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    Discussion in 'Dell' started by scottbenntt, Jun 28, 2008.

  1. scottbenntt

    scottbenntt Notebook Consultant

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    i new you would solve our ploblem thank Cin'
     
    scottbenntt, Jun 30, 2008
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  2. Cin'

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    Aww thanks :eek: Not a problem at all! ;) :) see ya soon ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 30, 2008
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  3. Polarix

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    Got my shipping number!!

    Shipment acknowledged :(
     
    Polarix, Jun 30, 2008
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    I've been checking out this site for awhile. Incredible amount of info. Great source for my pre and post M1530 purchase. With 3 Dell laptops and 3 Dell desktops I felt compelled to join the team! I guess now I'm committed to set up a profile. Glad to be on board!
     
    i-guy, Jun 30, 2008
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  5. mattocs

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    I could make a customer service FAQ thing. Like really common questions like 'how do I get the best price?' and 'how do I get free upgrades on my shipping?' and other stuff like that?

    Did someone do this already? If not, I can whip something up. Give me a few days.
     
    mattocs, Jun 30, 2008
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  6. scottbenntt

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    sounds great can wait to see it.
     
    scottbenntt, Jun 30, 2008
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    There is already an FAQ but it seems to be mainly about quality control issues (grainy screens, touchpad stuff I think). Make what you can, I'll find it and post the link to it here and we'll all help you add any FAQs we can come up with.
     
    Bauer418, Jun 30, 2008
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  8. mattocs

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    Ok, sounds good.

    The quality issues are pretty common sense. Call Dell..

    But like a FAQ on ways you can word stuff and mention to have the upper hand. Kinda like a cheat sheet on how to cheat Dell?
     
    mattocs, Jun 30, 2008
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  9. Cin'

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    Awesome :) Just awesome!!! ;) :) It won't be soon before long! ;) :)

    And a huge Welcome to the NBR Dell Team you! ;) :) Woot! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 30, 2008
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    Have at it!!! ;) :)

    :yes: Sorry, in a smiley spammin mood tonight!!! ;) :)

    Yes, glad to help ;) :)


    LMAO..a cheat sheet to Cheat Dell!! ;) :) Like it!!! ;) :) :p
    I have a few to add!!! :)
     
    Cin', Jun 30, 2008
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  11. Thomas

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    I could team up with the owners of a new Inspiron owner to show how to upgrade the RAM in most Inspirons.
     
    Thomas, Jul 1, 2008
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  12. Les

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    Scott:

    I see you have already linked the Reformat Thread but I'de just like to open the door to you linking and using any other threads that may assist, including the Tweaking thread.

    If you go into my profile and "View Threads Started". you will find I have probably around 8-10 articles on things such as the Dell Purchase, Total Satisfaction Warranties, the Dell 30 Day Replacement Program, Dell battery life, hard drives compared, speeding up Start Times, Remapping the MediaDirect Button...and on and on and on....


    Feel free to grab anything you like.
     
    Les, Jul 1, 2008
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  13. Cin'

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    Sounds good Thomas! ;) :)

    Thanks for being so helpful, Les ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 1, 2008
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  14. scottbenntt

    scottbenntt Notebook Consultant

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    wow Les visited my post yay im honored sir thank you for the links and i have to personally give you congrats for everything you've done hear you've put in allot of work. 4K posts lol im only on 100 hehe thanks les
     
    scottbenntt, Jul 1, 2008
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  15. Cin'

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    That was cool, eh?? ;) :) Woot! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 1, 2008
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    Woah! ;) :)

    Good morning, TEAM!! I've got some more stuff together for that *accessories* grouping...will share later! :D

    Have a great morning ;) :)

    Cin'
     
    Cin', Jul 1, 2008
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  17. mattocs

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    You seem way to happy for it being morning.

    I need to get some sleep. When I wake up this afternoon, my replacement 1530 will be waiting for me.
     
    mattocs, Jul 1, 2008
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    Yeah.. today I am (usually am) ;) I think it was the *sunshine* coming thru my BR windows that did it ;) :)

    I hope your 1530 is there!~ :spinny: :yes:
     
    Cin', Jul 1, 2008
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  19. Polarix

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    Wow, Dell is pissing me off so much. Apparently the package hasn't even been picked up 33 hours later, as per DHL.
     
