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    Request certain screen manufacturer

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AussieVesti, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. AussieVesti

    AussieVesti Notebook Enthusiast

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    When ordering over the phone, would I be able to allocate a certain manufacturer for the screen? The unpredictability of having a clear screen is really influencing my decision to purchase a Dell laptop. Would a Sales Rep be able to note this?
     
    AussieVesti, Jan 9, 2008
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  2. stisev

    stisev Notebook Guru

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    Not a chance in hell. I've tried this many times with no luck.

    I also tried this WHEN I got a crappy monitor, with no luck :)
     
    stisev, Jan 9, 2008
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    dvmxps1530 Notebook Evangelist

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    well, take your chance. buy, if you don't like it then call and ask to be replaced with the one you want, it did work with many people including me.
     
    dvmxps1530, Jan 9, 2008
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  4. AussieVesti

    AussieVesti Notebook Enthusiast

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    So for a replacement, you are able to choose the screen manufacturer? In that case, I have no gripes about buying a Dell laptop then. Thanks.
     
    AussieVesti, Jan 9, 2008
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    ThePug Notebook Consultant

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    Even then, nothing is guaranteed. Be careful and don't allow it to go over the return period if you don't like it.
     
    ThePug, Jan 9, 2008
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    droni Notebook Enthusiast

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    What about if you're ordering it through the company you work for (tax free benifits) could you request a specific screen brand on the basis of needing a top quality laptop

    OT: not quite sure how salary sacrifice works, if its ordered by phone do u still get the current special offers?
     
    droni, Jan 9, 2008
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