Contacted Dell to see if they would upgrade shipping on the unit and was told no. Never had this problem with HP and will never use Dell products again.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
They've failed to call twice on days I was available. They are not replying to my e-mails. Never buy a computer from Dell. It's a scam. They don't care about their customers, they just want your money.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018
I've only had Dell desktop computers, but never again! My computer is just a few years old and my paid extended warranty expired. I see that there are 4 updates that I can't get unless I buy another extended warranty for one of two prices...either $239 for 1 year or $139 for a one-time fix. Why do that when there will continue to be updates. Whenever my computer goes down I'll definitely go to a different manufacturer.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018
I bought desktop 3-5 years ago from Dell and it was working until last night and it stops. So with computer I received USB stick for Recovery and stuff, and I used that stick last night to recover my Comp. But today it keep asking for a Product Key which I did not received in package. I call "Customer Service" (they are worthless) that after few people and lot of frustration last one tell me that I have to pay for a New Key. Please be smart people. Do not buy from Dell. They are cheaters.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018
I purchased a Dell Inspiron 24 3000 all in one on 6/30/18, On 7/29/18 I got a notice to update my computer. After I updated the computer it began to run slow. Start up was slow and videos began to freeze up/I contacted Dell support. I spoke to someone with broken English. I told him what the problem was. He told me to shut the computer off. He then told me to hold the Fn key down and hit the power key. I told him I can't do that because the computer is off and I can't hit the power button. He then transferred me to the software dept. where another broken English person told me it's a software problem and it would cost $200.00 to fix. I said, "I'm not paying that."
I then called Best Buy, where I purchased the computer. I explained to them what happened. They told me to bring the computer to them {they are over an hour away} and they will fix it with no charge. They performed tests on it. They said it was a software problem and it would cost $200.00 to fix. They said it was caused by me updating the computer. They said a virus must have got in while I was updating it. They said I had 2 options. They could fix it or I could send it in to Dell. I said I have the computer here so I told them to fix it.
Now we are without a computer for a couple days and we are out $200.00. We paid $763.17 for this computer plus $40.00 to Best Buy to set up the computer, so all we had to do is bring the computer home and plug it in. I usually don't buy new computers. The last computers we had, we bought at a university trash to treasure sale for $60,00 a piece, we had those computers for several years, This computer we had for 1 Month and it's broke. How can a well known company sell poor quality junk. This computer was to have supposed to have everything on it to fix itself. It also had anti-virus protection and nothing worked.
Reviewed July 26, 2018
Bought the computer (Dell Optiplex 9020)... Dell failed to fix the unit using their online diagnostics technicians. Dell then sent a technician to the house who replaced the motherboard, the hard drive, the operating system 2x, and finally they replaced the Intel i7 with an Intel i5 and the computer still shuts down and reboots without warning. The unit's warranty period has expired and Dell keeps telling me it's my problem unless I pay more money to have them not to fix my computer. The company is too big to care... will never buy a Dell product again. I bought the unit because of the i7 inside and now I don't even have that.
Reviewed July 14, 2018
Purchased XPS 8910 Dec. 2016. Approximately 6 months later, one USB port stopped working. After Dell tech support spent about an hour trying to troubleshoot over the phone, under warranty a Dell subcontractor was sent to my house and merely replaced the motherboard. Approximately 6 months later, I experienced Groundhog Day, including the motherboard replacement. Approximately 6 months later, the USB port quit again. At this point I started asking Dell tech support why this was repeating. They said they didn't know, the solution was to replace the motherboard again, they never showed any interest in determining why the problem kept recurring. They offered for the tower to be sent to Dell Depot Repair Facility; where detailed troubleshooting would occur. That's where things started smelling fishy...
The Depot website indicated that the motherboard was replaced and the unit sent back to me. However, Dell tech support told me that their report from the Depot facility didn't find anything wrong, so the unit was merely shipped back to me. Not wanting a computer where the motherboard needs to be replaced every 6 months, I finally asked for a refund, but they said 'No', as the unit was more than 30 days old.
