The manager of our IS department sent out a company wide email yesterday telling us that we have entered into an agreement with Dell Computers which will allow us to purchase thier systems at a discounted rate. This discount varies depending on the system, but for example, I can get:
Dimension 3000
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor (2.80GHz, 533 FSB)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Single Drive: 48x CD-RW Drive
19 inch E193FP Analog Flat Panel
512MB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz
80GB3 Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive
90 Days Ltd
Warranty4, 90 Days
At-Home Service5, and 90 Days Technical Spt
FREE (3-5 Day) Shipping
for $694, normal retail is $938
Anyone have DELL? What's your thoughts on them?