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    Vostro Europe!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AiA, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. timmyb123

    timmyb123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You've been put back to the 4th September? When did you place your order?

    I'm still sitting on my original 17th of July one here. Many times i've been told I am on the priority list and should have it by end of this week although I don't really believe it. I have also been told another 2 times that I am in production, by my sale rep and the customer service team.

    I may be one of the first people in the UK to have a vostro 1500 - quite exciting :D.
     
    timmyb123, Aug 8, 2007
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  2. AiA

    AiA Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered mine on July 22nd.
     
    AiA, Aug 8, 2007
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  3. F355

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    Not a pip here either. I am on pre-production still, although I only re-submitted the order on Friday so I am not worrying quite yet. I am so glad I cancelled now because I am almost certain my EDD would have been put back anyway.
     
    F355, Aug 8, 2007
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    Mines still in Pre-Production with an EDD of 31/08 :(
    Starting to wish I'd have gone for the laptop currently on offer from www.aldi.co.uk. Atleast I'd have that in my hands sooner :)
    My current laptop is a Medion and it has never given me any problems.
     
    Hioctane, Aug 8, 2007
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  5. F355

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    That Aldi laptop isn't bad, but its not a C2D and it has the 950 GPU... basically its nowhere near as good as the 1500 if you are doing a bit of gaming or using graphics intensive programs. I think you can get a similar spec dell 6400 for a lot less £350, or if you are in a hurry the lead time on the Vostro 1000 is around a week (AMD proc though).
     
    F355, Aug 8, 2007
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  6. Hioctane

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    Yeah, I know the spec isn't quite up to that of the Vostro, but not a bad spec & price for people less 'in the know' :)
    I'm happy to wait for my Vostro, just better be worth the 4 week or so wait ;)
    My main laptop is off to its new owner tonight, my nephew.
    Will use my JVC MP-XP731 Mini Notebook in the meantime :)
     
    Hioctane, Aug 8, 2007
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  7. SteveJonesy

    SteveJonesy Notebook Evangelist

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    Well - Just got off the phone with a CSR who informed me that my Vostro had gone into production today and is estimated to ship as per my ESD of 23rd. Dont really believe him but we'll see - he didn't say "its in production so should be with you within the week" so somehow I doubt it. Theres really no reason why it would have to sit there for 2 weeks if already assembled.

    At least it's another reason for getting some sort of compensation should it get delayed past my EDD.
     
    SteveJonesy, Aug 9, 2007
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  8. F355

    F355 Notebook Geek

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    Is it showing as production on EMEA? I think CSRs sometimes say its in production to keep you happy/stop you from cancelling.
     
    F355, Aug 9, 2007
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  9. SteveJonesy

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    No - still showing as Pre-Prod which is another reason I dont trust it. Still, more ammunition .... ;)
     
    SteveJonesy, Aug 9, 2007
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  10. timmyb123

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    if none of you saw my post earlier today, happy to report that my 1500 has been despatched to the UK.
     
    timmyb123, Aug 9, 2007
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  12. CyberGhost

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    Ordered on the 27th, in Pre-Production.

    I'm getting very frustrated by this.
     
    CyberGhost, Aug 12, 2007
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  13. Matthew.

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    Just ordered, In pre-production obviously :)

    EDD 31/8. What's the likelihood of it coming by then?
     
    Matthew., Aug 12, 2007
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  14. F355

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    Low, considering there is a 6 week lead time on the 1400 at the moment. I am surprised they gave you 31st as the EDD... they must be expecting a miracle :D
     
    F355, Aug 12, 2007
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  15. AiA

    AiA Notebook Consultant

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    Mine Shipped Yesterday!!! Saturday the 12th! According to the Schenker tracking system it will arrive on Friday, I can't wait!
     
    AiA, Aug 12, 2007
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  16. F355

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    Damn you :D That means that I would have got mine this week if I had stuck... although I did get a much better deal than when I first ordered so I don't mind waiting a bit longer :D
     
    F355, Aug 12, 2007
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  17. timmyb123

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    Mine arrived at work today, I have opened her up and had a right good peruse.

    I'll be ripping her apart when I get home, I've got some memory modules to slap in it. Would anyone respect some pictures of it pretty much in pieces?
     
    timmyb123, Aug 13, 2007
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  18. Matthew.

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    ^ Pictures are always good timmyb123.

    Day 2. Still in pre-pro :p
     
    Matthew., Aug 13, 2007
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  19. kirill

    kirill Notebook Guru

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    So are you still the only with one with a vostro in the uk?
     
    kirill, Aug 13, 2007
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  21. SteveJonesy

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    According to my CSR the online tracking isn't working at the moment and my lappy is in production (still showing Pre-Prod on EMEA).
     
    SteveJonesy, Aug 13, 2007
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  22. kirill

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    No I think its working they just tell you its being built to shut you up i think it works for the yanks
     
    kirill, Aug 13, 2007
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  23. Hioctane

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    I got an email on Sunday for the sale guy saying mine had moved into production. But on checking EMEA it still says Pre-Production!
    Wonder which one is telling the truth?
    I haven't even been bothering them about when it will be ready.
     
    Hioctane, Aug 14, 2007
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  24. AiA

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    I agree. The tracking site is buildt to follow the computers "service tag" through the whole factory process.
     
    AiA, Aug 14, 2007
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  25. F355

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    Its still not the most accurate tracking system. The Americans have a much better system and a phone number that gives them more up-to-date information...shame we don't get that. Although still think the reps will say anything to keep you happy, whether your order suddenly goes into production when you phone to cancel or telling you you are on some kind of priority list (doesn't exist).