Unfortunately, the unit was not packed properly at the Depot facility and was damaged in shipment to me - breaking off the top cover, bending metal contact under the top cover, breaking off the DVD drive cover, popping off the side cover, and who knows what. I sent pictures to Dell tech support, and they wanted me to send the unit back to Depot to have it repaired. I haven't bothered to turn the unit on to see if anything internal is broken. At this point, I'm cutting my losses (too much wasted time and aggravation). I'm trashing all of my Dell products, and finding a new vendor. Dell doesn't care about product quality or customer satisfaction.
Reviewed June 23, 2018
Purchased new. Problematic! Will not boot fully, needs repeated starts to accomplish full on. Has occurred multiple times. System is maintained. My HP was better.
Reviewed June 22, 2018
Purchased a wireless keyboard and mouse along with a computer. It took a few weeks to get here and it took me a few weeks to set it up. On approx day 31 I started complaining that the keyboard and mouse were not working and had to constantly shut them off and turn them back on. This went on for a month with reps having me download, reload and do all sorts of things, rather than just accepting what tons of reviews could have told them - the product was a POS.
Now when asking for a refund or a switch to another product - still willing to use a Dell product - they tell me no refund, not even a restocking refund, and they'll send me the same mouse and keyboard. I'm waiting for them to tell me that I have to first pay for the new one - which I'm going to throw out anyway, before they'll take the old one back. They're totally tone-deaf when it comes to customer service. I like the computer, but I wouldn't buy a peripheral from Dell ever again.
Reviewed June 21, 2018
I have purchase my first Dell Desktop in 2003. The last time I bought a Dell Desktop was in 2010. Not only does the computer still works but I have had no problem with it. As of right now it loads up faster than my new laptop that I purchase last year. I was going to replace but it works fine for my needs.
Reviewed June 20, 2018
Purchased online a Dell XPS 8930 approximately two months ago for my business. Right from the start there were problems which made the computer unusable. I contacted Dell Technical support immediately. Long story short, I worked with Tech support daily for almost a month and countless hours on the phone and they could not fix the computer. They sent an outside Tech to my home to replace the hard drive. One day later, more problems. Finally after over a month they decided to have me ship the computer to Dell because they determined it was a hardware issue. Two weeks in, I go on to Dell's repair status website to see my repair on hold because I am not under warranty. They actually want me to pay for the repair.
Since my company's software is stand alone, I lost my entire customer base and many customers I had scheduled for service. I lost all their info so I could not provide service. I could not restore or backup because the computer was inoperable. Synopsis. Dell has proven to be an unreliable company. Their product is inferior, their customer service horrible and Tech support even worse. I am going public with this because I know a battle for a full refund is coming. STAY AWAY FROM DELL COMPUTERS!
Updated on 06/20/2018: So I get a call from Dell tech support. They tell me that the new computer I shipped for repair is missing parts and that I have to pay for the parts. Months into this problem and they have the nerve to tell me parts are missing, accusing me of taking them. I blew. First its software, then hardware, they have me ship it and call me a thief. Months into this and Dell becomes more rude. I spoke to customer service who told me to tell Tech support to send Customer Service the problem reports. Tech support refused, saying that customer service has no say in it. I was then told after changing my posture to taking this to the investigative reporter on the news and an attorney to let me get back to you.
One hour later, the Tech support calls and tells me they will do me a favor and fix it, but next time I should take pictures before shipping to prove I am not a thief. I am amazed at the lack of quality and caring from a Dell. If it doesn't work when I get it back, I am going to an attorney and taking it to the news. I will submit it to 60 minutes and anyone else that will look at it. I have complete documentation of all the events.
Reviewed June 19, 2018
I have been using this Dell desktop (Model 4550) updated to 7 Professional. It works very slow and some time image sticks. I am thinking to change to update model. I also have Dell laptop Inspiron 1420 which works O.K.
Reviewed June 18, 2018
If and when I decide to buy a new computer, I am very sure it will be Dell. I have not had any serious problems with this computer so I am very satisfied with this company. Nothing negative to say about Dell at this time.
Reviewed June 16, 2018
I have had excellent results buying the Dell brand of computers. I have, over the years, purchased 5 or more desktops and servers and the company has always had great prices, great service and great shipping processes. The support although almost never needed has been excellent the few times I had to call.
