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    Well, this sucks

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by heyimfatty, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. heyimfatty

    heyimfatty Newbie

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    So, I was given an e1705 in May. I happened to notice that Dell's now released the e1720/1. I'm assuming that there's no way I can exchange...? The prices are practically the same for the two (actually, the 1720 is about ten bucks less). :(
     
    heyimfatty, Jul 16, 2007
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  2. Inspired911

    Inspired911 Notebook Consultant

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    What's that saying again? Never look a gift horse in the mouth. Just enjoy your given laptop!
     
    Inspired911, Jul 16, 2007
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  3. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    What kind of warranty do you have? If you have accidental damage protection, perhaps the notebook might "fall" off a cliff soon?
     
    odin243, Jul 16, 2007
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    Topspin14m Notebook Consultant

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    You could always sell the first laptop...sadly there isnt an exchange program.
     
    Topspin14m, Jul 16, 2007
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  5. Topspin14m

    Topspin14m Notebook Consultant

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    I hope you are kidding and not really advocating insurance fraud.
     
    Topspin14m, Jul 16, 2007
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Completely unethical.
     
    Greg, Jul 16, 2007
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  7. heyimfatty

    heyimfatty Newbie

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    Hahaha. No, I didn't get the protection plan along with my laptop. I'll more than likely end up selling this one and come up with the difference.
     
    heyimfatty, Jul 16, 2007
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    Such is technology, when you buy a piece of electronics thats the 'latest technology', a few months down the road, or even weeks, and in some cases, days, it'll be 'old'.

    Best to keep it if you like it, thats just how it rolls!
     
    coriolis, Jul 16, 2007
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  9. thegsrguy

    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    Sell it on eBay or whatever, then buy a 1720. Easy enough.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 16, 2007
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  10. coolguy

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    I will give you 10 bucks. Keep the 1705.
     
    coolguy, Jul 16, 2007
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  11. lordofericstan

    lordofericstan Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh brother, do you know how many people do that with accidental protection, it's almost a given that dell will be replacing all their computers that they put the coverage on.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 16, 2007
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  12. odin243

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    C'mon, can't anyone take a joke in these forums :p
     
    odin243, Jul 16, 2007
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  13. jbizzler

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    I got the accidental protection, but never looked into its specifics. I'm not talkign about fraud here. Suppose I actually do break mine on accident. Do they replace it spec for spec? What if it's a part they don't sell anymore, and things like that.

    I'm not kidding at all. It's so hard to convey that in text, though.
     
    jbizzler, Jul 16, 2007
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  14. lordofericstan

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    they provide a computer with the same specs or better.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 16, 2007
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  15. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    If your e1705's got the 7900GS, keep it... Upgrade a few months down the line when the 8800M is available as an option... if at all...
     
    sesshomaru, Jul 16, 2007
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    Since Dell is trying to get rid of the 1505 and 1705, they are selling them for fairly cheap. You will lose a lot just to have the newer model. If you really think it is worth it, no one can or will stop you.
     
    minj, Jul 16, 2007
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