Officeworks now sells Dell!

n00by · 21st May 2008, 4:25 PM

Hey Guys

i just got back from officeworks and it seems they are selling laptops and desktops from dell

including the inspiron and the xps m1330

so whats going on... I thought Dell only sold direct and didnt allow resellers

maybe HellsAngel can shed some light on the matter :s

a google search brings this:

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index....;4;fpid;772452

kingyubbo · 21st May 2008, 4:47 PM

Very interesting news. Means more discounts?

Were the prices the same as online? I would assume that the configurations are very different from online (as they are pre-made, not on demand) and there's a good chance of discounts.

n00by · 21st May 2008, 4:48 PM

if you read the link it says it will kinda be like the existing dell kiosks where you can customise ....

kingyubbo · 21st May 2008, 4:55 PM

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Originally Posted by n00by

if you read the link it says it will kinda be like the existing dell kiosks where you can customise ....

Ah ok... that sucks. I woulda thought Officeworks might have some stock of some models.... guess not.

n00by · 21st May 2008, 5:00 PM

yeah i think they do but also have the option to custom build...

sanjay · 21st May 2008, 5:11 PM

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Originally Posted by n00by

yeah i think they do but also have the option to custom build...

yeah the idea is that you can either buy a preconfigured off the shelf model or custom order one in store.

its a great idea, means that people who want to see and touch the systems before buying them can, and chumps who are scared of buying online or over the phone can do so in store.

i can see their sales spiking a bit

n00by · 21st May 2008, 5:13 PM

hopefully it doesnt affect prices - Dell always said that they were cheap cause there was no middle man!

MR CHILLED · 21st May 2008, 5:18 PM

Main advantage is people being able to use it and see it before purchase....otherwise I'd just purchase Dell from Dell : )

xcalibur · 21st May 2008, 5:22 PM

my mate works at office works, and mention they are were getting a dell kiosk about two weeks ago.

n00by · 21st May 2008, 5:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR CHILLED

Main advantage is people being able to use it and see it before purchase....otherwise I'd just purchase Dell from Dell : )

yeah but isnt that what dell kiosks are for anyways?

kingyubbo · 21st May 2008, 5:35 PM

Some states don't have Dell Stores. Also, Officeworks has to be making something on them, so it'd be interesting to see how their prices stack up.

MR CHILLED · 21st May 2008, 5:36 PM

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Originally Posted by n00by

yeah but isnt that what dell kiosks are for anyways?

Admittedly I don't know much about the kiosks at all, but I thought they were closing anyways....certainly haven't seen any in SA...

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/01/de..._kiosks-2.html

n00by · 21st May 2008, 5:39 PM

ok... i know miranda westfied in sydney has one ... havent been there for a while but so it may have closed :s

HellsAngel · 21st May 2008, 10:07 PM

The systems in Office works are ready to pickup and only select machines. I have price list here. They are different to online prices. I dont think coupons work on the office works machines only if you configure and order it online.

Deanodriver · 22nd May 2008, 5:11 AM

As long as they still have custom build, I don't mind.

I don't want them to be another of those manufacturers where all low end systems have SFA RAM and can't be customised (like most OEM desktops from your chain stores).

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n00by Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, 2219 Posts: 2,023	Officeworks now sells Dell! Hey Guys i just got back from officeworks and it seems they are selling laptops and desktops from dell including the inspiron and the xps m1330 so whats going on... I thought Dell only sold direct and didnt allow resellers maybe HellsAngel can shed some light on the matter :s a google search brings this: http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index....;4;fpid;772452 __________________ DELL XPS m1330: T9300 2.5ghz \| 4GB RAM \| nVidia 8400M GS \| 320GB HDD \| 24" Dell Monitor \| Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard \| MX Revolution Camera Rig: Canon 450D DSLR \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS \| 50 II 1.8 \| 17-85 USM IS \| 430EXII \| 2x8gb Sandisk Extreme II \| Battery Grip Click to View Trades Last edited by n00by; 21st May 2008 at 4:28 PM.

21st May 2008, 4:48 PM	#3
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xcalibur Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Taringa, Brisbane Posts: 1,267	my mate works at office works, and mention they are were getting a dell kiosk about two weeks ago.

21st May 2008, 5:39 PM	#13
n00by Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, 2219 Posts: 2,023	ok... i know miranda westfied in sydney has one ... havent been there for a while but so it may have closed :s __________________ DELL XPS m1330: T9300 2.5ghz \| 4GB RAM \| nVidia 8400M GS \| 320GB HDD \| 24" Dell Monitor \| Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard \| MX Revolution Camera Rig: Canon 450D DSLR \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS \| 50 II 1.8 \| 17-85 USM IS \| 430EXII \| 2x8gb Sandisk Extreme II \| Battery Grip Click to View Trades

21st May 2008, 10:07 PM	#14
HellsAngel Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,835	The systems in Office works are ready to pickup and only select machines. I have price list here. They are different to online prices. I dont think coupons work on the office works machines only if you configure and order it online.

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Deanodriver Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,953	As long as they still have custom build, I don't mind. I don't want them to be another of those manufacturers where all low end systems have SFA RAM and can't be customised (like most OEM desktops from your chain stores). __________________ sifnt.net.au \| I brew, therefore I am.