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    Any Issues/Flaws That I should be on the lookout for?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by McLuvin, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. McLuvin

    McLuvin Notebook Guru

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    I've ordered my 1400 (finally), and I have read things about warped bottoms, grainy screens, etc. I was hoping that I could get a general consensus of flaws to look out for (Dell says it ships the 10th).
     
    McLuvin, Aug 26, 2007
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  2. ocellaris

    ocellaris Notebook Evangelist

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    The best advice you can possibly get on this is just use the laptop and decide what YOU find wrong with it. Stuff like the grainy screen can not even be seen by some people, yet they worry about it so much they make threads like "I can't tell if this is grainy, help!" Everyone is getting so paranoid about this stuff now :O

    Also your battery will likely wobble, its no big deal.
     
    ocellaris, Aug 26, 2007
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  3. McLuvin

    McLuvin Notebook Guru

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    If it does...it will be sent back and replaced.
     
    McLuvin, Aug 26, 2007
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    cvx5832 Notebook Evangelist

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    Agreed. So many posts asking for opinions/tips on how to see a flaw.

    Be your own judge. If something looks "funny", then do the research to identify it. Otherwise kick back and actually try to enjoy the machine.

    Good luck.

    P
     
    cvx5832, Aug 26, 2007
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  5. wtiger91

    wtiger91 Notebook Consultant

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    Well my 1400 has great quality screen but the DVD drive gives out these "cliching sounds" so I ordered a replacement. other than this, everything is OKAY~
     
    wtiger91, Aug 26, 2007
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    i agree as everyone else has said if you dont see flaws then as long as its operating right dont worry about it..
     
    zfactor, Aug 26, 2007
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  7. McLuvin

    McLuvin Notebook Guru

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    alright...i'm talking about the "major" build issues though. like the uneven bottom, the wobbly battery and stuff. i guess i'll just have to wait 'till the 15th (est. arrival) to find out.
     
    McLuvin, Aug 26, 2007
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