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    Prospects for meeting ESD?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rahamanpatrick, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. rahamanpatrick

    rahamanpatrick Notebook Geek

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    Well, I ordered an Inspiron 1420 on the 15th and it's been "In Production" since the 17th. My EDD is the 7th (this Friday). Anyone have any ideas on what the chances are of it actually getting here? I'm not too hopeful at this point.

    Specs:

    Inspiron 1420
    Core 2 Duo T7300
    Windows Vista Home Premium
    Ruby Red Color with Microsatin Finish
    2GB DDR2 SDRAM
    High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440 x 900)
    128MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS
    160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    Integrated High Definition Audio
    Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
    Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    3 Year Return to Depot Service, Complete Care and Technical Support
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
    Dell Travel Remote Control, IR
     
    rahamanpatrick, Sep 5, 2007
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  2. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    I fear you're like me in the camp of most likely missing your ESD...

    Since boxing usually takes a couple of days I don't see how it can be made... But since you're in Canada you could already be in Boxing... Since I'm in the US i can use the order status number and hear it tell me the dreaded BUILD stage message over and over and over...
     
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    Duran Notebook Consultant

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    call or chat online with CS and find out what's exactly going on and what your situation is....see if they produced a service tag for it yet.....
     
    Duran, Sep 5, 2007
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    rahamanpatrick Notebook Geek

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    Hmm, ok, I'll go chat with them now and ask if they have a service tag. Thanks.
     
    rahamanpatrick, Sep 5, 2007
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    good luck i got nothing out of them but a bunch of canned messages.
     
    ericcumbee, Sep 5, 2007
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  6. rahamanpatrick

    rahamanpatrick Notebook Geek

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    Well I talked to the rep and he told me that "It looks like they are putting all of the parts together, that that the software is going to be installed, right after we will be in the boxing/shipping stage". When I asked about a service tag he responded: "No you wont get a service tag until the final stage of production". I then asked about a faster shipping option and some kind of assurance for the delivery date: "Unfortunately in these times I can't give you a guarantee I dare not to. And there is no other shipping options available". I said I had heard of this online and he responded "For Canada no, that is incorrect no upgrades have been offered".

    So what do you guys think? Wait until the 7th and then call again if (or when) it doesn't arrive? The fact that I'm still "in production" is hardly encouraging.
     
    rahamanpatrick, Sep 5, 2007
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  7. Tugzy

    Tugzy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered the same System back on 8/02.... my ESD was 9/03
    Called them today and was told parts will not arrive until the 17th....
    So they gave me $100 credit....im also in T.O. btw
     
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  8. rahamanpatrick

    rahamanpatrick Notebook Geek

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    :eek: I hope my doesn't take that long!! :eek:

    Damn, need it for school too. :(
     
    rahamanpatrick, Sep 5, 2007
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    MyzTery2u Notebook Consultant

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    with your processor?... I doubt it'll happen
     
    MyzTery2u, Sep 5, 2007
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  10. rahamanpatrick

    rahamanpatrick Notebook Geek

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    Yeah, I heard about delays on the T7300, any news on that?
     
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  11. blahboy

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    don't worry it could say in production until the last day then out of nowhere it will say shipped. just like mine and others i've seen.

    just chat to customer service every once in a while to see if there are any expected delays or anything like that.
     
    blahboy, Sep 5, 2007
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  12. Novartist

    Novartist Notebook Enthusiast

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    I could be wrong, but I haven't seen anyone on these forums get their computer exactly on their EDD or any date that CSR's give out. Its always either much much earlier than the date or delayed to sh*t.
     
    Novartist, Sep 6, 2007
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  13. rahamanpatrick

    rahamanpatrick Notebook Geek

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    Ah well, thanks for the advice. On Monday I'll call Dell and see what's going on. That will give them two extra days.
     
    rahamanpatrick, Sep 6, 2007
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