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post #101 of 229
3/3/04 at 9:10pm
Phucking Dell. Some bozo there put my order through wrong and it got stuck in some kind of limbo. Now they redo it with an order date of today (originally it was ordered on the 22nd). Thankfully, I've been on them like stink on schit as to why mine was not progressing from pre-production and somebody realized the mistake. ( to the guy that found it). Now I'm stuck waiting for even longer for my new toy. Probably won't get it until the end of Smarch. Lousy Smarch weather!

Well, here's for a good screen:

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post #102 of 229
3/3/04 at 9:55pm
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Originally Posted by AV8ing
Phucking Dell. Some bozo there put my order through wrong and it got stuck in some kind of limbo. Now they redo it with an order date of today (originally it was ordered on the 22nd). Thankfully, I've been on them like stink on schit as to why mine was not progressing from pre-production and somebody realized the mistake. ( to the guy that found it). Now I'm stuck waiting for even longer for my new toy. Probably won't get it until the end of Smarch. Lousy Smarch weather!

Well, here's for a good screen:

Sorry man--that sucks. Here is hoping yours reaches boxing soon like the rest of us.
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post #103 of 229
3/3/04 at 11:40pm
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Originally Posted by hammermd
Yeah, that would seriously rock...unfortunately, I ordered two-day shipping, so they would have had to ship it out today...I'm still stuck in 'boxing', so I guess I'll just have to wait till sometime next week...
Once your laptop hits "boxing", it sometimes stays there and never moves (even when it shows up at your door, it'll show on their order status as "boxing").

Don't assume anything. You *COULD* have it by the weekend even with 2 day shipping (depending on your proximity to wherever they ship it from).

I know in the PAST it has always been a build in Malaysia, then fly to Tennessee, then ship from there. Since this is a new model, who knows. It may very well be built here in the USofA, and could have shipped the day it said "Boxing" on their order status.

You'll know friday night for sure
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post #104 of 229
3/3/04 at 11:56pm
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Originally Posted by Karl
I know in the PAST it has always been a build in Malaysia, then fly to Tennessee, then ship from there. Since this is a new model, who knows. It may very well be built here in the USofA, and could have shipped the day it said "Boxing" on their order status.
From this 8600 picture you can see the "Made in China" sticker. Could just be refering to the chassis I suppose.
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post #105 of 229
3/4/04 at 12:04am
could refer to the part itself... who knows (except dell).
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post #106 of 229
3/4/04 at 1:08am
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Originally Posted by Karl
Once your laptop hits "boxing", it sometimes stays there and never moves (even when it shows up at your door, it'll show on their order status as "boxing").
Hmmm...well, although I want the dang thing as soon as possible, this may not be good either...they make you sign for the package at the door, and without an online tracking number, how in the heck do I know to stay home and wait for it? Also, I don't think UPS lets you go to their local distro centers to pick up packages you miss like FedEx does, so if I miss them on Friday, I'll have to wait until Monday anyways...arggh!

Anyhow, I'll be out of town until Friday evening (6:30 or so) which is precisely when the UPS guy shows up usually...maybe I can beat him home...

Have a good couple of days everybody, and I'll yak at you Friday...hopefully from my new XPS!
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post #107 of 229
3/4/04 at 1:22am
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Originally Posted by hammermd
Hmmm...well, although I want the dang thing as soon as possible, this may not be good either...they make you sign for the package at the door, and without an online tracking number, how in the heck do I know to stay home and wait for it? Also, I don't think UPS lets you go to their local distro centers to pick up packages you miss like FedEx does, so if I miss them on Friday, I'll have to wait until Monday anyways...arggh!

Anyhow, I'll be out of town until Friday evening (6:30 or so) which is precisely when the UPS guy shows up usually...maybe I can beat him home...

Have a good couple of days everybody, and I'll yak at you Friday...hopefully from my new XPS!
UPS *WILL* let you pick up an air package after 8:30PM, but you have to request it.

You have to request it when you call 800-pick-ups (little known option, and not generally offered, you have to actually ask). The UPS pickup policy varies by facility though, some will allow you to pick up overnight packages only after 8:30PM (the facility re-opens after their 6pm closing time), others will allow you to pick up 2nd day as well (depending on how large the facility is and how many people will show up to pick up their items). At my Secaucus NJ local office, it's Overnight-Pickups only after 8:30pm, 2nd day has to wait for next business day... but down the road in Parsippany, they allow both since it's a smaller hub. Unlike Fedex, the fact that they make you jump through hoops is enough to keep me from using UPS whenever possible.

UPS. "Useless Parcel Service".
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post #108 of 229
3/4/04 at 1:45am
UPS...pronounced OOPS!
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post #109 of 229
3/4/04 at 5:38am
WooHoo!!!! Tracking numbers!!!! It's on it's way to me =)
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post #110 of 229
3/4/04 at 6:15am
ordered: 03/04 when u guys think i'll get it ?
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post #111 of 229
3/4/04 at 7:43am
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Originally Posted by TheNiXXeD
WooHoo!!!! Tracking numbers!!!! It's on it's way to me =)
AWESOME!!! light at the end of the tunnel!

How long did it take for you to go from Boxing to tracking numbers? Maybe the rest of us "boxers" will get tracking numbers today!

-Geed
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post #112 of 229
3/4/04 at 9:01am

Boxing

Just hit the notorius boxing phase last night. Will post when shipped!
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post #113 of 229
3/4/04 at 9:48am
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Originally Posted by TheNiXXeD
WooHoo!!!! Tracking numbers!!!! It's on it's way to me =)
Wow, nice... When'd you hit boxing?

And which carrier is handling it? UPS, Airborne or Fedex?
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post #114 of 229
3/4/04 at 9:56am

Boxing Phase

I orderd on the 26th, hit boxing last night. But on their website, it doesn't tell me anything else other than "Boxing". It still has a shiping prep and estimated ship date of the 18th, however. I can't imagine how it would take 2 weeks to box it up and get to my door...
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post #115 of 229
3/4/04 at 9:58am
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Originally Posted by lgriffin
I orderd on the 26th, hit boxing last night. But on their website, it doesn't tell me anything else other than "Boxing". It still has a shiping prep and estimated ship date of the 18th, however. I can't imagine how it would take 2 weeks to box it up and get to my door...
Yeah, that's all I've got too.
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post #116 of 229
3/4/04 at 10:38am
So there is an end to the Boxing stage.

Status: On Schedule, 3/3/2004 3:14:00 PM
Carrier: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Delivery Estimate: March 8 - March 10

So they were on the same boat
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post #117 of 229
3/4/04 at 10:52am
Hey guys call dell at this number its their order status #1-800-433-9014,it seemed to have more upto date info than looking on the internet when I was waiting for my I8600.
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post #118 of 229
3/4/04 at 11:11am
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Originally Posted by Colt45
Hey guys call dell at this number its their order status #1-800-433-9014,it seemed to have more upto date info than looking on the internet when I was waiting for my I8600.
Thanks
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post #119 of 229
3/4/04 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by Colt45
Hey guys call dell at this number its their order status #1-800-433-9014,it seemed to have more upto date info than looking on the internet when I was waiting for my I8600.
I just called that number. It has speech recognition. I always feel like such a dork just blabbling out loud to nobody. Okay the machine basically just told me the same thing as the website.
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post #120 of 229
3/4/04 at 11:47am
Wow, even if mine gets here on monday that will be almost 2 weeks earlier than predicted. Show me the tracking number.
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