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    Should I get the Vostro or Inspiron 1700?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by whtcts0713, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. whtcts0713

    whtcts0713 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am pretty sure I can configure the Inspiron with better specs for cheaper than the vostro with the 300 off coupon. However should I sacrifice the vostro build quality and customer service for this?
     
    whtcts0713, Aug 8, 2007
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    theTORCH Notebook Evangelist

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    The Vostro and the Inspiron are essentially the same machine. As far as build quality goes, I believe they both sport a magnesium alloy case. As for customer service, I haven't heard of huge differences between the two makes.

    If you can get the Inspiron with better specs for a better price, buy it. It's a very solid machine.
     
    theTORCH, Aug 8, 2007
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  3. whtcts0713

    whtcts0713 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I figured the customer service to be better than the business because when I called the Home section I keep getting these foreigners I cannot understand but when I called Business I got an English speaking person who was an extreme help.
     
    whtcts0713, Aug 8, 2007
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    skyghene Notebook Guru

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    Dell small business does have customer service based in America I think. That's been my experience in about 3 calls and I read it somewhere on these forums as well.
     
    skyghene, Aug 8, 2007
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    Soviet779 Notebook Consultant

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    Just get whatever is cheaper, i saved about £250-350 by going vostro instead of inspiron in the UK. Depends where you are though as sometimes inspirons work out cheaper.
     
    Soviet779, Aug 8, 2007
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    Zee19 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also saved about £300 by going Vostro instead of inspiron also in the UK with exactly the same build
     
    Zee19, Aug 8, 2007
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    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    Yeah Vostros have crazy discounts that don't require waiting for coupons.
     
    Waveblade, Aug 8, 2007
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