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    1720 anyone other???

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DELL_NEWBIE6040, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. DELL_NEWBIE6040

    DELL_NEWBIE6040 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So just got off my weekly chat session with dell, and have scheduled my time for chat again next week with someone else with no information, and had me wondering if anyone who ordered a 1720 with a color other then BLACK, or WHITE had any good news on their purchase, other then the usual hell status known as BUILD? :mad:
     
  2. bionic_butterfly

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    I didn't get a colored one, but nothing about my order has been updated yet.
     
  3. Philharmoniker

    Philharmoniker Notebook Geek

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    mine has been in build since 7/23
    no change
    one delay
     
  4. XxXKUL

    XxXKUL Notebook Consultant

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    mine should be coming to my house any moment now
     
  5. bionic_butterfly

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    congrats XXXKul... let us know how you like it! I think our specs are just about the same besides the graphic card... I'm not really into gaming... but definitely post and let us know if the wait and craziness was worth it!
     
  6. DELL_NEWBIE6040

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    well guess my chat with dell this morning paid off,

    well i ordered a blue 1720 7/16 and according to order status phone number is now in testing phase as of like 4ish today

    specs: 1720 blue; 2.2ghz; 2gb ram; ge force 8600gt with webcam
     
  7. MrMustard

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    Here's my 1720 with specs and est. ship/delivery dates; If I have problems and delays I'll post.

    Inspiron 1720; Jet Black
    Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz 800Mhz 4M L2 Cache
    Memory: 3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
    160G 5400RPM SATA hard drive 5400 RPM
    Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
    High Resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1920 x 1200)

    Order Date: 8/20/2007
    Order Status: In Production
    Shipping Method: 3-5 Business Days
    Est. Ship Date: 9/12/2007
    Est. Delivery Date: 9/17/2007-9/19/2007
     
  8. bionic_butterfly

    bionic_butterfly Notebook Consultant

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    looks like we have about the same specs... (give or take a few...) was there still a delay on the graphics card?
     
  9. MrMustard

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    I'm not aware of any delay with the graphic card we ordered. I just ordered yesterday, (even though my order date says today, the 20th). I'm going to monitor this thread and see if you guys get yours on time before I get antsy.

    Were you told of a video card delay?
     
  10. MrMustard

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    Hope I get mine that fast XxXKUL!!
     
  11. xScorp1on

    xScorp1on Notebook Evangelist

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    It says it when you order some computers, but not on others.

    I think it's just a way of covering up color backorders.
     
  12. Philharmoniker

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    dell newbie
    i hope mine is coming too
    cause we have really similar specs besides cpu
     
  13. OlDirtyDawson

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    I'm in line behind you guys. I will wait as long as I have to, because this is the computer I want and I'll be unhappy with anything else.

    At least they told me ahead of time that it was gonna be 6 weeks before I got it, but it will be worth it.

    I'll start to be optimistic when some of the other people get theirs first. Time goes by fast. It will be here soon.
     
  14. bionic_butterfly

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    It says while ordering that the graphics cards are delayed... now, supposedly according to their longest delay option, my computer should go into the real build stage today, being in boxing by the end of the day... but so far, nada. still in build exile.
     
  15. manu251125

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    i TOTALLY agree with you.these will make me happy and nothing else will, and time will go by fast , especially if your busy over the summer
     
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    dang, I already have my black but am now wondering if I should've canceled my blue...... nevermind. I'm glad I have my laptop already. ;)
     
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    If you ordered on 7/16 and its in testing on Aug 20th then mine should not be far behind. Please keep us posted on your progress.

    :cool:
     
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    Okay... so it's not actually my graphic card... it's the integrated graphics accelerator, which Philharmoniker pointed out in another thread is actually the motherboard... The website updated the delay today and has cut it down to 5 Days... So I guess that means more are coming on the 29th? not really sure...

    xscorp1on... i'm beginning to wonder if all the delays listed are just a way to cover up the delay on the lids, because none of the lid delays have been shortened at all... just the motherboard delay for the 1720... (7 Day wait cut down to 5 today) and for the 1520 (2 Day wait cut down to 0 today)... I just started keeping track yesterday... so we'll see how it progresses and if people actually start seeing their stuff move into other stages than build...
     
  19. Philharmoniker

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    he has the anti glare screen
    :(
     
  20. doug piston

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    i ordered mine aday after you... thanks for givin me hope
     
  21. DELL_NEWBIE6040

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    Well,,,,, as of a min ago still in boxing so guess i am one of the lucky ones who gets to sit in boxing for up to 5 days since dells boxes can only be put together by those with 190 IQ =)

    midnight blue 1720
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    Anti-glare, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)
    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT
    160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM
    ordered 7/16
    testing 8/20
    boxing 8/20............
     
  22. doug piston

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    take boxing over production
     
  23. bionic_butterfly

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    I would as well. :D I have a feeling mine is only going to start really being built next week.
     
