I bought a Dell computer in April of 2008. Shortly there after I encountered many problems with the machine. The fan was making an awful noise. I called Dell and they promptly came out to my place of business and replaced the fan.

Two weeks later this new fan started making the same noise. They came out and replced the fan AND the motherboard. A week later the new fan started making noise. Noises that sounded like a drill from the dentist - loud! I had to lock the laptop in the bathroom while I met with customers!

In the midst of all of this, my computer stopped hybernating and the only way it would shut down is to hold the power button down. I called again and at this point (they tried to resolve the hybernating problem and was told they couldn't fix it), to my insistance, said that they would replace the lemon computer that I have. This was at the end of AUGUST.

I was promised many times that this new computer would be received the first few days in September. Then I was told the 8th of September, then 2-3 Business days more times then I can count. I have been given a 'special' number to call but no one has ever given me a call back when I have called.

I got a call sometimes, and then, nothing for over a week's time. I was given an order # and then was told it was canceled because of how long it has been. I got a new order number 10787791 and when I called their automated number said it was already delivered...December of 2004!!!

This special extension I was given, I was told if you call that number that someone calls you back within "1-2 hours" but like I said previously, to date, I have never received a call back.

I run a business and also take classes at a local University. And this doesn't account for any personal time that I use my laptop for. All I have ever asked from Dell is a computer that works. I have repeatedly been promised this replacement computer and constantly been lied to. They already have my money so I have no recourse in which to get what was promised to me and what was covered under warantee.

I called Dell on 10/1 to find out the status since my promised call of 9/30 never happened. I was on the phone for 2 hours, transfered 5 times and, after talking with a supervisor was HUNG UP ON. (This is not a new phenomenon, I have been hung up on 4 or 5 times now since this process started...I just now started to keep record of it.)

After a complaint to the BBB, the next night I had an email and voice mail on my home phone from an "Arun" at a new extension. I left a voice mail.

I received a call back 10/3 at my business where Arun proceeded to tell me that I would get my computer whenever it shipped. That is EXACTLY what I have been told since this process started!!! I was first promised a new computer at the end of AUGUST and it is now October!! He was rude and told me that I could not speak to anyone else, not a supervisor.

I was told that it was scheduled to ship on September 29th. The parts are backordered and he doesn't know when they will come in!!! And this is their resolution center??? I have NEVER in my life had such a horrible customer service experience.

The hours (I roughly counted them up, well over 30 hours worth) I have spent on trying to get a working computer could have easily paid for a replacement computer. Dell's employee Arun, who is supposedly a "Executive Support Resolver" told me nothing more then the lies I have been told up until this point by other Dell agents.

It is now October 14th, I have NO working computer and no one has contacted me since from Dell. They have my money and I have a computer that is nothing more then a paperweight at this point.

Please, do yourself a HUGE favor and countless hours of agony...buy a Toshiba, buy a HP, buy a Gateway...whatever, just don't buy a Dell.

It all started when I received a email notification from Dell Inc. The sale was for flat screen TV's and my company has been thinking of purchasing one for our power point presentations, display of items in our catalog etc...

After choosing the desired TV I ordered a Sony Bravia 40", DVD recorder and a service plan.

I applied for credit and was approved.

1 week went by and I was told the TV was on back order. Then I was called and told that it would be shipping on 11/01/98.

Then I was called and said my order was cancelled because my home/office did not have a land phone to verify who I was they would and could not except me from my cell phone.

The order was cancelled. However, the service plan was not!

And now my nightmare begins...

I called nearly 15 departments and was shuffled for nearly 2 hours on 1 day, no one seems to want to work outside the box. I was transfered finally to Dell's Resolution department in Austin, Texas and spoke to a guy named Aaron. He promised me he was going to cancel out the service plan from my account considering Dell never sent me the TV nor can you see anywhere they sent one.

It is now December 21st 2007 and I get a call everyday from Dell Collection. Every day I explain that the Order was cancelled and I asked if they can see a charge for $1300 anywhere on my account along with the $379.00 for the service plan. They can not.

I ask: If you only see a charge for $379, what do you think the charge was for?? Their response is always the same: fax us, call us, send us the info. I have written a complaint letter to Michael Dell the beginning of December, I have written emails to my Customer service rep. still no one will help me.

Today was the best:

I asked: what is the charge for? The Indian Man said you bought a service plan.

I asked: What was the plan for?

He said: a TV.

I asked: Do you see the balance or purchase price of the TV on my account?

Indian man said: No.

I asked: Why would I only have $379 on a credit account with out the Television?

Indian man said: I dont know, I cant help you, you need to call.....you need to fax....

I asked: Do you have a manager?

Indian Man: Yes, he'll have to call you back.

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It seems this team of collection agents do not have any records of my account. 6 days a week including Saturdays Dell Collection department calls and tells me I am behind on my service plan payment for my 40" Sony Bravia...Meanswhile I dont own one!

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They have used up nearly 652 minutes by calling me.

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The shame of all this is I have purchased 3 desk tops, 3 note books,1 Palm from them since 1997. The do not care about past purchases. My loyalty means nothing to them. All of their employees do not want to work outside of their box to solve this problem. Instead they call me everyday, read the notes of my more than 30 converations and still ask? Mr. Russo...when can we expect your $35.00!!!! Your past due!

FIRST PURCHASE INFORMATION IS BELOW, ORIGINAL PURCHASE 40" FLAT SCREEN, DVD RECORDER & 3 YEAR SERVICE PLAN:

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Order Information

Full Name: MICHAEL J RUSSO

Customer Number: 883xxxxxxx

Dell Purchase ID: 2000141xxxxxx

Order Number: 938634428

Order Date: 11/25/2007

Order Status: Canceled

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Bill to:

MICHAEL J RUSSO

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IRVING TX

750xx

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Ship to:

MICHAEL J RUSSO

xxx xxxxxxx xxxxx

IRVING TX

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Shipping Method: Not Shipped

Est. Ship Date: Not Shipped

Est. Delivery Date: Not Shipped

Carrier: Not Shipped

Tracking Number: Not Shipped

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SECOND PURCHASE ATTEMPT BELOW WAS CANCELLED

NO SERVICE PLAN WAS PURCHASED:

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Full Name: MICHAEL J RUSSO

Customer Number: 8839xxxxx

Dell Purchase ID: 20001414xxxxxx

Order Number: 938634451

Order Date: 11/25/2007

Order Status: Shipped

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MICHAEL J RUSSO

303 SHERIDAN TRAIL

IRVING TX

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Ship to:

MICHAEL J RUSSO

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IRVING TX

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Shipping Method: 3-5 Business Days

Shipped Date: 11/29/2007

Est. Delivery Date: 12/4/2007-12/6/2007

Carrier: Data Temporarily Unavailable

Tracking Number: Data Temporarily Unavailable

Quantity Item Number Description Unit Price

1 466-6310 Ground Delivery only. LCD TVs 40 inches and larger can not be expedited $0.00

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11/25/2007 Canceled N/A