If you're still up... Great deals on Dell Refurb's

[gshock888]

I'd just llike to remind you all that a nvidia geforce 6800 GTO doesnt necessary mean you are gettinga GTO. I have 3 systems that way and when they came they are vanilla 6800

GTO cost more than vanilla by about ~150 bucks if you go by dell's normal configurator for a dimension 8400 or xps, and it's a pain in the neck trying to get dell overseas support to understand the difference between the two when you ask for a refund/replacement/return

But I did score one for 780 with the following: 8400/3.4/1gb533/250sata/dvdrom/cdrw/gto (the one in my sig)

good luck guys

 

[darkavenger626]

bump for dellz amazing refurbs

 

[Kerouactivist]

my lists HMGA11 for the GTO part number is that it?

 

[gshock888]

edit: i dont have all the acknowledgement with me. i think the HMGA11 is the part number for vanilla 6800 inside 8400 and CAP is what it says on the 4700 vanilla 6800

i should've known not to order those 4700 knowing the 4700 cannot and does not come with the GTO cards

i will go back to work to look at my acknowledgement letters tomorrow and confirm

 

[Kerouactivist]

Originally posted by: gshock888
you mean on the acknowledgement? then yeah.

if it says "module,card,graphic,gforce,6800,CAP" then return that to those bait-n-switchin sons of bitches at D3LL

Here is what it says when I look at my order processing page

"Module,Card,Graphic,GForce, 6800,HMGA11 "

Is it the GTO or not I dunno...

 

[gshock888]

a way to tell is if it takes up 2 slots and if it has dual dvi its a GTO. if it has dvi/vga/svideo in one slot its a vanilla. but by then its too late you already have the system

 

[gshock888]

in the midst of all the hassle with the return of the 3 refurbs i couldnt stop myself from ordering this:

Order detail - order placed 2005-01-24 08:47:48
Dimension XPS Generation 3 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor w/ HT Tech Extreme Edition (3.40GHz, 800 FSB) Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Qty: 1
Unit Price: $2,454.00
Dimension XPS Generation 3 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor w/ HT Tech Extreme Edition (3.40GHz, 800 FSB)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
74 GB SATA Hard Drive (10K RPM)
256MB PCI Express x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon X800 XT
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, and IEEE 1394 capability
16X DVD ROM Drive
16x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
WordPerfect Productivity Suite 12.0
Image Restore Software
Software
Software
McAfee 5.0 Security Software - 90-Day Trial
Power DVD Software
Record Now! Deluxe Software
Windows Media Player
Software CD
Software
Resource CD
Resource CD
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
MOD,KIT,CDSK,AOL9.0,BUDROM,DAO .01
AOL Sofware Documentation
Shipping Material
Logitech MX500 Optical Mouse
QuietKey Keyboard
No Raid
No Modem Option
$600 off on All refurbished Dimension priced at $1650 and above- $600.00
Dimension XPS UPG: 3 Yr On-Site Service, Lifetime
Qty: 1
Unit Price: $90.00
ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONSDell Outlet Customers: Get FREE 3-5 day ground shipping with the purchase of any refurbished Dimension desktop!
Expires on 2005-01-27 23:59:00- $99.00




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Sub-Total: $1,758.60 Shipping Discount: -$99.00 Shipping: $0.00 Tax: $24.41 Total: $1,783.01

 

[alm4rr]

unfortunately, every time i look up the notebooks, there doesn't seem to be anything too hot or am I missing them?

 

[Kerouactivist]

will I just not be able to tell until I get it.....
I really think HMGA11 is the part number forr the regular GT.....
darn I dunno what to do....

 

[MetalMat]

Just to confirm that refurbs are awesome, I picked this up for $450 pack in November:

P4 2.8ghz
512 PC2700 DDR Ram
160Gig HD
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
Windows XP home

I sold off my old computer and added another 512 megs of RAM, and the computer runs awesome. Works great for video and music work, plus I am playin some DOOM 3 right now on its high setting :thumbsup:

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: bthorny
will I just not be able to tell until I get it.....
I really think HMGA11 is the part number forr the regular GT.....
darn I dunno what to do....

When you get it, call Dell and complain, make them exchange the vanilla for the GTO advertised.

 

[gshock888]

sorry to confirm this, but here is what it says on my 8400 that came with a vanilla 6800:

Module,Card,Graphic,GForce,6800,HMGA11

and bamacre, its not as easy as calling and complain. you almost always get overseas support who has no idea what the difference is. I called them up asking to either replace or let me return, they gave me crap like "you did get a 6800" i was like "no there are 2 cards, 6800 and 6800GTO, and GTO is worth a lot more" they like "sorry hold on i'm not authorized to do that since the card alone cost $800 bucks" (800 LOL!) then they switch you back to the main line and its back to square one.

if this happened to you, email dell support, they seem to be MUCH more knowledgeable and helpful than those damn phone supports at India or wherever the hell the call center is now.

