Dell Inspiron Laptop Bargains (merged threads) [CLOSED]

Twobins_2

Not me - they aren't rushing themselves!

pin

To rub salt in people's wounds I've now had three of the Inspiron's (1150, 5160 and 510m) all delivered. Mind you I didn't ask for any optional extras (although I think I may have gone overboard in ordering them).

puno

Dauphin did they offer you the 725 or the 715 processor

There is a significant performance difference in these chips

P4 2.8 (as ordered) has 533Mhz Front Side Bus (FSB)

715 has a 400Mhz FSB

725 has a 400Mhz FSB

So to be of at least equal spec the processor must be the 725. You WILL notice the diffence in performace of these chips.

p.

dauphin

It's a 725. I think I have got everything sorted. Just waiting for the order confirmation - don't want to say any more until then!

goingsenile

My slumber wasn't disturbed by Dell. Still waiting...

rogerramjet

I rang them earlier to find out what the situation was...ended up 25 minutes later being cut off!!....during my conversation with three different customer services operators I was told my order had been cancelled, my credit card had been declined (which it hadn't), the inspiron was discontinued, there was insufficient parts available..and on and on...I was basically told your not getting it.....When I quoted the terms and conditions and said I was aware of people being offered a similar spec system the last operator I spoke to actually started laughting. I asked to be put through to someone who could deal with my query which they were unhappy to do and eventually they said they would transfer me to customer service where I ended up being cut off before transfer.

I decided to send them an email instead after that

Frugal_Moose

No phone call here either, I was emailed 5 days ago to say someone would be in touch.
Time to send another email methinks

Twobins_2

If this doesn't come through, then I won't be going to Dell for my next PC. Customer service leaves a lot to be desired!

dauphin

I have just received my new order confirmation. I got everything per my previous posts, and memory upgraded to 1280MB. Needless to say, I am delighted and I hope everyone else who is still waiting will be as successful. I will be watching your progress with interest and if I can help I will certainly do so. My estimated delivery date is now 30 April.

Twobins_2

Well done dauphin - what a fantastic deal. Just to clarify, did you do the running and phoning or did you wait for Dell to sort it out for you? I've been waiting for my call but not a sausage as yet!

The original 1150 spec I ordered with wireless and dvd/cdrw came to £522. Did you have to pay more than this?