Dell vs. Asus

[c11]

Hello,
I am debating on the overall quality and performance the 2 Companies have to offer for anyone. Computer litterate or not. I want to know what you all think...My boss says "Asus sucks, you should get a dell"...My close friend says "Dell is the scum that is still at the bottom even after the barrel has been scrubbed"....Dell or Asus?

 

[howdeenieghbour]

Dell is far better than Asus becasue
1. better warranty onsite mostly 2. Security software included 3. Customizable
what else could you want

 

[buwish]

If you want to know about reliability, here is a start:

http://www.squaretrade.com/htm/pdf/SquareTrade_laptop_reliability_1109.pdf

 

[Ubrales]

Go with Asus. Asus is far better than Dell.

 

[Kraze7]

My last Dell was 10 years ago lol and if I have to pick between the two I would go with Asus. Parts for Dell computers are from third party anyways.

If it's a desktop you might be better of building it yourself.

 

[FALC0N]

Dell used to give out a full windows cd instead of just restore partitions or restore CD which is a big plus in their favor. I am assuming they still do. As such, I lean Dell. But I have no experience with Asus computers. However they make great components(motherboards, GPU's, etc...)

 

[Kraze7]

If I'm not mistaken companies are no longer provide restore CD and if you want one you'll have to pay extra. I could be wrong lol haven't buy any pre-made pc since I build my own.

 

[c11]

Thank you guys!! Needless to say....I went for the dell....Just because I have never worked on asus machines and Dell @ work is all i know....Next one will for sure be a Asus though..i think

 

[Randomacts]

For a desktop stay away from ANY prebuilt... just make it yourself its cheaper..

For laptops I would say Asus but.. if your not gaming and don't change the setup much/at all dell is fine.

 

[buwish]

Best answer selected by buwish.

 

[rdeponio1]

Hello,
I am debating on the overall quality and performance the 2 Companies have to offer for anyone. Computer litterate or not. I want to know what you all think...My boss says "Asus sucks, you should get a dell"...My close friend says "Dell is the scum that is still at the bottom even after the barrel has been scrubbed"....Dell or Asus?

Dell computers fall in to 2 general categories: Home and Business. If you are purchasing a machine from Dell's home computer line from online, or from Best Buy, Office Depot, etc. you will not see the same reliability as the business machine.

In this case, I would go with the Asus. It is a better choice.

If purchasing from the Dell business line, Dell would be the best choice. See the review from TechRepublic on Asus vs Dell.

 

[rdeponio1]

Dell Business vs Asus = Pick Dell
Dell Home vs Asus = Pick Asus

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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