Technology, you are not my friend today
Built-in obsolescence made in a land faraway
It is their grand plan
The twenty-first century scam
You need a new hard drive, you say
It will last a warranty and a day
Replacement number two, now three
Request a restore disc for a nominal fee
Dell, for all your lightening-speed computing
It’s your customer service that needs rebooting
On the phone 58 minutes, 4 employees, dropped calls 3
All for a restore disc? You got to be kidding me
Your mind-numbing musak infiltrates my nightmare
To do it online with my computer impaired
Dell, oh Dell
You’ve made my life hell
photo credit: Dell’s Official Flickr Page via photopin cc
AmyReeseWrites 
Dell’s management needs to read this…might help them clean up their act. Nicely done 🙂
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Thanks, Boomie. Maybe I should send it to them, along with my bill 🙂
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I love this. Insanity from desperation begets inspiration. And meanwhile, I’m still sorry for your loss.
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. At least we can get some enjoyment out of it. Thanks for your support.
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uh the “joys” of owning a computer, hey – will the madness never end?
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Never, I’m afraid….We can’t live without them!
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True hey – pity though. maybe one day
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Dell really sucks. Oh my gosh
Gotta switch to Macintosh
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I’m on the Apple side – the grass isn’t any greener – only less brown!
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I would love to have an Apple. Maybe next time! I’ll keep it mind. When I first was introduced to the computer (many moons ago), it was an Apple.
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Is that a fact, Jack? I mean Stephen….thanks. I think they suck, too, as you know. I would love an Apple. There will be a next time. I can count on that.
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All right
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Very eloquently said. Get a Samsung, I don’t have any complaints. 🙂
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very interesting…very very interesting mind…:)
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Thank you. I’ll take that as a compliment any day. 🙂
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All computers suck, but we can’t live without them…like cars, phones, tvs, deodorant, etc….
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True, so true. I do hope I can find a reasonably priced, well-functioning computer that won’t let me down in the near future!
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A few years ago I set out on the quest for a new laptop. I settled on a red Dell (because it was on sale and, like I said, it was red). Two weeks into our new relationship a disk I put in the drive would not come out. I took it back to the store–only a few minutes away–for a little geek help. The guy took it from me and came back in a few minutes saying to go pick out a new computer–Dell doesn’t consider this a “fixable” problem. After I got over the shock (and over the two weeks of stuff I had transferred), I found a Sony VAIO, store display, marked down to an unbelievable price, and we are best friends to this day. (It says hello.) Have no idea about their customer service because I have never had to call them!!! Note to Sony: send money, coupons, or new tablet.
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Oh wow! Thanks for the input. The next time I get a computer it most definitely will NOT be a Dell. Nothing but problems. Hopefully it will last me another couple of years, knock on wood.
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Aw, sorry to hear about your Dell! I’m almost afraid to say that my Dell aka Delbert is my best buddy. Plus, he is reading this–must only say good things about him.
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I’m glad to hear you’ve had better luck than me. I’ll hope for the best with this new hard drive. It’s not a bad idea to start talking nice to it. We’ll be best friends. I guess I should name her, or is it a him? My cars have always been female, hmm….
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You definitely have to name it or him or her…whatever you decide. I’d love to know what you settle on!!
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This would be hilarious if it wasn’t based on a true story, B.F!
Do you remember those old TV commercials with the kid who always said, “DUDE! You’re getting a kick in the pants!” Or… something along those lines? I feel like I can say that (with love), because I have a Dell, too. Mine is about 7 years old now (the DVD drive stopped working almost immediately, the CD drive door sticks in a way that makes me think it will never open again… and I had to have the thing ‘fixed’ once, but I’m sincerely hoping everything else hangs together for a few more years… fingers crossed…)!
🙂
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I know, huh? This sucks, doesn’t it? Wow, you’ve almost as many problems as me. Like you, I’m crossing m fingers because I kind of can’t afford a new one right now. I hope yours lasts as well. Fingers crossed! 🙂
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hahahahaha…know exactly how you feel…
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Thanks! At least I’m not alone…Thanks for reading.
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