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post #261 of 622
3/23/06 at 12:27pm
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Originally Posted by redphyve
Smaller Fry

I object not to your "opinion" I object to your flame and your choice of words.

This thread was told to be polite, logical and thoughtful....all of which your post isn't.

Nobody here believes AW is the be-all and end-all of computing...you obviously are not familiar with this thread or common courtesy.
Well put...
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post #262 of 622
3/23/06 at 12:32pm
Craig/Mods

Not knowing the reasons I need to ask...why are our members getting banned yet inflammatory comments like the user See-I'm-a-Knobhead is tolerated?
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post #263 of 622
3/23/06 at 12:33pm

On a good note

For all you Dell shops, like mine. I was just talking to the IT guy here and I told him about this. After we talked about it I said "So, in another month I'll be requesting a new Dell Aurora 7500 SLi rig for my office"

-Mark
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post #264 of 622
3/23/06 at 12:35pm
Apologies for requoting my own post, but I notice another regular is gone. Please guys, let's not make this a personal issue - let's chill. We cannot control the merger/acquisition. Let's not lose people over this. Why not lock this thread now? People have had a chance to have their say...let it rest for a few days. For me, this issue is a dead one. I'm going back to business as usual, having some fun and talking about computers...


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Originally Posted by shazza
Craig,

I only ask that you take a deep breath, sleep on it, and think about any permanent banning you might have done today - whether it is to Dell or AW supporters. Obviously, I didn't see the disturbing posts, and I am in no way trying to judge what you've done. I know your job is tough, and you do it well.

Please consider that some people are very passionate about their brand loyalty - and, who knows what their personal circumstances or stresses could be today. This could have been the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back...

It's easy for me - I am a happy Alienware and Dell owner, but others don't see it that way and can get carried away in the emotions of the moment.

Thanks for your consideration,
shazza
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post #265 of 622
3/23/06 at 12:38pm
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Originally Posted by redphyve
Here's my take...

I really think we should all step back and adopt a wait-and-see attitude. I really don't believe we're going to see outsourced tech-support or bloatware on our machines. There will be no 40%-off coupons and no build to a price-point policy. What does appear to be happening is that Alienware is being positioned as a halo-product, something for the Dell buyer and user to aim for.

They're going to get a superior machine with superior build-quality and superior suppport, after-sales care and superlative performance. Dell gets the "coolth" factor and we get Dell's clout in the market. That's the short version folks...what do you think?

Wait and see peeps, wait and see...

I'll bet money on me being right.
I very much hope your right buddy .
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post #266 of 622
3/23/06 at 12:42pm
I see cost cutting to increase profit, I see Dell meddling in stealth with Alienwares systems, to produce more and ship more, and sell more.

End of the day this world is about one thing.

MONEY

Nothing else, and the chance to meddle with Alienwares producing systems and "improve" there systems will be too much over time.

To me some of the lure which was making me aspire to own an Alienware has died, the factor of one of the most naff makers ever now owning them, is similar to Lada buying into Ferrari in my books.
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post #267 of 622
3/23/06 at 12:43pm
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Originally Posted by AndrewJ
the factor of one of the most naff makers ever now owning them, is similar to Lada buying into Ferrari in my books.
Lada bought Ferrari ?

Wow, buyings in the air today huh?

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post #268 of 622
3/23/06 at 12:58pm
this thread will remain open for discussion, but replys will be heavily monitored.

either add to the thread in a constructive way or as some have noticed...take some time off.

yang
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post #269 of 622
3/23/06 at 1:21pm
Yang

Taking some time off is one thing, but I do feel that us AW people are being singled out.

Not to sound victimised but...Mike? Jay? Evil? I don't think bans were in order. If I can recall correctly, warnings were not issued...they were just banned striaght off...they may have been told, but the whole thread needs to see what is allowed and not allowed.

I do realise that this is no democracy and that Mods are sometimes, by the very nature of their jobs, Judge, Jury and Executioner...but...sometimes, the best exercise of authority is not exercising that authority.

Calmer heads must prevail...
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post #270 of 622
3/23/06 at 1:22pm
Im still very weary about how this will all play out in the end.
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post #271 of 622
3/23/06 at 1:30pm
If Packard Bell starts back up and enters into the gaming market I am switching to Macs . . .
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post #272 of 622
3/23/06 at 1:36pm
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Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
If Packard Bell starts back up and enters into the gaming market I am switching to Macs . . .
I think that you need to start up a computer company called "Midgie PC'. Free midgie pr0n on every system.
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post #273 of 622
3/23/06 at 1:44pm
I made a poll but please keep any comments in this thread.
http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=141513
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post #274 of 622
3/23/06 at 1:48pm
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Originally Posted by nassaumike
Right...Ford did wonders for Jag and Aston Martin...they took fine automobiles and made them into rust buckets
Ahahaha Jag did that all to themselves long before they were aquired by Ford. There machines were built to such inexplicably low tollerances it was amazing. There factories were so out of date it looked like Ford bought Gaz and not a BMW/Benz competitor. The first design out the door since Ford bought Jag and bled billions of capitol into them is probably the XK and hopefully will get better with time.
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post #275 of 622
3/23/06 at 2:00pm
To repsond to someoen who quoted my first post here, i am not really fussed as such, i hope only that prices go down, My dell has been nothing but a let down to me i know some people love them fine its up to individual. As for alienware there way out my price range i stoped looking at them a while back.
DB macs are really nice, i know a lot of people that love them, but lets wait and see if more apicatiosn and games will run on them, that is the reason i would not touch one at this point in time as i have no use apart from graphic work to use one.
In regards to DB's poll thread lets wait and see, alienware might not change at all but othe the other hand Dell might be come a clone and alienware could lose its individuality.
If the worst happens there is always Jagerware
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post #276 of 622
3/23/06 at 2:01pm
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Originally Posted by butch
If the worst happens there is always Jagerware
Now that's a system I'd buy!
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post #277 of 622
3/23/06 at 2:04pm
Jagerware...I hope there is a tap on the side of it.
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post #278 of 622
3/23/06 at 2:17pm
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Originally Posted by redphyve
Craig/Mods

Not knowing the reasons I need to ask...why are our members getting banned yet inflammatory comments like the user See-I'm-a-Knobhead is tolerated?
because some of us work Red and we can't be everywhere all the time...I'm getting a little sick of being told how to moderate by someone who himself is breaking the rules with his 'piss off troll' remarks. Let us do our jobs here (and in real life) and we'll get to the trash when we see it. You're sinking to their level and becoming just like them. Simply report the posts and let us deal with them
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post #279 of 622
3/23/06 at 2:23pm
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Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
If Packard Bell starts back up and enters into the gaming market I am switching to Macs . . .
Except maybe it will be Packard Dell

-Mark
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post #280 of 622
3/23/06 at 2:25pm
Can we please all stop fighting?
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