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post #1 of 11
7/6/06 at 7:14pm
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hey guys im a proud owner of a area 51 m5500 and i just ordered the following for my girlfriend.... tell me what you think, its mainly for school.

Processor: Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300 1.66GHz 2MB Cache 667MHz FSB
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Service Pack 2
Display: Alienware® Sentia m3450 with 14" WideXGA 1280 x 768 LCD with Webcam
Motherboard: Alienware® Intel® 945GM + ICH7 Chipset
Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz - 2 x 512MB
Hard Drive: 80GB Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 5,400 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo w/Software MPEG2 Decoder
Video/Graphics Card: Intel® GMA 950 Extreme Graphics
Sound Card: Intel® 7.1 High-Definition Audio
Wireless Network Card: Internal Intel® PRO Wireless 3945 a/b/g Mini-Card
Communications: Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet & 56K V.92 Modem
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth® Device
Warranty: 3-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
Automated Support: AlienAutopsy: Automated Technical Support Request System
Flash Memory: Alienware® USB 2.0 1GB Flash Drive
Desktop Enhancements: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager

= 1,805 w/ shipping
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post #2 of 11
7/6/06 at 8:03pm
a similar configuration on the dell site for the 640m costs $1300 usd. all it doesnt include is the integrated webcam and flashdrive
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post #3 of 11
7/6/06 at 9:00pm
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Originally Posted by piemaster
a similar configuration on the dell site for the 640m costs $1300 usd. all it doesnt include is the integrated webcam and flashdrive


yeah but with how much warranty
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post #4 of 11
7/6/06 at 9:33pm
If it's for school, try configuring through your IT webpage-most schools can get a student discount. I get $1404 with tax, shipping, and three-year warranty for the Dell.

from Dell-
Dell recommends Windows® XP Professional

Latitude D620
Date & Time: July 06,2006 7:16 PM CST

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Latitude D620 Qty 1
Intel® Core™ Duo T2300E (1.66GHz) 667Mhz Dual Core, Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2, with media Unit Price $1,404.00
Catalog Number: 23 T1671
Module Description Show Details
Latitude D620 Intel® Core™ Duo T2300E (1.66GHz) 667Mhz Dual Core
Operating Systems Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2, with media
LCDs 14.1 inch Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel
Memory 1.0GB, DDR2-533 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
Internal Keyboard Internal English Keyboard
Graphics Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drives 80GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 5400RPM
Touchpad Options Standard Touchpad
Floppy Drive No Floppy Drive
Bluetooth Dell Wireless® 350 Bluetooth Module
AC Adapter 65W A/C Adapter
Module Bay Devices 24X CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD™
Wireless LAN (802.11) Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Dual-Band Mini Card
Resource CD Resource CD - Contains Diagnostics and Drivers
Batteries 6 Cell Primary Battery
Hardware Support Services 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-Site Service
TOTAL1,404.00
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post #5 of 11
7/6/06 at 9:57pm
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post #6 of 11
7/6/06 at 11:04pm
Don't blame you. Given the choice between an Alienware and a Dell, I went with the Sentia.
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post #7 of 11
7/15/06 at 1:57am
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so we just got an email that they are out of screens for the sentia, typically how long do these delays last? Should we just cancel? We need it before august 26
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post #8 of 11
7/15/06 at 3:27am
U never know, could be a week, others have waited to the point where the laptop they ordered was discontinued and AW was very unhelpful during the wait and helping once it was determined they could never get what they ordered.

I would try to get another lappie imo
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post #9 of 11
7/15/06 at 10:16am
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yeah... we'll see if the webcam is causing the delay and see if they can ship it without it, we dont really want the webcam anyway... i was thinking about just ordering a area 51 m5500 but the screens on those are backordered too, i guess alienware has been selling alot lately.
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post #10 of 11
7/16/06 at 12:21pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by snowbred
so we just got an email that they are out of screens for the sentia, typically how long do these delays last? Should we just cancel? We need it before august 26

How ever long it takes their supplier to get them. Generally, it may take a week or less to get them in. Sometimes if AW is under a heavy load it could take longer. What's the original estimated shipping date? It should get there in plenty of time I would think.
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post #11 of 11
7/17/06 at 7:31pm
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Today 7/17/06 was the shipping date.. I couldnt imagine it taking more than 2 weeks.
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