I have no issue with Dell laptops. I have an IBM laptop. But see the TV-OUT thread ( http://kclug.org/pipermail/kclug/2004-December/024710.html ) for why I said what I said about Dell. It was partly tongue-in-cheek, but it sounds like they aren't very good in the support department. Something that isn't important until you need it. I like to test out the support lines for a company before I buy something from them, that way I know what to expect should I ever need help with their product. On a purchase such as a laptop, good support would be #1 in my requirements for a purchase.
-----Original Message----- From: D. Hageman
What in particular is your issue with them and with what models?
I have had several different models of Dell laptops as well as several people that I can mention that you would probably recognize.