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    Pictures of my dented notebook

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mattocs, Jun 13, 2008.

  1. mattocs

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    My second replacement will be here next week they said. Hopefully the third one will be all good.

    I am away from home 15 hours a day for work...and yesterday was my day off. So I got a chance to look over my new one before I shipped back my first one...and I saw these dents. I only have used it for a few minutes since it came early this week...I wanted to cry when I saw these.

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    mattocs, Jun 13, 2008
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  2. elijahRW

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    That must really stink.
    Before you send it back, cry all over the screen and keyboard so it'll be all wet for dell when they replace it :D
     
    elijahRW, Jun 13, 2008
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  3. mattocs

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    Haha. I should.

    Or I will put a post-it note on the screen saying: You make me cry :'(
     
    mattocs, Jun 13, 2008
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  4. Lord Egregious

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    God I'm be pissed if mine showed up after all the waiting we got through to see that. People look into the xps for perfection not letting the snakes bite the laptops in Malaysia.
     
    Lord Egregious, Jun 13, 2008
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    This is a shame that notebooks in such condition should even be allowed to ship from Dell's factories.. Sorry for your misfortune.
     
    jfdube, Jun 14, 2008
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  6. Cin'

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    OMGoodness..that is horrible!! :eek: :( :(

    I hope that the replacement....is at 100%...and you don't have to go thru this again...It shouldn't be like this...for a 1530. oish. :confused:

    Sorry you had have this happen. ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 14, 2008
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  7. only

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    wow quality
     
    only, Jun 16, 2008
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  8. drpeppir

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    That sucks, any reason on why that would happen?
     
    drpeppir, Jun 17, 2008
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  9. mattocs

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    No clue. Maybe something was set on top of it? Just a dented one that wasn't paid attention to when installed?

    My replacement is supposed to arrive on Monday.
     
    mattocs, Jun 17, 2008
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  10. only

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    Dell assembler & QC both didn't give an eff?
     
    only, Jun 17, 2008
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  11. mattocs

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    That is what I figure. 1000's of systems a day...they think someone won't care.
     
    mattocs, Jun 17, 2008
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  12. measel

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    Dude, Go with Macbook pro. They rocks.
     
    measel, Jun 17, 2008
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  13. drpeppir

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    Noo Macbook pro is just an overpriced PC no need to waste money-- theyre just built well the first time around, dells sometimes take 2 tries before they get built well.
     
    drpeppir, Jun 17, 2008
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  14. mattocs

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    If I could get a same spec'd system for the same price, I would.
     
    mattocs, Jun 17, 2008
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    This replacement coming will be my third try.
     
    mattocs, Jun 17, 2008
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  16. only

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    that's reassuring. maybe Dell should use that as their slogan. :rolleyes:
     
    only, Jun 17, 2008
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  17. measel

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    Overpriced? Nah, Remember this. you GET what you PAID for. I have been using my Mac for a week now. Not a single issue. Build quality is way superior above Dell. it is well worth it. Also, Dell's LCDs will NEVER beat Macbook pro's LCDs. Dell LCDs are TN type while Macbook Pro LCDs are IPS. :)
     
    measel, Jun 19, 2008
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    That's not true. No one produces IPS screens anymore. MacBook Pro LCD's are so nice because it's a 300nit LED backlit screen.
     
    Arki, Jun 19, 2008
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    WHat is IPS?
     
    robgt, Jun 19, 2008
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    A highend type of LCD panel that is viewable from damn near every angle. The only "normal" notebook that I ever saw them in were FlexView equipped Thinkpad 15" 4:3 notebooks.
     
    dietcokefiend, Jun 19, 2008
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  21. Cin'

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    Hey, be sure to advise how things go with the replacement ;) :) :cool:
     
    Cin', Jun 23, 2008
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    I hope your patience pays off and the next machine is a keeper, mattocs. And do NOT shed tears on your dented machine. You'll probably be charged a fee for causing the chassis to rust during its return trip to the factory.
     
    bmwrob, Jun 23, 2008
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    wow just wow. They should of never let that leave the factory. I am guessing it was just over looked. Maybe someone got lazy.

    Anyway as Much as I dislike Macs in general I have to admit the hardware is almost always excellent quality. and they are most definately some of the best built PC's coming out of the US market. The worst in my expierence seem to be HP/compaq for large brands.

    Dell is more mid grade. Their saving grace used to be their customer service but from what I have seen that is going down the tubes.
     
    Akito38, Jun 25, 2008
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  24. own3d

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    Wow looks like someone got angry at your laptop :)
     
    own3d, Jun 29, 2008
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