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post #1 of 29
12/20/03 at 1:50pm
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I realize I am not getting it for christmas. I just ordered it Dec. 15th. I am getting a little scared by all the bad postings. What do you think the time frame should be. Any help would be great.

[1] Area-51m™

Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Depot Service
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Case: Area-51m Case with 16.1" UltraXGA 1600x1200 LCD Display - Conspiracy Blue
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 3.2GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache
Motherboard: SiS648FX + SiS963L AGP8X Chipset
Memory: 1024MB DDR PC-3200 - 2x512 SO-DIMMs
Video Card: AREA-51M ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Module with 128MB DDR
Sound Card: Sound-Blaster Pro Compatible 3D Audio
Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 with 8MB Cache
Smart Bay One: 24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo w/Software
Ethernet NIC: Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Modem with V.92 Technology
Wireless network: Built-In Wireless 802.11a/b/g miniPCI Card
Performance Optimizer: AlienAdrenaline: Video Performance Optimizer
Bonus Subscription: Bonus 12-Month Subscription to Computer Games Magazine!
Free Alienware T-Shirt: Free Alienware® T-Shirt - Black
Automated Support: AlienAutopsy: Automated Technical Support Request System
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post #2 of 29
12/20/03 at 1:53pm
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Originally Posted by PVITALE
I realize I am not getting it for christmas. I just ordered it Dec. 15th. I am getting a little scared by all the bad postings. What do you think the time frame should be. Any help would be great.

[1] Area-51m™

Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Depot Service
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Case: Area-51m Case with 16.1" UltraXGA 1600x1200 LCD Display - Conspiracy Blue
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 3.2GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache
Motherboard: SiS648FX + SiS963L AGP8X Chipset
Memory: 1024MB DDR PC-3200 - 2x512 SO-DIMMs
Video Card: AREA-51M ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Module with 128MB DDR
Sound Card: Sound-Blaster Pro Compatible 3D Audio
Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 with 8MB Cache
Smart Bay One: 24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo w/Software
Ethernet NIC: Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Modem with V.92 Technology
Wireless network: Built-In Wireless 802.11a/b/g miniPCI Card
Performance Optimizer: AlienAdrenaline: Video Performance Optimizer
Bonus Subscription: Bonus 12-Month Subscription to Computer Games Magazine!
Free Alienware T-Shirt: Free Alienware® T-Shirt - Black
Automated Support: AlienAutopsy: Automated Technical Support Request System
First off, congrats on your puchase. Second, don't worry about all those bad posts. Most of those posts are people that are pissed and want some way to get back thier dignity. Advice, have patients, relax and enjoy the comedy of the forums.
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post #3 of 29
12/20/03 at 1:58pm
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Thanks For the comment..... I kinda figured that.......
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post #4 of 29
12/20/03 at 2:00pm
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Thanks For the comment..... I kinda figured that.......
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post #5 of 29
12/20/03 at 2:20pm
PVITALE, I would especially not listen to Sonic.
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post #6 of 29
12/20/03 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by Mechanic
PVITALE, I would especially not listen to Sonic.

I will keep that in mind thanks. What is his deal?
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post #7 of 29
12/20/03 at 2:25pm
He waited a long time and didn't get his laptop and he's really mad and he's trying to brag about he didn't have to wait and get his Gateway laptop.
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post #8 of 29
12/20/03 at 2:26pm
hey computer looks good. Did you order before they shot the prices up?
Also everything looks good. This fourm helped me pick the best for my notebook should be done next week. I hope anyways I read on here to not get the automated tech support(Alienautopsy) also if you could afford the 3 year warranty it would be worth it because you can't upgrade after it ships. I got it because anything I spend $3000 on I want a good warranty. I also read there was a lot of dead pixals(sp?) so its good to have that.
Just my advise
Hope this helps
Also this place ha answers to everything you'll ever need to know about AW glad I found this fourm because they helped me a lot
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post #9 of 29
12/20/03 at 2:28pm
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Originally Posted by Mechanic
He waited a long time and didn't get his laptop and he's really mad and he's trying to brag about he didn't have to wait and get his Gateway laptop.


