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    Why I Love Dell !

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Rodster, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    So I recently purchased a Inspirion 1501 for $449, free shipping. A week later the Vostro's appear so I said damn I want one. Well my 1501 was already assembled and on its way. I called Dell and they said no problem we'll take it back no restocking fee, but I needed to accept the package.

    No problem I said and I did just that. They followed up with a phone call and the CSR put me thru to his supervisor. She made an offer I couldn't refuse. If I kept the laptop they would credit me $75. So I said yeah or I could send it back with no restocking fees etc.. :D

    The final costs of of brand new 1501...... $374. :cool:
     
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  2. cobalic

    cobalic Notebook Evangelist

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    Ouch, I'm about to buy a phone that costs more then your laptop. :confused:
     
    cobalic, Jul 13, 2007
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  3. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    An iPhone I presume? :D
     
    Rodster, Jul 13, 2007
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    3DViRuS Notebook Consultant

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    lol i bought nokia smart phone for nearly same price which is same as your PC !!! (nokia sucks!)
    this is a really big reason to love dell :D
     
    3DViRuS, Jul 13, 2007
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  5. b0r

    b0r Notebook Evangelist

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    i wish i could get a 1501 for that price lol..thats a steal!!
     
    b0r, Jul 13, 2007
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    3DViRuS Notebook Consultant

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    no way u must say "I love dell" on the phone when u order.
     
    3DViRuS, Jul 13, 2007
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  7. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    First off the 1501 is a steal and is a real nice notebook even at $600. I ordered it with the glossy finish and the screen is very bright actually a little brighter than my T60 LG screen. The keyboard also is nice, doesn't look too flashy but somewhat stylish. I don't understand how some don't like the silver with the white bumper accents. I think it looks rather cool if you ask me. :cool:

    This only happened because like I mentioned earlier I ordered a Vostro 1500 with full intentions of sending the 1501 back unopened as i'm awaiting the Vostro. They knew that and since the 1501 is not a current model they rather drop the price than be stuck with it. :)

    I don't think this would have happened if I called wanting to return the Vostro as that would sell very quickly if it went back unopened. My dilemma is I plan on keeping the Vostro. Now I went from a T60 three months ago to a 1501 and now a Vostro 1500 early next month.
     
    Rodster, Jul 13, 2007
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  8. DoubleBlack

    DoubleBlack Notebook Deity

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    Why do I love Dell? I got the config in my sig for $1100 after taxes (already a steal), and I have been promised a $100 credit when my order is shipped, $100 accessory coupon when my order is shipped, and an additional $100 credit if my order does not ship next business day shipping. Wee!
     
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  9. kgeier82

    kgeier82 Notebook Deity

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    now sell the 1501 for a profit on ebay.

    :)
     
    kgeier82, Jul 13, 2007
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  10. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Nah I decided to keep it. My 4yr Inspiron 5100 has started acting up. My friend and his wife need a laptop so i'll give them that one. I'll use the 1501 for surfing the web and stuff.

    The Vostro i'll use strictly for offline RTS games. :cool:
     
    Rodster, Jul 13, 2007
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