The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

trrk · 12th February 2009, 12:06

Hi,

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Originally Posted by trrk

I finally received the replacement on the 6th when I was out of my shop.

In the box in which I got the Dell battery, there was a shipping sticker to Dell India from Singapore.

This was accompanied by a delivery note addressesd to me.

The first one mentioned the MRP as Rs 1892.72 and in the latter the MRP was Rs 4149.20.

devarshi84 · 12th February 2009, 21:05

nope. The 1892 price is incorrect. Must have a catch to it. 4149 is the right price. As long as sending the battery is concerned, I dont know why then even need it back. They just throw it away. weird.

anupmathur · 12th February 2009, 21:13

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

As long as sending the battery is concerned, I dont know why then even need it back. They just throw it away. weird.

LOL, I think they're earning themselves some carbon credits here!
Responsibly 'disposed of' and 'recycled' come to mind!

harry10 · 12th February 2009, 21:42

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

nope. The 1892 price is incorrect. Must have a catch to it. 4149 is the right price. As long as sending the battery is concerned, I dont know why then even need it back. They just throw it away. weird.

they are getting batteries back as they might be refurbishing it.

SirAlec · 13th February 2009, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

In the box in which I got the Dell battery, there was a shipping sticker to Dell India from Singapore.

This was accompanied by a delivery note addressesd to me.

The first one mentioned the MRP as Rs 1892.72 and in the latter the MRP was Rs 4149.20.

Bhai log! aam kaho, gutli ko bhuljao!!

atleast dell people send it. Think of us behcara, where HP/Compaq refuses their legitimate child to be ilegitimate. (for details read elsewhere in forum)

devarshi84 · 13th February 2009, 06:54

SirAlec, have you bought it within the last three years? Brand new?

Also has it been purchased within India?

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they are getting batteries back as they might be refurbishing it.

They cannot do that as far as I remember the guidelines.

trrk · 13th February 2009, 12:45

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

nope. The 1892 price is incorrect. Must have a catch to it. 4149 is the right price. As long as sending the battery is concerned, I dont know why then even need it back. They just throw it away. weird.

The first price was mentioned as the MRP inclusive of taxes in the sticker for the same type of battery shipped to Dell at Chennai.

I agree that the latter price would be the correct retail price to a customer.

It was specifically mentioned that unless I send it I will be billed for the battery. Though the company should have arranged for the pickup, they did not. Thought it was an expense of Rs 50 to send it on my own (That does not include the multiple STD calls I made to arrange for the pickup), I am still sad that the copany did not do what it promised (its own pickup). I did receive a phone asking me whether I have sent the battery, yesterday evening.

I have invested in one more years' warranty, but it does not cover the battery. I hope my present battery lasts more than the first one.

The above was prompted as I needed service twice in as many months.

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

Bhai log! aam kaho, gutli ko bhuljao!!

atleast dell people send it. Think of us behcara, where HP/Compaq refuses their legitimate child to be ilegitimate. (for details read elsewhere in forum)

Could you please translate your first sentence for me?

I had a Compaq quite some time back. It worked without issues for 2 and a half years before it died on me when I switched it on after a gap of 15 days.

In my recent experiences, an LG had a 'getting hot' complaint. The Acers I have are without trouble evn ones which are 2 years old.

None of them have on site warranties any way.

The Dell is the only machine which has on site warranty and maybe that is why it required on site service!

People around here do expect life time warranty even for the Rs 5 handkerchiefs that we sell.

harry10 · 13th February 2009, 17:28

I need a Sony Vaio VGN series battery. The exact laptop model is - VGN- C25 G/L model. At showroom they are quoting mrp - 9999. Any other options?

iraghava · 13th February 2009, 19:34

Harry - Nehru Place is your friend & saviour! Call Anil on 9810119230.

harry10 · 13th February 2009, 21:27

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Harry - Nehru Place is your friend & saviour! Call Anil on 9810119230.

Thanks Ishan. Any more details about this person?

iraghava · 14th February 2009, 13:51

Reliable dealer, give him my reference.

SirAlec · 16th February 2009, 20:16

@ devrashi!!

did you find about my motherboards. i posted the links in this thread

ariendj · 16th February 2009, 23:04

guys,suggest me good laptops at a budget of Rs.50000..

harry10 · 16th February 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by ariendj

guys,suggest me good laptops at a budget of Rs.50000..

Check Inspiron 1525 and Studio 14 from Dell.

Proxima · 16th February 2009, 23:17

50k can get you an XPS if you like Dell. Why Inspiron Harry?

12th February 2009, 21:05	#1517
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	nope. The 1892 price is incorrect. Must have a catch to it. 4149 is the right price. As long as sending the battery is concerned, I dont know why then even need it back. They just throw it away. weird.
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harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,743 Thanked: 4,100 Times View My Garage	I need a Sony Vaio VGN series battery. The exact laptop model is - VGN- C25 G/L model. At showroom they are quoting mrp - 9999. Any other options?
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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,993 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Harry - Nehru Place is your friend & saviour! Call Anil on 9810119230.
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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,993 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Reliable dealer, give him my reference.
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ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	guys,suggest me good laptops at a budget of Rs.50000..
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Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 934 Thanked: 385 Times	50k can get you an XPS if you like Dell. Why Inspiron Harry?
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