Is Acer going to manufacture this one too? Ha.. Dell laptops are complete crap.. and its solely because Dell outsources laptop production to the infamous Staples brand Acer.
Apple holds down the fort because, while the Air feels like its going to break, it doesnt. Apple has pretty high standards as far as the build of their computers. I cant say the same for Dell.
* Quality build standards does not include video card selection, memory issues, overheating issues, performance issues, video display issues, track pad issues, discoloration issues, issues using ports such as USB, and all other undisclosed issues. Apple reserves the right to reduce the quality of any component at any time and at its discresion. Use of an Apple computer requires the user to not blame Apple for any problem with their computer. All Rights Reserved. All hail the Great Leader.
That list so exaggerated its ridiculous. Those problems seldom happen to any Apple built product. Quality is Apples main priority, and you all know it.
Im also not saying other companies dont manufacture quality products, but the Air is what is being referenced in this article.. so before you all get your Fanboy Flame suits on, f*in relax.
Dell laptops are known for their poor quality.. I would know, I used to have one. If the keyboard wasnt falling off, the case was cracking, the battery was overheating, the internal fans were breaking, or it was just making stupid loud noises all together. If you dont believe me, check any "Computer Help Desk" at your local University... you'll see plenty of unhappy Dell customers.
My MBP, and my friends' HP notebooks, look brand new like they did the day they were purchased.. over a year later. Dell is garbage, and in both of your replies, neither of you tried to deny that fact. Point made.
Over the past 13 years I have had 3 Dell laptops, and gave one as a gift. I also have had 4 Dell desktops - 3 of which are still in use (the first was running a Pentium/166 and not of real use quality any more). Of these 8 computers, problems I have had with Dell computers:
1) The nub on the first laptop broke. This was caused by, while working, I would constantly pull at it with my fingernail, a kind of a thinking twitch.
2) The one I gave as a gift had the display go out. This was because the person I gave it to dropped it down stairs while it was open. Dell fixed it free of charge (still in warranty).
3) My latest one had the battery die, after 3 1/2 years of use because of battery memory common to all laptops - including the Air.
4) The network driver for the last desktop could not be found on Windows update, so I needed to manually download from Intel's web site.
In the case of 1 and 2 truely user error. 3 is common among all laptops, and number 4, not really an issue. Yes, this is one person's anecdotal evidence, just like your anecdotal evidence of how Macs and specifically how wonderfully the Air is built and how bad your Dell was. You have had one bad experience with a Dell, and I understand how that can taint your view of a company - just how my view of Apple has been tainted by 2 defective iPhones, and a Mac Mini that has been, let's say, less than well built.
10 years ago, when Apple built their computers in California, they were really built like tanks. I have a 2001 Powerbook that works like a charm. But these days, it's hit or miss - a 3 year warranty is something I'd get for every new Mac.
Macs have other virtues absent from any PCs, such as a design that was completely thought through, no superflous lamps, small form factor, great display, etc. But build quality? No. As much as I love my MacBook Pro, this isn't great build quality, far from it. I run a special program to keep this machine from getting too hot, I have had the display replaced, and the hard drive. Service is still excellent so with 3 year warranty it's Ok.
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Is Acer going to manufacture this one too? Ha.. Dell laptops are complete crap.. and its solely because Dell outsources laptop production to the infamous Staples brand Acer.
Apple holds down the fort because, while the Air feels like its going to break, it doesnt. Apple has pretty high standards as far as the build of their computers. I cant say the same for Dell.
As opposed to Apple....where Macbooks are birthed in Steve Jobs private chambers in Guandong Province?
Very high quality build standards*, indeed.
* Quality build standards does not include video card selection, memory issues, overheating issues, performance issues, video display issues, track pad issues, discoloration issues, issues using ports such as USB, and all other undisclosed issues. Apple reserves the right to reduce the quality of any component at any time and at its discresion. Use of an Apple computer requires the user to not blame Apple for any problem with their computer. All Rights Reserved. All hail the Great Leader.
Let's put a couple of news stories together, shall we?
1. MSI wins Dell notebook orders - April 2008
2. MSI chief refers to a new 13.3" affordable Ultra-portable at CES 2009, says people will be "shocked".
3. Dell laptop rumors surface as to a 13.3" affordable ultra-portable.
Not necessarily related, of course.
@nohone
That list so exaggerated its ridiculous. Those problems seldom happen to any Apple built product. Quality is Apples main priority, and you all know it.
Im also not saying other companies dont manufacture quality products, but the Air is what is being referenced in this article.. so before you all get your Fanboy Flame suits on, f*in relax.
Dell laptops are known for their poor quality.. I would know, I used to have one. If the keyboard wasnt falling off, the case was cracking, the battery was overheating, the internal fans were breaking, or it was just making stupid loud noises all together. If you dont believe me, check any "Computer Help Desk" at your local University... you'll see plenty of unhappy Dell customers.
My MBP, and my friends' HP notebooks, look brand new like they did the day they were purchased.. over a year later. Dell is garbage, and in both of your replies, neither of you tried to deny that fact. Point made.
@sdemo (or is it sdemo45)
Over the past 13 years I have had 3 Dell laptops, and gave one as a gift. I also have had 4 Dell desktops - 3 of which are still in use (the first was running a Pentium/166 and not of real use quality any more). Of these 8 computers, problems I have had with Dell computers:
1) The nub on the first laptop broke. This was caused by, while working, I would constantly pull at it with my fingernail, a kind of a thinking twitch.
2) The one I gave as a gift had the display go out. This was because the person I gave it to dropped it down stairs while it was open. Dell fixed it free of charge (still in warranty).
3) My latest one had the battery die, after 3 1/2 years of use because of battery memory common to all laptops - including the Air.
4) The network driver for the last desktop could not be found on Windows update, so I needed to manually download from Intel's web site.
In the case of 1 and 2 truely user error. 3 is common among all laptops, and number 4, not really an issue. Yes, this is one person's anecdotal evidence, just like your anecdotal evidence of how Macs and specifically how wonderfully the Air is built and how bad your Dell was. You have had one bad experience with a Dell, and I understand how that can taint your view of a company - just how my view of Apple has been tainted by 2 defective iPhones, and a Mac Mini that has been, let's say, less than well built.
Is that denying it enough for you?
Advertising is Apple's top priority, and you don't know it.
10 years ago, when Apple built their computers in California, they were really built like tanks. I have a 2001 Powerbook that works like a charm. But these days, it's hit or miss - a 3 year warranty is something I'd get for every new Mac.
Macs have other virtues absent from any PCs, such as a design that was completely thought through, no superflous lamps, small form factor, great display, etc. But build quality? No. As much as I love my MacBook Pro, this isn't great build quality, far from it.
I run a special program to keep this machine from getting too hot, I have had the display replaced, and the hard drive. Service is still excellent so with 3 year warranty it's Ok.