Reviewed June 15, 2018
I had a really slow Dell and was basically connected to people with little English speaking understanding as they spoke too fast. They didn't match my speed computer at the time. Had no help from Dell.
Reviewed June 14, 2018
Reliable and client friendly. Has easy to learn features, great software options, extended hardware peripherals, excellent customer service support, and great color options.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
At present I use a Dell desktop at work, it isn't the fastest computer by all means, even less so after the installation of Windows 10. I think now is a good time to exchange this for a advance computer.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
Not the easiest to set up a hard drive transfer but the I.T. Guy did it in ~2 hrs. I am technologically impaired so don't go by my experience or lack thereof. Nevertheless, Dell desktop is sturdy and was affordable, and that's what I needed.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
I bought my Dell touchscreen as a refurb from the company about 2013-2014 as I was running on older system which finally crashed. Initially I had a bad screen which had an issue with a line on top. Dell sent a tech and finally determined that it would require a replace and they did! Well it operates quite well for me and does everything I need to do as a non gamer adult. Props to Dell for backing the product!
Reviewed June 12, 2018
Dell performance is about average but is overpriced for their capability. HP computers are generally better than Dell and cost less for equal capability.
Reviewed June 11, 2018
My experience with my Dell desktop is awesome. I can use it as a T.V., download my documents, share my tablet information to my computer. I had my Dell for seven years now.
Reviewed June 10, 2018
I have always bought Dell Computers. This is the third one that I have had. So far I have not had any major problems with them. Very satisfied with Dell.
Reviewed June 9, 2018
The Dell brand has a good name. It is easy to tear apart and work on if hardware problems occur. I normally use Windows 7 on the older setup because I also like to play with Linux and the newer windows systems have changed things to make it awkward to setup. We have a totally corrupted legal system because what they did is definitely a violation of antitrust and not one peep out of the government. I refer to the software from Microsoft not Dell. Though Dell does cooperate with Microsoft in this matter.
Reviewed June 7, 2018
I use my Dell desktop for email, and searches. I rarely have to contact Dell techs for help. It is reliable and usually trouble-free. I would recommend Dell to anyone.
Reviewed June 6, 2018
Dell products has generally given me good service down thru the years. I have owned 3 units and all have done well. Customer service has been excellent also. I also like the fact several service firms can work on them with very little trouble.
Reviewed June 5, 2018
Dell works very well. Depend on computer consultants for virus protection and check computer once or twice yearly, IT Management. Last for a long time. Suggest Computer Repair Consultants to check each 2 times yearly to last longer.
Reviewed June 4, 2018
I use my computer 8-10 hours per day with no problems. It is fast and user-friendly. My children have been able to use the computer for homework and internet searches with ease.
Reviewed June 3, 2018
When my Dell computer last summer stopped working the technician said nothing could be done and pushed me to buy a new one. He should have asked a few questions before getting me to buy a new computer. Didn't get one that was equivalent to the previous one.
Reviewed June 2, 2018
Bought the computer in August 2017. It crashed on the day we set it up, it crashed 5 more times by the end of November 2017. Bluetooth keyboard failed. Never replaced. Bluetooth speakers replaced 5 times. Last ones were not Bluetooth. Tech support was sometimes nice other times rude and hung-up on me. Had to threaten financial dept. with non-payment before the hard drive was replaced.
Reviewed June 2, 2018
The best desktop PC I have had. Had not any trouble yet and easy to use. Fits anywhere and very good material. Good brand. Would buy again.
Reviewed June 1, 2018
I have used Dell computers for many years. I keep going back to the brand as they have a great warranty and stand behind the products they sell. I have tried several other brands and have been disappointed.
Reviewed May 31, 2018
I purchased Dell's post warranty yearly program for less than $100.00 and it has been the best value proposition ever where my computers have been involved. Super professional, excellent English speaking techs and the problem is usually resolved within an hour... I call the #800 number and it's as simple as that.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
My Dell computer is an all in one. First had a problem with the speakers but they send a tech to the house. We had to buy the extended service. Has been workable for 3 years.
Reviewed May 29, 2018
I have never had any problems with my Dell computer in the 10+ years that I have used it. Dell is the only computer that I have ever owned. When I order from Dell, they are very supportive and always have the right price for me.
