DEAD---------Dell 1100 laptop 2.2/15"XGA/CD-RW/DVD/256mb/40GB $515 AR/AC

[Budmantom]

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[IgoByte]

Thanks, RM.

Dell's online order status notification tool sucks. It barely shows that I placed an order.
I did now get the order confirmation and it doesn't say anything about a rebate...
I'll have to give them a call tomorrow, I guess and find out if I should cancel the order.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: IgoByte
Thanks, RM.

Dell's online order status notification tool sucks. It barely shows that I placed an order.
I did now get the order confirmation and it doesn't say anything about a rebate...
I'll have to give them a call tomorrow, I guess and find out if I should cancel the order.

Good idea. I would not jump to any rash conclusions, maybe tomorrow your entire order will be online and you will see the rebate? Who knows.

If you call and the CSR says YES you will get the rebate, do yourself a huge favor and document their first name, last name, badge number, extension, date and time. Even ask them to e-mail that in writing to you stating you WILL receive the rebate.

Good luck!

 

[IgoByte]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: IgoByte
Thanks, RM.

Dell's online order status notification tool sucks. It barely shows that I placed an order.
I did now get the order confirmation and it doesn't say anything about a rebate...
I'll have to give them a call tomorrow, I guess and find out if I should cancel the order.

Good idea. I would not jump to any rash conclusions, maybe tomorrow your entire order will be online and you will see the rebate? Who knows.

If you call and the CSR says YES you will get the rebate, do yourself a huge favor and document their first name, last name, badge number, extension, date and time. Even ask them to e-mail that in writing to you stating you WILL receive the rebate.

Good luck!

Excellent advice. Thanks.

 

[lex]

anyone have a saved cart with the rebate on the computer?

 

[torrid]

I hate Dell and I gave it a try hoping to screw them out of money. Probably result in giving myself headaches. Anyway, thanks for everyone's help!

 

[SinMen]

Anyone wants to buy the coupon should also look it up at FW. People usually sell it for less than ebay over there, and there are times you get it for free. One guy dumped like 30 15% off code in a thread several hours ago.

 

[Yo2]

I'll admit that $515 for a 15" LCD CDRW/DVD laptop is CHEAP.

Unfortunately you get what you pay for: I have to agree with Rossman's initial post. This thing is a DOG. I have set up a few of them and they are SSSSOOOOO SSSSSSLLLLLLOOOOOWWWWW, it's unbelievable (2 minutes to boot with optimized configuration) and lots of visible screen writes even at low load. No comparison to the 5100 or the 5150, which even stripped perform very fast.

This thing is a burden for anything but simple wordporcessing and browsing and even then.

So even at this price I would not touch one with a stick - spend the extra $$$ and get the 5100 there was a real good deal on them (873 or so) around a few days ago or otherwise WAIT.

 

[MonkeyloveGood]

i just bought 3 600m's for friends. I get 1/2 the rebate since I did all the buying and am taking the risk with the rebate =) And now I just bought another 3 1100. Couldn't resist. I'll probably replace my laptop now with one of them and give it to my kids!

My question is about the rebate. Do those 2 rebates clash with 1 another as I know there's 5 rebates per promotion. And also, would I be able to use 2 different address to submit the 2 sets of rebates separately? I've only purchased once before from dell sb with a rebate so I don't know.=(

 

[ReiAyanami]

And now I just bought another 3 1100

did your cart show the rebate? if it didn't did your invoice e-mail show the rebate?

i've had this sucker sitting in my cart since 4pm but can't get the rebate to show up under details like everybodys else says theirs did earlier

 

[MonkeyloveGood]

sorry, i meant I bought it today...earlier when the rebate was still around.

I tried it now for kicks and doesn't come up for me either.

 

[JameyF]

Originally posted by: Yo2
I'll admit that $515 for a 15" LCD CDRW/DVD laptop is CHEAP.

Unfortunately you get what you pay for: I have to agree with Rossman's initial post. This thing is a DOG. I have set up a few of them and they are SSSSOOOOO SSSSSSLLLLLLOOOOOWWWWW, it's unbelievable (2 minutes to boot with optimized configuration) and lots of visible screen writes even at low load. No comparison to the 5100 or the 5150, which even stripped perform very fast.

