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    Dell's Adherence to "Deals"

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by defect, Apr 18, 2006.

  1. defect

    defect Newbie

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    I brought this question up in another post but I feel it deserves a place of its own.

    To those of you who have experience dealing with Dell, I am extremely curious how closely the company adheres to their many offers and deals.

    Right now Dell Canada is offering a $650 off deal on specific notebooks above $1999 (similar to your $750 off coupon) but the notebooks are fairly limited and the upgrading options are reduced. If I was to purchase one of the few notebooks that is avaliable at this reduced price (the 6400 (e1505?)), I am able to upgrade ram, gpu, hd, etc. etc. BUT my choice of processor is limited to the t2400; for me, this just isn't enough.

    I guess what I really want to know is if Dell is flexible with their deals? Has anybody had success getting parts/options that the website/deal does not offer when speaking to a representative over the phone?

    Obviously the overall price would increase, but a $650 coupon would help immensely. TIA for thoughts and advice!
     
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  2. 21st Hermit

    21st Hermit Notebook Consultant

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    Don't know how big a hurry you are in. But, now that I've watched Dell deals for several years, there is always a bigger, better deal tomorrow. So just keep watching and "your" deal will show.

    Hermit
     
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    phatkid77 Notebook Guru

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    i am officially going nuts here!!!

    i noticed the same thing when i try to configure a laptop thru the coupon way....id like to hop up the processor to 1.8ghz

    i ahve heard the difference between 533mhz and 667mhz for ram is insignificant??? is this true?

    phats
     
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    bluemoose Newbie

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    I've read that some people have been getting pretty good deals by calling in their order rather than going the online route. You might give that a try. Maybe ask for the configuration you want and the online price and see if they'll give you one with a bumped up processor, or even offer a few bucks more. I mean, what can they say besides, "no"... :)

    --Dan
     
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  5. defect

    defect Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies.

    I agree that I should probably just phone and ask what they can do. I just wanted to make sure this was OK before making a fool of myself!

    I appreciate the comment Hermit, it sounds like you have alot of experience when it comes to deals. My only concern is that from what I have seen so far, the Dell Canada coupons system is much more primative, and there aren't as many good offers (this $650 discount is the first one I've seen that even compares to ones in the US, and even still it has alot of stipulations on it.)

    Like I said there is no harm in giving them a call so I'll see what I can get them to offer and post back :)
     
    defect, Apr 19, 2006
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