Westinghouse 42" LCD

Got this delivered to me the other day. Plugged it in.. 1 dead pixel. Called Dell, which is where I bought it from, and got told that the policy is 6! dead pixels to exchange/return.

Well it's safe to say that I'll never buy anything from Dell again.

Things to Remember When Building a Computer

Dell takes small steps toward Linux

Dell buyers demanding Linux-ready machines... That's almost as funny as the Christian Science Monitor. What's next? Mac users demanding a functional multi-button mouse?

Tired of Dell's bullshit with the load of crapware pre-installed on your computer that are impossible to get rid of as if they dragged their asses on your carpet? Tired of waiting to upgrade a component and in the process voiding your warranty? Tired of people laughing at you online because "dude, you have a Dell?!" Build your own computer and learn something on the way for a change.

Buying

1. Google - Google for reviews by other users
2. Don't be cheap - things are more expensive for a reason
3. There are components that are regularly on sale - Hard drives especially
   
4. Don't hesitate - if you keep thinking things will get cheaper you'll never get a computer
5. Newegg.com

Building

1. RTFM
2. If it doesn't fit, you did it wrong
3. RTFM - the CD that came with the hardware serves a purpose, most of the time