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avichandana20000
avichandana20000 Original post #1
Jul 17, 2010 at 4:11 PM
any one who bought DELL monitor online?
asingh
asingh #2
Jul 17, 2010 at 5:42 PM
^^
Yes I have.
M
monkey #3
Jul 17, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Me too... Why asking?
avichandana20000
Jul 19, 2010 at 11:24 AM
^^
Yes I have.

Me too... Why asking?


after showing interest in buying DELL monitor sx2210. i got this reply :

Thank you for Choosing Dell!

This is with regards to your Query regarding Dell Monitors. Kindly note that all these monitors contain a 3 Yr Advanced Exchange Warranty.

Please find below the Quote for the same. The price mentioned below is Inclusive of all taxes and delivery charge (Net Price).

Please note that there would be an Octroi Tax Charged for Delivery in Maharashtra Zone.

Please find below the list of Monitors along with the specifications currently available on stock:


Screen Size​


LCD Model​


Part Description​


Cost (Rs) ​


Delivery Status​

16"

E1609W​

E1609W Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

5150​

Ready stock
17"

E1709W​

Dell E1709W 17-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

6300​

Ready stock


E170S​

Dell E170S 17 inch Flat Panel Monitor Square

7500​

Ready stock
18.5"

IN1920​

Dell 18.5" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

6750​

Ready stock
19"

E190S​

Dell E190S 19 inch Flat Panel Monitor Square

8500​

Ready stock
20"

S2009W​

Dell 20" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

7700​

Ready Stock


ST2010​

DELL 20" Wide, VGA , DVI, HDMI Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

8000​

Ready stock


ST2010-BLK​

DELL 20" Wide, VGA , DVI, HDMI Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

8000​

Ready stock
21.5"

S2209W​

DELL 21.5" Wide, VGA , DVI

9400​

Ready stock


ST2210​

DELL 21.5" Wide, VGA , DVI, HDMI Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

9775​

Ready stock


SX2210​

Dell 21.5" Full HD Widescreen, + Web Camera

13000​

Ready stock
22"

2209WA​

Dell UltraSharp™ 2209WA 22-inch Flat Panel Monitor

16675​

Ready stock


P2210​

Dell P2210 22" Professional Wide Screen Flat Panel Monitor

12650​

Ready stock


AW2210​

ALIENWARE AW2210 22"

16675​

Ready stock
23"

SP2309W​

Dell SP2309W 23" Full HD Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor With WEB Cam

15295​

Ready stock


AW2310​

ALIENWARE AW2310 23" 3D Monitor

31050​

Ready stock
24"

S2409W​

Dell 24" VGA, DVI, HDMI 24" Full HD Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

Discontinued​



ST2410​

Dell 24" VGA, DVI, HDMI 24" Full HD Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

13225​

Ready stock


G2410H​

Dell G2410H 24" LED Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor Full HD

15526​

Ready stock


U2410​

Dell U2410 UltraSharp U2410 24-inch Widescreen Monitor

31500​

Ready stock
27"

U2711​

Dell UltraSharp U2711 27-inch Widescreen Monitor

49500​

Ready stock
30"

3008​

Dell UltraSharp 30-inch Widescreen Monitor

84000​

4-6 Weeks
22"
U2211H
Dell UltraSharp 21.5”W Monitor

15610​

Ready Stock
23"
U2311H
Dell UltraSharp 23”W Monitor

16950​

Ready Stock



For Further Details, please visit : www.dell.co.in or www.google.com

v Terms and Conditions :

1. Validity of this quotation is for 02 Business Day only.
2. All sales are subject to Dell's Terms and Conditions of Sale, Service and Technical Support ("Terms and Conditions"), copies of which are available on www.dell.com\ap or on request. These terms would apply irrespective of terms mentioned in the PO.
3. Dell can support hardware up to 5 years from date of manufacture/shipment.
4. Batteries and other consumables are not covered under warranty.
5. Payment Terms: 100% in advance. (Options below).
6. Kindly provide the Road Permit Form for parts where ever required at the time of delivery.


Payment options :

1. For 'at par cheques' and 'DD', please courier to
Name of the Beneficiary : DEVRAJ COMPUTERS (P) LIMITED.
Payable at : Chennai
Address : 42,ANNA SALAI,GEE GEE COMPLEX, CHENNAI - 600 002.

