Crier, crier. Dell's on fire!

Darius Chang | Feb 21, 2008

Editors' note:

Turns out this video was based on a case way back in 2006 before the rash of battery recalls was made. Old news, but the visuals are still just as stunning.

Seems that dance of the flaming laptops is far from over. Act two, scene one involves what looks like a Dell Latitude notebook experiencing an identity crisis, mistaking itself as a pyrotechnic device.

What is really amazing was that it took so long before the fire extinguisher came into play. Either the nearest extinguisher was in the next building, or the other chaps were looking around wondering if they were part of a candid camera gag. In any case, do not be the joker who went in and pulled the laptop away from the fire, barely missing an impressive fireball that would have seared his eyebrows off.

We've sent a love note to Dell for comment. In the meantime, enjoy this video and remember, kids, keep your laptop off your laps.

Via Gizmodo

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