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    Advice on Return or Refund

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by oregonite, Mar 1, 2006.

  1. oregonite

    oregonite Newbie

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    Hi everyone...

    So, I got my new I6000 on Monday and then on Tuesday I discover that the duo core I6400/E1505 has been made available. I'm a little bummed.

    I'd like to return the I6000 and get the I6400/E1505, but am not sure what the best approach for this will be.

    I'm also a little concerned about the shared video card in the I6400/E1505. I got the X300 in the I6000, which is probably overkill since I'm not a gamer, but I wanted to make sure that I had a capable video card in case I had a need in the future.

    Also, I don't currently use Bluetooth, but I like the fact that the I6000 has it.

    So my questions...

    1. Do you think the bluetooth and video cards should be impediments to me getting the I6400/E1505? It seems to me that the performance advantages to the I6400/E1505 are more important.

    2. How should I deal with Dell? I guess I'd be fine if I could get a decent sized refund and just keep the I6000. Otherwise I'd like to return the I6000 and get the I6400/E1505. But I definitely don't want to deal with the restocking fee and shipping costs.

    Any suggestions appreciated!
     
    oregonite, Mar 1, 2006
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  2. leeer73

    leeer73 Notebook Geek

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    I'm not sure which laptop to go with, but I do know that Dell is pretty good about returning their stuff as long as you are within th 21 days. The only thing is that you will have to pay for the shipping. So jast make sure you know what you want within the next couple of weeks, good luck!
     
    leeer73, Mar 1, 2006
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  3. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If worse comes to worse...just tell them you want a refund. That way if you want a dedicated card you can wait for the I6400/E1505 to come with it. :)
     
    USAFdude02, Mar 1, 2006
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  4. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree you should just get the refund
     
    gridtalker, Mar 1, 2006
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  5. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Well you could try selling it on ebay, but you probably won't get near as much as you paid for it. Your best bet is going to be return it for a refund.

    As for the BT/dedicated card, they'll be offered eventually, and probably really soon.
     
    Amber, Mar 1, 2006
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  6. robjbw

    robjbw Notebook Geek

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    dont they charge 15% restocking fee?
     
    robjbw, Mar 1, 2006
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  7. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    yeah they do, unless there is something wrong with the laptop
     
    Amber, Mar 1, 2006
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