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    Spill the Beans Dell Spill the Beans! Manufacturers Piling Up to Expose the World to Montevina.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Forte, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. owais

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    any people who are selling Montevina laptops in the uk?
    i cant see any :/

    i probably will ait for dell as i can custom pick and they are, cant be too long
     
    owais, Jul 17, 2008
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  2. TheBossMan

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    Dell better hurry because I just found the Toshiba F55. I have my hand on the trigger and it is slowly tightening....
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 17, 2008
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  3. CeeNote

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    I know what you mean, I'm about to buy a Sony FW if Dell doesn't update their laptops in the next few days.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 17, 2008
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  4. Cin'

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    Ut oh...step away from the Toshiba! J/K...It would be nice...if they would just *release* ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 17, 2008
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  5. TheBossMan

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    It's....so.....nice......(drools :p)......

    Yea it would be nice, but no..Dell has to be "cool" and make us die of anticipation... :mask:
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 17, 2008
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  6. Cin'

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    Again: step away from the Toshiba!!! LMAO!!! step back now! :err: :yes:

    Yes, they like that *anticipation factor*

    OH well, maybe tomorrow? Or next Monday?? They surely wouldnt *release* on the weekend.... ;) :) :p :rolleyes:
     
    Cin', Jul 17, 2008
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  7. TheBossMan

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    I have a slow hand, so I will keep my hand on the trigger for the toshiba while keeping an open mind about trying to wait for Dell to update their systems!

    Hopefully tmr, and I am sure that a lot of people wouldn't hate them if they released them on a weekend instead of on monday at this point.. :p
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 17, 2008
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  8. Cin'

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    Yes, keep the hand on the trigger for the Toshiba! then :p :rolleyes:

    And a weekend release...*though wishing* would be just great! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 17, 2008
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  9. TheBossMan

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    LOL, like you said..if they don't want a weekend release then they can always just release it tmr! :p... That way everyone is happier...
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 17, 2008
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  10. Cin'

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    Yes Friday...even better....maybe I should make a phone call! Lulz...soo kidding....*staying positive for Friday*
     
    Cin', Jul 17, 2008
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  11. TheBossMan

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    Lol...nice plan...you should be able to persaude them... lol kidding...but seriously, I am kidding.... :p *also staying positive for Friday (anyone else please feel free to join in on the positive mindset for friday)*
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 17, 2008
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  12. Cin'

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    LMAO...I will make that call now...I have the direct number!!!! ;) :) LOL

    But, yes....*staying positive for Friday* would be the best way ;) :) and it's a great feeling, to stay positive...also :) ;)
     
    Cin', Jul 17, 2008
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  13. McBrainless

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    Staying positive for Friday!
    Well in here it's already friday at 8:30 Am, but since US is quite a few hours behind us, I have to wait a bit longer :)
    God I hope Dell comes out with something today, or atleast on Monday.
     
    McBrainless, Jul 18, 2008
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  14. CeeNote

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    Let's see what happens... I just know Dell's gonna lose a lot of customers if they don't update to montevina soon.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 18, 2008
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    Dell, youve got till mid august to release your laptops, or ill be getting a Z.
     
    Husar, Jul 18, 2008
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  16. talin

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    That will get them to hurry up. ;) :rolleyes:
     
    talin, Jul 18, 2008
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  17. Husar

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    Yeah im hoping so :D
     
    Husar, Jul 18, 2008
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  18. top_gun36

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    something to think about

    Santa Rosa was released on May 9th 2007
    The XPS 1330 was announced on June 4th 2007
    The XPS 1330 was released on june 26th 2007
     
    top_gun36, Jul 18, 2008
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    :eek:. so we know this exact conversation would have happened last year with the xps line. hey is the product (red) anything different other then the fact that it has the best specs? Like is the build quality better?
     
    TheRandomGuy, Jul 18, 2008
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  20. purplegreendave

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    It's in sexy crimson *drool*
     
    purplegreendave, Jul 18, 2008
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  21. Cin'

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    Crimson is such a *lovely* color!!! Now where is the release news???? :tongue:
     
    Cin', Jul 18, 2008
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  22. chesieofdarock

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    Same build quality but cool color, and it comes with a special backround and special gadgets for your sidebar.
     
    chesieofdarock, Jul 18, 2008
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  23. Forte

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    Considering they just launched linux flavors of the M1330 and are going to be releasing it for the M1530 in August... were most likely not seeing an XPS refresh anytime this month.
     
    Forte, Jul 18, 2008
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  24. CeeNote

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    Yeah that's what I was thinking too... looks like i'll go ahead and buy that vaio fw as soon as it's released up here.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 18, 2008
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  25. Cin'

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    awwww...NO Cee.. ;) :) *sigh* You do what it is that's best for *you*

    I was so hoping for the release, today!!!! Was thinking positive! :cool:
     
    Cin', Jul 18, 2008
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  26. TheBossMan

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    LoL, Cee...At least I am waiting a little longer before I finally decide to purchase the toshiba I have got my eyes on... :p

    @ Cin': lol and I guess are positive attitude last night was not good enough for Dell... :p
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 18, 2008
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  27. CeeNote

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    So was I, i figured with new deals starting today they should have updated their laptops but nothin... :eek:

    lol, i've actually waited for a long time if you think about it. I bought my new laptop (a vostro 1710) about 2 months ago which I returned a few days later, went back to my old one. A few weeks ago I got my 2nd new laptop, an m1530 which i also returned after a few days so i once again went back to my old inspiron 6400. i think i've been pretty patient :) but at this point i just want a new laptop... :D
     
    CeeNote, Jul 18, 2008
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  28. TheBossMan

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    LOL going through ordering 2 laptops and returning both is patient? :p

    I have been waiting since the start of may. I didn't know about Montevina then, but that's about when I started looking out for what I might get.
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 19, 2008
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  29. CeeNote

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    Yeah I also wasn't thinking about montevina at first simply because i didn't want to wait too much longer (that was a bit more than 2 months ago) but at this point i really don't want to buy a non-montevina laptop because they're already outdated. Oh well i'm still looking...
     
