Reasons why not to buy computers from most retail stores and mail order companies.

1. No relationship!  They have no real concern for a relationship.
   
2. Your limited to their limited configurations or options.
   
3. Their hardware is extremely proprietary. Only their parts work in their systems and are not easily found. Their parts are usually at least two to three times more expensive.
   
4. Limited expandability and upgrade-ability.
   
5. Their equipment is designed and made cheaply to compete with each other.
   
6. Limited service-ability.  It’s hard to find service centers and it is usually very costly.
   
7. Little to no, or poor technical support.  Expect to wait on hold for thirty minutes or more.
   
8. When problems can’t be solved via the telephone, you usually have to box up the entire system and ship it back at your expense.  The turn around time can be very lengthy.