Dell Blog Network – Does it matter?

About 3 years ago Dell started its network of blogs (starting with IdeaStorm and Direct2Dell).  As you’d expect, its pretty much a different way to the same old corporate PR.  That said, they do seem to have a pretty good dialogue going with the Dell customer base. As Dell customers… please comment. Do you know these exist? Have these blogs changed your impression of the company? Is your life more fulfilled?