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    Coupon or replacement

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by compsavy, Oct 17, 2006.

  1. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    Dell gave me the option after denting and scratching the lid of my machine. If anything goes wrong in the next couple of days I could receive a replacement machine. Or I could take the option of a 35 concession coupon. What should I do?
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd take the replacement machine (especially if they say it will be brand new or with upgrades), especially if even a hint of a new problem crops up with your machine. $35 isn't exacly worth having to deal with new issues...plus to get that $35 you have to spend it one Dell's site...which means you'll buy something for more than $35 (and end up spending money you originally didn't want to).

    BTW, what do you have?
     
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  3. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    I have an E1505

    T2300 Core Duo
    1 GB of RAM
    80 GB Hard Drive
    3945 Intel Wireless
    Dell Bluetooth
    3 year mail-in warranty (due to budget)
    DVD+-RW
    True Life screen
     
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  4. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Take the new machine, 35 bucks is not much of a concession..

    but be sure that the specs are equal/better...also I guess you gotta worry about the screen and whether or not you'll get a decent one....
    something to think about, anyway.
     
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  5. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    alright I think I will take the system replacement. I just hope they will give me some upgrades. Lol
     
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