Dell Inspiron Remote, I got it

[ace2525]

does the Inspiron E1420 have the Integrated IR?

[Rowen]

Supposedly it's located somewhere among the front headphone/mic ports on the 1420. If it's a brand new item for this new Inspiron line (presumably), why can it only be found as a refurb? Is that how those who did get the remote ordered it as?

[ace2525]

Can anyone confirm that the E1420 will be compatible with the FW-331 remote? I'm just going to order it from dell for $10.99 so long that is will work with my new E1420...

[Rowen]

A CSR over the phone told me that the Dell Remote is $30 new....$11 is what the refurb costs. No luck getting it for free/getting a coupon/or as a concession. I already have a $100 concession coupon that I have not yet used so she said that she couldn't do the remote for free for me. The only argument I could offer was that reviews and others at Dell claim the system should have come with the unit, standard, and when I configured it, there wasn't even an option to add the remote.

[squeakygeek]

A CSR over the phone told me that the Dell Remote is $30 new....$11 is what the refurb costs. No luck getting it for free/getting a coupon/or as a concession. I already have a $100 concession coupon that I have not yet used so she said that she couldn't do the remote for free for me. The only argument I could offer was that reviews and others at Dell claim the system should have come with the unit, standard, and when I configured it, there wasn't even an option to add the remote.

You could try your luck with another rep.

[Rowen]

Very true. Lately I've only been getting overseas reps, and although very nice, I sometimes feel there's a bit of a breakdown when making my point or explaining an issue.

[Diversion]

The 1420 does in fact have the infrared receiver built in. Just go build a 1420 right quick and you'll see that they also offer the Dell Travel IR Remote for $15.

I'm still thinking if I should get my order modified to include the remote or hold out for a 3rd party ExpressSlot remote.. Bluetooth > IR for remotes.

[Diversion]

Does the Dell remote charge itself when it's in the ExpressCard slot?

[Jovan]

Do you get this remote when i order in the USA? if not then what do i tell the rep? part number is it free?

[Diversion]

Jovan, your signature is wrong. The T7300 is not 2.2ghz, it's 2.0ghz.

And no, you have to order it seperately when you build your laptop. Or talk to someone who can change your order to include it.