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    does it really take this long??

    Discussion in 'HP' started by NotSoTecnical, Sep 2, 2009.

  1. NotSoTecnical

    NotSoTecnical Notebook Guru

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    does it really take over 10 days just to get a laptop built from HP?

    the wait is killing me...anyone got ways to numb the anxiety from finally ordering their first laptop?
     
    NotSoTecnical, Sep 2, 2009
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    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    It's always VERY busy this time of the year. The kiddies are getting ready for school and place their laptop orders now.
     
    Infamous22, Sep 2, 2009
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    Yes. 10 char
     
    optimustarzan, Sep 2, 2009
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    RichS Notebook Enthusiast

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    For me, 10 days turned into 24 days. . .
     
    RichS, Sep 3, 2009
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    micjay22 Newbie

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    When they say 10 days to build it's really like 6, and when they say it's about 5-7 days for shipping it's really like 3 days. I ordered it on 8/23 and got it on 9/1. I thought it's gonna take a long time to ship since it's built from Kunshan China, but Fedex shipped it fast. So it's really not that bad, just don't worry about it, it'll come before you realize it.
     
    micjay22, Sep 3, 2009
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    RichS Notebook Enthusiast

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    What did you order?! I ordered an HDX on the 21st and they said won't ship it until the 14th! (w/ original dates of 1st).
     
    RichS, Sep 3, 2009
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    LED screens and batteries are in short supply.

    Is there not a standard store-stocked config that would suit your needs?? I was hell-bent on getting a machine direct from HP until I took a serious look at the configs in stores. Ended up buying at CircuitCity.
     
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  8. NotSoTecnical

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    I ordered on august 28th and estimated build time is sept. 11th and that doesn't include shipping time...

    I got my mouse and cleaning cloth yesterday tho
     
    NotSoTecnical, Sep 3, 2009
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    Mine took 8 days. HDX16 1gb vid and backlit keyboad and 1080p screen. Its SEXY.
     
    Bakkasan, Sep 3, 2009
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    I got the DV4 without the LED with the TV tuner.
     
    micjay22, Sep 4, 2009
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  11. NotSoTecnical

    NotSoTecnical Notebook Guru

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    good news I got this e-mail today bumping up my shipping time woohoo!!!

    ______________________________
    Dear Valued Customer,

    Even though our system has not yet been updated, I wanted to inform you that the ship date for your notebook has greatly improved. Our factory was able to locate the components that were constrained and we are working to build and ship your notebook as soon as possible. The estimated ship date is now 9/9/09. We sincerely apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this may have caused you.



    Regards,

    Ryan Presley

    CTO Escalation Manager

    www.hpdirect.com

    HP Home & Home Office Store

    1-866-217-6014

    ____________________________________
     
    NotSoTecnical, Sep 4, 2009
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  12. optimustarzan

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    If you to HP, they may give you a rebate. I've read this by other members on here.
     
    optimustarzan, Sep 6, 2009
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  13. NotSoTecnical

    NotSoTecnical Notebook Guru

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    what do you mean?
     
    NotSoTecnical, Sep 6, 2009
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    I received the same email as you did, my original ship date was 9/1/09 my revised ship date was 9/16 and now its 9/9.

    I did get a $50 coupon (on the next purchase) for the delay.
     
    Inevitable610, Sep 6, 2009
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  15. optimustarzan

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    The forum edited out my word. I said if you "moan" to HP, they might give you a rebate.
     
    optimustarzan, Sep 8, 2009
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  16. NotSoTecnical

    NotSoTecnical Notebook Guru

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    oh lol ok well i don't care anymore it shiped out on the 8th and atm its in Alaska... poor lappy its prolly cold
     
    NotSoTecnical, Sep 11, 2009
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