New Vs Refurb Replacement

After a bunch of replacements I noticed that the order on dell.com almost always says something like "Part # Module, <Random Stuff Here>, Price" but this time it doesn't say the whole "Module" part, which has me wondering if this machine might be new rather than refurb. the CSR i spoke to told me i was getting a "Brand new" machine, but i wasn't sure if that meant brand new to me, or brand new in general. Thanks in advanced.

 

who cares as long as it works and is in Top shape...

 

Unless you really want those AW t-shirts and hats?

 

What are your specs this time? Post here and I can tell ya.

 

Exactly as you predicted in that other thread. haha

1 224-8107 Space Black - Anodized Aluminum $0.00
1 310-0173 Airborne Documentation, System Exchanges,Factory Install $0.00
1 313-8792 AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue $0.00
1 313-8944 5.1 Channel Audio $0.00
1 313-8977 8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive,QuickSilver $0.00
1 317-3664 6GB Memory (1x 2GB, 1x 4GB DDR3) $200.00
1 317-5662 Intel Core i7 840QM Quad Core Processor, 1.86GHz (3.20GHz Turbo Mode, 8M Cache) $2185.00
1 320-8856 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p) $200.00
1 320-8988 CrossfireX 1GB GDDR5 ATI Radeon Mobility HD 5870 $375.00
1 330-0171 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks $0.00
1 330-6175 Standard Nameplate $0.00
1 330-6348 Automatic Updates: On $0.00
1 330-7841 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter $0.00
1 342-0668 500GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD $75.00
1 410-1883 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Multi-Language $0.00
1 420-6436 PC-Restore, Dim/Insp $0.00
1 420-9691 DataSafe Local BackUp $0.00
1 421-1305 Nero 9 Media Burning Software $0.00
1 421-1360 Steam and Portal Factory Installed $0.00
1 421-1400 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English $0.00
1 421-1573 Alienhead 3D $0.00
1 421-1591 Alienhead 3D $0.00
1 421-1721 Soft Contracts,Banktec Care,Alienware $0.00
1 421-2261 Alienware Command Center, M17x $0.00
1 430-0628 Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR $0.00
1 430-3688 Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini Card $0.00
1 464-7384 Exchange $0.00
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thanks for all the help

 

If he is getting a brand new one for the price of a refurbed (I don't know his story so I'm not sure) his system has incredible resale value.

 

Story is, i paid for an inspiron e1505 a little over 4 years ago, worked my way through the ranks with an XPS m1710, M1730, m17x-r1, on my r2 now, and this is gonna be my 2nd r2. haha

 

Looks like extended warranty has been good to you. Hmm time to get 4 yrs on mine.

 

You are a darn lucky guy

Now if only I can upgrade my wife like that. Loyalty is one thing but M17xR2 vs. Inspiron e1505 is too good to resist

 

^ Your wife looks beautiful in the avatar...

 

Hey now that is my wife

 

So anyways, haha, back to the original question, is there a way to figure out whether it's new or refurb through the order number, or would I just have to wait? i'm not really that concerned whether it's new or not because if it works, it's not a big deal. The thought of new just peaks my interest though, kinda like buying a new or used car, a new car is just more appealing

 

It is new.

 

if it takes longer than a week you are getting new. Just look at the info if your laptop is stuck in production for a while that means it is still getting built. When i got refurbs i got them with Next day and if they put the order on a weekend i would have the system by Tuesday or wed at the latest. If it is stuck in production for a week or longer than a good chance it is New.

 

Alright, thanks for all the help peeps. I appreciate it. I'm totally gonna wear the hat to school when i get it..loljk, i'm not that much of a nerd. do people actually wear those hats? haha, except to like..CES and E3?