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Backorder on m5550

post #1 of 28
8/24/06 at 7:37pm
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As most of you know, hopefully, the m5550 is selling like hot cakes covered in crack. The motherboard is on backorder and I was wondering if anyone knows how long it usually takes for Alienware to get their parts?

Thanks.
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post #2 of 28
8/24/06 at 11:03pm
someone said first week in september for this one after calling AW tech support
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post #3 of 28
8/25/06 at 9:16am
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Originally Posted by rethwix
the m5550 is selling like hot cakes covered in crack.

lol - and to think I've been using syrup...
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post #4 of 28
8/25/06 at 4:21pm
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NEWS BREAK (corny news tones)

I'm now on phase five!
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post #5 of 28
8/26/06 at 11:54am


"There will be a slight delay in your Alienware order, because the part(s) listed below are temporarily backordered. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and assure you that we are doing everything in our power to expedite the process of obtaining the part(s). Once the part(s) have been obtained, your order will be processed.

1- AREA-51M 5550 ACCESSORY SET REV 1 ........................... Expected Date: To be announced"
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post #6 of 28
8/27/06 at 12:25am
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Originally Posted by Chodorovski


"There will be a slight delay in your Alienware order, because the part(s) listed below are temporarily backordered. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and assure you that we are doing everything in our power to expedite the process of obtaining the part(s). Once the part(s) have been obtained, your order will be processed.

1- AREA-51M 5550 ACCESSORY SET REV 1 ........................... Expected Date: To be announced"
Aww man, I feel for you, I really do. I'm sorry.
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post #7 of 28
8/27/06 at 8:22am
Can I get a little sympathy too? I"m in the same boat. Backordered even thought they told me that I wouldn't. I'm not surprise at all.
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post #8 of 28
8/28/06 at 4:15am
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*hands sympathy* No, but really, I'm sorry.
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post #9 of 28
8/28/06 at 12:46pm
i dont know about you guys but i just got to phase 4
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post #10 of 28
8/28/06 at 12:59pm
After a month and one and a half week I just got to phase 4, I called and cancelled this morning, I guess I won't have the joy of an Alienware afterall, I've opted for a MacBook instead because of the fact that I love macs and now you can operate windows xp on them, and play games! I was talking to someone who ran Guild Wars perfectly on the MacBook soo it looks like that's what I'm getting, in alot less time too.
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post #11 of 28
8/28/06 at 1:09pm
Good Luck with the MacBook, muffinman.

I play Guild Wars on my MacBook, but I wouldn't say it is perfect. If gaming is important, I'd definitely go with the MacBook Pro (assuming you don't want to wait for the AW).
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post #12 of 28
8/28/06 at 2:59pm
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Originally Posted by Chodorovski
i dont know about you guys but i just got to phase 4

Same hear Chodorovski. I think we might get our notebook at the same time.

Oh yeah, I also upgraded my notebook to core 2 duo. No price increase so why not. Maybe you should do the same.
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post #13 of 28
8/28/06 at 4:18pm
You might feel even worse knowing that same system ships with a better processor for the same price. I'm in the same boat with my M5750, havent recieved it yet and its obsolete.
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post #14 of 28
8/28/06 at 5:09pm
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Originally Posted by Jonger1150
You might feel even worse knowing that same system ships with a better processor for the same price. I'm in the same boat with my M5750, havent recieved it yet and its obsolete.

IF your order hasn't been shipped, maybe you should call them and ask they can do an upgrade. That's what I just did. BTW, I was at phase 4.
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post #15 of 28
8/28/06 at 6:12pm
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Originally Posted by fatez
IF your order hasn't been shipped, maybe you should call them and ask they can do an upgrade. That's what I just did. BTW, I was at phase 4.


Already tried, they said I can't.

So basically I'm out $250 in order to make my Laptop modern. I guess if my games work well I might not care for the time being, but now I'm disapointed before it even gets here.
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post #16 of 28
8/28/06 at 6:57pm
Yeah I know the feeling. But your core duo will still be blazing fast. As for me I'm lucky enough that I'm still at the point where I can still upgrade the processor. Well, I guess being in the backorder list does have it merit.
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post #17 of 28
8/28/06 at 9:32pm
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Originally Posted by Jonger1150
Already tried, they said I can't.

So basically I'm out $250 in order to make my Laptop modern. I guess if my games work well I might not care for the time being, but now I'm disapointed before it even gets here.
Ow I feel for you man, but your laptop is still good though.
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post #18 of 28
8/28/06 at 9:35pm
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Originally Posted by fatez
Well, I guess being in the backorder list does have it merit.

Well most of us with Core Duo procs have ours in our hands right now. There is merit to that too! LOL
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post #19 of 28
8/28/06 at 11:20pm
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Originally Posted by Jonger1150
Already tried, they said I can't.

So basically I'm out $250 in order to make my Laptop modern. I guess if my games work well I might not care for the time being, but now I'm disapointed before it even gets here.


I'm going to just live with it. Lets face it, the 1.66 isnt exactly the top of the line. If it was going to happen its better that its happening with that chip and not the 2.33ghz. I'll probably get the 2.33ghz chip when I feel the current one isnt adaquate.
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post #20 of 28
8/29/06 at 12:11am
There ya go. That's what I'm doing. Clocks might be higher by then anyhow.
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