Reviewed May 28, 2018
I have had a Dell desktop and a Dell printer for 10 years. They are used daily and only on very rare occasions have I had a problem with them and what is very important, they are very economical to utilize.
Reviewed May 27, 2018
This is my second DELL computer and I must say I have never had a problem with DELL. I have only called their tech line once and frankly was quite disappointed at the lack of simple knowledge they provided. In fact, I had to figure it out on my own. It should be stated that this was more than 15 years ago. So, my impression of DELL is quite favourable.
Reviewed May 26, 2018
Customer support for computer has not been applicable, but Dell no longer supports the printers. Surely would be helpful if they did. If I were to purchase a new computer it would probably be a Dell.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
I am very pleased with my Dell three in one touchscreen desktop. Could be a little more user friendly for use just after purchase -- took a little while to get to use all features.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
Well bought a NEW Dell All in One, I also bought the warranty, thank goodness. I have had nothing but problems, they have replaced the motherboard 3 times, and sent techs out to my house 4 times, and they ALWAYS replaced these things with USED (refurbished) parts. Now they want to send me another USED unit. I asked for a NEW one, that's what I paid for, they won't do it, and I can't get a refund either. Will I buy another Dell??? NO!!!
Reviewed May 20, 2018
I have had my little Dell Inspiron computer for over 6 years and it's still going strong. It was a cheapie model with not many bells/Whistles and I love it!
Reviewed May 19, 2018
The Dell computer works great. It is only the internet company that creates a problem as it buffers and takes forever to read my email. Or else loses connection, which Frontier is not resolving.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
My email to Dell, no response! Please pass this information on to a manager to be informed of this terrible experience, I would like a response from Dell Service Support Manger. My first Dell purchase was Jan 2009, then a second 2013 (died on Jan 1, 2018) and ordered a new XPS8390. I also supported 2 others to purchase Dell desktops.
Ordered on Jan 8, 2018 for a new XPS8930 – arrived January 24 – would not open and pass the install app which kept testing all the equipment and software over and over again for 3 hours. January 25th called for help and spent 4 hours with tech guys who also could not access the PC. Was requested to return and it would be repaired at which I indicated I was not paying for a refurbished desktop, after long discussion was approved to send a new XPS8930. It arrived and had problems, could not access the BIOS testing, ended up re-installing Windows 10. Pressing F12 on three resets and tries, it accessed the BIOS and ran a diagnosis which indicated a memory problem and sent the error to Dell automatically. Next I received an email and a new memory 8G was being sent.
A friend techie discovered the RAM problem and it worked, I tried to purchase the replacement memory and had 3 no’s and finally 1 yes. Paid for the memory via Visa for $103.00 and all was well except I received 2 more emails informing me I must return the damaged RAM. I went through the Dell Team to upgrade with 2x8G of RAM, passed onto Support and arranged for 2X8G (so I discussed) and received 1X8G RAM for $246 .00. I understood the price was for 2 memory RAM not 1. With 2X8G in place had to download install Windows 10 from backup due to constant error messages, tech's not able to understand the problems. Finally I was tired of the hours of call so reinstalled full Window 10 on my own (Dell tech had given me a link to Microsoft Window10 replacement download), removing all apps, software and data - reinstalled has worked well since. It was the 2nd time I had to remove all software, etc. and reinstall.
I have 54 emails between Dell agents and myself, spent hours with technical support on phone, these problems started 24 of January. Last problem I struggled to upgrade more RAM (2X8G), I received one 1X8G RAM at a double of price from the first one (replacement 1X8G I paid for). Part of my fault was I assumed the $226.00 was for 2 memory 8G as my discussion had requested for, missed the line that said 1X8G on invoice. Called to find out why only one and why so expensive, the Dell person could not advise me why there was such a difference in cost. More phone calls, asked to return the 1X8G and upon receipt would send 2X8G memory at the lower price, have not received a message regarding shipment. After 2 ½ months I have exhausted myself with chatting Dell departments and agents, emails and phone calls.
