The Dell FTP website has direct links and is now updated:
http://ftp.us.dell.com/Pages/index.html
Use this link if you are experiencing issues with Drivers and Downloads.
Drivers obtained on the 28/10/2012 listed as direct links to the ftp website due to issues with Dell Drivers and Downloads.
XPS 8300 - Windows 8 64 bit (unofficial/1 broken)
XPS 8500 - Windows 8 64 bit (2 broken)
XPS One 2710 - Windows 8 64 bit (2 broken)
Please everyone who has experienced issues with the Dell drivers and downloads service.
Please add your vote to this poll here. Also state your model and location.
I want to highlight this issue to Dell who arte stating to me their drivers and downloads service is working properly.
Any feedback for issues you've experienced add as comments at the bottom of the poll.
In the meantime use the direct links above. Note if you had to resort to use the direct links or prefer the direct links please vote yes in the poll and leave a comment in the poll again adding in the system and location.