What is the average life expectancy of the Dell Deminsion computer. I realize that parts can go bad and be replaced but in general.
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It really depends on what you mean by "... life expectancy ..." ==>
-> If you mean how long will the machine work well, then the answer is many years. I still have two "ancient" Dimensions (XPS P133C and XPS D300) that are over ten years old (the P133C) and nearly ten years old (the D300) and still work perfectly. I don't use the P133C at all; and the D300 is only used for booting to older OS's from time-to-time (I probably turn it on once a week on average); but both are still perfectly good computers.
-> But if you mean how long will they be "reasonable" computers (i.e. you won't feel like they're so slow you have to replace them) then the answer is probably about 5 years, although it depends on what you use the computer for. If all you do is surf the web, e-mail, and use basic office software it could be longer; if you like to play state-of-the-art graphics-intensive games, it may be shorter.
Dimension 4xxx (and below).... 24 months
Dimension 51xx-7xxx 18-60 Months
Dimension 8xxx (and above)....30-96 months
I realize some of these figures are vague, but there are som many other factors.
No I didn't work in their shop.... warrantee services. Ever wonder why they break right after your coverage expires?
bottom line- avoid Dell's (anybody's for that matter, but theirs in particular) low end stuff.
I'd have to disagree with RiceyRice--we have quite a few Dimension 4300s that are now approaching five years old, and they still work perfectly. In fact, we still have one member of staff using a Dimension XPST700r (purchased in April 2000) which still works fine.
The only Dell desktop machines we've ever had problems with are actually Optiplex GX270s--we've had a couple of those fail due to ropey capacitors on the motherboard.
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by: theOvermindPosted on 2006-08-30 at 10:41:36ID: 17422438
Usually a Dell machine would last for roughly three years before any major problems occur. It all depends on the environment in which the computer is in