    Polarix, Jul 1, 2008
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  20. Forte

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    Im sure it is already picked up. What happened with my order was it said it was shipped on sunday. No word monday, then on tuesday, all of a sudden my laptop jumps between 3 states in the time span of 3 mins, then 30 mins later, ends up where I live.

    Tracking is horribly inaccurate. I wouldnt be surprised if tracking updates after you receive your package.
     
    Forte, Jul 1, 2008
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  21. CeeNote

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    I know what you mean, I've had similar experiences in the past with Purolator.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 1, 2008
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  22. Cin'

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    Aww sorry..I havent been online til now..Anything new on this ;) :)

    Adding :eek: ;) :)

    I wish the deliveries would improve for all! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 1, 2008
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  23. Polarix

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    Lets hope. Still Shipment Acknowledged...
     
    Polarix, Jul 1, 2008
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    At least it has been acknowledged ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 1, 2008
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  25. Polarix

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    Haha, good point. I'd rather see "Delivered" though, because I'd be outside on the patio right now removing bloatware, drinking a root beer float, and basking in the 88F weather.

    Instead I'm sitting on a wooden chair in a house which has no AC cleaning my room.
     
    Polarix, Jul 1, 2008
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  26. Cin'

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    I will take sitting outside anytime vs. inside w/no AC ;) :)

    Hoping the word *delivered* shows up soon ;) :)

    Yah lots of fun :tongue: ;) :) LOL
     
    Cin', Jul 1, 2008
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  27. Cin'

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    Hey there, Scott! It's going good, and am about to leave and head home! Woot. (I'm still working on the Dell Accessories project) ;) :)
    Long, long day full of 3 long and *incredible* meetings.. ;) :)

    I really like your AVY ;) :) Woot! GoYOU and GXS,,they are awesome ;) :)

    Well, as the Dell Team Leader...you are required at the Dell Team Member Pool party (Business) LMAO... ;) :)

    So, we will shoot by in the private jet provided by Dell, of course and pick you up! See you soon! ;) )

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 1, 2008
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  28. mattocs

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    I got my second replacement XPS. So far it is perfect. No dents this time, and the screen even looks a bit better. I swapped out my hard drives, and all is well. :)
     
    mattocs, Jul 1, 2008
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  29. Polarix

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    Grats Matt.

    Did you have an LED screen before? If so, how does the new one look better?
     
    Polarix, Jul 1, 2008
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  30. Polarix

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    Hasn't rained here in quite a while. Maybe a sprinkle, but after a nice wet cool spring, it's starting to get hot and dry.

    Just checked my shipping status again, 43 hours after the shipment has been "Acknowledged", I'm still in that same stage.

    I really, really hope my baby hasn't been sitting on a cold hard concrete floor and been forgotten about...
     
    Polarix, Jul 1, 2008
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  31. CeeNote

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    Yeah usually it's really dry here as well except this year...

    Don't worry you'll probably get it soon :) I on the other hand still have to wait 3 more weeks :(
     
    CeeNote, Jul 1, 2008
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  32. scottbenntt

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    in Australia i got mine in just 7 days hehe
     
    scottbenntt, Jul 1, 2008
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  33. CeeNote

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    good for you, i really really hope they got my ETA wrong...

    It's been 7 days for me today.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 1, 2008
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  34. mattocs

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    The previous one had some lighter spots. Some real minor backlight bleed. This one does not seem to have that.
     
    mattocs, Jul 2, 2008
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    Good morning, simply *awesome* fellow NBR Dell Team Members! :yes: :spinny:

    I was wondering how many of you use a Wireless Notebook Mouse, and which one.. ;) :) (Part of this accessories grouping I am working on)! ;) :)

    I use the MS Bluetooth Wiresless 5000 ;) :)

    OH, and have a fantabu day! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 2, 2008
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  36. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Why use a wireless mouse when you can use a wired one? I dont like the idea of my mouse running out of batteries. I got a Razer Copperhead and it serves me quite well.
     
