Dell Laptop purchase + your opinions

[devilhead_satish]

Acer Ferrari please

 

[sumitava_b]

Acer Ferrari please

What is this? :roll: are u asking for the specs of it or what????

Please spend some more of ur precious time to write a few more words when u r introducing a new thing in the discussion........

 

[suave_guy]

well said sumitava_b...

well rohanbee congrats....

tell me one thing, does dell provides international warranty.... i'm asking this coz i'm going to get dell inspiron 6000 for myself from UK

 

[rohanbee]

well said sumitava_b...

well rohanbee congrats....

tell me one thing, does dell provides international warranty.... i'm asking this coz i'm going to get dell inspiron 6000 for myself from UK

no i dont think so...

 

[suave_guy]

well what if something goes wrong

and u know dell india....good for nothing!

 

[sumitava_b]

well what if something goes wrong

and u know dell india....good for nothing!

Dell India is goos for nothing??!!!

I was overwelmed by the idea that dell is providing best support in india among other laptop companies in India.....Was I wrong??

 

[suave_guy]

probably u r not wrong....

but the thing is that when we compare dell india to other countries then i think it doesnt stands anywhere...

even dell india site is not worth it...

and also dell support or help center doesnt have one of the most polite ppl arnd

but still Dell is Dell and thats why i'm buying a dell laptop....

ENjoy...

 

[supernova]

anyone going for dell laptops, go in for better touchpad or buy a mouse as their standard touchpad sucks!!
IBM and Compaq touchpads are awesome... but IBM has other problems...

 

[sumitava_b]

probably u r not wrong....

but the thing is that when we compare dell india to other countries then i think it doesnt stands anywhere...

even dell india site is not worth it...

and also dell support or help center doesnt have one of the most polite ppl arnd

but still Dell is Dell and thats why i'm buying a dell laptop....

ENjoy...

Agree that dell india site is never a match to other country's dell site. In every other country's dell site, u can upgrade ur system online and know the price instantly. India's dell site really sucks!! Here if u call them and ask for upgradation of the default system, the first thing they will ask whether u r confirming the buy or not. If u say no, then its bye bye from them.

Also dell coupons are not available here. But for that, I think, the less demand of laptop in India is responsible.

 

[super_i_man]

IBM Problems

anyone going for dell laptops, go in for better touchpad or buy a mouse as their standard touchpad sucks!!
IBM and Compaq touchpads are awesome... but IBM has other problems...

I am about to buy an IBM ThinkPad R51 (2887KQ1) for Rs 51990* or ThinkPad R50e (1834LQ3) for Rs 48990*. You mentioned IBMs have some problems, can you mention them.

 

[supernova]

IBM are very slow machines. They have their utilities installed which makes the system damn slow. Then they do not give you operating system in a CD but they give it to you in non-DOS partition. So in case you delete that partition, you say goodbye to your OS, drivers and other utilities.

We have around 100 people using r51 in our campus and no a single guy will praise his laptop.

I personally use a Compaq and an very happy with it's performance...........
U see for urself.
PM me if you need moer info

 

[rakhunathan]

What is the price quoated for Acer Ferrari?

 

[mamba]

What is the price quoated for Acer Ferrari?

dump the idea of getting a ferrari . the reason the prices r 2 high n they dont give much performnce .

instead go 4 toshiba satellite m40 . its graphics perfomance is almost double that of ferrariz

 

[rohanbee]

Dell gave me the Cd's for the operating system and microsoft works + some others..........makes life easier in the event of a crash......

 

[super_i_man]

Dell is very good in this CD thing for laptops. I saw their quotation that they sent me and in that they will also do the partition of the hard drive. They will also give the following

1. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Software Driver 1
2. System Driver CD Kit 1
3. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition (English) CD Media

No one else does this. Atleast on the XP CD part.

 

[sumitava_b]

Dell is very good in this CD thing for laptops. I saw their quotation that they sent me and in that they will also do the partition of the hard drive. They will also give the following

1. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Software Driver 1
2. System Driver CD Kit 1
3. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition (English) CD Media

No one else does this. Atleast on the XP CD part.

super_i_man, have u changed ur mind from IBM to Dell? If possible, can you post a copy of the quotation that u got from Dell here so that we can get a hint what they r offering?

 

[super_i_man]

Dell is very good in this CD thing for laptops. I saw their quotation that they sent me and in that they will also do the partition of the hard drive. They will also give the following

1. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Software Driver 1
2. System Driver CD Kit 1
3. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition (English) CD Media

No one else does this. Atleast on the XP CD part.

super_i_man, have u changed ur mind from IBM to Dell? If possible, can you post a copy of the quotation that u got from Dell here so that we can get a hint what they r offering?

