India Inspiron/Vostro/XPS Order status thread

i fked up my partition. now i have a 45 GB unallocated, and vista disk management does not allow me to allocate the space to any drive . sm1 please help.

mozart: go to properties, generic pnp monitor , properties, details, hardware id

 

tried that...jus sez general..will check again tomm morning when i take it out of the bag ...too tired to go n fetch it now....thanx neways.....btw i guess if uv got a linux dvd u can use it to repartition....not sure to....

 

mask, format, and start from scratch. Windows Vista will guide you in the process. You can make as many partitions as you like, with sizes of your choice a well. It will remove all the DELL **** like QuickSet etc.

 

Am I going overboard?
1> I'm choosing XPS1300 over Insp1400 series cause 13.3 in Screen is really very portable
2> Specs are:
Core 2 Duo T7300 - Because of the 4 GB Cache
2 GB RAM
128 MB Nvida
LED Disp
Costing 84 K with Taxes etc

Too Exp?

 

Q541005N - Dell XPS M1330 Notebook 75,198.00

Date 14/10/2007 03:37 AM Catalog Number 41666

Base System Intel(R) Core(TM)2Duo Processor T7300
2.0 GHz, 4MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB

Operating System Genuine Windows Vista(R) Business – with AERO experience

Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover 1


Item included in the System 1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)

Regulatory Label

8-in-1 media card reader

Dell(TM) Support

Shipping Mod with Powercord

Mod Specs Info (India)

Dell(TM) Support Center 1.0
Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English) 1
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1
Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control 1

Noise Isolation Ear Buds
Dell(TM) Media Direct 1

Approx. 2.0GB of HDD space will be allocated to Dell Media Direct.
Dell(TM) PC-Restore 1

NO 56K MODEM 1
Memory 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
Audio Solution Integrated Stereo Sound 1
Video Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR3 dedicated graphic memory 1
Floppy Drive No Floppy Drive
Hard Drives 160GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Hard Drive Partition Hard Drive Partition, Primary Size 40GB in C Drive, Remainder in D Drive

Internal Optical Drive Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities 1

Roxio Creator 9.0
Bluetooth Module Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module 1
Wireless Network Solution Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card 1

Colours and screen thickness Crimson Red Slim & Light WLED display with VGA webcam 1

13.3" UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(0.3MP webcam)
Palmrest Option Standard Palmrest 1
Adapter 65W Light-Weight Adapter 1
Primary Battery 6-cell 56Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Carry Case No Case

Shipment Box with No Case
Remark Discount is only valid if the corresponding upgraded item is selected above. 1
Limited time promotional offer only. No further discounts apply. 1
Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (India) 1
Delivery & Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Delivery Charges (India) 1

Total

Total Amount Rs 75,198.00
Total Amount Before Tax Rs 75,198.00
VAT - 4% Rs 3,007.92
Total Amount Before OCTROI TAX Rs 78,205.92
OCTROI - 0% Rs 0.00
Total Tax Rs 3,007.92
Total Amount After Tax Rs 78,205.92

 

Don't let them charge you for VAT. And choose the Wireless N card, instead of the A/G card.

Other than that, very good choice

As for partitions, when I was using Dell's setup, I had resized my primary to make it smaller. But that didn't let me make another one. So I deleted the MediaDirect partition and then tried and it worked. However, its not an optimal solution for everyone.

If you want to learn how to save MediaDirect and partition, you may have to reformat. Try flamenko's Dell Clean Install Guide. flamenko is a user on this forum.

Btw, Partition Magic is incompatible with Vista. You may screw things up bad if you try and use that.

 

4 GB cache!!

 

hey silas, when you format, did dell give all the drivers and stuff that is needed?
or do i have to dnld stuffs from net?

 

Hi mask. When I received my laptop, I turned it on, and checked if it worked properly. Then, after 10 minutes or so of receiving it, I formatted it. Yes, DELL provides a DVD with all the drivers that you'll need.

 

hey silas, but i have already created an unallocated space on my disk. will format allow me to get that space back?