* Kindly mention your Name, Part no. and the Shipping Address along with the Pin code at the reverse of the Cheque/DD
* Also, reply me on the same mail with all the details written at the back of the Cheque/DD along with the Cheque no./DD no.


now my question is :

1) I will buy it in the 1st week of August,2010. Should I mail it again for the price quotes? OR I can simply send the DD to the mentioned address?
2) Point no 6 in Terms & Conditions ”Kindly provide the Road Permit Form for parts where ever required at the time of delivery.” Is it applicable for Monitor delivery in kolkata? If yes where from I get this FORM? does it incurr more expense than the price mentioned in quatation?
3) “Kindly mention your Name, Part no. and the Shipping Address along with the Pin code at the reverse of the Cheque/DD” WHAT IS PART NO ?
4) what is the duration of shipping to kolkata?
5) How will they change the unit if found damaged after it reaches my house ?
coderunknown
Jul 19, 2010 at 4:37 PM
^^ me2 brought one recently. Dell S2009W for less than 7k (inc tax + carry charge).

1. you got a 2nd option. order from SMC International. their prices are lower than Dell's Shop itself.
2. i think you need fill up some form from Sales Tax Department. else the courier may get rejected or not allowed pass.
3. the model no of monitor.
4. depends from where it'll be shipped & by what courier method. take it 2-3 days.
5. i never seen a monitor damage during transfer. still if its damaged, they'll have to replace it (read replacement warranty).
ajayashish
Jul 19, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Dont get online dell in Kolkata... u need to run for Sales office and get the waybill so that u can get the monitor. Drop in any shop in Chandni and buy one instantly
avichandana20000
Jul 19, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Sam.Shab;1263725]^^ me2 brought one recently. Dell S2009W for less than 7k (inc tax + carry charge).

From dell india?

1.
you got a 2nd option. order from SMC International. their prices are lower than Dell's Shop itself.

i have also done a mail to SMC INTERNATIONAL. But no answer from their part. and yes their price is less than DELL. but whom should i send the DD? are they trustworthy?

2. i think you need fill up some form from Sales Tax Department. else the courier may get rejected or not allowed pass.
too much of headache and i simply do not have the time to do all this.

3. the model no of monitor.
got it.



Dont get online dell in Kolkata... u need to run for Sales office and get the waybill so that u can get the monitor. Drop in any shop in Chandni and buy one instantly


i know it is the best option. but not getting the model of my choice. That's why i inclined for ONLINE SHOPPING for the first time in my life and is always in a fear of getting cheated.
coderunknown
Jul 19, 2010 at 8:30 PM
From dell india?

na. SMC. even to import to Assam one needs to go through all these strange & stupid hassle if the courier is big but SMC send me the monitor without any problem.

i have also done a mail to SMC INTERNATIONAL. But no answer from their part. and yes their price is less than DELL. but whom should i send the DD? are they trustworthy?

bank transfer or online money transfer. i got my parts within 5days.
avichandana20000
Jul 19, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Sam.Shab;1263802]na. SMC. even to import to Assam one needs to go through all these strange & stupid hassle if the courier is big but SMC send me the monitor without any problem.

that means you do not have to pay any road taxe or something like that.


bank transfer or online money transfer. i got my parts within 5days.

can you do me a favour?

pls give me the details to whom i need to send the money in DD .
asingh
asingh #10
Jul 19, 2010 at 11:38 PM
^^
Call them. Their number should be on the website. Mr. Saini.
mavihs
mavihs #12
Jul 20, 2010 at 1:50 AM
i have also done a mail to SMC INTERNATIONAL. But no answer from their part. and yes their price is less than DELL. but whom should i send the DD? are they trustworthy?
the person who is incharge was on a leave, will be back 2day most prob(i buy all my H/W from there so i get lots on inside info :p )
asingh
asingh #13
Jul 20, 2010 at 10:55 AM
^^
You sure do, for sure...! :)

At OP, get it where ever cheaper. Dell or SMC.
avichandana20000
Jul 20, 2010 at 2:19 PM
from SMC, no. from IT wares, yes. not sure about other shops. so before purchasing, clear everything.

i will buy it from SMC if everything is fare.

the person who is incharge was on a leave, will be back 2day most prob(i buy all my H/W from there so i get lots on inside info :p )

can you pls give me the name & number of the concerned person?

