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    I won!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dissonance, Aug 29, 2006.

  1. Dissonance

    Dissonance Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK, this is VERY ironic.

    Some of you might of read my earlier post about when I got a dent and scratch m1210 and sent it back because it was too beat up. The replacement didn't have the nVidia card, so I told them to take them both back and just give me back my money (I was quite frustrated by then).

    Fast forward to this past Sunday evening, just before loggin off for the night, I remembered to play the "back to school" game on Dell's site and I won a m1210. All I could do was laugh. :D

    I'm sure this will be a no frills (read: integrated video) version, but I can't argue with the price.

    I almost didn't post because of all the hate posts that will follow, but I needed to tell someone (and my wife couldn't care less).
     
    Dissonance, Aug 29, 2006
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  2. TheGriffin

    TheGriffin Notebook Consultant

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    Wow! Lucky guy :D
     
    TheGriffin, Aug 29, 2006
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  3. derelict1987

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    Very Ironic... You deserved to win. Enjoy!
     
    derelict1987, Aug 29, 2006
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  4. WashWest

    WashWest Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Good for you! Congratulations. And thanks for the reminder to play today. Only one day left...
     
    WashWest, Aug 29, 2006
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  5. Sequoia225

    Sequoia225 Notebook Deity

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    Hey man thats awesome!!! Ive been playing that **** game forever. Congrats to you!!!! no hate posts. were happy for you.
     
    Sequoia225, Aug 29, 2006
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    that's sweet...i wish i could win it! Congrats!
     
    Greg, Aug 29, 2006
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  7. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Congrats!

    I've also been playing it, but since I live in Canada, it won't matter. If I won, I'd probrably hold it as a prize for someone on this forum :p


    Again, congrats :)
     
    coriolis, Aug 29, 2006
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  8. mrjosh

    mrjosh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yep, all love posts here. Congratulations--you really did deserve it.
     
    mrjosh, Aug 29, 2006
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  9. TheGriffin

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    What's the website for the contest?
     
    TheGriffin, Aug 29, 2006
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  10. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    VERY LUCKY! :D :D Enjoy your new notebook, and if you don't care for the intel GPU, just ebay it and buy a better one. ;)
     
    Jason, Aug 29, 2006
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  11. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    You lucky... I don't know if I can say that word on the forum. Enjoy your new laptop.
     
    Metamorphical, Aug 29, 2006
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  12. zolo

    zolo Notebook Evangelist

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    zolo, Aug 29, 2006
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  13. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    You suck. Seriously... I've been playing this **** game every day for the past month and nothing! I hate you.

    J/K. I'm not that big of a jerk. Congratulations on the machine. It sounds like it couldn't have happened to a more perfect person. But yeah, if you don't like the GMA 950, then just eBay it (or try selling it on here) and get something better. It's really not a bad config. It's like a T2400 (maybe T2300) with 1GB of RAM and a base 60 gig hard drive. It's pretty standard, but I'd take it for free.
     
    Paul, Aug 29, 2006
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  14. Dissonance

    Dissonance Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for all the nice posts! I'll probably keep it no matter what the config is (I'm a pack-rat and I hate selling things). It's kind of funny...since I never really thought I'd win, I randomly picked a different skin every time. I won with the red dragon. I'm just glad it wasn't the koy or argyle!
     
    Dissonance, Aug 29, 2006
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  15. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i always wondered if they based a win on the skin that you pick...like saying "today the red dragon will win!"

    nah... :)
     
    Greg, Aug 29, 2006
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  16. Crazeman

    Crazeman Notebook Consultant

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    i always thought those contests are fakes and the people who claim they win are all employees from the company claiming that they won something.

    hes a spy i tell you! a spy!!!11

    im just messing around, grats on the new lappie :D
     
    Crazeman, Aug 30, 2006
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  17. TheGriffin

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    Can't you negotiate with Dell and see if they can offer u the privilege of upgrading things before they ship it out?
     
    TheGriffin, Aug 30, 2006
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  18. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

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    hahaha sweet well done dude :D
     
    streather, Aug 30, 2006
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  19. WashWest

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    I've picked the red dragon every time i've played. Post photos once you get it!
     
    WashWest, Aug 30, 2006
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  20. Qhs

    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    My sentiments exactly. Congrats man! :cool: I wonder who else has won?
     
    Qhs, Aug 30, 2006
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  21. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    congratulations, I just got the lame ass coupon
     
    Iceman0124, Aug 30, 2006
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  22. Dissonance

    Dissonance Notebook Enthusiast

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    Will do.


    I was wondering that too. I find it hard to believe I'm the only one on NBR that has won.
     
    Dissonance, Aug 30, 2006
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  23. Richteralan

    Richteralan Notebook Evangelist

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    argh
    I also picked red dragon sticker but with E1705......didn't win :(
     
    Richteralan, Aug 30, 2006
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  24. khanhfat

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    DAmmmm I'm Jealous.... I've been playing that game and it wont' give me a damm thing.
     
    khanhfat, Aug 30, 2006
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  25. snowbrdkid

    snowbrdkid Notebook Consultant

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    how often can you play hte game? once a day? per email adress? anyone know?
     
    snowbrdkid, Aug 30, 2006
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  26. Qhs

    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    I play everyday and use two email addresses. If they had asked, I would have told them that my dad did not know I was playing the same contest too. My dad would back me up with a "Huh?" because I didn't tell him about the contest. ;) lol (Using passed tense because there is only one day left and have probably a 0% chance of winning which is another reason why I an telling everyone that I am break the rules)
     
    Qhs, Aug 31, 2006
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  27. s4iscool

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    awesome congrats! i was suprised we hadnt seen a winner from the forum till now
     
    s4iscool, Aug 31, 2006
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