I've been debating on whether I should do the same. I really like my 600m but I don't like how it overheats so easily when playing games and it's really annoying when it's my only system for 3 weeks at winter break. I'm really curious...
You can alway scall Dell and ask and you can have your ship to address changed to where you'll be at school I believe. Not a really big deal. I think you're way overreacting. The C2Ds haven't been out that long I'd expect delays.