^^
You sure do, for sure...! :)

At OP, get it where ever cheaper. Dell or SMC.

not interested to buy from DELL.
coderunknown
Jul 20, 2010 at 6:03 PM
i will buy it from SMC if everything is fare.

clearly ask Sachin or whoever is incharge if Road tax or any extra charge necessary. if no, place order.

can you pls give me the name & number of the concerned person?

why not send Sachin a couple of mails? he not prompt in replying but just be patient.

not interested to buy from DELL.

looking at their prices i'll suggest remember Dell but forget buying from them directly.
mavihs
mavihs #16
Jul 20, 2010 at 8:33 PM
@OP
which model have you decided on?
asingh
asingh #18
Jul 20, 2010 at 11:51 PM
^^
What is DELL saying. I would still trust them.
avichandana20000
Jul 21, 2010 at 9:20 PM
^^
What is DELL saying. I would still trust them.


I have given what DELL is saying. trust is there but i do not simply have the time to handle all those stupid hassles as SAM & AJAYASHISh stated.

my objective is clear. i will send the money they will send the product. there should be no sales office issues, road tax issue, hidden cost in between. why the customer should arrange all these, sacrificing their valuable time. the company should clearly state the quotation price beyond which the customer should not give a sigle penny to anybody.


but nobody is actually showing me the path or steps for this.

1) how to place the order
2) how to send the money(if online transfer not possible)
3) whom to send it?
4) how will i come to know that they have received the money and have despatched the product?
)at the time of receiving the product should i have to present there personally or any one can receive that?

SMC is also not answering my queries. mavihs remains silent.for first time online buyer it is very trust breaking and confusion breeder. if this persists i have to scrifice my choice and get whatever displayed in the shop.
mavihs
mavihs #20
Jul 21, 2010 at 11:28 PM
SMC is also not answering my queries. mavihs remains silent.for first time online buyer it is very trust breaking and confusion breeder. if this persists i have to scrifice my choice and get whatever displayed in the shop.
didn't SMC reply to you? ask me wat you want to know or if you got any probs with SMC.
coderunknown
Jul 21, 2010 at 11:50 PM
I have given what DELL is saying. trust is there but i do not simply have the time to handle all those stupid hassles as SAM & AJAYASHISh stated.

my objective is clear. i will send the money they will send the product. there should be no sales office issues, road tax issue, hidden cost in between. why the customer should arrange all these, sacrificing their valuable time. the company should clearly state the quotation price beyond which the customer should not give a sigle penny to anybody.


but nobody is actually showing me the path or steps for this.

1) how to place the order
2) how to send the money(if online transfer not possible)
3) whom to send it?
4) how will i come to know that they have received the money and have despatched the product?
)at the time of receiving the product should i have to present there personally or any one can receive that?

SMC is also not answering my queries. mavihs remains silent.for first time online buyer it is very trust breaking and confusion breeder. if this persists i have to scrifice my choice and get whatever displayed in the shop.

DAMN !!! i typed a long msg only to get a database error. anyway typing 2nd & last time.

1. register. add items to chart. checkout. just 1 advice. give SMC a call before transferring the money. ask if the monitor in stock.
2. bank transfer. once you add parts to chart & go to checkout screen you'll be shown the bank account.
3. the bank account as displayed.
4. if you do a bank transfer theres no chance money will go some other route until & unless you do a spelling mistake or so. so just check. products delivered next day only.

i can understand your feeling. me2 ordered something online & its a full PC (almost) :)
mavihs
mavihs #22
Jul 22, 2010 at 12:04 AM
DAMN !!! i typed a long msg only to get a database error. anyway typing 2nd & last time.

1. register. add items to chart. checkout. just 1 advice. give SMC a call before transferring the money. ask if the monitor in stock.
2. bank transfer. once you add parts to chart & go to checkout screen you'll be shown the bank account.
3. the bank account as displayed.
4. if you do a bank transfer theres no chance money will go some other route until & unless you do a spelling mistake or so. so just check. products delivered next day only.

i can understand your feeling. me2 ordered something online & its a full PC (almost) :)
actually its different for SMC, they haven't got Bank transfer yet! :|
asingh
asingh #23
Jul 22, 2010 at 12:08 AM
I have given what DELL is saying. trust is there but i do not simply have the time to handle all those stupid hassles as SAM & AJAYASHISh stated.

my objective is clear. i will send the money they will send the product. there should be no sales office issues, road tax issue, hidden cost in between. why the customer should arrange all these, sacrificing their valuable time. the company should clearly state the quotation price beyond which the customer should not give a sigle penny to anybody.


but nobody is actually showing me the path or steps for this.

