Dell :: Does Build Computers On Weekends?
Jul 27, 2009
I was just wondering and this may have already been asked, but does Dell build laptops/desktops on weekends?
I would think with so many orders they get they would have to, but I am not so sure.
I placed an order for an XPS laptop to be built during mid-week last week, and my thought process is that they
will build as much as they can for the customers machine during the weekdays, but will set it aside until the next week comes around and take the weekend off?
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Dec 3, 2009
I was just wondering anyone know how the work hours are in the dell factories? Do they operate on weekends? Nights? I know it is bad but I don't expect places like Malaysia to have strict labor laws
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Mar 14, 2008
About a month after I purchased my E1705 I received a call from Dell trying to sell me an extended warranty. I gave my normal 'not interested' response and they came back with a really good deal for a 4-year Next Business Day + Nights and Weekends extended warranty. I'm now covered until 2010, assuming I'm still using the NB by then.
I ran into a problem with the NB on Wednesday AM (Eastern US) and called them around 10:30. The system would briefly light the power and disk leds and then immediately shut off (about 1/3 second of time total). I went through about 45 minutes of troubleshooting before they decided that they need to dispatch a tech. During the troubleshooting they had me remove HD, memory, WiFi and CD-ROM and went through various combinations along with a 'hold the power button down for 30 seconds'.
The tech showed up Thursday PM and swapped the motherboard but the problem persisted. Because he only had the motherboard as a spare he had to call in and request a graphics card and processor sub-assembly. He told me he would be in on Friday by noon and that I would be his first appointment.
Today (Friday) I checked around 3:00 PM and the tech hadn't arrived. I called the dispatch number and they told me that the parts hadn't been shipped from Dell. I then called Dell and they told me that the graphics card (6800) was on backorder and that it would probably be another 2-3 business days but they couldn't confirm.
Am I incorrect in thinking that purchasing a 'Next Business Day / Nights and Weekends' warranty should get you a next day repair? Right now I'm looking at a next WEEK repair. After speaking with Dell it appears that next day applies to each individual step in the elimination process and that all bets are off if they don't have the part stocked.
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Jan 26, 2009
I bought a refurb Precision M4400 last week, it has a T9400, 4 gigs of ram, 250 GB 7200RPM, DVD-ROM, Quadro FX770, WUXGA screen.
I have a few questions about general laptop usage and what Dell packages along with their computers......................
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Aug 1, 2009
Has anyone used or owned an HP TX25xx?
Are they any good?
How easy is the screen to see outside or in a vehicle where its bright?
Does the touchscreen work ok with fingers or do you always need to use the pen?
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Feb 18, 2013
When I use my computer on my home network all is good ...
When I try to connect to a mobile hot spot on my wireless phone I get a windows error that 2 computers are using same ip address then I get blue screen of death ....
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Jul 30, 2009
All I hear about macs is that they have no problems, they run flawlessly, they dont get slow, and basically "They just work".
I have no idea what this means though. I have never had a mac, never worked with a mac. I have always worked with PC for about 8 years now.
I am mainly a College student so most of my computer time is spent doing research and or presentations like power point and so on.
However my second main and boy do I mean MAIN focus is Gaming. I do a ton of gaming on my computer.
I never move my computers around but I use laptops mainly just incase I ever do need to. Most of the time this means lower settings on my games but its worth the portability.
My friends tell me Mac's do gaming now. I don't know how right they are about this at all.
Basically everyone I know that owns a Mac praises it as if it was the holy grail of computer technology.
Im not a mac hater but whats the big deal? Why does mac just work?
Is it true that Mac has no problems? or is it just an entirely different series of problems than PC?
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Jul 10, 2007
What do you think about my configuration?
Inspiron 1520 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
Genuine Windows ® Vista Home Basic Edition
System Color Spring Green
Memory FREE! 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
LCD Panel High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1440x900)
Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT
Hard Drive 160G 7200RPM SATA HDD
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Combo or DVD+RW Drive CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Sound Card Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition
Wireless Networking Cards Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
Camera Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) I chose Security with Value, Plus,or Premium Warranty Bundle
Battery Options 85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options DellCare Plus
Doms Camera Module Spring Green color w/ 2.0M pixel Camera
Processor Branding Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
Labels Windows Vista™ Basic
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Jul 6, 2009
I will be using this mainly for 3D Cad work, presentations and some gaming and I have a few questions before ordering regarding the processor and then the optical drive.