 

[gshock888]

my acknowledgement list of the 8400 that did come with the GTO is at home, i'll go back and post the exact part number for dell when i go back.

 

[Generic Moniker]

I had a similar problem.

Advertised a 9800 Pro. And it was confirmed as Radeon mobile, or something.

I spent HOURS on the phone to India. They were absolutely no help at all--even rude.

The kept asking, "Why do you want to speak with a supervisor?" And wouldn't connect me to one.

When it showed up, I refused delivery.

Now, when I get refurbs, I always put the name of an American sales associate that helped me once. So, if I have a problem, I can just call this guy directly.

 

[Mr N3gative]

Is this a good deal?

Dimension 8400
P4 3.2
1GB DDR2 533MHz
80GB SATA HD
128mb X300 SE
16x DVD+/- RW

for $534

 

[Flaredair]

Originally posted by: Generic Moniker
I had a similar problem.

Advertised a 9800 Pro. And it was confirmed as Radeon mobile, or something.

I spent HOURS on the phone to India. They were absolutely no help at all--even rude.

When it showed up, I refused delivery.

.

Don't refuse delivery or else you could wait 2 months for a refund!

It is better to receive it and get a return authorization number. The reason is that when you refuse delivery, the computer gets shipped back to the distribution center which is not Dell.
By the time the DC shippes to Dell, it could take weeks. Also, much greater possibility of a screw up.

 

[daveymark]

Originally posted by: Mr N3gative
Is this a good deal?

Dimension 8400
P4 3.2
1GB DDR2 533MHz
80GB SATA HD
128mb X300 SE
16x DVD+/- RW

for $534

yup, pretty much the same system I got, for $489. Does it come with the audigy 2 card?

 

[gshock888]

the supervisor is still in India! I had to call again and another India dude was nicer and connected me to the resolution department, which is in America I think. He quickly helped me get the RMA and get it over with since I told them I was forwarded from India multiple times and given up and that's why I passed their 14 day rule.

Refurb's are not 21 days, they are 14, be careful.

But then UPS or DHL has yet to show up, I got the RMA numbers, but no one comes and pick them up. My father is royally pissed off to stay at home waiting for someone that doesn't come...

 

[alm4rr]

no local drop off spot?

 

[gshock888]

im in nyc. tons. they just dont let me drop off. i have no return labels or whatever

 

[RossMAN]

gshock888, have you opened the box yet?

 

[toezar]

Originally posted by: daveymark
thanks OP, got an 8400 3.2ghz 1gb ddr2 80Gb sata x300 audigy2 for $489

That's an absurdly amazing deal! Any tips for getting the best ones?

 

[CRPGer]

gshock 888

Cancel your order and get a new one configured with affiliate coupon. You will save over 100$, and get a bigger hard drive (well its 7200 not 10k so thats a wash I guess). Still you can save 100$ and not have to deal with whatever the hassle is with a Refurbished...

see
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=1502601&enterthread=y

You will save 100$

CRPGer

Pentium® 4 Processor 550 with HT Technology (3.40GHz, 800 FSB) Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional WPXP
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz (2x512M) 1GB
Keyboard Dell Quietkey® Video Ready w/o Monitor N [320-3000] 5
Video Card
256MB PCI Express? x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon? X800 XT X800XT
Hard Drive 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Floppy Drive and Additional Storage Devices 3.5 in Floppy Drive
Mouse Dell Optical USB Mouse OM
Network Interface Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Modem No Modem Requested
Document Management Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
CD or DVD Drive Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW w/dbl layer write capability
Sound Card Sound Blaster Audigy?2 ZS (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, and IEEE 1394
Speakers Dell A425 Speakers w/Subwoofer
Productivity Software WordPerfect®, Powerful Word Processing
Security Software McAfee Security Center w/VirusScan,Firewall and Privacy,1-year subscription
Digital Music Dell Jukebox PLUS - Rip and burn your CDs faster, print CD labels
Digital Photography Paint Shop? Pro® Trial plus Photo Album? Starter Edition
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 3Yr Ltd Warr,At-Home Service,and Tech Support plus Nights and Weekends SQ3OS
XPS Specialized Support Dimension XPS, Specialized Support XPSSUPP [960-2697] 31


Total before taxes $1665 ...its cheaper than the REFURB, even though the hard drive is different it looks just as good to me.

Let me know what you do, I am looking for good deal myself.

Thanks!


CRPGer

 

[bamacre]

Speaking of hybrid machines, check this one out...

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[CRPGer]

bamacre- Dual monitor configuration...not bad

gshock888 see latest posters advice at
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=1502601&enterthread=y

It seems like even better deals are currently available with

40% off the XPS dimensions configured to start at 2500 or higher

Good luck!

CRPGer