 

Yes, it will. Your machine is a brand new one, so I don't think there'll be any data of yours on it.

Do it yourself. What's the worse that will happen? It'll take a few hours more, but at least you'll learn something for the future. It is how I learnt how to format and install XP, and now Vista.

 

yeah, i did a lot of format on xp, but this vista thing is scaring me a bit . i think i will take the chance.

 

iv got a sim card slot under the battery....any idea wat this is for??? inserting a sim makes no difference...

 

Hmm that is for WWAN or something like that dont know for sure.... If you have the DOS version of bootable partition magic you can very well use it also instead of trying it from Vista.... Installing MediaDirect will be little bit confusing but flamenko's guide is good enough for that....

And btw my order still shows as not delivered even when it was delivered around 10 days back....

 

mine too! makes me wonder, have they sent me a stuff which sm1 might hv returned! makes me shudder at the thought!

 

urrgh... just now located light bleed on my LPL000. watched a movie, and there was light bleed on the bottom.. otherwise screen is gorgeous, dunno what to do. it turns out light bleed is common with all LCDs, even televisions... so dunno... do you guys experience any?

 

Heres a thought:

Is buying a T7250 or less with 2 GB L2 cache better or spend a few K's extra for the 4 GB T7300?

(Once u have tried the 4 GB L2 ......you will be p permanent "convert"

 

Thank You !!!!

I bargained this morning with the Dell guy.... he cut down the VAT Figure..... something that was costing me 87 K came down to 84 K (appx).

What a bummer they dont offer WIFI "n" as an option... nor do they offer a fingerprint reader :-(

 

MISTAKE !!! Replace the GB with MB.... Sorry

 

Hi guys,
I have placed the order for Dell Inspiron 1520 yesterday
Will be getting the EDD in 2 days... Any idea, when i'll be getting to see my lappie? These days i m dreaming only abt my lappie

 

10th Nov....

 

That is way too costly dude.... Do you know that you can configure your system online on www.dell.co.in ? I tried with the config you had mentioned in the previous page and it came to just Rs 73,354.00 without the Belkin carry bag.... Also paying 5000 bucks extra for a slim lightweight WLED display aint worhty.... And you can choose the option of No VAT even on the internet....

So try configuring your system on the net instead and check the prices..... 84k is too much costly for a laptop dude.....

 

Hey, I got the EDD as 26th oct 2007... yuppieeee...
its so soon.... I hope, I get it on time

 

Hey I got the deal as follows,
Dell Inspiron 1520, Ruby Red, Windows XP, 2GB RAM in Rs.49425
Wat do u guys say about the deal.... pretty cheap huuh..

 

OK ... Finally !
Sent the Chq, the signed Quote copy and Central Sales Tax Forms.....
Final price and specs:

Dell XPS M1330 Notebook 80,663.00 (Inc ALL)

YY890 -Intel(R) Core(TM)2Duo Processor T7300 1
BRM-048 -2.0 GHz, 4MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB -

DX476 -Label (Dual Core & Intel Wireless) 1

FOS-I503 -Genuine Windows Vista(R) Business – with AERO experience
DMN-079 -Ideal for business users inc. Aero interface, Data backup/recovery,
DMN-080 -Privacy & Encription for Advanced security & stability.
CN819 -System Driver DVD Kit 1
XW606 -Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Software Driver 1

PACK-CL-CARE2 -Dell Care Plus 1

WXPH112-INX -2 Years Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The- 1
Clock Technical Assistance)

WXPH611-IN -1 Year - HelpDesk (Software, Virus, Spyware & Per 1
ipherals)

PACK-INX-2XPS2(IND) -2-year XPS Premier Service with 2-year Complete Cover

IXPS0101-CL(W) -Basic System Install (Qty 1 System) 1

FRT790-INSP -Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (India) 1

FRT02/790-INSP -Inspiron(TM) Delivery Charges (India) 1

BRM-005 -1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)

UU699 -Regulatory Label 1
NX186 -Dell(TM) Support 1
XK650 -Shipping Mod with Powercord 1
2K159 -Mod Specs Info (India) 1
MM281 -Dell(TM) Support Center 1.0 1

