**Deal Done! Back to Reg. Price** Dimension 8200 P4 2.0 with 17" 1702 digital LCD.

[xDrAGoNx]

<< I don't understand how this is a great deal. When I do the math, doesn't work out. The monitor is really worth what, $600? Like someone else pointed out this system almost matches the 4400, cept with the 4400 I got a 40 gigger instead of 20 gig hard drive. Only real difference is the 2.0 cpu instead of 1.6
I doubt that RDRAM is that much faster than the DDR in the 4400.
Heh, me thinks that Dell is trying to be smart and make it look like a pricing error, by having the Add 15inch LCD for $400+ and the 17inch LCD for $167 >>


Although I kind of agree with you, i have to say the computer is a good deal because you can sell the parts for more alone. Although the 1.6 to 2.0ghz may not seem like alot performance wise, it does make a big difference on re-sell value. I'm willing to bet someone would pay an extra $150 just for the 400mhz difference. As for the rdram... what is the performace difference from pc2100 to rdram 800mhz?

My bottom line: If you're re-selling this computer its not such a bad deal, but if you're actually gonna use the computer i would rather have gotten the 4400 deal (and I DID!)

 

[AvantG]

well, the 2 Ghz system also has a sound card while the other was built in sound. Also, it comes with a subwoofer while the other had smaller more dinky speakers. Just two small differences.

 

[LIVAN]

So is this CPU is 512k Northwood?

 

[daMachine]

From all recent reports this CPU is 512k Northwood. I guess we will have to wait until they start arriving to be certain.

Another thing this "package" included was Office XP SBE (adding to the Egay value).

 

[happyvillage]

Any update for the order status? Will Dell honor them? Anyone called?

 

[Justincase]

>>Any update for the order status? Will Dell honor them?<<<

Already answered. See above.

Sometimes it helps to read a thread :Q

 

[happyvillage]

I read all the threads, it seems no confirmed information received yet. The confirmation e-mail from Dell doesn't mean anything.
I got them even for those orders cancelled by Dell before!

 

[Tot]

Hmm

I need help. My sister bought in on the 4400 deal and now I am thinking about setting her computer so that we can watch DVD on the big screen
. ..........No I dont need the 17 lcd. Would someone please tell me what cable do I need to buy to get the S-video out from her Geforce2 to my
VCR with video jack(I think its the one that looks exactly like a audio input) ?


Some one Please help.

 

[Jeep4JB]

<< Hmm

I need help. My sister bought in on the 4400 deal and now I am thinking about setting her computer so that we can watch DVD on the big screen
. ..........No I dont need the 17 lcd. Would someone please tell me what cable do I need to buy to get the S-video out from her Geforce2 to my
VCR with video jack(I think its the one that looks exactly like a audio input) ?


Some one Please help. >>



I would just go to Radio Shack and buy a S-video to RCA adapter. It should be relatively cheap.

 

[GetReal]

<< I read all the threads, it seems no confirmed information received yet. The confirmation e-mail from Dell doesn't mean anything.
I got them even for those orders cancelled by Dell before! >>



Not so! We ordered five (3 of the 2.0Ghz and 2 of the 2.2Ghz units) on Sunday Morning when the deal was first posted over at TB. We received both an order acknoledgement and subsequent order confirmation with order number. I registed the order with Dell Order watch yesterday around noon ESTand I received a Dell shipment confirmation with UPS tracking numbers for 10 shipped pieces about four hours later. Persumbably these items shipped are the HK-695 speakers and the Dell 1702 17" LCDs since the machines still show as in-production with a 3/14 ship date. The tracking numbers are already showing up in the UPS tracking system as in route

 

[LukFilm]

NM

 

[LukFilm]

<<

<< I read all the threads, it seems no confirmed information received yet. The confirmation e-mail from Dell doesn't mean anything.
I got them even for those orders cancelled by Dell before! >>



Not so! We ordered five (3 of the 2.0Ghz and 2 of the 2.2Ghz units) on Sunday Morning when the deal was first posted over at TB. We received both an order acknoledgement and subsequent order confirmation with order number. I registed the order with Dell Order watch yesterday around noon ESTand I received a Dell shipment confirmation with UPS tracking numbers for 10 shipped pieces about four hours later. Persumbably these items shipped are the HK-695 speakers and the Dell 1702 17" LCDs since the machines still show as in-production with a 3/14 ship date. The tracking numbers are already showing up in the UPS tracking system as in route >>


