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    How long would it take to get?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Breakpoint, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. Breakpoint

    Breakpoint Newbie

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    If I ordered a laptop today, how long does it usually take to get it?

    Also when will Dell have the back to school sale on XPS laptops? Would you get it before school starts if you ordered it then?
     
    Breakpoint, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. lazard

    lazard Notebook Deity

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    When you configure your laptop on their website, they give you an estimated ship date. Usually takes 2-3 weeks.
     
    lazard, Jul 18, 2008
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  3. redrubberpenguin

    redrubberpenguin Notebook Consultant

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    They have 20%/25% off XPS and 25%/30% off Inspiron laptops right now, and they're pretty good deals. It usually takes my orders less than two weeks to build and ship, but sometimes they can be short on parts and have to delay your delivery date (they will say "May delay your (insert notebook here) deliver date if you're ordering a part they're short on).
     
    redrubberpenguin, Jul 18, 2008
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  4. NViejeP

    NViejeP Newbie

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    It took me literally a week. I ordered it with an estimted ship date at the end of July. And they shipped it like 4 days later, and it came the next day.
     
    NViejeP, Jul 18, 2008
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  5. MonsPubis

    MonsPubis Notebook Consultant

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    Hilarious title :D

    Dell takes it own sweet time to deliver, order ahead of time rather than waiting for discounts.
     
    MonsPubis, Jul 18, 2008
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hi!Hi! ~
    If you ordered your laptop today...it all depends on how long it is in Production and in the Build process. Once you order your laptop you will get an *estimated shipping date*.

    The delivery of my 1530 took about 3 weeks ~ it would've only taken about 9 days..but a part was on back order!~

    Dell always has deals going on! And, depending on when you ordered, that will tell when you would receive it.

    Alot of the time the ESD if forecast out....and there is possibly a good chance that you would receive it before the ESD date ;)

    If, your a student..you may want to take advantage of your schools discount, if available. ;)

    And, I think that you would want to take advantage of the discounts for the costs savings vs. ordering ahead of time without using any discount. :eek:

    Hope that helps ;) :) And, good luck!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 18, 2008
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  7. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    It depends mostly on if there are any delays with the components you buy. A lot of the time they have a lengthy delivery date, but you get it much sooner.
     
    atbnet, Jul 18, 2008
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  8. bikerboy94

    bikerboy94 Notebook Evangelist

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    i ordered on 6/23 rec 6/30


    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800MHzFSB, 3M L2 Cache)
    Tuxedo Black
    4GB, DDR2, 667MHz
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MP Camera
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive
    320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
    Dell 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR
    2 In Home Year Limited Warranty
    McAfee Security 9.0, 3-Year Subscription
    2 Day Shipping
    $1248.00 +Tax
     
    bikerboy94, Jul 19, 2008
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  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Awesome delivery time! ;) How are things with it? :D
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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