  24. FlaFalcon

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    As of today:
    3,110,400 seconds or 51,840 minutes or 864 hours or 5 weeks

    Starting to get :mad: :mad: :mad:
     
  25. bionic_butterfly

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    Have you tried calling Dell and seeing if you can get any compensation for the delay flafalcon?
     
  26. doug piston

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    im in your same boat... and same date :mad: :confused:
     
  27. Philharmoniker

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    i m trying hard to be patient
    but
    i really dont wanna have no computer to use after school starts
     
  28. FlaFalcon

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    I plan on it. Unlike others, I have only been delayed once. But as the 28th approaches, I feel like its less likey that it will be shipped on time. :GEEK:
     
  29. bionic_butterfly

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    I would call and at least try to see what the situation is. I don't know how helpful the CSR will be, or if you'll even be able to understand them... but you might luck out and get something. But hopefully you get even luckier and it goes into a different production stage... :D
     
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    hopefully dell puts out all the EPP purchases by the end of august.
    i mean, it should, right, as school starts
     
  31. alwaysinpain

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    I ordered my 1720 & 1721 on Dells website on July 13 & 14 and have still not passed the build stage for either one. It is getting kinda rediculous at this point and I'm very upset, but I can't do anything about it because I can't afford to try for anything different. What is funny is that they are still selling the 1721 on QVC's website. Two people have even writen reviews? I'd like to know how they are getting thiers to the customers when we can't get ours in a month+ ? I wonder if Dell has run out of Boxes to put them in and that is what is delaying the shipment because I have heard from different sources that the different parts/materials they are out of are suppose to be in now?

    BLUE Inspiron 1720
    Intel 2.0ghz 7300
    2gb ram
    160 gb HD
    Anti-glare, widescreen 17.0 inch display
    8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
    Intel Wireless N
    Intel Integrated x3100
    Bluetooth
    Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam w/earbuds
    9 cell battery
    3 year Completecare
    3 year lojack
    Sprint Wireless built in

    Order Date: 7/13
    ESD: 7/26
    New ESD: 8/2
    New ESD: 8/28 :eek: :confused: :mad:

    Pink Inspiron 1721
    AMD Turion 64 x 2 TL-56 (1.8GHz/1MB)
    2gb RAM
    Anti-glare, widescreen 17.0 inch display
    ATI RADEON Xpress1270 256MB HyperMemory Integrated
    160GB HD
    8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
    Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Mini Card
    Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam w/earbuds
    9 Cell Battery
    3 year Completecare
    3 year lojack
    Blutooth

    Order Date: 7/14
    ESD: 7/27
    New ESD: 8/3
    New ESD: 8/28 :eek: :confused: :mad:
     
  32. xScorp1on

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    The delays are from the color lids, and it just so happens you picked two of the most out of stock colors (blue and pink). Generally black (even though that's starting to get delayed) and white will not suffer from backorders. Going with a vostro also usually guarantees a faster ship date.
     
  33. l0x

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    I called them yesterday to get some updates. The CSR told me that it was my GPU that was holding things up and I should cancel and downgrade the GPU. I of course told her no. Though I did receive my accessories I ordered on Sunday yesterday (minus my Zune currently on BO to)
     
  34. DELL_NEWBIE6040

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    hope for the rest of the midnight blue waiters, mine went to shipping this morning.

    midnight blue 1720
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    Anti-glare, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)w/ webcam
    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT
    160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM
    ordered 7/16
    testing 8/20
    boxing 8/20
    shipped 8/23
     
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    Congratulations! Nice to see progress on a 1720!
     
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    I'd be much more excited if that were my 1720 moving along...
     
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    Mine shipped yesterday as well. I should have it some time today
     
  38. bionic_butterfly

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    congrats... maybe next week something will happen with my black one... this old desktop's days are numbered!
     
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    I went from Testing to Boxing this moring. I think I am starting to see the light.
     
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    I really hope mine will be on the move soon...unless there are no red lids, which i wouldn't doubt...
     
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    FlaFalcon, congrats
    hopefully mine starts moving soon
     
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    waiting for my Pink 1720
    2.2 ghz
    2gb ram
    160 gb hard drive
    webcam
    whole lot of other stuff I'm just depressed
     
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    Mine went into boxing early yesterday... no word yet on shipping...
     
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    WOot!!!!!!

    9/05 Shipping Date and as of this morning, I AM IN THE TESTING PHASE For my Mid. Blue 1720!!!!!

    HOORAY!!!!!

    I need a beer!
     
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    when did you order???? i got a mid night blue also
     
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    July 17th is when I placed my order
     
  47. MyzTery2u

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    im pink and i ordered 2 days later... u give me hope
     
  48. doug piston

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    so did but im still in the build stage..... you give me hope.
     
  49. Vw2.0driver

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    We pretty much have the same system too, less the Video Card, so hopefully you'll get through the system soon
     
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    im glad i have finally hit the testing stage!!!
     
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