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    Mildly confusing situation

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by evster_mcman, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. evster_mcman

    evster_mcman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a estimated ship date of today-August 20th (I ordered July 26)-my order says it is still in the build stage. I have received no notification of a delay or anything. So whats the dealio?
     
    evster_mcman, Aug 20, 2007
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    xScorp1on Notebook Evangelist

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    It's delayed.

    Usually the delay message is delayed... well at least it was for me.
     
    xScorp1on, Aug 20, 2007
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    jhomara Notebook Consultant

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    I hope Dell shoppers like black. Because if you want an Inspiron this year, you'd better settle for black.

    But seriously, isn't it amazing how they market those colors to death on TV and then take months to get the one you want?
     
    jhomara, Aug 20, 2007
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    Yeah...I wonder how they ever will catch up with the back-log.
     
    ThursdayLE, Aug 20, 2007
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    Yea, my thoughts exactly. Though I think things will settle down a bit after the new school year starts.

    Most of these orders seem to be for students. I just order my PC for college last week, but I opted for a Latitude D830. :-0

    -Tzale
     
    Tzale, Aug 21, 2007
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    I think even the black ones are going slowly... You'll probably get notification soon that your order is going to be delayed...
     
    bionic_butterfly, Aug 21, 2007
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    The Vaio CR has some colours if you don't mind getting your wrists shocked...lol. :D
     
    MaryK, Aug 21, 2007
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    evster... If you haven't gotten the message yet, I would call and talk to a CSR to make sure they don't cancel your order because of the FTC rule...

    out of curiosity... what are your specs?
     
    bionic_butterfly, Aug 21, 2007
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    I got my call at 3pm on the day that it was supposed to ship. The phone lady wasn't updated for a couple of days. I also cancelled and reordered on that day, because I wanted to change the screen. So now I'm back at the end of the line.

    See below.
     
    StacyLynn624, Aug 21, 2007
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    I've been on the Dell chat to find out whats going on and apparently I have a delay on the blue cover and the display. I was told it should be done by the 1st of September at the latest. My ESD still hasnt changed though, which is perturbing me.

    Specs:

    2gigs of Ram
    1.66 Core2duo
    120gb hard drive
    8600gt
    1600x900high def display
    webcam
    9cell battery
     
    evster_mcman, Aug 27, 2007
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