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    Where are Dells Buit and Shipped from?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by zooman, Dec 9, 2006.

  1. zooman

    zooman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know where Dells are built and shipped from? I searched but couldn't find this info.
     
    zooman, Dec 9, 2006
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Malaysia.

    10char
     
    vespoli, Dec 9, 2006
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  3. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Depends on the market you bought the laptop in.

    Generally it is:

    Made in China - for China & certain Asian countries
    Made in Ireland - for European countries
    Made in Malaysia - for the rest of the world (including USA & Canada)
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Dec 9, 2006
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  4. Pandaren

    Pandaren Notebook Geek

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    My D620 came from Malaysia (I am in the United States). I've also seen an Ireland-made D620 that was shipped to a large corporation. The Ireland one seemed slightly better put together.
     
    Pandaren, Dec 9, 2006
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  5. kal2en

    kal2en Notebook Enthusiast

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    is the make between countries significantly better or worse? i'm thinking about buying one from taiwan (i live in the states) because its mcuh cheaper, by a few hundred at least.
     
    kal2en, Dec 9, 2006
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  6. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Most Dell notebooks are made in Penang, Malaysia.

    @ kal2en what notebook are you talking about? Every dell here in Taiwan I have seen has costed much more than in the US. Asus is the brand to go with in Taiwan...
     
    Jason, Dec 10, 2006
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  7. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    I also agree, Dell is cheapest in U.S (if coupon codes are used). In Taiwan better get an Asus or maybe an ODMbrand like Clevo or Compal (if you can find a reseller selling them).

    P.S Most dell are made by Compal or Quanta.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 10, 2006
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  8. kal2en

    kal2en Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh well i was looking at the m1210 actually and they have a lot of promotions for it, making it cheaper than if bought in the us.
     
    kal2en, Dec 10, 2006
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  9. khanhfat

    khanhfat Notebook Deity

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    Well, i think in Malaysia they put spare parts to gether, and Dell in USA put spareparts together to build laptops.

    As far as i notice in my invoice, 1 shipped from Austin TX. other 2 of mine are from PA.
     
    khanhfat, Dec 11, 2006
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  10. CTU:Agent Hogan

    CTU:Agent Hogan Notebook Enthusiast

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    that made me very happy to here about how the irish put your laptop together so good why >>>>>>>>>>> because i'm irish american
     
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    CTU:Agent Hogan, Dec 11, 2006
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