    Forte, Jul 2, 2008
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  37. Polarix

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    Team Dell!!!

    7/2/2008 7:29 am With delivery courier. Plymouth, MN

    OMG!
     
    Polarix, Jul 2, 2008
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  38. Cin'

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    Hello! How are yah? ;) Thanks for the information on the mouse! Viva La Team member ;) :)

    Morning to you! ;) :) Thanks! I feel a day older! LMAO ;) :) OH you know the smileys will always be there! :spinny: :yes: :spinny: Thanks for the info on the mouse! ;) :)

    Yes, we all *roll* well ;) :)

    Woot ;) :)

    AWESOME....just awesome... ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 2, 2008
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  39. Bauer418

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    Very nice Polarix. It's about time.
     
    Bauer418, Jul 2, 2008
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    Congrats! So it wasn't just sitting somewhere on the cold concrete floor ;)
     
    CeeNote, Jul 2, 2008
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    Hey there everybody :) can i still join the Dell team??
     
    ScorpionSX, Jul 2, 2008
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  42. CeeNote

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    Yup sure you can. Welcome to the club! :)
     
    CeeNote, Jul 2, 2008
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    Thx :) i'm getting the new Dell Team pic in my sig soon :)

    Edit: there it is :)
     
    ScorpionSX, Jul 2, 2008
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  44. Cin'

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    Hey! Welcome aboard...welcome to the *Dell Team* and being a member ;) :)
    Your official now ;) :)

    It looks good! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 2, 2008
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    THE WAIT IS OVER!!!

    It got here around 2:15PM. There was a small gap near the webcam, but I pushed that into place. Otherwise, no buldging keyboard, no loose covers on the bottom, I got my 6-cell, and the LED LCD is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!

    Tweaked it up with some knowledge and it runs great - didn't come installed with much bloatware, either. Keyboard is beautiful, OMG this machine is SO NICE. Perfect size, everything is a dream come true. Sits evenly, also.

    I'm actually browsing the internet on my kitchen table!!

    However, my wireless router is dieing (already disconnected 10 times yesterday, 12 times today), so I'm going to be going and picking up a WRT600N from my work.

    CHEERS!
     
    Polarix, Jul 2, 2008
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    I am onboard. Team Dell baby! I'll be our PR rep.
     
    surfasb, Jul 2, 2008
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  47. Bauer418

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    Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!! Go polarix. Haha. I'm happy for you. You have been waiting a while.
     
    Bauer418, Jul 2, 2008
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  48. Polarix

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    Oh, it's so beautiful. Got everything set up, I may keep it as it is without reformatting it. Just need to customize it a bit, and we're good to go!

    Bought a Linksys WRT600N, but the 5ghz isn't performing how I'd like it to... hmm.
     
    Polarix, Jul 2, 2008
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  49. scottbenntt

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    I just peformed a factory reset on my dell m1530 (Dell asked me to) in an attempt to solve my "lines & interference on external display issue" it dient solve it it still has a layer of interference and line ext. but the one good thing.

    Ive had my computer compleatly take apart 2 time 1st time to replace mobo 2nd time to fix damage to pam rest that the mobo replacement techs caused.

    boot time at factory reset: 52sec
    after tweaks ext: 32sec

    improved my boot time by 20sec yay!!!

    Current Parts Replaced:
    Motherboard
    Palm rest and keyboard underlay
    thay even sent me a new 22" screen to test (still had lines ext.
     
    scottbenntt, Jul 2, 2008
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  50. Cin'

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    Woot! I am really happy for you..finally ;) :) happy *sigh* for youze!!! ;) :spinny: :yes: Oh and now for sitting outside. :)

    Smileys are awesome.. ;) :) me is the Smiley Spammer LOL ;) :)

    Wecome to The NBR Dell Team!!!! Enjoy your stay! ;) :) Woot!

    woohooooohoooo! WooT is what I say! ;) :)

    awesome awesome awesome!

    That is good, news also! ;) :) ..So glad the day is over...!!!!


    What is everyones plans for the holiday weekend?? ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 2, 2008
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