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    Dell Inspiron 6400 - do I need to be a legit business?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by captainbarred, Jan 9, 2007.

  1. captainbarred

    captainbarred Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys, I want to get a Dell Inspiron 6400 but am not a business and when you go through the checkout process Dell asks you for your Business name.

    Can I just throw in a BS business name or would it actually have to be something legit?

    The price difference between the E1505 and 6400 are not too big, the 6400 is about $80 cheaper, but thats enough to let me add a 7200 RPM HD.

    thoughts? tips?

    TIA

    -Tim
     
    captainbarred, Jan 9, 2007
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  2. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    i don't know the answer but you could just put your name if you want. many persons "do business as" insert title here. on the other hand, what could dell do if you put JJ's Potdealer Inc.?
     
    pukemon, Jan 9, 2007
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  3. EagleDevil

    EagleDevil Notebook Evangelist

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    In my view, it is Dell's job to set that fence as high as they want it. This is not a legal matter but a marketing issue.

    Choose a plausible business name, submit, and wait. If they don't object, obviously they want your business. I bet you'll have no problem.

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Jan 9, 2007
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  4. captainbarred

    captainbarred Notebook Guru

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    sounds good, I actually do have a few magazines coming to me under a phony business name already and I have gotten several business CC offers as a result! haha!!
     
    captainbarred, Jan 9, 2007
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  5. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    You can order from the Dell business regardless of whether or not it is in fact for a business. Many do it every day.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 9, 2007
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  6. amyb15

    amyb15 Newbie

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    Make it up. You don't need to own a business. :)
     
    amyb15, Jan 10, 2007
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  7. Mikeoo17

    Mikeoo17 Notebook Deity

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    register a business for $50 and write off the notebook as an expense!
     
    Mikeoo17, Jan 10, 2007
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  8. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    I always go through SB, just make something up, support is much better than through home
     
    Iceman0124, Jan 10, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just make up a name and put it in there.
     
    gridtalker, Jan 10, 2007
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    nighthawk Notebook Enthusiast

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    I put my name as my business and I have the laptop so it doesn't matter.
     
    nighthawk, Jan 10, 2007
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  11. grumpy3b

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    dba: You're Getting a Dell Dude, Inc.
     
    grumpy3b, Jan 10, 2007
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