1. Is it worth it to go to the t9550 over the p8700 for the processing power and dealing with increased heat issues and power consuption?
2. I won't do much blu-ray so is it better to stay with the 8x DVD since is faster at reading and writing in general?
3 I ask because of the wonderful dell-hell I'm in. I have to order with one of these upgrades to keep my price up (over 1504)and get the restocking fee back from a previous order. (Processer +$125 and blu-ray +$150) Which one would you choose if you had to?
Config as of now is (cost $1554):
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9550
4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1067MHz
FullHD Widescreen 16.0 inch RGBLED LCD
ATI Mobility RADEON™ HD 4670 – 1GB
320GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/- RW(DVD/CD read/write)
Intel® 5300 WLAN Wireless-N
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth
9-cell Battery .....
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Sep 3, 2009
anyone know hows the build quality of the Studio 14z?? Does the chassis and palm rest flex a lot?? is the palm rest really.
prone to scratches?? I know its made of plastic, and im worried that its a really cheap feeling, non durable laptop...is this the case?...
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Aug 20, 2009
I booked my XPS 430 on 7th August, but it was in process from 13th August and Today on 20th in Order Status Page Show Manufacturing build completed in Malyasion Factory.
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May 25, 2010
BUILD QUALITY
How's the build quality on E6410 compared to Thinkpad T410? Creaks, flexing, etc? I'm almost sure this month my next purchase won't be a Thinkpad and Latitude seems to be a good choice. Our office use them.
I currently have a 6-year old T41 and 2-year old T61. I'll miss the keyboard and trackpoint but i can live with that.
OPTICAL DRIVE BAY
I have an utrabay HDD adaptor on my T42 does E6410 have the same? I can only see a travel lite module.
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Sep 12, 2009
Im thinking seriously about buying a M6400 How is the build quality?
Are there many problems, because im not sure if i will be in a region where dell has decent represantatives, i need it to be stable and reliable, no repairs needed.
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Apr 27, 2009
I just got an XPS m1330 laptop from dell outlet.
I want to know when it was built. How can I check that as I do not see a sticker stating the mfr date of the laptop
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Sep 16, 2008
I am in the markey for either an E6400 or an M4400. I like the power of the M4400 and the looks but I have heard some stuff about the lid not being as sturdy as it looks.
Is it made of metal as the lid of the E6500 is?
Which is a more durable laptop in yor opinion?
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Apr 27, 2009
Is there anyone running Windows 7 build 7077 on xps 1640, I cant get none on my media button to work.
Can someone else with 7077 let me know if there buttons work.
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Feb 20, 2009
I went from the official Beta 1 build 7000 to build 7022 last night, and so far I am very pleased. Greatest benefit so far has got to be the vastly improved stability of IE8 RC1, as well as overall system stability. Anyone else make the switch?
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Dec 4, 2009
I received my Studio XPS 1645 this Monday. My Specs:
-I7 820
-8G Ram
-128g SSD
-RGB Screen
-Blue-Ray
The machine runs beautifully and the screen is amazing but I am having what seems to be an incredible amount of build quality issues. I wanted to know if others have had the same issues and how they resolved them...
-The tech is coming for a second time to fix my screen. It came out of the box with a large scratch. The second screen has several dead pixels.
-Above the keyboard, in front of the screen, the batter (9-cell) doesn't fit flush
-The Sound is uneven. It is FAR louder coming out of the right side than the left. The settings in the control panel seem fine.
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Dec 3, 2009
This is the config, per the packing list:
Studio XPS 16 Notebook
Intel CoreTM i7-820QM
8GB, DDR3, 1333MHz 2 Dimm
16.0 inch Wide Screen 16:9 1080p Full HD RGBLED LCD w/2.0 MP, XPS 1645
ATI Mobility RADEON HD 4670 1GB
256GB Dell High Performance Solid State Hard Drive 2.5MM
Merlot Red High Gloss Finish with Leather XPS 1645
Genuine Windows 7 Professional, 64bit, English
Integrated 10/100 Network Card
8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive (Dell mistake, BluRay was ordered, its enroute)
Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi MB
Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN Half Mini Card
9-cell Battery
Programs and Features:
Device Manager:
Disk Management:
Autoruns:
Running Processes (All 80 of them!!):
(Windows) Startup items:
Control Panel:
System Tray:
Windows Experience Index:
Startup time (From power-on to logon, no peripherals attached, power connected):
28.0 seconds
ATTO Disk Benchmark:
(Transfer size 0.5 to 8192 KB, Total length: 256MB, Direct I/O enabled, Overlapped I/O, Queue Depth: 4)
CrystalMark DiskMark:
CrystalMark Mark2004R3:
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Jan 19, 2009
How would the build quality compare with both of these notebooks?
