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    Ordered A computer replacement from dell, will I recieve redesigned studio?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dirtyplayz, Aug 16, 2009.

  1. dirtyplayz

    dirtyplayz Newbie

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    I had a lot of issues with my studio 1535. I contacted dell this weekend and requested a computer replacement. They agreed to do so.

    The terms of the replacement were that they do not do downgrades. They said that the replacement computer will be composed of parts that they have in stock. My question is, since they are no longer selling the studio 1535 on their website, will I receive the redesigned studio?

    For example, will by screen size be 15.6 inches instead of the original 15.4 inches?
    My processor, the T8100, is no longer listed on their website. Will I receive the P8600 instead?
    My video card, the ATI mobility 3450, is also no longer sold on their website. Will this mean I will receive the 256MB HD 4570?

    These are the closest options that they have available to my original configuration. And since they don't do downgrades, it makes sense that the replacement will use these parts and be the redesigned studio 15.

    Or am I wrong here and do I have my hopes to high? It sure would be a nice upgrade.
     
    dirtyplayz, Aug 16, 2009
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  2. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Hopes are too high; they will have parts and complete Studio 1535s still in their stocks, regardless of whether they still sell them on their website. You typically only get a different model if you've had lots of problems with the one you've got or it's a really old model.

    Regards
     
    Fragilexx, Aug 16, 2009
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I got my 1555 as a replacement for my old 1535. Replacement systems are refurbished, which means you may still receive a Studio 1535, 1536, or 1537 from the Outlet. However, there's really no way to be certain, unfortunately.
     
    Mastershroom, Aug 16, 2009
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  4. Stabilo7

    Stabilo7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Not all replacements are refurbs. I got a replacement for my Inspiron 6400 and got a Studio 1555... My case may be a bit special... but whatever... still got a nice upgrade... T2400 to T6600, X1400 to HD 4570, 1gb to 3gb ram... etc... list goes on. again.. because they dont downgrade... make sure they dont screw you over though... took me a long time to get them to realize I had a WSXGA+ screen which is NOT equivalent to a 720p... haha
     
    Stabilo7, Aug 17, 2009
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  5. dirtyplayz

    dirtyplayz Newbie

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    yes! i got the 1555 as my replacement! I had to call and plead with dell and explain my case for an hour, but it was worth it!

    Upgrades:
    t8100 ---> p8600
    ati 3450 --> ati hd 4750
    15.4 inch 700p ---> 15.6 inch 700p + true life
    3gb 667 ram ddr2 ---> 3gb 800 ram ddr2
    vista 32bit ---> vista 64 bit

    yay!
     
    dirtyplayz, Aug 23, 2009
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Congratulations, you should be quite happy with it. :)
     
    Mastershroom, Aug 23, 2009
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