Re: Inspiron 1525, Notebook for Grandparents. Thoughts?

Chris,
thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. There is a section where they ask for a tax number, how do you get around that?

I don't know why they make this so hard to get a Vostro, there should be something where you just pay the tax. But, I did see something in there asking for a tax number.

thanks


Christopher Muto wrote:
operating system, drivers, and related software purchased are included with the system (all systems sold today as far as i know). shipping is clearly displayed once your in the shopping cart view and have entered your city/state/zip. click on 'shipping and handling's found below the sub-total in the shopping cart view and either sign in to your dell account or enter your city/state/zip). there are different shipping methods available, but regular ground shipping is $19.99 followed by a shipping and handling discount of $19.99. when you order online you will receive an email that acknowledges your order followed by another email that accepts your order once your form of payment has been approved. you can then track the order online, and you can continue to view all of your orders in your account for years to come. call if it makes you feel better, but i suspect you will pay more and get less and it will take more of your time.

"Rider" <huskyrider390@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:47f9dea2$0$6129$4c368faf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Chris,
How do you order online the backup drivers and operating system CD's, I didn't see anything for that? And, I looked and didn't see free shipping either, I thought that was offered too.
It seems to me that ordering this online is more scary than on the phone????
thanks



Christopher Muto wrote:
a. i recommend that you order on line. whenever you call in the sales people seem to try to sell you things you don't want, will argue that the deal is for online only, and then will capitulate and give it to you, but will likely screw up some part of the order and you will be worse off for the wear. the only thing i might order on the phone is a server because there are some options not available on line.
b. anyone can order from dell small business. you can just echo your name in the business name box if it is demanded of you. i find it interesting that people always seem to worry about this. everyone, every company had to start somewhere. heck, michael dell started dell from his college dorm room and so his first parts order were for a 'business' and he probably didn't even know it at the time.
c. anyone can order them.

"Rider" <huskyrider390@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:47f96e17$0$12578$4c368faf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I guess I should have asked...
a. if this has to be ordered online or can it be phoned in?
b. I've also heard you have to have a business to get this,
c. or can anyone get a Vostro?
thanks

Christopher Muto wrote:
brand new, and being in the vostros line they have a 30 day total satisfaction (return) policy unlike other dells that only have 21 day. but i have had to remind dell about their own policy about vostros machines when speaking with customer support.

"Rider" <huskyrider390@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:47f952b3$0$6129$4c368faf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Chris,
Are these recondition units?
thanks

Christopher Muto wrote:
i would recommend spending the $50 more and upgrade the processor from the t2370 (1.73mhz/533mhz/1mb) to the t5550(1.83mhz/667/2mb) processor. but having said that, i am not a big fan of the inspiron 1525. it is thinner/ligher than the inspiron 1520, but not as well built, and i dislike the two tone look of both models (one color on the outside, silver on the inside). for the best bang for the buck check out the vostros 1500 with your choice of operating system (xp or vista)... starting at $599
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bqdwkbf&s=bsd
base configuration has xp home but for $29 more you can have vista home premium if you must, $0 more for glossy true life screen, 2gb, dvdrw, $0 more for 128mb nvidia gforce 8400m gs, 250gb, $30 for integrated webcam if you want. this machine is definately hevier than the 1525, but the processor is better in the vostros configuration and the video card takes the whole machine to a different level.


"Thomas G. Marshall" <tgm2tothe10thpower@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:CU7Kj.1896$bQ1.1828@xxxxxxxxxxx
The Blurb:

Powerful Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T2370 Processor
2GB memory* and an enormous 250GB* hard drive
Plays and creates CDs and DVDs


*Basically $649 after $270 off*

Any notions as to how well vista will manage on this guy, and if casual grandparent-level usage will work well with it?

Thanks!


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