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    Update: Build time for HP Pavillion dv4z Entertainment Notebook

    Discussion in 'HP' started by metaxa, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. metaxa

    metaxa Newbie

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    Hi,

    is it possible that HP has slowed down with build times / shipping times? What are your experiences?
    My story:
    I bought an HP tablet tx1000 last year and I couldn't beleive how fast it was finished and shipped!!! Great experience !!! :D
    When I ordered the Pavillion dv4z I was expecting somewhat of the same timeline, but now I am concerned it may not even get to me as scheduled... :(
    Order accepted Dec 3rd,
    today, Dec 9th (or in China, Dec 10th) still in production...
    Estimated build time Dec 11th... (China/USA?)

    Will update.

    Any experiences with shipping/build times lately?
     
    metaxa, Dec 9, 2008
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  2. BamAlmighty

    BamAlmighty Notebook Consultant

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    Ordered my Dv5t Dec 2, it shipped today, Dec 9, 1 week later...

    can't complain.
     
    BamAlmighty, Dec 9, 2008
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  3. metaxa

    metaxa Newbie

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    Today, Dec 10th, 10 AM in Chicago.
    Pavillion dv4z still in production...
     
    metaxa, Dec 10, 2008
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  4. metaxa

    metaxa Newbie

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    BamAlmighty, can you let me know when it arrives? Trying to estimate if my laptop will make it here next week. If it takes longer I may just tell HP to go to h... and buy a laptop at bestbuy...
     
    metaxa, Dec 10, 2008
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  5. timesquaredesi

    timesquaredesi MagicPeople VooDooPeople

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    i have ordered two machines from hp - a dv7t in august and a dv4t in november.

    in both cases, I built the machines and got them into my grubby paws within 10 days. the 'expected build date' or shipment date on their website is something not too many people meet. and this usually happens when they are out of a certain part or something else as serious.

    also be aware that some people have had their machines delivered and the status on the website didn't change either! if you search this site, you will see at least a couple of instances like this. i definitely dont know what causes this.

    you can call hp and ask them w t f and see what they say.
     
    timesquaredesi, Dec 10, 2008
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  6. 2000gsr

    2000gsr Newbie

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    I ordered a dv5t on the 1st and it had the ship date was the 9th. But it still hasn't be shipped out.
     
    2000gsr, Dec 10, 2008
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  7. mujjuman

    mujjuman Notebook Deity

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    It depends on the demand for these computers.
    It also depends on if you bought a custom order or one of the "preconfigured" ones.

    I bought a custom dv9500t and it took them 3 weeks to build in China, but barely 1 week to ship it.
     
    mujjuman, Dec 10, 2008
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  8. Snake520

    Snake520 Notebook Consultant

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    Heres my experience with shipping times. I ordered my dv5t in August and i received it on the estimated ship date. My cousin also bought a dv5t on black friday, and he should of received it on the estimated ship date but missed it. I thought HP was pretty quick on their shipments. Good luck to you.
     
    Snake520, Dec 10, 2008
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  9. metaxa

    metaxa Newbie

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    Thanks everyone four your input. The waiting part is painful ...

    Anyway, good news !!! My laptop is now listed as shipped :)

    Hope everyone who is waiting on theirs gets it on time.

    Chears,

    Metaxa
     
    metaxa, Dec 10, 2008
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  10. cyberbiker

    cyberbiker Notebook Enthusiast

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    Totally agree. We ordered a dv4z on 13Feb09 and the expected build date was the 25th. This was the actual delivery schedule.

    [​IMG]
     
    cyberbiker, Feb 27, 2009
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  11. cororumrex

    cororumrex Newbie

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    I ordered my Dv3z On Feb 9th. The estimated ship date was Feb 18th. Hp pushed that back to the 23rd and gave me a $50.00 Coupon. On the 24th still had not shipped, so I called to ask what was up. They gave me $30 off. Then I got another email on the 26th saying the laptop would ship by the 28th. Finally shipped on the 28th. Still seems to be floating in Japan somewhere...


    3/2/2009 1:49:00 PM NARITA-SHI, JP Left FedEx Ramp
    3/2/2009 6:30:00 AM NARITA-SHI, JP Arrived at FedEx Ramp
    3/2/2009 12:21:00 AM SHANGHAI, CN Left FedEx Ramp
    2/28/2009 2:51:00 PM KUNSHAN, CN Left FedEx Origin Location
    2/28/2009 9:00:00 AM KUNSHAN, CN Pickup status
     
    cororumrex, Mar 3, 2009
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