accuracy of delivery estimate...

First time ordering from Dell. I ordered an Inspiron 1318 notebook on 2/19, and the estimated shipping date is 3/6. The estimated delivery date is 3/13. I was wondering if those dates seemed like accurate estimations or if there are likely to be delays.

here are the system specs by the way:
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4GHz
3GB DDR2 SDRAM
250G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
802.11g Mini Card
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Are any of those parts likely to cause a backorder delay? Has anyone had experience with the 13-inch Inspiron notebook specifically?

 

Hey, grat's on your order!

The ESD is usually over projected, so that it covers any potential delays, and such with your order. Meaning, there's a very good chance it could ship on/or before the ESD. The EDD is given to correspond with how your lappy is being shipped: Next, 3-5 day, etc.

I don't think you have anything to worry about spec' wise.

Did you sign up for e-mail notification of when your lappy has shipped?

You can check your order on your account via Dell, or call the Automated Dial at 1-800-433-9014, enter your order number ~ and you will get the latest and greatest. Note, that the Automated Dial is more *detailed* then the website.

Hope that helps!

Cin

 

Yes, I have signed up for the e-mail delivery notification. I have also called the Automated Dial, and the system is currently in the "build" stage.

Thanks for the response.

 

No prob's!

Being in the build stage is good! Hopefully yours will ship well before the ESD


Cin