1) how to place the order
2) how to send the money(if online transfer not possible)
3) whom to send it?
4) how will i come to know that they have received the money and have despatched the product?
)at the time of receiving the product should i have to present there personally or any one can receive that?

SMC is also not answering my queries. mavihs remains silent.for first time online buyer it is very trust breaking and confusion breeder. if this persists i have to scrifice my choice and get whatever displayed in the shop.

I found DELL to be the best. I got the monitor in 48 hours just sitting on my desk. Not even a phone call. You got to strike the balance between time and money. Your choice.
avichandana20000
Jul 22, 2010 at 8:59 PM
actually its different for SMC, they haven't got Bank transfer yet! :|

didn't SMC reply to you? ask me wat you want to know or if you got any probs with SMC.

i have given what SMC has given to me in reply in a previous post.

after that i want to know certain things.

1) give me a number of the concerned person of SMC whom i can call up AND place order. i also tried to register in their website but everytime it is showing "user name is not valid." file attached.

2) i will send a DD because i do not have any online transfer facility. so the "address" and "payable to whom" is required.
mavihs
mavihs #25
Jul 23, 2010 at 1:25 AM
i have given what SMC has given to me in reply in a previous post.

after that i want to know certain things.

1) give me a number of the concerned person of SMC whom i can call up AND place order. i also tried to register in their website but everytime it is showing "user name is not valid." file attached.

2) i will send a DD because i do not have any online transfer facility. so the "address" and "payable to whom" is required.
First of all, STOP USING IE!
2nd, its asking only for your First Name, not Full Name!

PS: do you like the look of SMC's Websites new theme?
mavihs
mavihs #27
Jul 23, 2010 at 11:19 AM
@OP
i'm going to NP 2day, will give you all the info!
mavihs
mavihs #29
Jul 23, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Ya, the site doesn't work in IE!

@OP
i hope your queries have been answered now!

@asigh
i meant you can pay online! (i was a little sleep & distracted, wrote the opposite thing! :| )
coderunknown
Jul 23, 2010 at 6:33 PM
actually its different for SMC, they haven't got Bank transfer yet! :|

WHAT? my dad did bank transfer & i have the stuffs with me now.

PS: do you like the look of SMC's Websites new theme?

the slidedown login screen doesn't pops down in Opera (Chrome too). WTH. i have to add stuffs to chart when they ask me to login else keep banging my head.

i meant you can pay online! (i was a little sleep & distracted, wrote the opposite thing! :| )

chai piyo, jaagte raho :grin:
vwad
vwad #31
Jul 23, 2010 at 7:42 PM
the slidedown login screen doesn't pops down in Opera (Chrome too). WTH. i have to add stuffs to chart when they ask me to login else keep banging my head.

I used to love earlier scripts. These new ones suck big time. In the name of high encoding and engine driven scripting, they are making scripts slower and clumsier.
avichandana20000
Jul 23, 2010 at 9:29 PM
i am doing all these net browsing from my office. and since it is a corporate office it does not allow anything except IE. not even i can send mail to external id except in my own domain from my id. so it is bit difficult to see everything here. Everything here is at the decision of IBM people. however i am giving you the latest updates:

SACHIN called me up this evening. i clearly ask him about road taxes . he says no such cost is there . i need to place an order first. then i have to go to any ICICI bank and deposit the money and inform him. he will get it in the same day. the product will be sent to me within 4 days.
coderunknown
Jul 23, 2010 at 10:51 PM
i am doing all these net browsing from my office. and since it is a corporate office it does not allow anything except IE. not even i can send mail to external id except in my own domain from my id. so it is bit difficult to see everything here. Everything here is at the decision of IBM people. however i am giving you the latest updates:

SACHIN called me up this evening. i clearly ask him about road taxes . he says no such cost is there . i need to place an order first. then i have to go to any ICICI bank and deposit the money and inform him. he will get it in the same day. the product will be sent to me within 4 days.

as i told. same way i placed order. dad deposited money. & within 5days i got the stuff (i guess they send me next day after deposit).
avichandana20000
Jul 24, 2010 at 5:21 PM
as i told. same way i placed order. dad deposited money. & within 5days i got the stuff (i guess they send me next day after deposit).

that encourages me. but pls have more queries:

1)You place order by calling him over the phone or did it in internet through their site?
if by calling, then had he given any "order number" to you for further reference?

2) Sachin told me to deposit in ICICI bank. Is there any account number to which i need to deposit because i do not have any account in that bank & in the " cash deposit form" i need to mention an account number.

