A:AnswerThere are a few factors to the battery life.
from a full charge with the brightness on 100% i get 5 to 6 hours of usage
on batter saver mode i can get 8 to 10 hours of usage.
A:AnswerYou should have the ability to create a Dell OS disk from the Dell website or menu options. A dell OS install disk will automatically activate when the computer is installed. I recommend though calling Dell support and they can talk you through everything.
A:AnswerI asume you have ordered online. You will have to call customer service NOW to see if they can intercept the order. The worst will be that you will have to return your laptop to the nearest retail location.
A:AnswerI did the same thing. I went to BB last night and they gave be back the $50 plus tax. Also, you have more than 30 days, you have until sometime in mid-January for them to price match because they extended the return period for the holidays. So you can keep checking for lower prices until then.