I don’t think I will ever request another Dell, this has been a nightmare. I am advised I am a loyal customer but lost my trust in Dell, if I could I would return this desktop and purchase from another company but I set up a payment plan with tons of regulations so I know it is not possible to terminate the agreement. I had hoped that someone at Dell would review the survey I completed and reply but no such action, I had included the notes of each agent that was engaged in the past few months and my input. April 25th, 2018 sent another note requesting information on the memory that was to be delivered.
Reviewed April 21, 2018
Right from the beginning the computer ( New XPS 8930) was not working correctly. Have been speaking with Tech Support and customer service who has been no help at all. And, actually at times quite rude in their responses to me. I have spoken and spent countless hours with 8 Techs trying to get this right. I spent well over $2000.00 and this system gets worse with each Tech that tries to fix it. I have bought two computers from Dell, but will never purchase another. If they don't fix it, it is going to court for a decision and I will blast how bad their computers are and support as well.
Reviewed March 26, 2018
Dell offers great reliable performance in their XPS 8700 computer. I have never experienced downtime with this computer. It's reliability is impressive. Purchased two, one for my spouse and one for my enjoyment. Dell on-line matched the purchase price that was available at a major wholesale store.
Reviewed March 23, 2018
Dell has provided a very user friendly computer. I have had no problems with it and it has proven to be very reliable. Pricing was comparable to other brands.
Reviewed March 22, 2018
I purchased my Dell computer back in 2006, and I am still using it. The version of Windows I have, called "Windows XP Home Version", is obsolete. I would like to upgrade to Windows 7 or 10, but my computer does not have the necessary RAM to do so. I was informed by a Microsoft technician that I could either increase the RAM on my present computer or purchase a new one with Windows 7 or 10. I am still deciding on which course to take.
Reviewed March 21, 2018
I've used many Dell desktop computers over the past 20 plus years. I've always felt they were a good value for the money. And I've had good experience when I've called for support.
Reviewed March 20, 2018
I have had a Dell desktop since the 90's, 3 total, they are THE COMPUTER to use and depend on! The Dell operating system is easy to use even with the deterioration of the Windows software. I have had to use another brand of late and it is actually a daily pain. Blue screen at the drop a hat, etc.
Reviewed March 19, 2018
I have owned multiple Dell desktop CPU's. From my experience they are very user friendly and pretty easy to use and maintain. The only issue I have had is that they tend to slow down without a whole lot of use. I have had other desktops that will slow down but then usually took a lot longer with a lot more data stored on them. Overall they are pretty good computer to own.
Reviewed March 18, 2018
I have been using Dell desktops for over 20 years. I find them easy to setup and migrate info from the old computer (also Dell). I have never had any trouble with them except when Microsoft pushes updates that leave the computer in a continuous boot loop. The Dell is fast and large capacity. It's a good deal for the price.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
It more than meets my needs. I am well satisfied; however, I have never used any other brand. It is about 6 years old and still performs to my expectations.
Reviewed March 12, 2018
I own 2 Dell desktops; wife's got a blue screen recently. Have to replace it, mine is OK so far. Works very well, very pleased with it. But support is a problem with Dell.
Reviewed March 11, 2018
I like my Dell. It is easy to use, I am also using windows still trying to get used to it. I also have a Lenovo. I believe it is made by IBM and also a great machine but the Dell seems easier to use. For the price you can't beat the Dell, it does everything my Lenovo does.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018
Never had a serious problem with computer. Although I still have XP on it. The best program ever. Very easy to fix problems on my own with it. Sound, picture and speed after all this time is great.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2018
Their support system to fix any issues is the best in the business. If I have had any issues with a computer I work on for my members Dell will have a tech on site in 1-3 days with new part in hand.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2018
I bought my Dell desktop computer about four years ago, and I've not had to enlist the support of customer service or technical support since I've had it. This is the second Dell desktop I've had, and I've worked on them in the employment arena, as well. When I need a new computer, I will buy another Dell.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2018
It is ok but not something special. This is not the first Dell product that I have had and it was not anything to write home about. It has a "name" and that is why people think that it is so good.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
The tech service from Dell is great. They totally took care of a hacking problem I had. They corrected many other problems I had with software. Love them.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2018
I've been very happy with my 3rd Dell desktop. I use it for my small business as well as personal. Customer support leaves something to be desired. I've chosen to go with a local private techy that I call when problems arise.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2018
