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    How to buy Vostro?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by skybum02, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. skybum02

    skybum02 Newbie

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    The Dell rep told me "The Vostro is a business system and is only available to businesses with a tax id or corporate card."

    How do I buy a Vostro if I'm not a business?

    Thanks,
    Steve
     
    skybum02, Jan 21, 2008
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  2. BoneCrusher

    BoneCrusher Notebook Geek

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    Same thing i was going to ask
     
    BoneCrusher, Jan 21, 2008
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  3. dwd

    dwd Notebook Consultant

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    He is lying. Just type in some fake buisness name when you order it online(like your full name) and they will ship it to you. Your warranty will not be void, and you will not be taken away by the Dell police.

    Remember the fake buisness name btw!!!
     
    dwd, Jan 21, 2008
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  4. BoneCrusher

    BoneCrusher Notebook Geek

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    ohhhhhh, aitteeeeee
     
    BoneCrusher, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    actually dell will contact you :p... I was contacted 3 days after my order ... I recommend using a family business or a parental side buisness..
     
    X2P, Jan 21, 2008
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  6. sleepy35758

    sleepy35758 Notebook Consultant

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    jus order it off dell's website and make up a name for your business. like if your name is steve call your business steve inc. thats what i did and i didn't have any problems
     
    sleepy35758, Jan 21, 2008
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    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    Tell them your planning on starting a biz...
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jan 21, 2008
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  8. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Can I ask why you want a Vostro over an inspiron?
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 21, 2008
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  9. BoneCrusher

    BoneCrusher Notebook Geek

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    Its Way CHEAPER
     
    BoneCrusher, Jan 21, 2008
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  10. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Good reason :) I was just making sure you weren't under the impression that it was a way better machine, because they are the same.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 21, 2008
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  11. skybum02

    skybum02 Newbie

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    Vostro = Less $$ and no bloat ware installed. I guess if I tried the Inspiron discount cupons the price maybe get to the same amount as a Vostro. Also I don't want white (Inspiron) on my computer - will get dirty from my fingers / palms (I fly dirty military airlift jets).
     
    skybum02, Jan 21, 2008
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  12. Jeff Leites

    Jeff Leites Notebook Guru

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    I didn't have any problem buying mine.
    You have to call the Dell business division to order it, but they didn't care if it was for my personal use. I needed a company name, which I made up on the spot (and the rep knew it). No tax id was needed.
     
    Jeff Leites, Jan 21, 2008
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  13. dordale

    dordale Notebook Consultant

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    Yup...ordered a Latitude for my Mother in law a while ago using the small business website. Just used her name as the name of the business.

    dordale :)
     
    dordale, Jan 22, 2008
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  14. nizzy1115

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    I hope you remember its name. If you ever call for a parts repair, they will ask to verify the company name!
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 22, 2008
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  15. skybum02

    skybum02 Newbie

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    Are there discount coupons posted for the Vostro?
     
    skybum02, Jan 22, 2008
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  16. Jeff Leites

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    No problem. It's on all the paperwork and mail that I get from them.
     
    Jeff Leites, Jan 22, 2008
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