    I am still on bloody pre-production hehe
     
    F355, Aug 14, 2007
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  26. SteveJonesy

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    Well - I was rung last week to say its was in production so thought "great!".

    Kept checking the site - still in pre-production.

    So emailed my CSR saying - "Doh - I thought you said production" (thinking I'd just misheard him and he said pre-production)

    He emailed me back telling me the EMEA order tracking is broken at the moment and not showing correct info and assured me that my machine was in production and would be delivered on or before the EDD. Do I believe it? Not really but hey - when they miss the EDD I have all the evidence to drop like a ton of bricks on them ;)
     
    SteveJonesy, Aug 14, 2007
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  27. kirill

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    Pre-production they are waiting for parts.

    Production they are actually building the laptop.

    Mine's been in pre-production since the order a week ago, but according to my rep its been in production all the time. I think I believe the online system. Plus why there is no notice saying that the online tracking system is down?
     
    kirill, Aug 14, 2007
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  28. th1€f

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    somehow i have this nasty feeling that all our csrs are watching these forum n laughing their arse off...
     
    th1€f, Aug 14, 2007
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  29. Matthew.

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    How long were you guys in pre-pro?
     
    Matthew., Aug 14, 2007
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    Well I ordered a Vostro 1500 on August the 6th and my EDD is 31/08. Checked online just now and I'm in Pre-Prod. Haven't bothered calling my rep up to see if the story's any different.
     
    manishd3, Aug 15, 2007
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  31. AiA

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    19 Days! (Not counting the day i orderd)
     
    AiA, Aug 15, 2007
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  32. Matthew.

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    Ouch!

    If Dell meets my 31/8 EDD, I will be extremely happy (provided no graininess :))...it's perfect timing for me.

    Right after exam results and right before I start College.
     
    Matthew., Aug 15, 2007
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  33. F355

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    13 days in pre-pro (current order), if you count the cancelling and re-ordering it is 23 days!
     
    F355, Aug 15, 2007
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  34. Matthew.

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    Well this is my 3rd day so I'm not going to complain to you guys who have been waiting longer haha. Are you all on a 31/8 date as well?

    It's just annoying not to see progress i guess.
     
    Matthew., Aug 15, 2007
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  35. th1€f

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    Its finally shipped.....

    i hope to get it by tomorrow or day after tomorrow
     
    th1€f, Aug 15, 2007
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  36. LostPhil

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    Don't worry about the time spent in pre-production.

    Mine was in pre-production from 26th July to yesterday and was dispatched today for a friday delivery. Estimated delivery date was 22/08/07.

    Hope this brings some hope to people!!

    EDIT: This was on the website, not the phone status thingy
     
    LostPhil, Aug 15, 2007
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  37. AiA

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    Mine is in: DK - COPENHAGEN - ARRIVED COMPLETE AT SORTING HUB
     
    AiA, Aug 15, 2007
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  38. F355

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    It seems they have a batch of 1690x1050 screens in, because a lot of people have gone into production today that have that screen.

    The waiting game continues....:twitcy:
     
    F355, Aug 15, 2007
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  39. Hioctane

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    I've ordered the 1680 x 1050 screen, I'm still in Pre-Production :(
    I originally ordered mine on the 27th July, but after cancelling twice to change my order it's been in Pre-Prod since 6th August.
     
    Hioctane, Aug 15, 2007
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  40. AiA

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    I surly hope I can reinstall the Windows that I get with it to English, even though I bought it with norwegian. I just hate Norwegian software, always seems to have somekind of problem.
     
    AiA, Aug 15, 2007
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  41. kirill

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    things start to slowly move at least for vostro 1500s
     
    kirill, Aug 15, 2007
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    My Vostro 1500 EDD is Sept. 6th, is it likely to arrive before then?
     
    sequence123, Aug 15, 2007
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  43. AiA

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    It's very hard to say. It all depends on you specs.and the availability of them.
    But as kirill said: "things start to slowly move at least for vostro 1500s."
     
    AiA, Aug 15, 2007
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  44. sequence123

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    Ok, I have the default specs but with the 1440*900 screen.

    At the very worst, do you think I'll get it before the end of September.

    (I'm from the UK btw)
     
    sequence123, Aug 15, 2007
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  45. AiA

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    I'm pretty sure you will, If you look at what i went through:

    Orderd: 22 July
    EDD: 10 August
    Prepro: 22 July
    Delay EDD: 04 September
    Production+Testing+Boxing: 10 August
    Shipped: 11 August

    It wasent that bad and now it seems like things are only getting better in the dell production facilities.
    Best of luck to you!
     
    AiA, Aug 15, 2007
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  46. krishna9349

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    When did u order ur Laptop, And whats the model and specs. I ordered my Vostro 1400 on 1st of Aug and my EDD is on 21st Aug......Im in the UK
     
    krishna9349, Aug 16, 2007
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  47. LostPhil

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    Vostro 1500
    160gb 5400rpm HDD
    c2d 2.0 GHz
    2048mb RAM
    256mb 8600 GT
    Basic screen (not glossy)

    Ordered on 26th July and being delivered tomorrow!
     
    LostPhil, Aug 16, 2007
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  48. F355

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    My laptop is in production this morning!!! I am so excited :D

    Anyone else in production today?
     
    F355, Aug 16, 2007
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  49. F355

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    Also prices have gone up today (well mainly they stopped the free delivery which is a £60 discount).
     
    F355, Aug 16, 2007
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  50. Malc

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    My 1500 changed to production from pre-production today too, altho the date it says it went into production was the 6th of august (the day after I ordered), which is impossible because its said preproduction up until today!
     
    Malc, Aug 16, 2007
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