Fezmid Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 The power cable to my laptop has become frayed, so it only works if you hold it in the right position. Needless to say, that seems way too dangerous for my tastes, so I've stopped using it. So I looked at Dell's site for a replacement and they want $54 BEFORE SHIPPING for the damn thing! That's more than 10% of what I paid for the whole laptop two years ago! What a ripoff.... Anyone have a power cable for an Inspiron 1100 laying around that they don't need anymore. I'll happily give you a copy of every Bills DVD I have for it. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/product...9&page=external Ok, done venting; eBay has them slightly cheaper, but not by much. Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and buy one pretty soon. CW
Fezmid Posted February 10, 2005 Author Posted February 10, 2005 dib said: Dell- rhymes with hell 234270[/snapback] For some reason, I doubt it's just Dell doing this... CW
dib Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 Fezmid said: For some reason, I doubt it's just Dell doing this... CW 234274[/snapback] Perhaps, but I have had dealings with Dell that would bring tears to your eyes.
plenzmd1 Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 Fezmid said: For some reason, I doubt it's just Dell doing this... CW 234274[/snapback] Fez, have you checked places like Crutchfield and Radio Shack. At those prices, someone must be making a "clone" and selling cheaper.
Just Jack Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 Send udonkey a PM, maybe he gets an employee discount on Dell parts.
Fezmid Posted February 10, 2005 Author Posted February 10, 2005 Jack In Syracuse said: Send udonkey a PM, maybe he gets an employee discount on Dell parts. 234365[/snapback] Most of our desktops here are Dell, so I asked someone if we had any extra old laptop power cables laying around that we didn't need. As luck would have it, we do. Whew, just saved $55! The udonkey suggestion was good though -- I forgot that he worked there. I'll keep that in mind for the future. CW
billsfanone Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 Fezmid said: The power cable to my laptop has become frayed, so it only works if you hold it in the right position. Needless to say, that seems way too dangerous for my tastes, so I've stopped using it. So I looked at Dell's site for a replacement and they want $54 BEFORE SHIPPING for the damn thing! That's more than 10% of what I paid for the whole laptop two years ago! What a ripoff.... Anyone have a power cable for an Inspiron 1100 laying around that they don't need anymore. I'll happily give you a copy of every Bills DVD I have for it. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/product...9&page=external Ok, done venting; eBay has them slightly cheaper, but not by much. Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and buy one pretty soon. CW 234269[/snapback] So you bought the laptop for less than $54, it lasts 2 years, and you're complaining?
Dan Gross Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 I know you already solved your problem Fez, but the first place I look for such things is eBay.
stevestojan Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 billsfanone said: So you bought the laptop for less than $54, it lasts 2 years, and you're complaining? 234392[/snapback] $54 is not 10% of $54.
Fezmid Posted February 10, 2005 Author Posted February 10, 2005 stevestojan said: $54 is not 10% of $54. 234411[/snapback] Exactly. $54 is 10% of $540, which is approxamately what I paid for the laptop two years ago. CW
VABills Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 billsfanone said: So you bought the laptop for less than $54, it lasts 2 years, and you're complaining? 234392[/snapback] Is this the "new" math that they are teaching in school these days? If so your teacher needs to be slapped. Looks like "You got left behind".
stevestojan Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 Fezmid said: Exactly. $54 is 10% of $540, which is approxamately what I paid for the laptop two years ago. CW 234412[/snapback] I know. Someone up there was ragging on you because: "...you bought the laptop for less than $54, it lasts 2 years, and you're complaining? " I guess they weren't good with %'s... haha
billsfanone Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 stevestojan said: I know. Someone up there was ragging on you because: "...you bought the laptop for less than $54, it lasts 2 years, and you're complaining? " I guess they weren't good with %'s... haha 234416[/snapback] Ah f u. You're perfect?
stevestojan Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 billsfanone said: Ah f u. You're perfect? 234424[/snapback] You messed up again. You put a question mark where you obviously meant to put a period. I'll let it slide.
billsfanone Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 stevestojan said: You messed up again. You put a question mark where you obviously meant to put a period. I'll let it slide. 234426[/snapback]
LabattBlue Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 When I saw the title of this thread, I was positive it was about the guy getting his left nut ripped off.
Fezmid Posted February 10, 2005 Author Posted February 10, 2005 LabattBlue said: When I saw the title of this thread, I was positive it was about the guy getting his left nut ripped off. 234549[/snapback] Hey, that would've been clever... CW
loadofmularkey Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 Fez, I can relate. I had my Dell laptop (Inspiron 8200) for just a little over a year before the power cord became frayed. Getting a new one and trying to deal with the oh-so-helpful Dell Customer Service was about as much fun as a flu shot. I've had the replacement since then however and it's worked well...so I guess you'll be getting quality in return
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