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    Dell refurished notebook

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by batman19, Apr 6, 2007.

  1. batman19

    batman19 Notebook Guru

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    i'm thinking about gettin one of those laptop, what do u guys think?
     
    batman19, Apr 6, 2007
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  2. Chris52

    Chris52 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got one and it has no sound. The Dell tech not only wasn't able to fix the problem, he created more. Now my status(numlock, caps, wi-fi, ect.) lights don't work and I can find places where you can tell it wasn't put back together properly. On 3/21 I contacted tech support and they said they would replace it, I'm still waiting for a new one to arrive. Most people had much better experiences than me, though.
     
    Chris52, Apr 6, 2007
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  3. sc32valve

    sc32valve Notebook Guru

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    I just purchased a 1210 and love it. Unit is top notch with no marks to show its a refurb. I did get a 3 year warranty just in case.
     
    sc32valve, Apr 7, 2007
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  4. Fresh-Popcorn

    Fresh-Popcorn Notebook Consultant

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    My D620 is a refurb and no problems with it.
    Looked brand spanking new when it arrived.
     
    Fresh-Popcorn, Apr 7, 2007
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  5. Vaitte

    Vaitte Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also got my Precision M90 as a "Scratch & Dent" from Dell outlet for a very good price. Well, the unit is really "scratched", there is one scratch on the cover and the unit seemed lightly used. However, I can tell that the unit was cleaned throughly and there is no hardware problems whatsover. Operation wise everything works just like a new unit. So far I'm happy with this purchase. I'd say if the price is good then go for it. You can always return it if you are not satisfied with the product.
     
    Vaitte, Apr 7, 2007
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  6. 05GT

    05GT Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got mine yesterday, and it looks and runs like new.
     
    05GT, Apr 7, 2007
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  7. Reelgator

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    Just got a Latitude 820, Duo Core 2.0ghz,2 gig ram,80 gig 7500 HDD,8X DVD DL,upgrade video card, delivered as a scratch and dent $1200.00.
    Not a mark anywhere and a very nice laptop.
    I can't imagine buying new unless your specs are way out there custom.
     
    Reelgator, Apr 7, 2007
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  8. swordfish01

    swordfish01 Notebook Consultant

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    Which screen resolution did you get? Vista or XP PRO?

    I'm thking of buying a refurb 820 myself and cant decide on these options..

    Thanks
     
    swordfish01, Apr 7, 2007
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  9. Gmeanie

    Gmeanie Notebook Guru

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    My XPS came in like new.
     
    Gmeanie, Apr 8, 2007
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