More cheapness by Dell / M$

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
the OS.

I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.

Tom S.
Houston, TX
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Tom Simchak wrote:
>
> I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
> cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
> the OS.
>
> I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.

From the *numerous* threads, regarding this same topic, it doesn't
appear to be a problem.

Notan
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

You're new to this group, right? Because this very topic was discussed in
great detail very recently. It's a good practice in newsgroups to search
through earlier posts to see if your issue was previously raised.

--
Ted Zieglar
"You can do it if you try."

"Tom Simchak" <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in message
news:jJ5Ke.1184$bm3.390@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net...
> I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
> cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
> the OS.
>
> I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>
> Tom S.
> Houston, TX
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

"Tom Simchak" <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in message
news:jJ5Ke.1184$bm3.390@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net...
>I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>the OS.
>
> I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>
> Tom S.
> Houston, TX


Tom,

$10 bucks when bought through the website with the system. They'll send you
the CD probably.

Gotta say that this has been a topic in this ng for, what, 3-4 mos.?

I'm surprised you didn't note it here before you picked up the 600m.

Anyway, you'll get your OS CD.


Stew
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Notan wrote:
>
> Tom Simchak wrote:
> >
> > I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
> > cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
> > the OS.
> >
> > I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>
> From the *numerous* threads, regarding this same topic, it doesn't
> appear to be a problem.

.... Having Dell send you a CD, that is.

Notan
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Notan wrote:

> Tom Simchak wrote:
>
>>I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>>cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>>the OS.
>>
>>I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>
>
> From the *numerous* threads, regarding this same topic, it doesn't
> appear to be a problem.

Doesn't seem to be news, either.
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

I dunno...

It's a $712 laptop. Cel 350m, low end.

I'm expecting Dell to try to save a dollar everywhere they can.

My feeling is that people expect Dell to wipe their ass for the $712
price.

For that money, you get what you pay for... Indian tech. support, lack
of supplied media, short warranty.

You may have grounds for complaint if you were sold an M90 and got
shafted this way.

But for $712...

T.
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Notan wrote:
> Notan wrote:
>
>>Tom Simchak wrote:
>>
>>>I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>>>cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>>>the OS.
>>>
>>>I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>>
>>From the *numerous* threads, regarding this same topic, it doesn't
>>appear to be a problem.
>
>
> ... Having Dell send you a CD, that is.
>
> Notan

That's what is going to happen. Apparently. Spent about 15 to 20 mins.
in a chat with someone from the sub-continent. S/he tried to refer me
to tech support. I said that wasn't good enough. Nothing on the site
where I configured the computer said that there was no OS media
included; also, if a reformat is ever required, I would be screwed.
S/he said I would get a CD in about a week.

An OK experience for me, Dell support-wise.

Tom S.
Houston, TX
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

LastYJ wrote:
> Tom Simchak <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in news:jJ5Ke.1184$bm3.390@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net:
>
>
>>I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>>cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>>the OS.
>>
>>I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>>
>>Tom S.
>>Houston, TX
>
>
>
> Just create your own CD. It's not worth the pain to call India for help.
>
> http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1091713
>
>
> I have done it with a system I recently purchased and it was painless.

And it should be noted that the CD is not a restore CD but a full XP
install CD.

Bob
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

>Just create your own CD. It's not worth the pain to call India for help.
>
>http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1091713


Speaking of the sub-continent, the instructions there advise:

In order to complete the following steps, it is required that
you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed...

"It is required that you to have..."?

-Joel

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Bible and Mishna printouts in Hebrew: http://liturgy.exc.com/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Dr. Joel M. Hoffman wrote:

> Speaking of the sub-continent, the instructions there advise:
>
> In order to complete the following steps, it is required that
> you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed...
>
> "It is required that you to have..."?


Reads like good, proper English...the type you need in
front of a bewigged judge in an English court house.
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

"Dr. Joel M. Hoffman" <joel@exc.com> wrote in message
news:3I8Ke.14950$6%2.12371@fe10.lga...
> >Just create your own CD. It's not worth the pain to call India for help.
>>
>>http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1091713
>
>
> Speaking of the sub-continent, the instructions there advise:
>
> In order to complete the following steps, it is required that
> you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed...
>
> "It is required that you to have..."?
>
> -Joel



Unless you can burn one via osmosis, yes.


Stew
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

"Ghostrider" <-00-@fitron.142> wrote in message
news:11fi9vp7vfskuaf@news.supernews.com...
>
> Dr. Joel M. Hoffman wrote:
>
> > Speaking of the sub-continent, the instructions there advise:
> >
> > In order to complete the following steps, it is required that
> > you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed...
> >
> > "It is required that you to have..."?
>
>
> Reads like good, proper English...the type you need in
> front of a bewigged judge in an English court house.

Yes, yes, not only installed your drive must be... plugged into power it
must be as well and yes, then the CD will work but only with the data cable
adequately fitted into appropriate pins. Oh and finally, jumper properly be
it slave, master or selected by cable.
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Ghostrider wrote:
>
> Dr. Joel M. Hoffman wrote:
>
>> Speaking of the sub-continent, the instructions there advise:
>>
>> In order to complete the following steps, it is required that
>> you to have a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive installed...
>>
>> "It is required that you to have..."?
>
>
>
> Reads like good, proper English...the type you need in
> front of a bewigged judge in an English court house.

Only if he's on crack
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied. Looks
like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.