My Dell laptop got fried going thru airport security. The screeners were laughing at me. So I went over their stupid incompetent heads to their boss. I told Mr stupid this was messed up. He didn't care either. So I called the local news station and explained my situation. They called Dell customer service and I got a brand new computer in a couple of days. Dell was great.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2018
Dell computers last and last for me. I had to replace a HD and it was pricey but I got a solid state, so there's no defrag needed. Not had any problems.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018
I have owned IBM, ACER, HP and Samsung. I have found Dell PC All-In-Ones to be the best and most reliable. One is three years old and the other one year old and I have not had to take either in for any issues.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2018
I use Dell computer at home. The computers are very well made and last a long time. The keys are and the help section is very good. I would buy another Dell if this one goes bad.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017
My 18 year old son started college in September. He needed a laptop and since I have had a Latitude and an Inspiron, I suggested one of these as an option. He ordered an Inspiron from Dell online, thinking that ordering directly from the manufacturing company would offer better service than through a store. WRONG! The laptop arrived September 5th, and from the very first week, it has had problems, crashing, blue screening and pixelating. On his first call, the customer service person left him hanging, thinking he was on hold, but no one came back. Did they hang up? Did they go on break? From then, the calls were frequent as this is happening daily. We have literally spent hours and hours on the phone with Dell tech support as they go through doing things like reloading software, reloading drivers, doing factory reset (and repeating these things over and over with each subsequent phone call). Nothing has done anything to solve the issue.
My son is too nice in my opinion and will end up taking their word that they will follow up, call him the next day, email him (that didn't happen) and hangs up with no resolution of the problem. I have therefore gotten on the phone with them, and my husband has gotten on the phone with them. They were going to try "one more thing" and when we demanded to know what happens when that doesn't work, my husband was told they would send an "on-site" technician.
It crashed again. My son emailed them. They called him. We weren't home, and instead of going to that promised next step of an on-site tech, they are continuing to talk my son into reloading drivers, doing factory reset, etc. ALL OF WHICH HAS BEEN DONE SEVERAL TIMES! We are now in December. He's in school without a functioning laptop and is out his hard earned money. I feel so bad that I suggested Dell, as this has been nothing but a headache.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
I purchase a computer July 2015 with insurance on this computer when I purchase that for 2 years and September 2015 this computer was shut down completely. I requested from Dell they should fix my computer or gave me another one. Dell declined to fix this PC. Cost me money to repair this computer. On July 2017 I having the a problem again. The same result. Please watch when you bought a computer with them. They're fraudulent company.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017
I find working with my Dell desktop easy and comfortable. It's actually the only brand I've ever had. I wish I could take full advantage and buy a brand new one!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017
I own a Dell desktop that is a combo tablet computer all in one. It has a wonderful 23 inch screen that is easy to see everything and easy to use. I have had it about 20 months with absolutely no problems. I bought it from Best Buy for a really great price and have never regretted it.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2017
Always been a desktop person and I'm very satisfied with the experience. I work better on the desktop and I can sit properly. I love all the extra features.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017
I don't use the computer that much, but the Dell was reasonably priced. The computer has all the things I was wanting it for; sometimes it seems to be a little slow but I think it's my network.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017
Great computer. Have had it for many years. Still running like new. Easy to use. My grandchildren use it with easy. When it's time for updates, they install quickly. Would recommend a Dell product to anyone.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017
Dell XPS 8700 - I have had it 4 years and still going strong. Big machine with 16 gigabytes of ram 1TB HD. I will buy another one. I highly recommend this machine.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2017
This is my second Dell PC and I've been extremely pleased with Dell products all these years. Excellent value for a quality product. No issues with customer service either.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017
Use Dells desktops almost exclusively at work. They are very reliable and support is easily obtained when needed. Never had one fall out during the three year warranty period.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017
I use Dell computers at work and have never had a problem using them or with the system and I've been working where I am for close to 40 years and have a Dell system at home.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017
Completely satisfied with my Dell and would buy another one when this one gets outdated. The Dell support is really good when you can understand the person on the other end, usually a foreigner and have to ask to repeat many times.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017
Dell makes a great desktop and laptop. Durability is fantastic. Customer support could be better, but that seems to be about average for all computers.
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