BMC-011 -8-in-1 media card reader -

XR044 -Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English) 1

BNC-010 -Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1

PU575 -Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control 1

DK903 -Noise Isolation Ear Buds 1

UP102 -Dell(TM) Media Direct 1
XM544 -Dell(TM) PC-Restore 1

BMC-003 -NO 56K MODEM

XD717 -2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1

BSC-012 -Integrated Stereo Sound 1

PN039 -NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR3 1
dedicated graphic memory

BFD-008 -No Floppy Drive

MY607 -160GB SATA Hard Drive 1
U6486 -Hard Drive Partition, Primary Size 40GB in C Drive, Remainder in D Drive
JM048 -Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual 1
layer write capabilities

XM387 -Roxio Creator 9.0 1

WR646 -Norton(TM) Internet Security(TM) 2007-30day Trial 1
(Select w/Windows(R) Vista(R))

RN538 -Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module 1

TP270 -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54 1
Mbps Wireless Mini Card

TP599 -Crimson Red Slim & Light WLED display with VGA webcam

MM350 -13.3" UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(0.3MP webcam)

HR271 -Standard Palmrest 1

JM294 -65W Light-Weight Adapter 1

UM234 -6-cell 56Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1

BCC-002 -No Case

FN981 -Shipment Box with No Case 1

 

YES u r right ... It came far cheaper at 74 K---- BUT with1 yr "completeCover" and Warrenty.

I wanted 2 years "Insurance" and Warrenty...... That is what really bumped up the price....

Plus.... why no go with the LED monitors? .... I have personny wsed one before and really like the thickness, weight and power consumption...

 

thats pretty expensive for a 13 inch system... why don't u take warranty later...

 

....Hmmm..... makes u wonder if ppl buying Laps with crappy spes from HP and Sony have any sense at all?

 

U know..... some bitter experience in the past.... u want to play it safe the next time.... why not spend 6 K more and have peace of mind for a 74 K machine...?.... personal chice ... I think....no clear-cut answer

 

Plus.... once u have a look at the prices and specs of 12.1 systems frm Lenovo, sony and Toshiba..... MAN what a rip off.... nothing less than 100 K

 

you were right....They needel little persuation to remove the VAT....The original "Quote" from www.dell.co.in was Rs. 87009.52 ... then Rs. 83889.52 AND Finally Rs. 80663.00.

PLUS... they seem very reluctant to offer any discounts on XPS... while talking they were more than happy to "give" 12 % discount AND "no VAT" on other line ups.... But the answer was a "NO" for XPS.... I really had to convine the guy about the stict 76 to 80 K budget... took me 3 days .... but i guess it was worth it.....
Frankly, the guys at Dell (sales) are pretty knowledgeable.... He had the competitions specs learnt "by heart" .... u really cant "fool" them.... but once they "understand" ur companys budget allowances ... they try their best to accomodate you....
So,.... bet not to bargain in "Rs" terms.... give them ur "strict" budget and "specs"... ask them to come up with a solution....
Say for e.g., u want a 200 gig HDD but ur budget permits 160 gid.... DONT give them 200 gig spc and ask for a discount.... rather ask for a quote for 160 gig and ask them to bump up the spc to 200 gb for u to consider the purchase...... SAVE the VAT arguement for the last (icing on the cake)..... the are pretty comfy with letting go of the VAT....
Last, rem.... never go for the 1st or 2nd offer.... If u r "phone shy" ... simply write a mail.... explain that u want the product dearly ...but budget permitting.....
Hey.... even those guys at dell are human.... they understand.... talk or write in a friendly manner.... He / She on the other side is not ENEMY No 1.... try to work together to come up with a workable solution...

IF ALL ELSE FAILS.... try 2 quotes of the same product on 2 diff days (1 day apart) ... you get the chance to bargain with 2 diff ppl.....

Finally... all Sales ppl have "Targets".... to be ment by the end of the month..... Try to bargain on the 13 or 14 of the month and then on 29 or 30 of the month.....Get it?

