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    Here's how to get a bigger disount on Dell laptops

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Phil, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. Phil

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    I read this on a dutch forum. A guy ordered a Studio 15 and he did not want to use the Vista installation.

    He read in the Microsoft policy:

    Source.

    So he called Dell and he got the money back for Vista and Works. Now he's using Windows 7. Dell said he did not have to send back the Vista software.
     
    Phil, Jun 25, 2009
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  2. dAdE0H0

    dAdE0H0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    How much did the guy get back from Dell?
     
    dAdE0H0, Jun 25, 2009
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  3. Phil

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    100 euro for Works + Vista

    Prices in Europe tend to be a lot higher, so 100 euro equates to about 100 US$.
     
    Phil, Jun 25, 2009
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    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    What about just Works? Does anybody use this software at all?
     
    Fragilexx, Jun 25, 2009
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    I guess this has something to do with the anti-trust suit in Europe with Microsoft right?
     
    Bubbamel, Jun 25, 2009
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  6. Phil

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    I thought the same. But going by the US phone number it seems to be valid in US too.
     
    Phil, Jun 25, 2009
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    Wow, thats surprising! It reminds me of the man who sued HP because he did not agree to the Vista terms and actually got his money back and ended up using Linux I believe. Don't quote me on that though...hehe. :)
     
    Bubbamel, Jun 25, 2009
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  8. Dellicious

    Dellicious Notebook Guru

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    I wonder if rejecting the Vista would make you ineligible for the free upgrade to Windows 7.
     
    Dellicious, Jun 25, 2009
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  9. Cin'

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    Very interesting! Could be helpful for those making upcoming lappy purchase or even recent ones ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 25, 2009
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    If anyone here has done this in the US I want to know how it went.....

    +rep will be given :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 25, 2009
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    I will be doing the when I get my new SXPS16
     
    jamesweston, Jun 25, 2009
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    So how would they ship out the system I wonder... Would they just send it with blank HDD(s)?

    I can see an argument from the OEM if you call them after receipt of the system and tell them you want your money back since you uninstalled the OS and say installed Linux instead. 'Sorry loyal Dell Customer, we can't provide you with a refund for the OS since you turned on the machine'... ;)

    What Dell really needs to do is answer the IdeaStorm suggestions and provide an option to configure the system without an OS.

    Just a thought - very nice find though. Worth a try.
     
    BatBoy, Jun 26, 2009
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  13. Phil

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    The guy in the Netherlands who got his money back called Dell after receiving the system.
     
    Phil, Jun 26, 2009
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    Honestly, that just sounds sleezy...I would never do that just to save maybe $100-200. Why not haggle it down in the first place over the phone.
     
    Theros123, Jun 26, 2009
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  15. jamesweston

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    Why should someone pay for Windows if they never plan on using it or all ready have a licence for it I have licences for every version of windows vista
     
    jamesweston, Jun 26, 2009
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    This is after you haggled it down. Extra discount.
     
    Phil, Jun 26, 2009
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    Well, in that case, he got to keep his Vista copy. Plus, he sidestepped the whole paying for an OS by using the Windows 7 RC, which is still Windows. I dunno, I guess I'd feel different if he put Linux on there, but this is different.
     
    Theros123, Jun 26, 2009
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    I dont know about dell, but I ordered my T400 from Lenovo with PC-DOS license. The computer shipped with a blank hard drive and no windows stickers anywhere on the computer. The price was $125 less than it would have been with Vista.
     
    zenit, Jun 28, 2009
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