Another shipment has arrived... could this be the one?!

CHAT WITH DELL

Agent (Gifty Jose): "I see in the records that the order was shipped via Airborne/DHL on 09-06-07. You can track the shipping status at: http://www.dhl-usa.com/home/home.asp. You can also call Airborne at: 1-800 2255345 for your shipping status. The tracking number is 1*******"

Well, DHL has nothing for that number yet so we will see....

 

Forget talking to Dell I talked to DHL and they will hold the package at their Jacksonville Service Center I hope......

 

Im going to call DHL "Airborne" and see if I can get any info.


Do the laptops come charged by the way?

 

Now after all of this, I still hadn't received a tracking number by late afternoon. So I called up Dell again, asking for an update on my shipping situation. At that point I had already prepared myself for a Monday or Tuesday delivery. Amen. Nonetheless, I ask whether it would be possible, at this point, to expedite the shipping, given the fact that I'd already been waiting a few days. Nope. Not possible. Oh well, 'twas worth a shot.

Then a bit of magic... After speaking with DHL, the rep. informs me that the package is out for delivery today...?!?!?! Gasp! Am I dreaming? Apparently not, 'cos right now I'm surfing the interwebs on my sweet new 1420. Nice.

But it's not all peaches and cream, folks. Straight off the bat my Vista installation was broken. To pieces. After a quick chat will tech support, a reformat, and restoration of factory settings, all is good in the 'hood.

Compared to the Vostro 1500 which I just returned today, this machine seems to have hit the sweet spot for me. Smaller and lighter, and not to mention higher spec'd than the Vostro. Also, this SEC screen is a definite improvement on the AUO that I had on the Vostro - richer and more vibrant.

Looks like I won't be needing that bottle of Jack after all...

 

My order arrived in Orlando FL closer to Jacksonville I hope mine arrives Monday!