Help - Should i cancell my order?

hey guys, i been browsing this site and community for quite some time and find it very informative and full of knowledgable people. decided to register and see if you guys can help me on my order.

i purchased a dell xps 1530 notebook on 8/6/08 with a ETS date for 8/27/08. i received the dreaded "Your order has been delayed" email today. im thinking if i should cancell it in light of all the rumors of newer laptops coming out.

here are my specs. i build it for a little under 1400 USD before taxes.

Quantity Item Number Description

1 223-5880 XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800MHzFSB, 3M L2 Cache)
1 313-6441 Midnight Blue Casing With Microsatin Finish XPS M1530
1 311-7823 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
1 320-6693 15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LED LCD with Camera for XPS M1530
1 320-6082 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
1 341-5865 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
1 310-9764 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530
1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal
1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
1 420-8566 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
1 420-7590 Media Direct 3.5
1 463-2282 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
1 420-9100 Dell Dock Consumer
1 420-7622 DELL SUPPORT CENTER 2.0
1 420-7468 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
1 313-5820 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
1 420-8183 Roxio Creator DE 10
1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
1 430-2449 Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
1 410-1838 McAfee Security 9.0, 2-Year Subscription
1 312-0638 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
1 412-0148 No Internet Service Provider Requested
1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested
1 412-0359 Soft Contracts - Qualxserve
1 950-3339 3 Year Limited Warranty
1 960-3652 Warranty Support,2 Year Extended
1 960-8710 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 988-5618 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)
1 983-5942 Type 15- Third Party At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support,2 Year Extended
1 988-5617 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
1 984-2360 Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
1 330-0171 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks
1 467-2337 Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
1 320-6807 15.4 inch Blue Wide Screen WX+ LED TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MP Camera for XPS M1530
1 420-7715 Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
1 310-9348 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
1 310-8628 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
1 420-7091 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
1 420-7285 Datasafe Online 10GB,1 Year Free
1 987-7449 XPS,Datasafe 10GB,1YR(Incl w/price)
1 988-0099 To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online


the thing that really gave me the greenlight to make this purchase was that the 3 year warranty was included and LED screen. my new ETS date is 9/11/08. i dont mind the wait...just wondering what are all your thoughts? i read somewhere that xps line will be discontinued and replaced soon..

ill be using the laptop as a multimedia source. movies, music, games (wow, cod4, starcraft 2, etc etc)

thanks in advance!

 

don't get caught in the cycle of newer technology......

the newer laptops when they come out (most likely around october/november) will only be marginally better in terms of performance.....will have only a few new/cool features and designs....but will be much more expensive.....with no coupons in sight for months............if you need a laptop now.......then stick with the xps......it will probably last you around 4 years and then you can buy a new one.....if you have to have the new technology....and can wait.....then wait.....but you won't have a laptop for a few more months

and remember....as I have said to so many people in the past....this whole technology think is a big fat cycle............there is always something "newer and better" coming out....rather than shopping for what you could get.....research well and shop for what you need/want.....and buy it....be satisfied.....and don't be affected by buyer's remorse

hope that puts things into perspective

Edit: Just looked over your system.....it is a great setup....it will last you quite a while and be able to deal with nearly anything (just no super high end gaming) you throw at it.....I say stick with it unless you have a good reason why you would need to wait

 

Hey,
you have a nice config. there!

Always remember that Dell tends to over-project those ESD...

It's a cycle...technology...ever, changing...As with the Dell deals...so if you cancel now and reorder for something new...You many not get the deal you want!

Plus, a newer order..would prolong your ESD even longer

It sounds like you like what your getting! You can always return the 1530, if w/in 21 days of date of invoice ~ it isn't working for you!

And, then get something newer perhaps!

Just a suggestion!
And, I hope it helps you out...

Cin

 

but with the nVidia troubles... might want ot look at other laptops

 

lol yeah...it will be discontinued for uglier laptops. your not gonna find a laptop as good looking as the current XPS

You will have Studio XPS and Inspiron XPS laptops, both of which will probably look more like the current Studio and Inspiron laptops, respectively.

You'll probably lose the nice look the current XPS systems have, so you would probably want to keep your order.

 

thnx for all the advice! im pretty set on keeping the order as i am confident my current setup will hold me over for 3+ years.

just wondering whats on the horizon.....i would def wait if they can improve battery life dramaticly but you cant have it all can you!

thanks for welcoming in the community and once again thanks for all your input!

 

^^^^

Glad you decided to keep it..and welcome to the forums You will love it!


Cin

 

I don't understand how you got an 8/27 ESD in the first place. I ordered on 8/6 like you did with the same midnight blue, LED screen and 6 cell battery pack which seem to be the main back ordered items and my ESD has always been 9/2. Maybe Dell just makes this stuff up as they go along.

 

The new Inspiron model already looks very similair to the current XPS.

 

His ship date's 9/11/08 now. And they change it a lot actually. My date changed 3 times before they finally settled on the final date. It'll probably come sooner than what it says now.

Anyway, when I first heard of the nVidia GPU, my XPS was shipped the next day and I wanted to return it. Sometimes I wonder what would have happen if I did, other times I love this thing. Although there are some awesome deals on other laptops right now, so it's all up to you.

 

Yeah I know but like I said I don't know how he got that early ESD in the first place when he ordered a system with all the same known delayed parts as my system on the same day as me and my ESD is 9/2. My ESD date has never changed all this time. It has always been 9/2. I have never gotten any delay emails or anything so far. I wonder if mine will eventually get delayed.