"LastYJ" <carsx88-6012@yahoo.comm.> wrote in message
news:Xns96ADA6D61A26DchrishchyahoocomSpam@38.119.106.11...
> Tom Simchak <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in
> news:jJ5Ke.1184$bm3.390@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net:
>
>> I just purchased an Inspiron 600M, with XP Pro. No OS disk, just a
>> cardboard representation of a CD/DVD with instructions as how to restore
>> the OS.
>>
>> I'm going to contact Dell to see about getting the OS on a disk.
>>
>> Tom S.
>> Houston, TX
>
>
> Just create your own CD. It's not worth the pain to call India for help.
>
> http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1091713
>
>
> I have done it with a system I recently purchased and it was painless.
>
>
> -lyj
>
>
>
> ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet
> News==----
> http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+
> Newsgroups
> ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption
> =----
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

"Chris G." <nonone@nonewhere.123> wrote in message
news:sTbKe.577592$cg1.428449@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
> in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
> said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied.
> Looks like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>
>


Good. Get a Sony. They may or may not include their restore image DVDs,
which may or may not help if your VAIO has only a CDROM or CDRW.

I paid $$30 (with premium ship) to restore a Sony desktop for this very
reason for someone.

Earth to consumers: welcome to the new reality.


Stew
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

"Chris G." wrote:
>
> Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
> in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
> said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied. Looks
like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.

"Not satisfied."

Huh? You're kidding, right?

Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!

Notan
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Notan wrote:
>
> "Chris G." wrote:
> >
> > Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
> > in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
> > said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied. Looks
> like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>
> "Not satisfied."
>
> Huh? You're kidding, right?
>
> Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!

By the way, if Administrator's following this thread,

Yeah. Typical Dellbot response.

Notan
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

"Notan" <notan@ddress.com> wrote in message
news:42F94BB5.5E798B81@ddress.com...
> "Chris G." wrote:
>>
>> Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD
>> icon
>> in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
>> said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied.
>> Looks
> like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>
> "Not satisfied."
>
> Huh? You're kidding, right?
>
> Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!
>
> Notan



>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Notan

Most definitely gets it and is right.

I've gotta tell y'all that I'm about at my wits end of the non-newbies
coming in here crying about their effin' media....

I'm going to go 'technical' on someone's azz if this keeps up.


Stew
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Notan wrote:
> Notan wrote:
>
>>"Chris G." wrote:
>>
>>>Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
>>>in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
>>>said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied. Looks
>>
>>like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>>
>>"Not satisfied."
>>
>>Huh? You're kidding, right?
>>
>>Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!
>
>
> By the way, if Administrator's following this thread,
>
> Yeah. Typical Dellbot response.
>
> Notan
Never fails, the DellBots come out like roaches when one speaks anything
but positive about the great Dell. There is about 5-8 Dellbots that are
so predictable.
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Notan wrote:

> Notan wrote:
>
>>"Chris G." wrote:
>>
>>>Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery CD icon
>>>in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night. They
>>>said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not satisfied. Looks
>>
>>like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>>
>>"Not satisfied."
>>
>>Huh? You're kidding, right?
>>
>>Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!
>
>
> By the way, if Administrator's following this thread,
>
> Yeah. Typical Dellbot response.

Right - thanks for the pre-emptive strike. :)
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

administrator wrote:

> Notan wrote:
>
>> Notan wrote:
>>
>>> "Chris G." wrote:
>>>
>>>> Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery
>>>> CD icon
>>>> in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last night.
>>>> They
>>>> said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days. Not
>>>> satisfied. Looks
>>>
>>>
>>> like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>>>
>>> "Not satisfied."
>>>
>>> Huh? You're kidding, right?
>>>
>>> Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!
>>
>> By the way, if Administrator's following this thread,
>>
>> Yeah. Typical Dellbot response.
>>
>> Notan
>
> Never fails, the DellBots come out like roaches when one speaks anything
> but positive about the great Dell. There is about 5-8 Dellbots that are
> so predictable.

No more predictable than you, my fine feathered troll.
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Don't encourage him ;-) I don't think that we need the regulation of CDs
in that nature...

> write your congressman
>
> T.
>
 
G

Guest

Guest
Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)

Ahhh, the all knowing Administrator hath spoken;-)

Trust me, there's a lot to be desired. For instance, the Alien Ware laptops,
who cares if they're burning electrons, they're fast as..., yeah they're
really fast. Sadly Dell has embraced the Pentium M :-\

Alas, I have my dells and they run well, but I look to Alienware for inspiration
:)

-gg-

> Notan wrote:
>
>> Notan wrote:
>>
>>> "Chris G." wrote:
>>>
>>>> Just received a new Inspiron 600m. No XP CD. No Dell OS Recovery
>>>> CD icon in Dell Accessories. No way to backup OS. Called Dell last
>>>> night. They said they will send a CD out in 1 to 2 business days.
>>>> Not satisfied. Looks
>>>>
>>> like I'm not the only one. This will probably be my last Dell.
>>>
>>> "Not satisfied."
>>>
>>> Huh? You're kidding, right?
>>>
>>> Good luck, trying to find a company that will do better!
>>>
>> By the way, if Administrator's following this thread,
>>
>> Yeah. Typical Dellbot response.
>>
>> Notan
>>
> Never fails, the DellBots come out like roaches when one speaks
> anything but positive about the great Dell. There is about 5-8
> Dellbots that are so predictable.
>
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom