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    So I ordered my XPS M1530 on Monday...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Fountainhead, May 16, 2008.

  1. idq000

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    I wouldn't put too much trust into that statement; I am sure we are getting the last old crappy Samsung screens. I doubt they would order new 1680x1050 screens from LG just for us. I bet I will get the crappiest display because they delayed my order to scour their warehouses for the last few defective Samsung screens.
     
    idq000, May 28, 2008
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  2. Matthileo

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    ok...
    That's more likely...
    But less good :(
     
    Matthileo, May 28, 2008
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  3. Fountainhead

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    BZZZTTT!!!

    So much for that theory. I was able to get my service tag and looked up the specs. I'm definitely getting a Samsung display.

    After reading Forte's post on the main forum, I'm prepared to be disappointed in this machine.
     
    Fountainhead, May 28, 2008
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  4. Lucanesti

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    Aww poor Fountainhead.
     
    Lucanesti, May 28, 2008
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  5. mattocs

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    Did you ask via Dell Chat?

    And, what models are Samsung? LG?
     
    mattocs, May 28, 2008
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  6. Fountainhead

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    My online invoice has the service tag. I looked it up and it lists all the components of the system. The display is shown as X167G LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY..., 15.4WSXGA+, TLF, SAMSUNG..., V2.

    This sucks.
     
    Fountainhead, May 28, 2008
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  7. mattocs

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    Ahh, ok. Hrrrm. That does suck.

    Maybe it'll be a good one.
     
    mattocs, May 28, 2008
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  8. Lucanesti

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    Kinda unfair, assuming 90% of samsungs laptops were fine. Its not going to be a monochrome screen. If its bad its replaceable.
     
    Lucanesti, May 28, 2008
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  9. Matthileo

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    :(
    Oh well...
    You'll have to tell us if it's bad or not when you get it...
     
    Matthileo, May 28, 2008
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  10. Fountainhead

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    Yeah. But I'm not looking foward to weeks of fighting with non-english speaking reps trying to get something resolved. Maybe I'll get lucky and the display won't suck (fat chance). They'll get one chance to make it right before I move on. Some of these guys may have the patience to fight for weeks through multiple swaps. I don't.
     
    Fountainhead, May 28, 2008
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  11. Lucanesti

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    I like being able to call and yell at people. I like them not being Americans. A little creepy maybe.
     
    Lucanesti, May 28, 2008
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  12. Fountainhead

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    I really hate talking to outsorced (read: India-based) support. It's impossible. It's not like talking to someone who you feel like you can explain a situation and have them respond based on what you're saying. It's like talking to a bot. They don't understand what you're trying to tell them half the time, let alone possess the ability to communicate back.

    I'm sorry, but it just blows.
     
    Fountainhead, May 28, 2008
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  13. Lucanesti

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    Yeah, but you do get to yell.. :-D
     
    Lucanesti, May 29, 2008
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