The first computer I owned was a Packard Bell 486sx. I believe it was a Legend 120. It was poorly designed, barely upgradable, and its hardware was already well outdated at the time of purchase. It served its purpose, though, and served it well for many years. I never had a problem with that computer until I attempted to upgrade it. Much like a taco from a roadside vendor, everything was cool till I opened it up and looked inside.
As the years went on I continued to upgrade it. I eventually got different computers, and I gave the old Packard Bell to some friends, upgrading it once more so that they could receive email at home. Last year they got a new computer and returned the old one to me. By this point there was little of the original computer left. I think the floppy drive and power supply were all that remained. I flirted withe idea of upgrading it again, but eventually I realised it was pointless and let the old girl out to pasture. Which is to say, I smashed it with a 2x4 during a drunken orgy of violence and then dumped the remains in the garbage without ceremony.
Yes, Packard Bell makes horrible PC's. Some people don't want a tricked out computer though, and as long as it starts and continues to work, those users remain pleased. Of course, it could be worse, it could be a Compaq.