Must be nice to have a credit card with a high spending limit

 

[Tot]

<<

I would just go to Radio Shack and buy a S-video to RCA adapter. It should be relatively cheap. >>



Thanks. I went to Office depot to look for just this type of adapter yesterday but the OD in my area only carry S-video-svideo cable. So I though
I was screwed. "sister pinching my ears" Luckily, you suggested Radioshack. They are perhaps the best shop in town... they got what I needed
and its for only 50c hahaha...its on clearance in my place.

Thanks for the hot hot deal....time for some big time movie on the big time TV(its only 30plus inch...but its better then the 15in crt)

 

[Jeep4JB]

I got in on this deal but I'm thinking about canceling my order. As of now, I got the 40gb drive, 256mb RAM, GeForce3 Ti200, 24x CDRW, and 2 yr warranty. I can call Dell and change the order as long as I do it today or tomorrow. I might try and keep the LCD or just sell the whole thing depending on what someone would want. Just PM me.

Jeep4JB

 

[dakata24]

ahhh! my mom was telling me to help my sis look for a pc... if only... all i can say is "Doh!!"

 

[Searchname]

dakata24, I will sell your sister mine, for what I paid (minus the LCD of course)!!!

 

[happyvillage]

update information from FW
Date Posted: Mar/13/2002 1:05 PM

I just received the called from Dell CSR, she told me

that there was system error on the 8200/with LCD system, and

if I would still like to keep the order I would pay $400 more, or alse

I can call them or e-mail them back to cancel the order.

OH MY god....I received BOTH Dell Order Acknowledgement and Dell Computer Order Confirmation

and now they NOT GOING TO HONOR IT ??? geszz...


any comments? I haven't received anything yet!

 

[GetReal]

We received the call too. My assitant just sent me an email telling me. The probelm is that as mention earlier in this thread we ordered 5 of the Dimension 8200 systems (3 of the 2Ghz and 2 of the 2.2Ghz) and Dell sent us notification on Monday that they had shipped the LCDs and speakers and privided 10 UPS tracking numbers. The shipments are scheduled for delivery today. I told my assistant accept them and and we will dispute the charge if Dell does not ship the units as confirmed or tries to charge more. BTW - Not a good thing to do to a law firm. Here is the followup email that she forwarded me from the Dell rep. I edited out last three digits of the order # and her name


Dell order # 789108xxx

I called and spoke with xxxxxxxx and informed her that this order had to be canceled due to a pricing error on our website. The units could be reinstated as is but at the correct price of $400 more per unit.

* If you need this equipment please reorder online and the correct pricing is reflected on there now.

Eric Standifer
Dell Online Business Accounts
eric_standifer@dell.com

 

[dakata24]

<< dakata24, I will sell your sister mine, for what I paid (minus the LCD of course)!!! >>



hehe. no thanks..

 

[RossMAN]

Well this bites.

 

[Jeep4JB]

I e-mailed the rep I talked to yesterday. He was very nice and didin't want to just get me off the phone like some of the other reps I had talked to. This is what he said:



<< Your order has currently been upgrade into a "In Production" status so your
order is fine and on schedule to be built and shipped to you.

As for cancelled orders of a similar type... They're could be various
reasons for this happening and it's probably an isolated issue that their
sales rep will be in contact with them soon about with an explanation, or
they are always welcome to call in for further information and assistance.
***No need for you to be concerned on your order though. Things seem to be
going as planned. >>



So while I'm not sure I want it, I'm should be getting it.

 

[dlaw]

Anymore people got cancelled? I didn't receive any calls or email....yet. Any chances that it will get throught? Did you guys got cancelled ordered more than one?

 

[rk0]

Cancelled here too. Got a call from a CSR. Feel tricked and misled esp after the confirmation email. Actionable?

 

[Tot]

I have some question for some of those that had their orders cancelled.

1) Did dell charged your CC?
2) Did your order went into production?

If both answer is yes then you should be on the upper hand.
Fight on!!! We need all the hero that we can find!!!

 

[daMachine]

<< Did you guys got cancelled ordered more than one? >>



second that motion. I'm curious.