This thing is a burden for anything but simple wordporcessing and browsing and even then.

So even at this price I would not touch one with a stick - spend the extra $$$ and get the 5100 there was a real good deal on them (873 or so) around a few days ago or otherwise WAIT.

2 mins to boot...I don't know what you were doing DRASTICALLY different than me, but you aren't doing anything near an optimized boot. I haven't done anything but install Windows xp and a couple other programs. I haven't taken any of those things that are sometimes suggested to speed up the boot, and my boot takes 33 seconds to window screen and 37 seconds to actual full boot with no activity going on. I can cut it on and cut it off completely in under 1 minute. You're way off in your boot times.

Next, I'm sure the 5100 would be considerably faster on most tasks, but for those looking for a laptop on the cheap, you can't overlook this laptop. I paid aver $600 for mine, and I thought I got a great deal. If I could even think about using another, I would have jumped on this. Don't expect a gaming machine, but for everyday tasks, this laptop is (IMO) unbeatable at $515.

 

[ReiAyanami]

darn, well maybe they'll have a thanksgiving sale

 

[IgoByte]

I set up one 1100 and it was slow, especially with the initial 128MB RAM. Once I upgraded to 256MB, it was OK. It certainly didn't take 2 minutes to boot, though.

 

[IgoByte]

Originally posted by: ReiAyanami
darn, well maybe they'll have a thanksgiving sale

Maybe they'll have a christmas/end of year sale as well. Tis the season to buy...

 

[torrid]

Finally have an order details screen available on the Dell web site. No mention of a rebate. E-mail has been sent to support.



Inspiron 1100,15 XGA,Celeron, 2.2GHz
256MB,2DIMM,Inspiron 1100
40GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive Inspiron
No Floppy Drive Option, Inspiron
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,Inspiron 1100
Dell Resource CD with Application Backup,W/Tool for Abacus 1100/5100
Generic Inspiron Dell Support
Integrated NIC for Inspiron 1100
Internal 56k Modem for Inspiron 1100
Intervideo Software DVD Solution for Inspiron Systems
24X CD-RW/DVD Combo,Inspiron 1100 Factory Installed
NETWORK ASSOCIATES MCAFEE.COM,OEM,ENGLISH, 90 DAY TRIAL,FACTORY INSTALLED
MusicMatch 7.1x Basic
96 WHr Lithium Ion 12-Cell Battery,Inspiron 1100
AOL BSD/SMB
Dell Picture Studio Image Expert Standard, Inspiron
Dell Picture Studio Paint ShopPro Try and Buy,Inspiron
Real Network RealOne Player Basic,Version 6,US English
Word Perfect Productivity Pack
Money 2004 Standard Version for Inspiron
Microsoft Enclyclopedia,2004 for Inspiron
No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
Type 7 Contract - Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year

 

[UCSDHappyAsian]

i rather get a second hand notebook than Dell... many of my friends who purchased Dell's laptop complained about it after one month or two, and one guy complained about it after a few days!!
i mean it...
they all loved it when they paid it, but it breaks down easily.
well, the notebooks still function, but why pick a laptop that ALWAYS come with a few MINOR problem.

 

[wetcat007]

Originally posted by: PCPETE
I would take a Compaq/HW packard with an Athlon over this? Would anyone else? I am just wondering? Also, where do you get all the promo codes? I am on Dell's email list, if anyone has an extra let me know!

Where's a price of 515 for one?

 

[scoreadeal]

15% + 10% worked. All I see at the top of the page is Inspiron 1100 $949 Price shown is before $250 Rebate, no radio button for $250 rebate. Oh well, shipping date isn't until 11/7/03 so it should be plenty of time to talk to Dell about it and cancel if they don't honor it. Does any have a receipt with a sku or product id next to the $250 rebate? I noticed someone posted the $300 rebate with that information. Would probably be helpful in dealing with Dell support!

 

[SinMen]

You are late, the deal was over like 5 hours ago.

 

[luvya]

Well....when I click the link, the 250 rebate did show, then as I proceed the order..it just disappear....mmm...now I wonder whether I will get the rebate or not.

 

[luvya]

Mmm...so how do you guys get the rebate? Does it come with the shipment? or I can download from website?