Ha Ha

Enjoy !!!!!

 

Actually for the Indian prices you can extend the warranty much cheaper after every year or so rather than getting a complete 2 year....

The thinner screen is actually a personal choice.... I dont mind having a slightly heavy laptop actually and so I said so.... You can invest that extra amount in something else more useful if you ask me like a higher processor or even get extra RAM outside at a cheaper price than what DELL is offering, an USB tv tuner or something like that.....

 

The best thing is put together your configuration online where you can choose to waive off the VAT.... You will be asked to provide your contact number and an email will be sent to you with the config and everything.... Then the DELL customer care guy would call - that time you can bargain.....

 

That's what I did. But I did not bargain.

 

Current Status: Work In Progress, 18-Oct-2007
Estimate Delivery Date: 06-Nov-2007
Kindly note that the Estimated Delivery Date is subject to change without notice.



Cant Wait !!!!!

Dell XPS M1330 Notebook
2-year XPS Premier Service with 2-year CompleteCover
NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR3
Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write
Intel(R) Core(TM)2Duo Processor T7300
160GB SATA Hard Drive
2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
Crimson Red Slim & Light WLED display with VGA webcam
13.3" UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(0.3MP webcam)

 

i configured online n got quotations frm 3 different ppl.....i guess if u mention HP lenovo n all in between n stress on the wait time they'll surely offer u a discount...

 

As soon as u mention the "L" word (Lenovo) ... they seem to get pretty upset.... ditto with Toshiba, LG and Sony .... in that order....

BEST POLICY..... reaserach online... get hold of the specs of a similar model ----> Tell them they r givig u a hefty dic (Imagination).... and u r on your way...

 

i meant 3 different ppl from dell itself....for the same laptop...thing is..if u happen to get calls from different sales teams...tell them that...they are bound to offer u a discount out of competition...

 

I just came home today and checked out my laptop.... Wow it is much bigger for a 15.4" than what I had in mind especially the screen..... I got an AUO screen but I do not notice any sort of grainness.... The picture is clear but lacks sharpness to a small extent but is only visible only if you concentrate hard and look...

And this is the first time I'm using Vista and a wonderful experience for me.... The system is blazingly fast and I ran NFS carbon with antivirus and stuff - still the game was smooth (I had to turn off AA to make it a lil bit more smoother tough)....

 

I'm in Calcutta.....
Can I open up the laptop as soon as I receive it? OR do i have to wait for the dell technician to arrive.... or ring them up before I open it up?
FINALLY, do I need to open up the pack to check for damage bEFORE I sign the receipt?
Thanx.

 

Hi am new here. but am interested in Dell notebook preferably 1721 17' . only problem is they are charging 190$ for an indian warranty. Is is likely to be better than HP dv9500t of nearly similar config.
core 2 duo 2.2 gh 2mb RAM and the usual stuff. Pl help me out.

 

It is being said that from Q4 of 2007 assembly of laptops also will be undertaken in Dell's Chennai plant. Right now the Chennai plant just ships out Desktops. I placed an order for a Vostro Desktop a few days ago and delivery time was said as 2 weeks. Are Dell Desktops being delivered from Chennai plant ? I ask this because their Order Status shows them as being shipped from Malaysia.

 

Hmmm....
1> Whats the facination with 2.2 GHZ? ---practically no diff between T7300 (2.0 ghz) and T7500 (2.2 ghz) both have 4 B L2 cache.
2>Go for Dell Care 1 yr Plan.... increase the warrenty and insurance by the end of the 1st year (ask the dell Sales Guy)
3>When u pay for Dell Cate....its unlike any HP or Lenovo plan....."you can literally "drop" the laptop and ask the for free repair"..... can u do that with any other brand? .... guess not.....
4> I'm very sceptical if HP dv 9500 t has the 2.2 ghz santa rosapecs "at Dell prices".... check the facts out...

Regards. Hope this helps.

(PLUS what abiut the graphics card? .... no use getting such fast processors if you do not support it with a decent graphics card).

 

Nope..... not Chennai at the moment.....Its Malaysia......

