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post #101 of 1042
6/4/06 at 7:31pm
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Originally Posted by Odie
Mine is still in pre-production

Although it still lists an estimated delivery date of "on or before" the 12th of June (i.e a week from tomorrow)

Hah! In production here with a ship date of June 22. Gotta love Dell, when their systems in production will apparently be delivered later than their systems not in production.
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post #102 of 1042
6/4/06 at 10:41pm
Anyone tried calling/chatting/emailing Dell about getting upgraded to 667mhz DDR2? When I ordered, all that was offered was 533mhz. I know the difference is negligable, but if it'll help resale value when I want to upgrade to 2gb or if Dell will throw in a concession coupon to sweeten the deal, it's worth the effort.

I sent an email just now, so I'll let you all know how it goes. I was just wondering if chatting or calling would be more likely to get results.
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post #103 of 1042
6/5/06 at 12:28am
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Originally Posted by trails
So quick question... if you use this DPA card, can you just turn around and pay off the balance using an AMEX card?

Thanks,
Nick

Good question trails,

I called Dell and they said no That what I was thinking about doing as well.
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post #104 of 1042
6/5/06 at 3:33am
well i just checked my order status.... and it is through kitting and into testing !

I also had quite a run-around with this one, and tomorrow I have to call back to argue a bit for more money off (they screwed up a little bit). So far they gave me free overnight shipping... now lets see what else comes out of it.

Once I get the whole story, I will post my specs and final outcome
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post #105 of 1042
6/5/06 at 9:22am
Mine is into testing too
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post #106 of 1042
6/5/06 at 9:34am
Damn those laptops look good!! Awesome specs and almost the same size as my 710m!
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post #107 of 1042
6/5/06 at 10:15am
that's strange...I was one of the first ones to place the order and mine still shows "in production" and not through any of its stages. Oh well.
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post #108 of 1042
6/5/06 at 12:02pm
Thread Starter 
Same here gotvcheez. Move along the phases already!
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post #109 of 1042
6/5/06 at 12:37pm
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Originally Posted by WilliamG
Same here gotvcheez. Move along the phases already!


maybe we got ours with components that are delaying the process? What's your config? Mine is with 1.86ghz, 60gb 7200rpm, DVD Burner and 2 batteries...also, mine shows that it's coming with a 667mhz ram instead of the 533 that some people claim is listed for their memory.
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post #110 of 1042
6/5/06 at 12:55pm
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Mine is a 2Ghz, 1GB DDR 533 <--, 60GB 7200rpm, 1 battery.

Want it...to...move...along!
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post #111 of 1042
6/5/06 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by WilliamG
Mine is a 2Ghz, 1GB DDR 533 <--, 60GB 7200rpm, 1 battery.

Want it...to...move...along!


I just noticed that EPP only lists it with 533 RAM while both Dell Home and SB lists it with 667....weird.
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post #112 of 1042
6/5/06 at 1:41pm
Mine's got the 60gb 5400rpm drive, and it just moved into boxing. So maybe the hard drive is what's slowing you guys up. I'd feel sorry for you, but I'm too psyched to...
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post #113 of 1042
6/5/06 at 2:14pm
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Gah!!!!
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post #114 of 1042
6/5/06 at 2:51pm
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Originally Posted by Flash!
Mine's got the 60gb 5400rpm drive, and it just moved into boxing. So maybe the hard drive is what's slowing you guys up. I'd feel sorry for you, but I'm too psyched to...

that means that you should be getting it within the next 4-5 days. When it's in the boxing stage, it means that it's coming to the US probably from Malaysia (where many of the Dell notebooks are made). Within the next few days, it will show "shipped". I'm jealous. Mine isn't even in the kitting stage yet. I guess most of the people who are getting their early are getting theirs with a 5400rpm hdd?
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post #115 of 1042
6/5/06 at 3:49pm
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Originally Posted by govtcheez
that means that you should be getting it within the next 4-5 days. When it's in the boxing stage, it means that it's coming to the US probably from Malaysia (where many of the Dell notebooks are made). Within the next few days, it will show "shipped". I'm jealous. Mine isn't even in the kitting stage yet. I guess most of the people who are getting their early are getting theirs with a 5400rpm hdd?


mine is a 2.13 with 80GB 7200 and it's in boxing.
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post #116 of 1042
6/5/06 at 3:49pm
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Grr! That ticks me off. Every time I order from Dell, this happens. It'd be nice if their order status page would give more info, like which item they're waiting for, etc.
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post #117 of 1042
6/5/06 at 3:52pm
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OK, according to Dell's order status page, these are the phases:

Kitting - When a system order is released to manufacturing, the material availability is confirmed and all parts needed to complete the system are placed into a tote. The completed tote is mated with the systems chassis, placed on a conveyor which takes it through to build.


Build - An assembly team takes the tote and assembles those parts in a system. This team is responsible for the entire build of the system which promotes accountability for quality and pride of ownership. The system then goes through testing.


Testing - Systems are received into testing for Dell designed diagnostic testing and software download. This includes 200+ titles available in Dell's software library, as well as proprietary and commercial packages, as requested by DellPlus Customers. Upon successful completion of Testing, the system moves to the boxing phase.


Boxing - Completed systems are placed in boxes along with the mouse, keyboard, power cords, documentation and manuals as requested by the customer. Once the Boxing is complete, the system box is sealed and placed on the appropriate truck for shipment to our customer.
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I called the automated hotline thingy, and put in my order number, and it says my order is in the "build stage." This means they have the parts. So somebody is being slow about putting my system together! GAH!
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post #118 of 1042
6/5/06 at 4:10pm
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Originally Posted by WilliamG
I called the automated hotline thingy, and put in my order number, and it says my order is in the "build stage." This means they have the parts. So somebody is being slow about putting my system together! GAH!
You could always fly over to Malaysia and put it together yourself.
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post #119 of 1042
6/5/06 at 5:26pm
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Originally Posted by WilliamG
OK, according to Dell's order status page, these are the phases:

Kitting - When a system order is released to manufacturing, the material availability is confirmed and all parts needed to complete the system are placed into a tote. The completed tote is mated with the systems chassis, placed on a conveyor which takes it through to build.

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I called the automated hotline thingy, and put in my order number, and it says my order is in the "build stage." This means they have the parts. So somebody is being slow about putting my system together! GAH!


Yours and mine are both in the building phase, but have not passed Kitting. That usually means that the materials availablility is not confirmed and all the parts needed to complete the system are not available...which is possibly causing the delay.

Oh well...I'm sure it'll still get here by the 27th (which is a day before my birthday). I just wish it was coming sooner, which it looks like it is for many others.
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post #120 of 1042
6/5/06 at 5:36pm
Well just to add to the discussion, my friend's own is still in production.

She didn't order anything fancy e.g. the communcations package with the webcam.

If I recall correctly, it was pretty standard (was helping her config).

- 1 GB RAM
- Integrated gfx
- DVD burner
- 85 watt battery
- 100 GB 5400 rpm drive
- T2400 processor (can't remember if she ordered that or left it at T2300; she might have though to get the price over $2k for the coupon)

Other than that, was 3 year warranty with Complete Care (but that obviously wouldn't add to any build delays).
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