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    Caveat Emptor

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mcs2003, Feb 4, 2009.

  1. mcs2003

    mcs2003 Newbie

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    I called Dell to get pricing on an E1505 laptop. The woman who helped me gave me a quote, and told me I better take the price she was offering, because it might not be available for long. After 5 minutes of internet research I found a coupon for $300 off. I wanted to buy Dell because of name recognition and had always been top of the line in my mind. How wrong I was.
    I am on my 3rd hard drive, my 2nd Screen, my 2nd video card, and my 3rd power cord. At my best estimate, I have spent between 30-40 hours on the phone and internet with Dell to get my laptop to work properly. I have been lied to and strung along. I sent multiple emails that have not been answered. I had to spend money on shipping because Dell sent my laptop to the wrong address.
    I recently found out that Dell has settled with 46 states for $3.85 million to cover the costs of an investigation into their trade practices and customer refunds. You can find more information at: http://www.jsonline.com/newswatch/37453499.html.
    You can make up your own mind concerning the type of PC you purchase. Caveat Emptor.
     
    mcs2003, Feb 4, 2009
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    This, is sweet! :D

    I have seen this before, and am doing what I need to do! :D

    Cin ;) :D
     
    Cin', Feb 4, 2009
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  3. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Just so you know that form is only for Wisconsin residents. Other states will have to figure out if they were included and their respective form.
     
    atbnet, Feb 4, 2009
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    OhAtbnet! :D ;)

    Thank you very much for this information ;) I got my states form from someone very nice who linked it to me! ;) :D :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 4, 2009
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You must be lucky to have someone who cares enough to point you in the right direction! ;) :D
     
    atbnet, Feb 4, 2009
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  6. Cin'

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    Yah! It's nice ;) :D Especially since I was about to print the WI form, w/out reading it! :rolleyes: It's all good, you know? :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 4, 2009
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