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Apr 8, 2009
Heard...a LOT of negative regaurding this laptop...heat issues....build quality...etc What do you think? It would fit me perfectly as a secondary backup however I have heard nothing good yet.
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Mar 31, 2009
How is the Build quality of Precision M4400 compared to the M65/M4300 ?
I was taken aback by the following post: ...
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Mar 16, 2010
Assuming a vostro, inspiron and studio have the same processor + gfx card, what is the difference between all three? any upgradable components like RAM, HDD, DVDRW, mini-pci, etc doesnt count.
Is there a build difference - I am really liking the new Inspiron 1464 and its brushed metal look, but I want to figure out whether the build is better on a vostro/studio?
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Mar 31, 2009
Does it have a metal chassis ? Does it have a metal lid ? How do the plastic components feel ?
I believe it does NOT have creaks ?
Does the paint job wear off ?
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Jan 3, 2009
6920G - Build Quality
Is it strong? break easily? poor? weak?
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Apr 16, 2010
I'm looking to buy a laptop for programming, gaming, and everyday tasks. Right now I'm debating between the VPCCW27FX and a 15" MBP. The price difference is huge (almost $1000 more for roughly the same machine) but there are two things that are making me consider getting the Apple.
1. The ability to do iPhone/iPad programming. Hard to put a price on this. I'm not positive I will have the time to do this but it is nice to have the option.
2. Build quality - everyone raves about how well Apples are made and my general experience observing friends makes me think they are decently made as well.
how well put together their VPCCW27FX is? Have any components needed replacing/how timely was the repair work? Any more general nagging complaints about the machine (wobbly screens, bad keys, loud drives, etc)?
Also, if people have more general thoughts on comparing the 15" MBP vs the VPCCW27FX that would be great. It's pretty amazing the price difference between the two but if the MBP is must better made and will be supported more quickly then that's something I'll have to take into serious consideration.
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Mar 29, 2010
I received my HP Envy 15 today (I was excited). As I proceeded to open the contents of the box I was impressed with the presentation and packaging of the system. After I got the laptop completely out of the soft-cloth cover case, I sat it down and began to inspect around the system. Looking around the laptop, before opening the screen lid, I start to notice black marks, scratches, and smudges on the case.
Some of these were production dust but some were actually scratches. Next, I open the lid to inspect the screen and noticed more smudges and a few hair-liner scratches on the lower part of the screen. At this point I am like ?!?! Upon further inspection of the screen, I noticed that the rubber screen spacers were peeling off. How did these issues pass the final Q&A check? Lastly, the bottom part of the plastic shell covering the screen was warped, as it was rubber-banding out instead of sitting flush against the screen.
I am disgusted, to say the least, to receive a $2000+ laptop in this condition . Since this is HP's high-end model I expected near perfection. So, after trying the Dell XPS 16 and now the HP Envy, I have to say that I am not impressed with the build quality of either system. I guess Apple or another PC brand will get my money. So long to Dell and HP!
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Mar 2, 2010
which ('version')/ date your laptop was made/shipped from the factory.
I need this info to compare it to another one of the same kind that was purchased this week.. I want to know if HP has released a 'second generation' of some kind.. or just improved something significantly.
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Feb 24, 2009
I just installed Windows 7 in my M6400, the standard configuration is:
- 410 Bluetooth + UWB
- Fingerprint
- Web Camera
I've installed already the drivers for:
- Intel Chipset
- Intel SATA
- FX3700 (from Dell for Vista x64)
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Jul 21, 2009
I was just wondering if there were any differences in build quality with the CTO models and the preconfigured ones.
I think someone posted that CTO had better build quality. And also, if the majority of people posting about barrel issues have CTO or preconfigured model
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