Username2324 said:
Sqrl said:
Username2324 said:
Thats part of the way big computer companies can offer low prices on computers, people pay them to put trial versions of their software onto Sony/Dell/Hp's hardware, so naturally if they aren't getting paid for putting software on it, they will charge you that loss of profit, so it work's either way for them. |
Those companies still don't offer a savings compared to what you can do with newegg and parts, even a cheapy PC at $350 after tax and shipping on newegg runs about $600 before tax and shipping on these sites. You're basically paying an arm and a leg for tech support. Some people need it though =P |
Not necessarily, the designing in my Dell case requires only 1 fan that runs at low speed, to get cases of equality would cost alot of money, when you factor it all in, the costs aren't too different. The difference comes from High Cost PC's then building it yourself is better, but for the sub $500 range you're better off with a manufacturer.
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The main problem with Dell is they use bespoke parts inside the PC. If something inside breaks its generally a complete ball ache to get a spare without paying Dells earth shattering costs(£150 for a mobo, £250+ VAT for a server PSU).
EDIT: OT, it's not just Sony that do this, Acer fill there PCs up with so much shit, it takes about an hour to clean it off.
