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    Accidental protection kicks ass..

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by d94, Mar 2, 2008.

  1. d94

    d94 Notebook Evangelist

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    so i got my m1330 a while back when they first came out w/a t7300 cpu
    well the other day while me and my girl where doing our late nite activities, we kinda rolled off the bed and smashed my 1330..lol aka bent the base skrewed up the screen, called dell and within 15 min i was setup for a replacement, which is arriving tomarrow..i just checked order status and to my pleasant surprise they're giving me a t9300 2.5ghz chip :)
     
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  2. Smoothieboy

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    You should buy accidental replacement for your girlfriend. ;)
     
    Smoothieboy, Mar 2, 2008
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    Dang! How'd you explain the damage?!?
     
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    lol

    -Wow, an actually good Dell service report. Usually when you read them on here they end up in disaster. lol. Good for you that your getting the new Penryn chip! Hey, thats probably the best way to smash your laptop at least!
     
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    Yeah, didnt think about that. I guess he said he was doig late-night activites w/girlfriend. Im sure the rep would know what he means. lol
     
    ahl395, Mar 2, 2008
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  6. d94

    d94 Notebook Evangelist

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    lol actually i told the indian rep were F*ing around and he said oh you were "xxxxx" ~in indian..ahahah yeah it was hilarious
     
    d94, Mar 2, 2008
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  7. L.Rawlins

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    If you read Clause 4 of Section C in the Accidental Damage Policy you will indeed spot the reference to 'Late Night Activities' in the small print.

    ...

    I'm joking. Don't actually go looking for it. :p
     
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  8. K3VIN

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    Wow.. glad it all work out and now you got a better spec..
     
    K3VIN, Mar 2, 2008
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  9. deathstick

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    LMAO

    Funniest thing I have read today.
     
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  10. Desertf0x9

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    The complete care is the only reason why I still buy a dell
     
    Desertf0x9, Mar 2, 2008
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  11. SoonerDave

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    Hope the webcam wasn't running....

    Brings a whole new meaning to the term "stress testing..."

    Man, the straight-lines here are killer..
     
    SoonerDave, Mar 3, 2008
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    Is it something you can buy after you've brought your Dell?
    I went for 3 yrs warranty but the end total was already 2600 pounds so I left accidental cover :(

    If I could buy it in a few months then I would...
     
    Veggie, Mar 3, 2008
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  13. Desertf0x9

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    I don't know if you can still purchase Accidental after you've purchased the laptop. I do know that when your warranty is coming to an end, dell will sometimes send you a warranty renewal option.
     
    Desertf0x9, Mar 3, 2008
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    If you have to break your laptop...........

    Thats the best way to do it !!!! :D
     
    philly Dog, Mar 3, 2008
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    LOL....funny thing is, thats how your girlfriend broke my laptop too!
     
    MAC5217, Mar 3, 2008
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  16. d94

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    yeah shes pretty crazy, but idk if she tops your mom. ha ha ha
    anyways new laptop kicks ass..can deff feel the extra speed, and its nice to get a new machine after 6 mo..clean all around, hinges are nice and tight, but strangely they still havent fixed the bent base!
     
    d94, Mar 3, 2008
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  17. d94

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    well i got the machine..sure enough base was bent! and speake bezel warped..called them up and they upgraded me to a 200gb 7200rpm HD and 3gb ram :) dell keeps it rockin
     
    d94, Mar 19, 2008
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    Damn you are one lucky mofo. You get laid, and get a brand new laptop and another UPGRADED laptop? ****. I can't get neither of these. :woot:
     
    XDViPeR, Mar 19, 2008
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    omg what number do u call..customer care or xps tech support? how come i never have such luck!
     
    phatty033, Mar 19, 2008
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  20. d94

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    just the regular xps support number
    i dunno, i didnt really try hard i just asked for it..and the rep randomly tossed in more ram lol

    the crazy thing is i just checked on the order online through dell's website and office 2007 i included too ~ valued @ 399 0_0
     
    d94, Mar 19, 2008
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  21. DarkSide

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    hope for you it didn't break the mood :p

    what's a fine laptop like that doing on the floor anyway
     
    DarkSide, Mar 19, 2008
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    Playing romantic music?
     
    deathstick, Mar 19, 2008
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  23. Business Man

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    That's actually a great way to upgrade your laptop, sick work.

    Is it possible to purchase the insurance after the laptop, I have a m1530 and would like to buy some insurance, how much is it?
     
    Business Man, Mar 19, 2008
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  24. d94

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    lol thanks

    well the 3yr warrenty is $300 and accidental protection is another $150
     
    d94, Mar 19, 2008
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