3) After depositing the money what should i inform to Sachin? just i have deposited it or they will ask any special information rquired to process the operation?

4) will he give me the courier name and number?

pls do not mind as i am noob in online buying. thanks in advance.
coderunknown
Jul 24, 2010 at 5:43 PM
that encourages me. but pls have more queries:

1)You place order by calling him over the phone or did it in internet through their site?
if by calling, then had he given any "order number" to you for further reference?

2) Sachin told me to deposit in ICICI bank. Is there any account number to which i need to deposit because i do not have any account in that bank & in the " cash deposit form" i need to mention an account number.

3) After depositing the money what should i inform to Sachin? just i have deposited it or they will ask any special information rquired to process the operation?

4) will he give me the courier name and number?

pls do not mind as i am noob in online buying. thanks in advance.

1. just placed order but did the payment a bit late. already confirmed if the product in stock.

2. than i not know. maybe you can send a DD in their name.

3. yes definitely. give him a call else processing your order may take days. cause 1ce u deposit. they'll check it & should send the items next day. nothing else needed. no more headache on that part.

4. well i not asked cause i got it straight to my home. maybe the courier ppls will call you if they have problem finding your address (happened with me).
avichandana20000
Jul 24, 2010 at 10:31 PM
1. just placed order

means what? you call him up and say "i want to place an order regarding so & so product?"

already confirmed if the product in stock.

i have also done that

2.
than i not know. maybe you can send a DD in their name.

then that is not online.The process should be : i will deposit money directly in their account through their bank and they will check it instantly and confirm me.

3. yes definitely. give him a call else processing your order may take days. cause 1ce u deposit. they'll check it & should send the items next day.

that is what i am saying. if my deposition needs to be checked then i need to deposit the money with an account number of course.

4. well i not asked cause i got it straight to my home. maybe the courier ppls will call you if they have problem finding your address (happened with me

if i am not there in the house at the time of receiving will it go back?
asingh
asingh #37
Jul 24, 2010 at 11:20 PM
^^
No. The courier company leaves a chit, or call you up, and fix an appointment when you are home.
avichandana20000
Jul 25, 2010 at 3:59 PM
^^
No. The courier company leaves a chit, or call you up, and fix an appointment when you are home.


thanks for the information . but my previous qns remains unanswered.
avichandana20000
Aug 4, 2010 at 10:06 PM
why didn't you buy from SMC:?::?::?::?:

Sorry Sir,i cannot answer your qns as my qns still remain unanswered.

anyway the chapter is closed.

But i am not able to post a new thread becuase of length problem.

so i am writing the thing here. :

My PC configuration is as follows:

Proccy: PHENOM II X4 955 BE 3.2 Ghz with stock cooler.

MOBO: M4A78T-E 790GX AM3

RAM : 2 GB TRANSCEND 1333 Mhz

HDD : S.GATE 1TB


PSU : CM 500W(extreme power)

OPTICAL DRIVE: LG DVD WRITER

Cabby :CM ELITE 310

UPS : APC 650VA

SPEAKER : CREATIVE INSPIRE M2600

Monitor: Dell SP2309W 23"


Now problem is sometimes when i power on the system just after the POST two lines come at the bottom:
1)F2 TO SET UP BIOS
2)F1 to LOAD DEFAULT AND CONTINUE.

1st day i press F2 and enter into BIOS. Change nothing and press F10. it clearly lands me up in the DESKTOP.i restart the PC again and it starts with no problem. But again next day the two lines comeup and this time i press F1 to load default because i cannot understand as what to correct in the BIOS and then it lands me up in desktop . But the date and time has changed.showing some three years back date.

a)is it a virus attack?
b) CMOS battery gone kaput?
c) BIOS gone kaput

pls help me.
cute.bandar
Aug 4, 2010 at 10:23 PM
b) CMOS battery gone kaput.
avichandana20000
Aug 30, 2010 at 3:41 PM
b) CMOS battery gone kaput.


have changed the CMOS battery and everything ok.

But i still cannot post new thread because of 10 character problem. so i am bound to use this thread for my different queries.


As APC ups software tell us what is the current load on it and how much more we can attach to it , As software is there to know what is my current CPU temp, fan speed etc IS there any software to know what is the current load on the PSU and how much more i can attach to it?
A
acewin #45
Aug 31, 2010 at 10:13 PM
interesting thread got a few info updated about buying, I have my eyes on Dell U2410 !!!!!
damn in US it costs 499$ still Dell does not lowers its price here @$$#0!($