UK - Vostro 1500 Ordered 29/8 Despatched 31/8!!

This is crazy!

My situation has got even more complicated now. I was thinking of cancelling my order, see this thread http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=163249

I thought I had plenty of time to decide whether or not to cancel but on checking my order today it has been despatched from Limerick (Walsh Western)

I ordered on 29th at 19.20 and It has been despatched on the 31st (am). This seems very strange. There should be a 3 week wait and I was warned of this. I did ask for the order to be completed as soon as possible but even so this seems too quick, especially considering it has to be built and tested and boxed.

Could this be a pre built spec that was either cancelled in production or even returned to Dell and they have matched it with my spec and passed it on to me??

I still don't know if I want to change my spec but it may be worth receiving this, check it for the common faults on the Vostro and then decide if I want to keep it if it is a good machine.

What does everyone think?

Cheers

 

they wont give you a refurb would be illegal. You just lucky **** they got all the parts in stock for you.

Mines in production so im happy but im just annoyed at customer service atm.

 

Its illegal for dell to sell you a refurbishment without your consent...During my visit to dell last year any laptop that is returned, if broken or not, is repaired and marked as OUTLET to be sold in the Dell outlet...

Mine should be arriving today

 

Ordered mine the 28th and I just checked the website again (it's very habitual) and it says being prepared for delivery! Seems like they're getting their skates on at last!

 

or are they sacraficing quality??

 

If I have a problem, like the screen, or I want to upgrade the spec and return it how long have I got to send it back. Is it 7 working days from receipt??

 

That's good news to hear that some Dells are shifting quickly.

Vostros don't suffer from the paint problems so maybe they have people and parts available who can't be used on the coloured notebooks until the paint is dry.

John

 

I hope that's not the case

 

well if it is you got no chance of getting help from customer service. wankers.

 

As I was contemplating cancelling for a better spec I think I will take receipt of this machine and check for any common problems. If everything is spot on I will probably stick with it.

If there is anything I am not happy with I think I will return for a refund and re-order at a later stage.

I presume I can get a full refund no questions asked if I decide I do not want it, within a certain time frame?????????????????

 

Vostro = 30 day full refund

 

i thought it was 7 days no questions for home user?

To be honest dont risk it ring up and ask them how long you get or check the site.

 

Im from the uk and....

My vostro also got dispatched in 2 days to my delight! original ETA was about 4 weeks :O

should be here in a few days!!!

 

What spec did you order?

 

off the top of my head...

The 2.0ghz chip
2gb ram
160gb 5400rpm hard disk
bluetooth thingy
15.4" (1440x900) truelife screen
8600m gt

 

i hate u ahmed

 

Lol... why

 

did you guys all order through the phone ?

why not through the online ?


I was about to order online... will wait until your replies

cheers,

 

order on the phone from what i've heard you can get a better deal from the salesperson. Try negotiating

 

Thanks

I ordered online, since they were offering free delivery + it had a quick delivery logo on as well.

4mb cache, 800mhz bus 2.0GHz,
Windows Vista® Business
15.4" Widescreen WXGA 1440 x 900 TFT Display
2048MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
160GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
256MB nVidia® GeForce® 8600M GT
Primary 9-cell Battery

for 654 pounds is a good deal, i am thinking.

let me know if i did ok.

THanks !

 

I got a £80 discount from buying through the phone. You can probably get all the above for around £620.