Here is my full communication with Dell:

Details for Order Placement :
* Payment -PRE-PAYMENT 100% Advance (Cheque/Bank-DD/Credit Card)
* Documents Required Through Fax (080 25357309/14):
* Declaration letter format as attached -Request you to Sign the same
* Signed Copy of the attached proposal
* Copy of the 100% Advance cheque/DD OR Front and back side copy of the
credit card


M540608 M540608 - Dell Inspiron(TM) 2200 Intel(R) Pentium( 1 51,158.00 51,158.00 R) M 725 Notebook
WXPV111-IA - 1 Year CompleteCover Programme (Asia Pacific Regional Coverage Only)

WXPN111-IA -1 Year Next Business Day (8x5) Onsite Response (Parts + Labour)

TC -Varied From DELL's Terms And Conditions 1

WXPH311-IA -1 Year Telephone Technical Support (9am To 6pm, Monday - Friday)

SRVCBTRY -Notebook Batteries Carry 1 Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date

SRVCINTI-1 -Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries for Notebooks with 1 Yr NBD

CC-1 -For more details, see www.dell.co.in /complete cover

IXPS0101-IA(W) -Basic System Install (Qty 1 System) 1

T7980 -Inspiron(TM) 2200 Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor at 725

BRM-014 -1.60 GHz, 2MB Cache, 400 MHz FSB 1

W7271 -Base Assembly 1

BCH-090 -Integrated 2MB ON-DIE L2 Cache 1

BVC-023 -Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64MB shared system memory

BSC-012 -Integrated Stereo Sound 1

BNC-010 -Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1

X7809 -15" XGA TFT Display resolution: 1024x768 1

FRT790-INSP -Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (India)


FRT02/790-INSP -Inspiron(TM) Delivery Charges (India) 1

M5540 -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200 (802.11b/g) 54Mbps Mini-PCI Wireless Card

BME-012 -Integrated 256MB 333MHz DDR SDRAM 1

BFD-008 -No Floppy Drive

C8724 -Internal Dell(TM) 87 Keys Keyboard (English) 1

K8403 -40GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive 1

U6485 -Hard Drive Partition, Primary Size 20GB in C Drive, Remainder in D Drive

CFIA-OR-STDHDP -CFI OrderReady Standard HDD Partition 1

T7196 -Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition (English) 1

DMN-006 -Windows(R) XP Home Edition is a consumer operating system and

DMN-007 -does not support peer to peer networking of more 1
than five computers

DMN-008 -or advanced networking such as domain authenticat 1
ion

F-INFO-OS -If you are networking to a server Microsoft XP Pr 1
o is highly recommended

U7049 -Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Software Driver 1

F3310 -System Driver CD Kit 1

K7997 -Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition (Engl 1
ish) CD Media

T9706 -Norton(TM) Internet Security(TM) 2005 (90 days tr 1
ial period)

P8985 -Dell(TM) Media Experience Software 1

P5857 -Internal 24X Max DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 1

UC163 -Cyberlinks PowerDVD Software 1

GC517 -Sonic(TM) Digital Media 1

BMC-010 -Internal 56K Modem 1

JC423 -Regulatory Label 1

P8629 -8-Cell 43Whr NiMH Primary Battery 1

J9333 -60W AC Adapter 1

G4607 -Deluxe Nylon Case 1

7G034 -Shipment Box for Case 1

2K159 -Mod Specs Info (India) 1

M8226 -AC Adapter (110V/220V IND) Document 1

DT-L-HDD-505 -Free Upgrade from 30GB to 40GB Hard Drive 1

DT-L-DIS-504 -Disc Code: Cash Off Rs3000 1

RMK-001 -Discount is only valid if the corresponding upgraded item is selected above.

RMK-002 -Limited time promotional offer only. No further discounts apply.

Amount Rs 51,158.00
CST/VAT 4% Rs 2,046.32
Total before Octroi Rs 53,204.32
Octroi Tax 5.5% Rs 2,926.24
(i stay in Mumbai)
Service Tax 10% Rs 0.00
Total Amount Rs 56,130.56

 

[sumitava_b]

Dell is very good in this CD thing for laptops. I saw their quotation that they sent me and in that they will also do the partition of the hard drive. They will also give the following

1. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Software Driver 1
2. System Driver CD Kit 1
3. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition (English) CD Media

No one else does this. Atleast on the XP CD part.

super_i_man, are you sure that "Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition (English) CD Media" is actually XP installation CD? then why that "media" part?

Anyway, thanx for posting the quotation. I was elated to know that laptop is under 4.4% Vat regime. I was thinking it to be 12% . I am planning to buy a dell inspiron6000 either from Chennai or Kolkata. Do I have to pay the Octroi tax or any other type of tax that u paid for being in mumbai?

 

[super_i_man]

Dell is very good in this CD thing for laptops. I saw their quotation that they sent me and in that they will also do the partition of the hard drive. They will also give the following

1. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Software Driver 1
2. System Driver CD Kit 1
3. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition (English) CD Media

No one else does this. Atleast on the XP CD part.

super_i_man, are you sure that "Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home SP2 Edition (English) CD Media" is actually XP installation CD? then why that "media" part?

Anyway, thanx for posting the quotation. I was elated to know that laptop is under 4.4% Vat regime. I was thinking it to be 12% . I am planning to buy a dell inspiron6000 either from Chennai or Kolkata. Do I have to pay the Octroi tax or any other type of tax that u paid for being in mumbai?

I think as far as I remember, the sales person at Dell said that it is the XP intalation CD. No problems with that.
The octroi thing depends on what shiping address you give to Dell.

 

[rohanbee]

Octroi is dependenant on the state that you live in,some states do not charge octroi while some do....
Well the xp is the original re-installation cd that comes with your laptop...