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    Well Time to say bye bye :(

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Datamonkey, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. Datamonkey

    Datamonkey Notebook Consultant

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    Well guys,

    Dell csr called, my laptop would have been delayed until the 9th Sept. CPU lead time.

    So told them to cancel it. Canna wait that long.

    Have just gone and ordered a HP DV9574ea,

    Same spec but with 2 x 200gb hdds, finger print reader, tv tuner and such.

    I know the chassis wont be as solid but at least i will have it in 2 days time and that i know their not bad as i have its smaller brother dv6190eu already lol.

    Been fun being part of the Dell "Hell" waiting game but canna wait any more

    Oh yeah got 10% from hp so came to £899inc uk based.

    Take it easy all and hope you get your toys soon :D
     
    Datamonkey, Aug 13, 2007
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  2. Jovan

    Jovan Notebook Consultant

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    yep they can only push you so far, I hope you enjoy your hp man :)
     
    Jovan, Aug 13, 2007
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    timmyb123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    take care datamonkey, been good complaining with you :) Enjoy your HP
     
    timmyb123, Aug 13, 2007
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    Durmat Notebook Evangelist

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    Datamonkey, are you sure your HP comes with an 8600 GT? Here in the U.S., HP very conspicously only offers the 8600 GS.
     
    Durmat, Aug 13, 2007
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  5. kirill

    kirill Notebook Guru

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    link to the shop, just in case lol
     
    kirill, Aug 13, 2007
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  6. carldaru

    carldaru Notebook Consultant

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    Goodbye Datamonkey!!! We'll miss you!!!
     
    carldaru, Aug 13, 2007
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  7. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    It must be this model. HP say "8600M without indicating either GS or GT.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 13, 2007
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  8. xted

    xted Notebook Consultant

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    I went with a HP too :D
     
    xted, Aug 13, 2007
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  9. Datamonkey

    Datamonkey Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    i will still be around on the notebook reviews forums, found a new home here lol. Yep its the GT confirmed it with HP, you had me worried for a second lol. EDIT I AM A MUPPET LOL its a gs.

    Hope you guys get ya dells soon, :D peace
     
    Datamonkey, Aug 13, 2007
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  10. profanile

    profanile Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got an estimated date of 9th september aswell :p
    Luckily I don't start uni until october 1st so it should all be good.
     
    profanile, Aug 13, 2007
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  11. Cloudhopper

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    All the best with your HP.

    Post some comments on it, i'd be interested in something different than a Dell soon i guess.
     
    Cloudhopper, Aug 13, 2007
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  12. Datamonkey

    Datamonkey Notebook Consultant

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    My Mistake guys,

    It is the 8600m gs, not too worried though. Will be fine for playing wow, pirates of the burning sea and bf2 on :D

    Cloudhopper,

    sure when i get it i will do a review and post it up.

    I cannot find any reviews on it on the net at the moment.
     
    Datamonkey, Aug 13, 2007
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  13. mtylerjr

    mtylerjr Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, the HPs only use the 8600M with the 16 stream processors, not the 32 stream processors like the GT version in the Dell.

    But its not all -that- much of a downgrade.
     
    mtylerjr, Aug 13, 2007
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  14. Datamonkey

    Datamonkey Notebook Consultant

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    wonder if its removable?

    oh well off to my new home in the hp/compaq camp lol :D

    i will still be around though as all our kit at work i support is dell. wonders why corporate accounts dont get delays like these ;)
     
    Datamonkey, Aug 14, 2007
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  15. staffsMike

    staffsMike Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine was ordered on a corporate account..pretty sure my EDD is the furthest i've seen lol

    ordered on the 4th of July to.
     
    staffsMike, Aug 14, 2007
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  16. killsta

    killsta Notebook Enthusiast

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    Same here Mike, but I cancelled my order at the end of July. Ordered a MacBook with 2.16 C2D and 2Gb RAM, was built in 3 days and received within 8 days.

    MB's are cool :cool:
     
    killsta, Aug 14, 2007
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