Blazing Hot!! 120G Dell Hard disk, 142 shipped!(seems like WD120JB)

[Morpheux]

Order #1
Ordered 4/22/2002
Shipped 4/23/2002

Order #2
Ordered 4/23/2002
Estimated Ship Date: Monday, April 29, 2002 New Estimated Ship Date: Monday, May 06, 2002

 

[xDrAGoNx]

<< Did anyone recieve this drive yet? If so can you pm me the details on it. Is it branded dell or wd? Is it the same specs as teh wd? >>



I have gotten my first drive from ym first order (for 142) and it is the OEM Western Digital Caviar 120.0GB model number: WD1200JB, it has no valid WD warranty. Only a 1 year warranty from Dell. Since it's OEM it's only the drive sealed in an anit-static bag. No dell markings at all, it looks EXACTLY as a Western Digital one would. (minus the 3 year warranty).

 

[Mephistokur]

Unless they have changed their policy, ALL Western Digital drives, OEM or not have a three year manufacturer warranty.

 

[BIGGDOG]

I ordered mine 4/14/2002 mine says "Delayed Call for latest ETA" I also wanted it shipped two day air.

 

[JohnnyPastrami]

<< Order #1
Ordered 4/22/2002
Shipped 4/23/2002

Order #2
Ordered 4/23/2002
Estimated Ship Date: Monday, April 29, 2002 New Estimated Ship Date: Monday, May 06, 2002 >>





Ordered 4/23/2002 ~11:00amCST
Status: In Transit (finally)

Woohoo made it under the wire at $125, keep the faith late orderers

Thanks all


Johnny

 

[jaeger66]

<< Unless they have changed their policy, ALL Western Digital drives, OEM or not have a three year manufacturer warranty. >>


No! Drives sold to Dell for inclusion in a Dell system(as these are) have NO WD warranty.

 

[MrDurden]

>Anyone else (wuhsi, excluded) have the experience of multiple items slowing down shipment from Dell?

Ordered 2 of these Dell branded WD1200jb drives on 4/21 and have not yet received either one (though I do live in CA). Currently one is listed for delivery by May 1st (and has arrived in CA, though not here yet). The other has been listed as "Billing Information Received" by UPS since 2:43am on 4/22 - neither Dell or UPS has any idea where this package is...

 

[HerbieC]

get this.. dell wants my "consent" to continue the order for my WD or otherwise they are "required by law" to cancel my order. now ive can say ive seen it all!!! looks like theyre desperately trying to cancel some of these orders. worse part is that you cant just email them.. you have to call up and wait on hold. im on hold with them as i type.


We have reviewed your order # xxxxxxxx, and although we had anticipated
being able to ship your order sooner, we are experiencing an unexpected
delay and we will not be able to ship your order until 5/13/02. We need
your consent to continue your order. Please be aware that unless we receive
your consent by 05/01/02, we are required by law to cancel your order and
provide you with a prompt refund.

We are making every effort to contact you for your consent to continue your
order. If we are unable to reach you, you can reach us at 1-800-847-4098
x66966. Once we have received your consent, we will move forward on
shipping your Dell order.

You are a valuable customer, and we are aware of the inconvenience and
apologize for the delay.

Thank you,

Dell software And peripherals

 

[letian]

what about the warranty if i put the hard drive into a dell system? is it still 1 year or the 3 years the system carries.

 

[Willith]

Here's what I got today from Dell:

We have reviewed your order. Although we had anticipated being able to
ship your order sooner, we are experiencing an unexpected delay. We will not be able to ship your order until on or before Monday, May 13, 2002. We apologize for this inconvenience, and are doing everything we can to get your order out to you as quickly as possible.

As always, you may cancel your order at any time prior to shipment by calling 1-800-624-9897 and we will promptly process a refund for your order. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience, and will ship out your system as soon as possible.

Dell Computer Corporation

I guess they are having a tough time filling all these orders.

 

[CaseMods101]

WOO HOO! its been shipped i was waiting for the tracking # for so long too since friday and they finally updated their system and its about a day away till i get my hands on it =)

 

[goog40]

w00t! I got the email saying May 13th and when I checked a few minutes ago it still listed in production. Now it says in transit. I ordered at ~2AM CST on the 23rd.

 

[GoodRevrnd]

I had ordered an actual WD branded drive a while back and it kept getting delayed out of stock. Dell called me and said that WD hasn't been able to fill their order and my order should ship by May 10th, however there is a chance it will ship by May 1. I guess figure +3 days for the rebranding? Maybe you guys will get them sooner than you expect.

 

[gswpete]

Got mine today, gonna start filling it up with good stuff when I get back home ;-)

 

[Johnnie]

It's back..but for $206.06 shipped

 

[Busdriver58]

<< Specs from the dell site...


<<
Highlights: Rotational speed 7200 RPM
Average rotational latency 4.2 ms (nominal)
Spin-up time
20, 40, 80GB

(1 and 2 platter)

7.0s average

120GB (3 platter)
9.0s average

Cache (total)
20, 40, 80GB
2MB

120GB
8MB

Seek time (without command overhead, including settling)
Read
8.9 ms average
Write
10.9 ms average
Interface transfer rate
Buffer to Host:
100 MB/s (mode 5 ULTRA ATA)
66.6 MB/s (mode 4 ULTRA ATA)
33.3 MB/s (mode 2 ULTRA ATA)
16.6 MB/s (mode 2 multi-word DMA)
16.6 MB/s (mode 4 PIO)
Buffer to Disk:
602 Mbits/sec maximum

Interleave factor 1:1 >>



Now if this is correct, it is the 8mb cache version. If not, you can always send it back (or take it to e*ay and make a few bones).

D.C. >>

 

[Busdriver58]

I am sorry to say I missed this . Just bought a Dell last thursday, could have used
this! talked to Dell, deal has been removed!

 

[abaez]

If anyone bought multiple drives and doesn't know what to do with one of them
I would be interested in one .

 

[SupermanCK]

UPS says mine 2 are cumming tomorrow...wooooooohooooooo....and I call to ask for the price adjustment too...so i got these two for $125 each....now i just have to see if i still got some luck in me and check if these drives qualify for 3 year warranty...fingers crossed

 

[SupermanCK]

I actually called today 4/29/2002 for the price adjustment...hopefully it will go through...

 

[dyn0]

I got an e-mail from DELL saying that mine would ship on or before May 13, but today when I checked it said In Transit to Local Carrier. Does anybody know how long it takes to get the tracking number on the website? Is it like a day or a few days, or what? Also, anybody know how long it would take to get here, like an average time. I got the free shipping so I didn't pay for overnight. Anyway.. thanks ofr any info, you can reply or PM. Thanks.

 

[nnnyyy]

<< Does anybody know how long it takes to get the tracking number on the website? Is it like a day or a few days, or what? >>



Took me about 4 days.

 

[oaaltone]

TIP FOR THOSE NEEDING TRACKING:

It takes Dell forever to put the tracking # on their web page, so do the following:

- Call 1-800-624-9897
- Wait a sec...
- Press 4
- Press 2
- Wait a sec... listen to the pretty music...
- Press 1
- Enter Order Number, then press #
- Press 1

Have something ready to write down the tracking number, it comes fast Press 1 to repeat...

 

[GLudlow]

Hey! My order got "delayed" to the 6th, but it shipped today anyways. Check your order status online guys!

 

[bann3d]

ah wtf i am so stupid. i should have called for the price adjustmenewt. i am guessing that it is too late to call. i emaield last tuesday, but they turend me down on the email, what did u guys say when u called for the price adjustmenet? and any change i could get it done tommorow?