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    Dell Vostro is here!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by maddogg2k7, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. doronbubi

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    cus its a new line of laptop and maybe they have problem build then. . . just maybe
     
    doronbubi, Jul 18, 2007
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  2. ericyp

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    Why? They're the same thing, just different colors. And the inspiron comes with like 6 color choices anyways.
     
    ericyp, Jul 19, 2007
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  3. Suraj989

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    so does any one know if the RAM slots will be located next to each other or will they have one under the keyboard and one under a latch...i plan to install 4GB and id rather it not be that invasive.
     
    Suraj989, Jul 19, 2007
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    From what I heard the 1400 has them both on the bottom and the 1500 has one under the keyboard.
     
    skyghene, Jul 19, 2007
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  5. Suraj989

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    yeah..i got the 1500...but after looking at sirius GTO's guide for the latitude, it doesnt seem that bad.
     
    Suraj989, Jul 19, 2007
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    You got 1500 means have you received it?
     
    neil1511, Jul 19, 2007
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  7. doronbubi

    doronbubi Notebook Guru

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    lol i dont think he got it . . we not going to see it arrive at list antil next week or more . . after the 25th
     
    doronbubi, Jul 19, 2007
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  8. Kaosfury

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    I already downloaded the owner's manual for the 1500 so I could know what I was getting into. Yes, one of the RAM slots is on the bottom and the other is under the keyboard.

    You can get the manuals fby going to support tab->manuals and selecting the system you want to look at.
     
    Kaosfury, Jul 19, 2007
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  9. Suraj989

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    lol...no no no..mines going to be shipped august sixth...i wish i had it...does any one know if its difficult to replace the ram in the inspiron..because i saw the guide to change the ram in the latitude but i figure the inspiron would be a closer match.
     
    Suraj989, Jul 19, 2007
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  10. Kaosfury

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    Which model? You can use the method I showed to look up the manual and see for yourself.

    Looking at the 1520 though, there is one under the keyboard and one in the back.
     
    Kaosfury, Jul 20, 2007
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  11. offbase

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    My 1500 has been in the build stage for 3 freaking days ... am I part of a test project to see if they can save money by going from SE Asian labor to chimpanzees?
     
    offbase, Jul 20, 2007
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  12. Jagsfan61

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    ha ha, today will be my second day of build stage.

    just think, once this stage is over it is off to shipping (basically)
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 20, 2007
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  13. Lynus

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    Mine (INSPIRON 1720 be a riot if I didn't clear that up) took over a week to build... three days is a good start i guess, but mine tested and boxed in less than a day so that made up for it
     
    Lynus, Jul 20, 2007
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  14. AmazingGracePlayer

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    Is there a wait list for Vostros?
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jul 20, 2007
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  15. Jagsfan61

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    wait list? well... no one has it yet, and it came out the 10th this month.

    I ordered mine monday night and it is supposed to ship the 8th of august.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 20, 2007
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  16. AmazingGracePlayer

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    I want to order an 1500, and I want it to have 512MB of RAM and then buy and install and 2GB card (so total 2.5G RAM)... I know having more RAM is better, but do you think that'll have any negative impact?
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jul 20, 2007
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    i dont see how upgrading would be bad. Should be just as good as ordering 2.5 gig.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 20, 2007
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  18. AmazingGracePlayer

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    I was afraid that some RAM chips will not be compatible with the computer/the other chip even if they operate at the same speed...
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jul 20, 2007
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    FWIW, I ordered on 7/13 and my 1400 has been in the "Build" stage since Tuesday....

    T5470
    1gb DDR2 (ordered 2x1gb from Fry's for $70)
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    WXGA+ with TL
    Bluetooth
    Integrated Webcam
     
    codeyf, Jul 20, 2007
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  20. Gloomster

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    My 1400 has been in the build stage since atleast monday. On the phone I was told it would be a 10 day build, which I thought surely they were just saying so it could be built and arrive early. But now I don't know if that will be true.
     
    Gloomster, Jul 20, 2007
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  21. shlurpee

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    In the 1500 manual it says if you want to receive the 'dual channel' benefits of the ram you must have equal size ram chips in each slot. So a .5 gig and a 2 gig ram chip will work, but IMO having 1 gig in each slot would not only be cheaper but faster and more efficient as well.
     
    shlurpee, Jul 20, 2007
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  22. devsk

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    Why is vostro not available to EPP customers?
     
    devsk, Jul 20, 2007
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  23. Msl747

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    ^Because it is only available through Dell Small business...
     
