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post #121 of 622
3/22/06 at 9:59pm
I like my new sig...has a nice ring to it...haha
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post #122 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:00pm
You're having WAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much fun....

I think we need Shazza to do her photochop thang!
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post #123 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:01pm
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Originally Posted by Craig
commish,

You said your piece...this does not mean we've changed our stance on your permissions here. Back to the Dell forums buddy...xoxoxo

But I was sooo polite.......

ok ok im gone.

-commish
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post #124 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:02pm
Very odd.. the announcement is no longer in the alienware news area...
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post #125 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:03pm
Thread Starter 
I just got a PM from Alien-Steve

Here is his statement

Good afternoon CyberP,

Regarding the acquisition of Alienware by Dell, well I just heard about it a few minutes ago. It is true, however the main stipulation of the contract is that Alienware is allowed to remain completely autonomous and our infrastructure is not to be disturbed.
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post #126 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:04pm
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Originally Posted by CyberP
I just got a PM from Alien-Steve

Here is his statement

Good afternoon CyberP,

Regarding the acquisition of Alienware by Dell, well I just heard about it a few minutes ago. It is true, however the main stipulation of the contract is that Alienware is allowed to remain completely autonomous and our infrastructure is not to be disturbed.
I hope that proves to be the case down the road.
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post #127 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:05pm
Yang, I'm luvin' your take on this whole mess, I think I will join you in the laughter. and your right about how these people hate each other and now they have to live with each other. It's like Bush's daughter gets married to Saddam. peece out homies
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post #128 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:05pm
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Originally Posted by CyberP
I just got a PM from Alien-Steve

Here is his statement

Good afternoon CyberP,

Regarding the acquisition of Alienware by Dell, well I just heard about it a few minutes ago. It is true, however the main stipulation of the contract is that Alienware is allowed to remain completely autonomous and our infrastructure is not to be disturbed.
Nice to hear...Thank you Steve and CyberP.

Well goodnight all...I'm looking forward to waking up and wading through the 40-odd pages of posts that will happen in my absence!
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post #129 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:06pm
Well, we can speculate all we want, but the proof will be obvious in the next 90 days or so..
I too have been involved in several "mergers",AKA larger company buy-outs of smaller companies, and I have never seen anything positive come out of it for the "smaller" guy...
I can't imagine this will be any different, but hopefully I will be proven wrong..

Dell only bought AW for one reason, in my opinion...AW makes ALOT more margin on EVERYTHING they sell, whereas Dell makes their $$$ on volume..and, like every other "commodity" seller, Dell yearns for higher margins..
They cant survive forever selling dekstops with a 15 inch monitor for $299.........
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post #130 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:09pm
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Originally Posted by Alienware-Kristian
Here are the three vital messages that you should take away from today’s announcement:



Ø Alienware will operate as a standalone division of Dell. The management and founders of Alienware will continue to operate the company as a standalone unit of Dell.

Ø Alienware will retain its name, brand and product portfolio separate from Dell.

Ø Alienware will maintain its own product development activities, brand/product marketing, manufacturing, sales and technical support operations and brand under the same management.
Oh and let's all give a nice warm welcome to AW-Kristian

He'll be stopping by and helping out every now and again with all things AW

Welcome to the boards and thanks for the insight AW-K
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post #131 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:19pm
Is the nicest way I ask...does this leave a sour taste in anybody elses mouth? I mean do you think this would play into your decision to purchase another Alienware? I'm seriuosly happy that my Aurora is an "authentic" Alienware and I wonder whats going to happen in a couple of years when I am ready for a new one? I really don't want to think about it

-Mark
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post #132 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:19pm
Now since the end of the world is upon us, how about those nice coupons??? Say $500 off a system over $1999?? Oh well it was bound to happen. Now lets just see the changes that are made..
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post #133 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:23pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by hulioni
I hope that proves to be the case down the road.
I want things to hold together long enough to get my system back working !
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post #134 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:27pm
tick Tock Tick Tock
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post #135 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:28pm
hey, Alienware-Kristian, you're Kristian V. on the customer support online aren't you? I'm the Navid you keep having to deal with nice to talk to you again.
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post #136 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:44pm
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Originally Posted by Choco_latte
hey, Alienware-Kristian, you're Kristian V. on the customer support online aren't you? I'm the Navid you keep having to deal with nice to talk to you again.

Lmao choco!

Let's keep everything Civil everyone please! We have already sent out warnings and some individuels sent on some permanent vacations.

Thanks everyone....I'll assume my usual position now shazza
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post #137 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:47pm
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Originally Posted by nh_mark
Is the nicest way I ask...does this leave a sour taste in anybody elses mouth? I mean do you think this would play into your decision to purchase another Alienware? I'm seriuosly happy that my Aurora is an "authentic" Alienware and I wonder whats going to happen in a couple of years when I am ready for a new one? I really don't want to think about it

-Mark

AW Aurora 7700 AMD...$6130....canceled...hell yes it leaves a sour taste, and I bet I am not alone right about now
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post #138 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:48pm
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topi...us&l=en&s=corp
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post #139 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:49pm
Regardless of what people say, part of buying an Alienware was the ego factor. I don't believe that will ever be the same. I think from now on Alienware will have quote marks or an asterisk beside it.
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post #140 of 622
3/22/06 at 10:52pm
Yea This always happens a huge company will do this and say that it will run autonomously but after a few years they slowly work there own stuff in! And it completely becomes the other company This blows! I'm Sorry and don't get mad but AW having to do anything with dell makes me a less proud owner. I never thought I'd see the day.

Like someone said before I'm glad my rig got out of there in time before all this! I most likely will not be buying an AW again I will enjoy the one I have now and always will but I think my next rig will be a Hypersonic or another brand not associated with a mass production supper company! Just my opinion for now we will see how things go my opinion could always change. But right now this is not cool. AW + Dell who'd of thought.

Freak
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