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post #1101 of 1243
1/22/06 at 9:54pm
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Originally Posted by mZimm
So, if they're really trying to crack down on people not using XPS service tags...somebody wanna PM me with one? I'm gonna try calling a few times tomorrow night, and probably keep trying for a couple days.
just do a google (or ebay) search
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post #1102 of 1243
1/23/06 at 12:30am
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Originally Posted by mZimm
So, if they're really trying to crack down on people not using XPS service tags...somebody wanna PM me with one? I'm gonna try calling a few times tomorrow night, and probably keep trying for a couple days.
its not XPS service tags from what I can see its endusers that they are cracking down on. (shrug) all you gotta tell the person on the phone is that you are calling from the office and that Lappy is at home to get around the service tag
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post #1103 of 1243
1/23/06 at 12:37am
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Originally Posted by Bal`thzar
its not XPS service tags from what I can see its endusers that they are cracking down on. (shrug) all you gotta tell the person on the phone is that you are calling from the office and that Lappy is at home to get around the service tag
I did that all four times with no avail. Would I be better off telling them that my current one won't work and its outta warranty, or that I'm upgrading?

I got a service tag off of one of those little known aution sites, so I've got that now anyway...
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post #1104 of 1243
1/23/06 at 2:10am
I tried calling about 4 times. I've gotten all kinds of different excuses. I've had multiple XPS tags, I used my own tag. I've tried being honest, I've tried being shady. I've tried alot of things. I've been offered the $599 pack, I've been told the item is OOS. I've been offered the 6800 Go at $230.. but didn't bite!

I'll try calling again in afew days if my next plan fails.

It's clear that the low price is not intended for the casual consumer (you and I). This deal isn't dead, but it IS on life support.
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post #1105 of 1243
1/23/06 at 2:27am
Maybe everyone should chill for a week or so and THEN start calling back once Dell gets a stock and has seen their spare parts revenue drop .
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post #1106 of 1243
1/23/06 at 4:14pm
Well just checked and my 7800gtx is still In-Production from Friday. Fingers crossed!
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post #1107 of 1243
1/23/06 at 7:41pm
hmm guess what? my GTX 7800 go box came. you heard me rite BOX. They sen me a F@&ING BOX! anywayz i called and the lady was really nice, their sending me another one next day air. (no $50 off coupons tho )
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post #1108 of 1243
1/23/06 at 7:47pm
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Originally Posted by Deusx
hmm guess what? my GTX 7800 go box came. you heard me rite BOX. They sen me a F@&ING BOX! anywayz i called and the lady was really nice, their sending me another one next day air. (no $50 off coupons tho )
Your joking!!!! They sent you an empty BOX? LOL Thats just incredible!
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post #1109 of 1243
1/23/06 at 8:01pm
Lmfao
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post #1110 of 1243
1/23/06 at 8:11pm
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Originally Posted by Deusx
hmm guess what? my GTX 7800 go box came. you heard me rite BOX. They sen me a F@&ING BOX! anywayz i called and the lady was really nice, their sending me another one next day air. (no $50 off coupons tho )
Are they using ebay tactics now? God I hate dell...
"Sorry sir but it specifically states go 7800 BOX on the order..."
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post #1111 of 1243
1/23/06 at 8:13pm
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Originally Posted by Deusx
hmm guess what? my GTX 7800 go box came. you heard me rite BOX. They sen me a F@&ING BOX! anywayz i called and the lady was really nice, their sending me another one next day air. (no $50 off coupons tho )
There's some proof that they still have some in stock...

I've still got hope to get one. Oh, and that sucks deus...
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post #1112 of 1243
1/23/06 at 8:24pm
Ordered mine on the 6th of this month from Mark, 481.03 when all said and done. ouch, must say its a hell of a card though with 3dmark06 hitting in at 3987 at 435/1135 clock. sys specs 2gig dothan 760, 1gig dell ram, 100gig 5400. temps have yet to go over 72c. extremely happy with it other then the price at almsot $500
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post #1113 of 1243
1/23/06 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by VENOM3045
Ordered mine on the 6th of this month from Mark, 481.03 when all said and done. ouch, must say its a hell of a card though with 3dmark06 hitting in at 3987 at 435/1135 clock. sys specs 2gig dothan 760, 1gig dell ram, 100gig 5400. temps have yet to go over 72c. extremely happy with it other then the price at almsot $500
Well don't feel too bad, my 7800 upgrade set me back $413 when all said and done. But it's the best upgrade for me ever.

$278 7800 from Dell
$63 power brick from Dell
$72 battery from ebay
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$413
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post #1114 of 1243
1/23/06 at 8:31pm
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Originally Posted by totalmeltdown
Well don't feel too bad, my 7800 upgrade set me back $413 when all said and done. But it's the best upgrade for me ever.

$278 7800 from Dell
$63 power brick from Dell
$72 battery from ebay
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$413
Not bad considering the fact that now its tough to be able to get the card alone for $400. I got one guy to quote me $392 on the refurb, but that's as low as I've gotten...
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post #1115 of 1243
1/23/06 at 8:44pm
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Originally Posted by Adrenolin
Well just checked and my 7800gtx is still In-Production from Friday. Fingers crossed!
Mine is the same, says estimated ship date of thursday, and ill get it friday(maybe sooner, i really dont care as long as i get it). Lets hope they dont cancel mine again
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post #1116 of 1243
1/23/06 at 9:00pm
just wondering, can you get by with the 7800 gtx and the 130w power brick alone? i mean, u can still run on AC power AND 6-cell battery as long as u dont go mobile without the AC, right?
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post #1117 of 1243
1/23/06 at 9:02pm
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Originally Posted by keydo818
just wondering, can you get by with the 7800 gtx and the 130w power brick alone? i mean, u can still run on AC power AND 6-cell battery as long as u dont go mobile without the AC, right?
It'll work with the 130w alone, but take out the battery wen flashing, and you won't be able to run on the 6 cell, ever.
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post #1118 of 1243
1/23/06 at 9:06pm
err, I had to purchase the 130 brick which I thought I had, cpu noob here. so that 130 brick ran me another 50 bucks from dell, im thinking about selling the 256 6800 that came with it but i still have a warranty.....for another year if I need to use it ya know? expensive. but I must say the laptop itself with those specs I posted was FREE from Dell, as a replacement for my 8600
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post #1119 of 1243
1/23/06 at 9:07pm
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Originally Posted by GBmanNC
Are they using ebay tactics now? God I hate dell...
"Sorry sir but it specifically states go 7800 BOX on the order..."
lol
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post #1120 of 1243
1/23/06 at 9:10pm
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Originally Posted by Adrenolin
Your joking!!!! They sent you an empty BOX? LOL Thats just incredible!
i wish i was joking... it really is incredable
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