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    Making time go faster

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nonamebowler, Jun 1, 2008.

  1. nonamebowler

    nonamebowler Notebook Evangelist

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    Its driving me crazy waiting for my M1530, Im doing everything I can think of to hold myself over. Watching the videos of it on Youtube, reading every review i can find over and over again, reading every post on the owners thread on here. What are some things that you others that have bought a Dell have done to hold yourself over, or currently doing.
     
    nonamebowler, Jun 1, 2008
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  2. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    i have a girlfriend, she makes time go rather fast.
     
    Jeff, Jun 1, 2008
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  3. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Get a hold of a hobby. If time doesn't go quickly, then at least you'll be (hopefully) enjoying what you like to do.

    Assembling computers is what I do on my spare time.
     
    ScifiMike12, Jun 1, 2008
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  4. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes hang with your girlfriend does make things faster, 21 days went pass pretty fast for me (now when i think about it) but when i was waiting for it, it felt like the end of th world if i dont get it soon..

    And i did the same thing you are doing, watch you tube unboxing videos, read every single review i can find and look for pictures..

    You are on the 3rd day after you ordered it.. you have 12 more days..
     
    Lefix, Jun 1, 2008
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  5. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    GirlFried....mmmmmm:tongue:
     
    Andy, Jun 1, 2008
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    Try to find something else to do that has nothing to do with it. So reading reviews and such isn't going to help. Try to find a side project to work on until it comes. Sometimes I try to find stuff to fix around the house or repaint a room.
     
    atbnet, Jun 1, 2008
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  7. hydralisks

    hydralisks Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, at least you get yours one day before I do..
     
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  8. jfdube

    jfdube Notebook Evangelist

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    I know the feeling...
     
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    Wanna take some of my work away from me?
     
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  10. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm in the same position as you. I ordered my Vostro 1710 on the 30th and the EDD is June 23rd... 22 more days to go! I really hope i'll get it quicker though. Dell's delivery dates are usually pretty pessimistic. I got my last Dell laptop about a week before the EDD. Anyways good luck with your new laptop when you get it.
     
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  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Do you have any outdoor activities you like to do??

    I like to going bikeriding, take walks, go running ;) sit outside...chill with my friends, enjoy the day. Sometimes just admiring the beauty of the outdoors can bring the best relief to the *things we want and are waiting for* ;) :)

    What about going to you local library or bookstore? Going to a poolhall and shooting pool or darts? Playing outside sports with your friends?

    Just some ideas... ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 1, 2008
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  12. jfdube

    jfdube Notebook Evangelist

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    Easy for you to say Cin' ... YOU got your notebook... THEY don't :)
     
    jfdube, Jun 1, 2008
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  13. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Try freezing yourself I saw it on South Park once I think it worked rather well.
     
    jooooeee, Jun 1, 2008
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  14. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    +1. This also helps if you internet connection is down and you can't play WoW.
     
    surfasb, Jun 1, 2008
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  15. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    *sigh* .. I understand, that...But isn't that the point of the thread, to be helpful and give suggestions on *making time go faster* while waiting for the 1530 to arrive??? As, these were? :D ;) :wideeyed: :wink:

    Thanks ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 1, 2008
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  16. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

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    Did you watch the Dell Production video on youtube already?
     
    booji, Jun 2, 2008
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  17. atbnet

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    I tried to find it to save it, but I couldn't. Got a link?
     
    atbnet, Jun 2, 2008
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  18. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Sometimes, I change the calenders to December and pretend it is Christmas. I start handing out candy canes at the office.......

    This sounds like something Michael Scott would do.
     
    surfasb, Jun 2, 2008
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