Staples / HP just called to tell me 10 MORE DAYS on order!!!

[Not 2 Techie]

At the end of December, I got in on the Staples / HP laptop build your own deal. I ordered on Dec. 31. Their policy states that orders take 7 to 14 days to receive (custom computers). My confirmation from Staples came the day after I ordered saying it would be delivered Jan. 21 (today). ok, I can live with a week longer -- New Years day is in there, etc...... Today, the day it is to be delivered, I just received a call first asking if I had received my computer yet (no, I told them), secondly, they procede to tell me that because HP is "running behind" my order will not be delivered until January 31st! Do I want them to cancel the order, or keep waiting?
I said, "You've got to be kidding me! Delivery is only suppostd to take 7-14 days, and it has been 21, and now you're telling me I have to wait ANOTHER 10 days?"
"Yes, they are running behind." was the response I got.
"well, how about knocking some off of the price if I continue to wait?" I asked.
"we will give you $100 off" they said. (we'll see)
Begrudgingly, I decided to wait the additional 10 days. I didn't really want to buy an HP in the firstplace, but the price was so good that i didn't think I could pass it up. Now, If I can still get the $200 in rebates that I'm waiting on the upc codes to send in for and an additional $100 for p!ssing me off, it will really be a good deal. I'm still wondering if I just should've gotten a DELL and paid a little more.........darn that buyer's remorse.

[iNeb]

Hehe, i love HPs, Dells are good too

I have dealed with the new HP's problem are the desktops are hard to get into to upgrade. Ruined my ram cause i didn't know how to open the call all the way


Dell's all i have dealed with is their old optiplex series i get down at a depot for cheap, use them for linux

[PresterJohn]

for the price you paid on that hp laptop, i don't think the dell would even come close. and if you can get another $100 taken off, you're in an even better position. unless you needed the laptop as a present or for a trip, a lot of people in your shoes would be more than willing to take the $100 or even just waiting a while longer.

count yourself lucky if they do (deduct the $100) , because a lot of places would just apologize and politely ask you if you want to cancel your order.

[Not 2 Techie]

i know, i know -- I was just so pumped to get my laptop today that i'm kinda flying off the handle. simmmer.......simmer.........

[PresterJohn]

just keep yourself busy with something else.

7 days will fly by if your mind is elsewhere

[thekingofpain]

Plus you will be VERY happy when you recieve it as its a very nice machine...

[iNeb]

What was the specs and how much? AR

[thekingofpain]

Look here iNeb---> http://www.techimo.com/forum/t45707.html

[iNeb]

Thanks

[Not 2 Techie]

iNeb - sorry i had to do some work.......

HP Pavilion ze5200 w/Intel CPU ( 501195 )
14.1" TFT XGA ( 501169 )
Embedded 802.11B Wireless LAN ( 501335 )
256MB DDR SDRAM (1X256MB) ( 501177 )
Intel P4 2.0GHz ( 501336 )
30 GB Hard Drive ( 501161 )
DVD-CDRW Combo Drive ( 501167 )
XP Pro upgrade at no cost ( 501196 )
Extra 8 Cell LiON Battery ( 501193 )
Corel Word Perfect/Quattro Pro ( 501198 )
Built-in 3.5" Floppy Drive ( 501160

$1324.00 minus $200 in mail in rebates, and now another $100 from Staples or HP -- I'm not sure which.