    Msl747, Jul 20, 2007
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  24. offbase

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    There's a thread up about a Chinese guy who's already received his Vostro. Seems there's a Dell rep on that forum accellerating members' orders. Hmmm, any idea why we're stuck in "production" for days on end?
     
    offbase, Jul 20, 2007
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  25. Kaosfury

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    Wow. I ordered mine on wednesday and the ship date is August 6. How did that happen?
     
    Kaosfury, Jul 20, 2007
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  26. coolguy

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    Build stage takes atleast 10 days to complete. Mine went into build on thursday.
     
    coolguy, Jul 20, 2007
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  27. Kaosfury

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    Well, a 2GB chip of the same type as what ships is 129.99 at crucial.com, while a 2GB kit is 105.99. Of course, I'm going to upgrade to 4GB next spring (probably in January). The current price for that kit is 259.99.
     
    Kaosfury, Jul 20, 2007
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  28. doronbubi

    doronbubi Notebook Guru

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    hey guys help me in somthing....when i chack my status on line my order is "In Production" but when ever i call dell on thr phone my status is on "build stage".
    what the hell is the right one ?
     
    doronbubi, Jul 20, 2007
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  29. Kaosfury

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    Build stage is a stage of the production status. After build, it will go to testing, then boxing, then the status will change to shipped.
     
    Kaosfury, Jul 20, 2007
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  30. shlurpee

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    What thread? whats the link?
     
    shlurpee, Jul 20, 2007
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  31. shlurpee

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    nevermind. I found it.
     
    shlurpee, Jul 20, 2007
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  32. offbase

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    It had better not -- I'm made enough over a damned August 2nd ESD.
     
    offbase, Jul 20, 2007
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  33. Jagsfan61

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    mine was supposed to have a 10 day build, but i think it will be less. that should be the maximum.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 20, 2007
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  34. Jagsfan61

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    Free Microsoft Office Live Basics

    can anyone tell me what that is? It says that was shipped to me the day i ordered, which was last monday, but i still haven't gotten it.

    I have no idea. I didn't order anything extra.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 22, 2007
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  35. inscape01

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    Hmmmm, I can cancel my 1500 order and get the 1700 for $130 more... I've ordered a 160gb 7200rpm drive which would be primary and the 160gb 5400rpm drive can be secondary. I could put the 2 gigs of RAM I bought into my gf's laptop. It's a desktop replacement for me, not going to be hauled around much. The highe resolution screen is a $150 option, a bit too pricey. I got the 1440x900 on my 15.4", shouldn't look bad on a 17" considering i'm running 1680x1050 on a 20" screen.
     
    inscape01, Jul 23, 2007
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  36. CyberGhost

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    it's a new gaming service with which MS is hoping to rip people off for online gaming.
     
    CyberGhost, Jul 23, 2007
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  37. Jagsfan61

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    anyone exited to see if their status changed? I guess people are saying they update at 9 AM EST Time which is 5 minutes from now.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 23, 2007
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  38. AiA

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    It's already 3:32 P.M. here and mine is still in preproduction but i guess it will be like that for a couple of days before it moves over to the build stage.
     
    AiA, Jul 23, 2007
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  39. jb1007

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    I was excited............. until I checked the status and nothing changed!
     
    jb1007, Jul 23, 2007
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  40. IceMole

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    If you call in to the status line you'll get more info. Instead of saying Production the voice will say "Your order is currently in Production in the testing phase".

    Edit: Forgot phone# 1-800-433-9014
     
    IceMole, Jul 23, 2007
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  41. offbase

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    Lucky me, seems I'm setting a new record for time in the "build" stage ...
     
    offbase, Jul 23, 2007
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    Mine was in build 16 days before I canceled it, looking to reorder and go with vostro this time.
     
    IceMole, Jul 23, 2007
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    That's not the price of the RAM you are paying for. It's an upgrade price LOL.
     
    coolguy, Jul 23, 2007
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    dang, no one has made it into boxing yet? bummer lol
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 23, 2007
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    I didn't want to replace the RAM under the keyboard, so instead of paying $70 and potentially ruining my laptop, or paying $120 for 2.5 gigs of RAM, I just decided to pay the $150 and have Dell do it.
     
    Methodis, Jul 23, 2007
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  46. nufenstein

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    just called an they "expedited" my order..told me the courtesy upgraded shipping really doesnt do anything besides delay the order further...bull****? maybe...but we will see if my vostro goes before the 8th...
     
    nufenstein, Jul 23, 2007
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  47. Jagsfan61

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    how did you get it expedited?
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 23, 2007
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    yes, do tell nufenstein! :) does that mean you get better shipping or does the build process get sped up?
     
    trackstar, Jul 23, 2007
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    btw...my 1400 JUST got moved to boxing!!!
     
    trackstar, Jul 23, 2007
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    what was your est ship date?
     
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