Has anyone taken delivery of the New Studio XPS 435/8000/9000?

My 435T ordered on 4/5 shipped today with a delivery by FedEx home on Saturday.

I placed my order for the 435MT on 3/22 and just found out (by calling 800 status #) that my computer has been shipped.  I have 2 tracking #'s for FedEx as it is being shipped in 2 boxes.  Delivery date on FedEx is 4/22.  Deliver date on Dell Order Page is 4/23.

lucky guy... I bought two 435 MT's on 3/22 and it was suppose to ship today, but today found out it was delayed untill 4/27

I placed my order for the 435MT on 3/22 and just found out (by calling 800 status #) that my computer has been shipped.  I have 2 tracking #'s for FedEx as it is being shipped in 2 boxes.  Delivery date on FedEx is 4/22.  Deliver date on Dell Order Page is 4/23.

Playback, Run the tracking number at the carrier (I assume FedEx) and I'll bet you will see it will arrive sooner!

Yes, that's what I did and there they had it one day sooner (4/22/09) as opposed to 4/23/09 on the Dell Order page.

I just checked the FedEx page again and now it shows that it is being shipped from Winston-Salem, North Carolina and now shows an estimated delivery date of 4/21/09.  One day sooner than it previously showed.

I got the free 3-5 business days delivery.

Playback,

Run the tracking number at the carrier (I assume FedEx) and I'll bet you will see it will arrive sooner!

Not sure if my call to the order line made a difference, but the rep did put me on hold and said he personally put in an order to have it shipped today or tomorrow.

Ok. I called the 800 order status # and was happy to finally here something other than "... is currently in the Build Stage..."  It said the computer was in the Testing Stage. I was glad to hear that, but then I checked the online status page and it showed this.. Estimated Delivery Date: 4/30/2009 (updated) Original Delivery Date was 4/23/2009      ---- No Delay Email or communication from Dell received. ---- I hope it still ships today as it is supposed to.

My (435T) order was supposed to ship today with an Estimated Delivery Date of 4/24, but they just now updated the online order status page to give it an Estimated Delivery Date of 5/1. Plus, the automated order status phone number still says that I'm in the Build Stage. :emotion-6: Any advice on who to call/what to do now, or do I have to wait until I get lucky with the automated order status phone number?

Hey there frustrated 435MT orderers -

My system, ordered on 2/10, arrived on 4/15.  I've set it up and am extremely happy with everything so far. the 24" monitor is so much larger than my last one, it's really taking some time for me to adjust to it.  Playing WoW on the new Ultra high video settings is a cinch, 60 fps and so fluid it's incredible.  Only wish I would have added the all-in-one media card reader for one of the bays.  Hang in there boys and girls, it's coming.

P.S.  not impressed with the wireless keyboard and mouse. Very very lightweight. I bought the Logitech G15 and G5 keyboard and mouse yesterday.

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My (435T) order was supposed to ship today with an Estimated Delivery Date of 4/24, but they just now updated the online order status page to give it an Estimated Delivery Date of 5/1. Plus, the automated order status phone number still says that I'm in the Build Stage. :emotion-6: Any advice on who to call/what to do now, or do I have to wait until I get lucky with the automated order status phone number?

Welcome to the dreaded wait... :emotion-8:

The "Build" is the system default stage - i.e. it could mean that your system is actually being built - but more likely your system is currently waiting on parts.  *Usually* the system, once everything is received to complete the build, will be built within 1-2 days and shipped.  Also, *usually*, when your system is finally shipped - it'll be shipped well ahead of the reported "expected or estimated" delivery date.

The only exception to this rule (that I've seen on this thread so far) - is poor Angikay's order - which appears to be waiting on the boxes to be shipped to the plant so that they can finish boxing her order.. :emotion-4:

The only exception to this rule (that I've seen on this thread so far) - is poor Angikay's order - which appears to be waiting on the boxes to be shipped to the plant so that they can finish boxing her order.. :emotion-4:

Too funny jsgiv - yes, it seems they decide to make their own boxes homemade - and who knew it'd take 2 weeks to make cardboard boxes - just joking!!

Well, for all those with orders ---- it's very inconsistent on how quickly your system will make it through its various stages.....mine got through kitting and build very quickly (after being in the 'default' build stage for many weeks) ---- then it spent close to 2 weeks in 'testing'......and now 2 weeks in 'boxing'.  Other's have had their systems whip through those stages in a matter of hours......very inconsistent - so try not to get your hopes up - or you may end up very frustrated.....(I've been trying not to - but know I've been failing lately)

However!!! I did call the automated line this morning - and it now says that its 'Being Prepared for shipment'.

So......I'm not going to get my hopes up ---- I fully expect it to remain in 'Being Prepared for shipment' for at LEAST 2 weeks......:emotion-5:

PowerForward,

Thanks so much for posting that.  Since you ordered an MT just 2 days before me, I have real hopes that they'll make the committed dates.

Enjoy your system!

Glad to hear all the good news for the 435T buyers but not hearing about the 435MT.  Anyone getting ship dates on those?  I ordered 3/25 with a ship date of 4/20.  Phone Status says in "Build" with expected ship of 4/21.  Given all the delays, and the T shipments, continue to be concerned they will miss this.

Just found out this fine Friday morning that my 435MT shipped yesterday.  And just when I was expecting my first email delay to arrive in my inbox!

Even the speakers I ordered separately had 2 email delays, so I guess I got away lucky with the computer. Of course it went from "In Production" to "Shipped" with no in-between, but that's the way it seems to work up here all the time anyway.  No details on delivery date though, that should be coming shortly.

The service rep in India said that she saw that the order was "moving quickly through the system."  

I wonder if they use a slanted font or an audio "Neep Neep"  to connote that?

If these machine are assembled overseas maybe the delays are due more to shipping, clearing customs, and unloading containers than an actual parts shortage.  It would account for a surge of orders showing up or orders suddenly shipping before the estimated dates.