Dell Lies
I typically don’t pay attention to emails from Dell, but a friend just so happened to email me about getting a new computer system right around the same time the Dell message popped into my inbox (with permission, of course). The email has a link that reads: “22% off ANY Dell Dimension Desktop.” Fair enough. I click the link, only to see a Web page that reads: “It’s Dell’s 22nd Anniversary! To celebrate, we’re giving you special anniversary savings: 22% off Select Dell Dimension Desktops! Simply ‘customize & price’ and purchase a new Dimension Desktop to receive INSTANT savings!”
In Dell’s messed up world, “select” is the same as “any.” Give me a break. Lies!
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6 Comments
SocioBiblog
June 7th, 2007
at 1:20am
when AutoMotoPortal decided to include me in their round-up for “What Cars Do Famous Geeks Drive… Related Content:Dell = HellBIll Gates Mini-InterviewBackup, Transfer Outlook Express DBXI Met Michael Dell – In PersonI’m Selling My Dell LaptopDell LiesNot AloneDell BadYou’re Not Getting A DellThe PC De-Crapifier
Mike Singer
May 18th, 2006
at 12:32pm
It looks like Dell made a mistake that was too late to cover up. They were able to fix their website, but not the thousands of e-mails that had been sent out. That said, it might not be a lie at all.
Bocephus
May 18th, 2006
at 1:19pm
Could have been an honest mistake in the email message. You have a problem with Dell? You sound kind of bitter.
Anthony
October 25th, 2006
at 1:57pm
a few weeks ago i purchased a dimension E520 from dell. I requested a intel pentium d 960 processor dual core technology, with 1gb ddr2 sdram memory, 256mb graphics card, 250gb hard drive, 3.5 floppy, internal media card reader speakers and subwoofer along with various software including quicken, printer, usb cable and childrens games software . I was quoted a price for everything and promised all of the above however I was given the royal shaft by dell. I received an 805 processor, no internal media card reader nor did I receive various promised software including quicken and children games software or usb cable that I paid for. I have been given alot of excuses and a royal run around from Dell. Not to mention the extended service and warranty that I purchased isn’t worth the price of a postage stamp. I have requested help with customer service, sales and technical support over 10 times since I received my computer and no one bothers to call or offer any assistance. Dell makes false promises and claims about their products and what you will receive for the quoted price. They then send you something else in place of what you ordered and make excuses for ripping you off. They use unethical and unscruplous sales tactics to lure you in and then commit bait & switch. Do yourself a favor buy a hp.
Gordon Sutton
May 16th, 2008
at 1:45pm
I agree. DELL dos LIE!
But, so much for trusting Corporate America.
This has become the modus operandi since our beloved
corporate puppett, Bush took office.
He lies but he only typifies America’s Corporate bunch. He joins a very long list of liars from corporations.
HamatoKameko
September 4th, 2009
at 4:40pm
A few years late on this entry, but I just wanted to point something out, so what the hell. On “customizing” the look of your laptop, they loudly proclaim “200+” designs!
I counted. There are 112.