How can he compare a gateway to alienware..... hello....
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post #10 of 29
12/20/03 at 5:07pm
Congrats on the purchase! Enjoy the phase game with the rest of us!

-b
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post #11 of 29
12/20/03 at 5:24pm
PVITALE,

Welcome to the club dude!

I would also recommend getting the 3 year warranty. It will cover that great big screen (as well as a myriad of other components) for any dead pixels for quite sometime.

Not that the screens are bad in any way, but LCD's have a history of dropping at least a few pixels in that timeframe. You should see my Compaq Armada. Eeek!

Again, congrats!!

-Craig
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post #12 of 29
12/21/03 at 12:41am
Congradulations,

Your specs are almost the exact same as the one I just got except I ordered the 3 year warrenty, DVD Burner, and Alien Adrenaline ( which I recommend for the warrenty on overclocking.) If you have patience and understand that like any computer when you first get it you're gonna need to tweak it some ( my favorite part). Then you'll be very happy with your purchase. I've owned both Gateway and Dells and built a few desktops and all I can say about this laptop is that I'm very very impressed.
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post #13 of 29
12/21/03 at 1:31pm
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Originally Posted by blazehenryson
hey computer looks good. Did you order before they shot the prices up?
Also everything looks good. This fourm helped me pick the best for my notebook should be done next week. I hope anyways I read on here to not get the automated tech support(Alienautopsy) also if you could afford the 3 year warranty it would be worth it because you can't upgrade after it ships. I got it because anything I spend $3000 on I want a good warranty. I also read there was a lot of dead pixals(sp?) so its good to have that.
Just my advise
Hope this helps
Also this place ha answers to everything you'll ever need to know about AW glad I found this fourm because they helped me a lot
I agree and thans for the advice,,,,,,,,
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post #14 of 29
12/21/03 at 1:34pm
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Originally Posted by BKJOLLY
Congradulations,

Your specs are almost the exact same as the one I just got except I ordered the 3 year warrenty, DVD Burner, and Alien Adrenaline ( which I recommend for the warrenty on overclocking.) If you have patience and understand that like any computer when you first get it you're gonna need to tweak it some ( my favorite part). Then you'll be very happy with your purchase. I've owned both Gateway and Dells and built a few desktops and all I can say about this laptop is that I'm very very impressed.
Thanks for the advice. I did forget one thing. I did get the alien adrenaline. after your comment I am glad I did.
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post #15 of 29
12/21/03 at 8:44pm
That's what this forum is for the reason I ordered Alien Adrenaline is from reading this forum. I think it was from one of Craig's posts.
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post #16 of 29
12/21/03 at 8:55pm
If you wanted a laptop before christmas you should have went with a Sager 5680.

They do have the exact same performance, you just dont get the AW case. Enjoy it when you get it though, i hate AW's "phase" thing.
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post #17 of 29
12/21/03 at 10:27pm
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Originally Posted by fs454
If you wanted a laptop before christmas you should have went with a Sager 5680.

They do have the exact same performance, you just dont get the AW case. Enjoy it when you get it though, i hate AW's "phase" thing.
I appreciate your commment. I heard of the system your speaking of but I have to say every magazine all you see is alienware which made me very comfortable. Every review about the system is great. I really never heard saager until this website. I am not saying it's not good it probally is the same thing. Also I have to say I am a sucker for the case as well. thanks again for the comment.
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post #18 of 29
12/22/03 at 3:19am
PVITALE, Hope your Phases go quickly!

-aurora
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post #19 of 29
12/23/03 at 5:12pm
Wish I knew about Sager... I ordered my Alienware *despite* the case. And I take it Sager is cheaper? Can't be too much cheaper, AW is actually pretty competetive vs. Dell etc.
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post #20 of 29
12/23/03 at 5:14pm
Check out www.pctorque.com

It is the best hot rodder of Sager around. Excellent products and excellent support.

-Craig
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