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    Studio 15 - In delivery preparation 2 days after ordering?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by domeden, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. domeden

    domeden Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys

    I ordered a cheapo Studio 15 for university 2 days ago and the website says ESD of 13/8, but it also says the order is in the stages of delivery preparation? Can this be right? I thought Studio's had lengthy delays!

    Cheers
     
    domeden, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. valuepc

    valuepc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Maybe it was already pre-built?
     
    valuepc, Jul 27, 2008
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  3. lotta221211

    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd assume it's right. Default set-up machines are usually pre-built. Another assumption may be that someone cancelled their order. Dell probably doesn't mind order cancels as they can be used to send to someone who has been waiting long and had the same config.
     
    lotta221211, Jul 27, 2008
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    Blargh. Posts like this are slowly killing me. I ordered mine on the 17th, and it has been diligently in production ever since then, with a ship date of the 31st.
     
    dramamoose, Jul 27, 2008
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    tonybatista Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know how you feel, I mean what's their criteria?. I order 7/23 and my ship date is 8/14. Still in the build stage.

    tonybatista

    Studio 15 - Midnight Blue - Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 - 4gb RAM - Hi Resolution/Bright (1440x900) - Mobility Radeon HD 3450 - 200 GB HD 7200 RPM - Back-lit Keyboard -Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth (2.0), 9 Cell Battery
     
    tonybatista, Jul 27, 2008
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    Retserof Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's the 9 cell battery. The 9 Cell causes quite a long delay, due to some battery factory fire.
     
    Retserof, Jul 27, 2008
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  7. domeden

    domeden Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good one, didn't think of that. I bought the cheapest one on the Dell UK website but added:

    Wireless N
    BT
    Backlit keyboard
    Ruby Red Colour


    Sorry to the guys who are still waiting, I thought it would be a sore issue before I posted, but thought I'd post anyway to give you guys hope! At least we've found a way to avoid the delays - buy a cheap one! :)
     
    domeden, Jul 27, 2008
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  8. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    But from the outlet! It ships the next day.
     
    millermagic, Jul 27, 2008
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    I just ordered mine. Studio 15,Ruby Red, 2.16ghz, 1440x900 WLED, 4gb of ram,320 gig HD, Blu-Ray Drive, Wireless N,AverTv Tuner, and integrated Bluetooth.
    Est ship date: 8/5
     
    Dan19257, Jul 27, 2008
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  10. tonybatista

    tonybatista Notebook Enthusiast

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    Did you order it with a 6 Cell or a 9 Cell?

    tonybatista

    Studio 15 - Midnight Blue - Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 - 4gb RAM - Hi Resolution/Bright (1440x900) - Mobility Radeon HD 3450 - 200 GB HD 7200 RPM - Back-lit Keyboard -Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth (2.0), 9 Cell Battery
     
    tonybatista, Jul 27, 2008
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  11. Dan19257

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    I went with the 6 cell because it was a long delay for the 9.
     
    Dan19257, Jul 28, 2008
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    Not to mention 9 cells are a rip off now due to the lack of supply. I can't imagine ANYONE upgrading to them at this point in time.
     
    lotta221211, Jul 28, 2008
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    tsuzukab Notebook Guru

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    Can't be that......I ordered my Studio 17 on with a 9 cell battery 2 days ago on Saturday and by Sunday night it had already gone through build and testing and is in the boxing stage.
     
    tsuzukab, Jul 28, 2008
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