 

[torrid]

Originally posted by: SinMen
You are late, the deal was over like 5 hours ago.

There should be an argument being I have screen prints saying the price is before $250 rebate. Not holding my breath, but there's a possibility.

 

[Noirish]

Originally posted by: JameyF

Originally posted by: Yo2
I'll admit that $515 for a 15" LCD CDRW/DVD laptop is CHEAP.

Unfortunately you get what you pay for: I have to agree with Rossman's initial post. This thing is a DOG. I have set up a few of them and they are SSSSOOOOO SSSSSSLLLLLLOOOOOWWWWW, it's unbelievable (2 minutes to boot with optimized configuration) and lots of visible screen writes even at low load. No comparison to the 5100 or the 5150, which even stripped perform very fast.

This thing is a burden for anything but simple wordporcessing and browsing and even then.

So even at this price I would not touch one with a stick - spend the extra $$$ and get the 5100 there was a real good deal on them (873 or so) around a few days ago or otherwise WAIT.

2 mins to boot...I don't know what you were doing DRASTICALLY different than me, but you aren't doing anything near an optimized boot. I haven't done anything but install Windows xp and a couple other programs. I haven't taken any of those things that are sometimes suggested to speed up the boot, and my boot takes 33 seconds to window screen and 37 seconds to actual full boot with no activity going on. I can cut it on and cut it off completely in under 1 minute. You're way off in your boot times.

Next, I'm sure the 5100 would be considerably faster on most tasks, but for those looking for a laptop on the cheap, you can't overlook this laptop. I paid aver $600 for mine, and I thought I got a great deal. If I could even think about using another, I would have jumped on this. Don't expect a gaming machine, but for everyday tasks, this laptop is (IMO) unbeatable at $515.

Hmm...my ~2 year old 8100 usually takes way longer than 2 minutes to boot.
Given it's been on for ~2 years non-stop and I haven't reinstalled it, there must be too many craps in the background...
One of these days, I'll reinstall it, hack, I'm going to make it my New Year Resolution.

 

[draggoon01]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Here is an example of what I mean why the rebate must show on your order confirmation/packing slip.

Below is order status for my Dell 600m I ordered 6 hours ago:

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Get detailed order status for all your Dell purchases.

Order Number: xxxxxxxxxxx
I600M,14.1 IN SXGA+,1.4 GHZ,W/32MB VID
Order Information
Sales Rep:
Order Date: 10/30/2003
Customer Number: xxxxxxxxxx
Order Group Quantity Item Description
1 1 462-3938 $300 MAIL-IN REBATE 42305
1 1 412-0148 NO ISP REQUESTED
1 1 950-3820 RTD,INSP,SOL,INIT YR, BSD (HIGH-2)
1 1 950-9057 NO WARRANTY,YRS 2/3(1-1-1RTD)
1 1 412-0556 MS ENCLYC 2004,INSP
1 1 412-0552 MONEY 2004,STD,INSP
1 1 412-0398 WORD PERFECT PRODUCTIVITY PACK,INSP
1 1 412-0380 REALONE PLAYER BASIC,V6,TIED,ENG
1 1 312-0055 48W PRIMARY BATTERY I600M
1 1 412-0548 MCAFEE.COM,OEM,ENG,90DAY,INSP
1 1 430-0475 DELL TRUEMOBILE 802.11BG MINIPCI CARD
1 1 313-1370 IVI SW DVD 4.0 FACTORY INSTALL,INSP
1 1 313-1307 COMBO - DVD/CD-RW
1 1 313-1659 INTERNAL 56K MDM AND NIC
1 1 412-0408 GENERIC INSPIRON DELL SUPPORT
1 1 313-1828 RESOURCE - CD WITH TOOLS
1 1 420-2589 WINXP PRO,INSP600M,ENG SP1,FACT
1 1 340-8972 NO FLOPPY DRIVE OPTION,INSPIRON
1 1 340-8045 30GB HARD DRIVE, I600M 30GBPP
1 1 311-1885 512MB,DDR,266MHZ 2 DIMMS,I600M
1 1 462-5258 I600M,14.1 IN SXGA+,1.4 GHZ,W/32MB VID

So if you have already ordered then login to Dell.com and check your order status (if it shows up), does the rebate appear?

how much did you get 600m for?