    CeeNote, Jul 19, 2008
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  30. TheBossMan

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    Yea I know what you mean. I like to keep as close as possible to being current with new technogoly so buying an older system with the new Montevina laptops out, to me, is pointless. I will probably go with another computer brand also because it doesn't sound like the current XPS line is going anywhere now that they just implemented Ubunto in the current line...
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 19, 2008
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  31. CeeNote

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    My thoughts exactly... I would definitely give dell "preferential treatment" when it comes to my new laptop because i've only had good experiences with my current one as well as with dell's customer service... but i figured if they can't deliver i have to go with a different brand especially because i don't know how long i have to wait. If Dell at least told me they'd release their updated laptops in 2 weeks or in 4 weeks, i might wait but it could be 2 or 3 months for all we know :confused:
     
    CeeNote, Jul 19, 2008
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  32. Cin'

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    ;(( I know's we tried..but the *positivness will continue on* OMG is that even a word? :rolleyes: :eek: ...Maybe tomorrow! ;) :) staying positive. yeah!

    Soon! soon! ;)

    oish...I think Cee.. whatever decision you make..will have been the best decision, that you made. ;) :)

    Now how is that for being positive? Woot! :D ;)
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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  33. CeeNote

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    Haha yeah maybe tomorrow, nothing's impossible! ;)

    Exactly... always stay positive! :) :D
     
    CeeNote, Jul 19, 2008
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    @ CeeNote: Same here too...My family has bought 4 systems from Dell and I haven't had enough problems with any of those systems to make me want to switch to another brand. I am currently using a E1505, two years old this mid-august, and I love it, but my mother would like a laptop, and I want a new one for gaming.

    @ Cin': LOL we tried really hard last night. (you must not of been persuasive
    enough when you called them.. :p)
    I am pretty sure that is not a word, but for this forums sake and for the sake of keeping a positive attitude, let's just say it is. :) We can continue to keep the "positivness" going in hopes of a great Dell update :)...
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 19, 2008
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  35. Cin'

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    heehee of course! I wouldnt have it any other way ;) :)

    Aww I tried! I really did! Note to self: try darn harder ;) :

    Being positive is the only way.... ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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  36. benbeck08

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    Why is Dell so behind?
     
    benbeck08, Jul 19, 2008
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  37. Cin'

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    I don't know...but the *waiting game* is starting to be *not fun* :eek:
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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  38. benbeck08

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    Yeah no kiddin....
     
    benbeck08, Jul 19, 2008
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  39. Zeta

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    I don't mind waiting if they make some solid build laptop again!
     
    Zeta, Jul 19, 2008
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  40. TheBossMan

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    Dell is behind because they like to sit around and watch us squirm... :p
    Really, I am not sure why they want to be behind. Some say it's because all the new systems out are only on pre-order and others say its because they want to be last so people get the full effect of them releasing new laptops instead of being covered over by other new laptops if they released right away. The sad thing is, some people have also said that their may not even be a refresh coming for Dell...

    Cin's right, this waiting game is no fun for anyone, but the both of us are still keeping a positive attitude about it... :p
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 19, 2008
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  41. Forte

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    Cin, I like your Kate Beckinsale avatar.
     
    Forte, Jul 19, 2008
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  42. Cin'

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    Soon.....gotta be soon! ;) :) *fingers crossed* *hopes high* ;) :)

    Yes! For sure that...PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) ;) :) Though for a Saturday....tee hee ;) :)

    Thanks Forte! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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  43. AlyH

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    what's annoying is that we're really shooting in the dark here trying to figure out what Dell's up to.... can't they just confirm that something is in the works!??! I don't even want full information on their 'new lineup', just an idea of whether or not something is eventually going to come out; I need motivation to continue waiting. aaarrgghhh!!!!!
     
    AlyH, Jul 19, 2008
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  44. CeeNote

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    Exactly, they should just tell us when (or if) they're going to update their current lineup.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 19, 2008
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  45. Cin'

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    What they can do, and what they should do is get out a Press Release or something stating: This is the expected release >insert date>..and will update when closer to that time ;) :)

    I'm dreaming again, eh? ;) :) :p :rolleyes:
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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  46. benbeck08

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    I agree I dont know what theyre waiting for
     
    benbeck08, Jul 19, 2008
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  47. Cin'

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    A Public Relations plot :eek: :rolleyes: ...LOL...No, a statement or something would be nice ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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  48. CeeNote

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    Haha yeah but I think if they still haven't told us, they're not gonna. I guess some day the new updates will just magically appear ;)
     
    CeeNote, Jul 19, 2008
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  49. Cin'

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    HAha...how about NOW! Poof...........

    Ahhhh it didn't work :p :rolleyes: lol....maybe tomorrow, maybe someday....
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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    Dell seems to be doing things the Apple way. No word on updates but one day, the Dell store will go down with a post-it note, and BAM!, the new laptops will be up for sale! :p
     
    ElectricTool, Jul 19, 2008
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