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http://finance.yahoo.com/news/In-FaultyComputer-Suit-Window-nytimes-2375403564.html?x=0After the math department at the University of Texas noticed some of its Dell computers failing, Dell examined the machines. The company came up with an unusual reason for the computers’ demise: the school had overtaxed the machines by making them perform difficult math calculations.
Dell, however, had actually sent the university, in Austin, desktop PCs riddled with faulty electrical components that were leaking chemicals and causing the malfunctions. Dell sold millions of these computers from 2003 to 2005 to major companies like Wal-Mart and Wells Fargo, institutions like the Mayo Clinic and small businesses.
I've never been a fan of Dell and have always been aware of the low quality components that go into their PCs. When I try to explain this to Dell fans they always say something along the lines of "well my Dell is a great machine that has never had any problems so I don't believe you". Well, here is documented evidence that Dell puts garbage into their comps and knows it.