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Compensation received so many choses....

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by GoodBytes, Nov 13, 2008.

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  1. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    Hello,

    I ordered my laptop, the latitude E6400 with the following specs:
    - Intel Core 2 Duo P8500
    - 160GB 54000RPM
    - 4GB of RAM
    - Nvidia Quadro NVS 160M
    - 9 cell battery
    - DVD-Burner
    - 90W slim power adapter
    - Intel wireless 5300 N
    - Latitude ON.
    - Amazing price off after some negotiating.

    As you might have thought, Latitude ON is not available on this laptop in reality. So for this mistake on the part of Dell sales representative, I am allowed for compensation.

    Dell offered me a Dell All-in-one printer. I could maybe use the scanner (maybe twice a year at most) but certainly don't have the space, and I live on laser printers, as I don't print much (or print a lot in one moment) as the ink is already dried up (powder form). So if I ever change my printer it will always be laser. So I don't care about it. He said he can give me something in about the same value; I just need to say what.
    He alternatively offered me a carrying case, which I don't care because I'll carry my machine in my back bag in the special laptop compartment (which fits), and have those simple protection cover thingy to protect it which is really cheap to get.

    I tried a monitor, and he said "Sorry, no no no no... That is too much; it can't be done"

    So fair enough....

    The problem is that I don't really needs these things, but if free sure why not.
    I thought of one of the following (I don't know if he will except, so in order, if he says no):
    - Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT310N (149.99$ Can)
    - Linksys Wireless-N Router WRT160N Ultra Range (75.99$ Can)
    - Logitech Illuminated keyboard (79.99$)
    - Logitech VX nano cordless mouse. (55$)
    - Second 90W slim power adapter (one in my mother place and the other at my father place... not critical due to long battery life of the machine) (69.99$)
    - Something else?

    This is my first laptop, so I don't have experience with a laptop. What you guys think?
     
  2. Isend2C

    Isend2C Notebook Deity

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    I'd ask for dell store credit. Or if you could. That way if you ever wanted a netbook or there was something you really wanted later you could get it
     
  3. hypdotspec

    hypdotspec Notebook Evangelist

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    Go with the VX Nano mouse.

    DEFINATELY WORTH IT
     
  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I've already got the VX Nano so I'd go for the second PSU. Or, if you have performance issues with a current router, a new router could be attractive.

    John
     
  5. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    ok, well I was able to get the Linksys Wireless-N Router WRT160N Ultra Range router for free with free-shipping.

    Thanks everyone.
     
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