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    EPP Longer delay?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by KKP, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. KKP

    KKP Newbie

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    Why does dell prioritize their customers? Maybe someone can explain to me the business logic behind having EPP customers wait a month to get their laptop? I ordered a 1420 on the 29th with basic features nothing too crazy, black case. The exact same laptop ordered through the conventional dell.com would be shipped by the 8th. But I won't be receiving it until the 28-30th of august! Man that computer is going to drop like $100 by then. Sorry for the negativity but I suppose that this forum is just made for people to vent. I need my laptop because I'm starting law school part time. damn.
     
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  2. mattstl77

    mattstl77 Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess Dell feels that there is a trade off for the supposed EPP discount (which is about the same for Home Office Users).

    "We save you more money...you have to wait...)
     
    mattstl77, Jul 31, 2007
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  3. cliegal

    cliegal Notebook Evangelist

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    I ordered 2 M1330's with my EPP account and discounts and have received both. I don't believe they are delaying EPP accounts at all.
     
    cliegal, Jul 31, 2007
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  4. KKP

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    Do you think I should cancel and go through home office? They give me a three year warranty with in home service with this. And they threw in a $50 coupon that I can basically use as a gift certificate. What do you guys think?

    Total Charges: $1,177.17

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
    Jet Black
    FREE! 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    Glossy, high contrast, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280x800)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    FREE! 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
    1 CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    1 High Definition Audio 2.0
    1 Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    1 Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
    1 McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 24-months
    1 56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    DellCare Value
    Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)
    1 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
    1 Windows Vista™ Premium
     
    KKP, Jul 31, 2007
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  5. HCW

    HCW Notebook Deity

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    You should be able to upgrade the screen and video card for same price
     
    HCW, Jul 31, 2007
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  6. toned42

    toned42 Notebook Guru

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    lol... time = money so no money saved if you have a good job and waits too long
     
    toned42, Jul 31, 2007
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