(You can confirm it later when the package arrives...... it will probably have Mal stickers and Indian Custom Clearance stickers too...)

But.... does it really matter?

 

>> But.... does it really matter?

Sure, it will be shipped much faster. And will end up being a bit cheaper.

 

hey guys..can i cancell the order once palced and payment done..?have any one got any kinda cash discounts on xpz 1330...coz these ppl r not ginin any cash discount on this model..but ofering free stuff...and if the delivery is delayed r they compensating any which way..?plz reply guys...

 

YOU WONT get a cash disc on xps in India......on all other models you will
(READ MY EARLIER POSTS...... THEY MIGHT PROVIDE GOOD GUIDANCE)

or GO TO http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=180337

I got 2 yrs complete cover and warranty ....with 1 yr warrenty the price should be around 74 K

Sent the Chq, the signed Quote copy and Central Sales Tax Forms.....
Final price and specs:

Dell XPS M1330 Notebook 80,663.00 (Inc ALL)

YY890 -Intel(R) Core(TM)2Duo Processor T7300 1
BRM-048 -2.0 GHz, 4MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB -

DX476 -Label (Dual Core & Intel Wireless) 1

FOS-I503 -Genuine Windows Vista(R) Business – with AERO experience
DMN-079 -Ideal for business users inc. Aero interface, Data backup/recovery,
DMN-080 -Privacy & Encription for Advanced security & stability.
CN819 -System Driver DVD Kit 1
XW606 -Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Software Driver 1

PACK-CL-CARE2 -Dell Care Plus 1

WXPH112-INX -2 Years Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The- 1
Clock Technical Assistance)

WXPH611-IN -1 Year - HelpDesk (Software, Virus, Spyware & Per 1
ipherals)

PACK-INX-2XPS2(IND) -2-year XPS Premier Service with 2-year Complete Cover

IXPS0101-CL(W) -Basic System Install (Qty 1 System) 1

FRT790-INSP -Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (India) 1

FRT02/790-INSP -Inspiron(TM) Delivery Charges (India) 1

BRM-005 -1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)

UU699 -Regulatory Label 1
NX186 -Dell(TM) Support 1
XK650 -Shipping Mod with Powercord 1
2K159 -Mod Specs Info (India) 1
MM281 -Dell(TM) Support Center 1.0 1

BMC-011 -8-in-1 media card reader -

XR044 -Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English) 1

BNC-010 -Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1

PU575 -Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control 1

DK903 -Noise Isolation Ear Buds 1

UP102 -Dell(TM) Media Direct 1
XM544 -Dell(TM) PC-Restore 1

BMC-003 -NO 56K MODEM

XD717 -2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1

BSC-012 -Integrated Stereo Sound 1

PN039 -NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR3 1
dedicated graphic memory

BFD-008 -No Floppy Drive

MY607 -160GB SATA Hard Drive 1
U6486 -Hard Drive Partition, Primary Size 40GB in C Drive, Remainder in D Drive
JM048 -Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual 1
layer write capabilities

XM387 -Roxio Creator 9.0 1

WR646 -Norton(TM) Internet Security(TM) 2007-30day Trial 1
(Select w/Windows(R) Vista(R))

RN538 -Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module 1

TP270 -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54 1
Mbps Wireless Mini Card

TP599 -Crimson Red Slim & Light WLED display with VGA webcam

MM350 -13.3" UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(0.3MP webcam)

HR271 -Standard Palmrest 1

JM294 -65W Light-Weight Adapter 1

UM234 -6-cell 56Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1

BCC-002 -No Case

FN981 -Shipment Box with No Case 1

 

So what is going on at the Dell Chennai Plant ? Is it just catering to business customers ?

And when can we expect stuff to be shipped from Chennai instead of Malaysia ?

 

Currently DELL Chennai plant is building only Desktop PCs but by December or so they should get the laptop division started as well - this is the inside news I got so far....

 

i thought about waiting... but then...had second thoughts, finally took the plunge as I found the rates are no different from the ones on US site, atleast for the base model i have.

and it should be cheaper then. with no import duty!