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    Shanghai?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by EagleDevil, Aug 15, 2006.

  1. EagleDevil

    EagleDevil Notebook Evangelist

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    My dv2000t shipped yesterday and now finally shows up on FedEx tracking. It shows as picked up in "SHANGHAI CN."

    Do they build their notebooks in China? I had no idea. At least they're shipping it airmail -- it shows up as due for delivery on Friday.

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Aug 15, 2006
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, most laptops these days are built in China. The dv2000t specifically is built in Kunshan (China) in a factory owned by Wistron Corporation. It will only travel via air from Shanghai to Anchorage to Indianapolis or Memphis. From there it travels via fedex ground.
     
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  3. EagleDevil

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    Thanks! If it has to get from Memphis to Atlanta via ground, then maybe I won't hold my breath for Friday.

    Chris
     
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    fdlazarte Notebook Consultant

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    hey chris, mine also shipped yesterday and shows Shanghai CN. hopefully we'll get it on friday
     
    fdlazarte, Aug 15, 2006
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    Ha! I also just noticed that FedEx lists the package at 4.5 lbs. Apparently I am going to own the world's lightest dv2000t -- sweet!

    That, or they're shipping me the wrong computer.

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Aug 15, 2006
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    FedEx just provide rough weight, could not be that accurate.
     
    rockharder, Aug 15, 2006
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    Mine shipped yesterday and is scheduled for a Friday delivery too, except I ordered the dv6000
     
    agrotzky, Aug 15, 2006
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  8. fdlazarte

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    mine is 5.6 kg for a dv6000z

    i just can't wait for this notebook, i was at bestbuy yesterday playing with their dv6045nr ... very sleek notebook
     
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  9. EagleDevil

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    Oops, how embarrassing. You're right -- mine is 4.5 kgs.
     
    EagleDevil, Aug 15, 2006
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    I ordered my ZV6000 from HP about a year ago and once it shipped from China it only took about 4 days until I got it. Fedex actually had it to my home about 2 days before they said it would be there.
     
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    I just check my tracking and it said 8:55 AM Delivery exception Customer not available or business closed. Which sucks because that means I missed them by like 20 minutes.

    I guess fed-ex doesn't just leave packages huh?
     
    agrotzky, Aug 16, 2006
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  12. EagleDevil

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    I believe that if you post a signed note on your door to the effect of "FEDEX: Back in five minutes, please leave package," they will do so.

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Aug 16, 2006
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    yeah I have a elderly neighbor that lives in the apt. across the hall. She normally signs for everything for the whole building and the delivery guys generally know this. Guess I'll leave a note for tommorow to ring her bell, just in case.
     
    agrotzky, Aug 16, 2006
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    darn! mine also has the Delivery Exception because they have the wrong zipcode (typo)... anyway, they called me and i'll pick it up later tonight... now im excited!

    delivered 2 days before their estimated date!
     
    fdlazarte, Aug 16, 2006
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    I ordered a DV6000Z. I just got the Fedex tracking. I also saw Shanghai, China. I hope Yao Ming autographed my DV6000Z.

    I can't for it, I keep thinking maybe I should have gone for the DV2000, but oh well.
     
    TrigunKenshin, Aug 22, 2006
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