New 2 Forum, recently ordered my m5750

Hi all, just found this site which I have found very helpful. A friend of mine told me about Alienware so I checked out their site.

Damn was I blown away.

I liked the systems they offered and I wanted one. I finally mustered up the funds and bought my 1st alien lappy the Area 51 m5750.

I ordered my system on 09/12/06. Here are the specs

Area-51 m5750

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 2.0GHz 4MB Cache 667MHz FSB
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Display: Alienware m5750 17" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD - Saucer Silver
Motherboard: Alienware Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz - 2 x 512MB
Hard Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 100GB Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo w/Software
Video/Graphics Card: 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1800
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
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
AlienRespawn: Alienware Respawn Recovery Kit


I read some reviews on some sites about alienware which weren't too reassuring, but then I found this site. I like it. Its been very helpful, telling you wht to expect from the phases right down to fixes for problems with your lappy right from the box.

I must say the wait is long. my system only moved to phase 4 on 09/25/06 then to phase 5 on 09/26/06. Now im checking the site, 09/28/06, its in phase 9.

I live in Antigua, thats in the Caribbean, so I should have it in the next wk or so. I just hope I dont have any problems out of the box like some of you guys experienced. Im just gonna keep my fingers crossed.

Anyways, its great to be apart of such a great forum an i'll keep you guys posted once i get my system.

Well folks, my system has been shipped and I got me my tracking number.

Just one thing though, the email they sent said that the packages must be received in person. I actually shipped my package to an overseas mailbox that will then ship it to me.

Do I have to personally be the one to accept the package or as long as the package is delivered to a person its ok.

Thats the only thing Im worried about but other than that im thrilled. after three weeks of waiting i'll finally have my first lappy

Thx for all the feedback. The package is being delivered by Fedex. The site they will be delivering it to is like a hub for a mail box here at home.

Im not the only person that uses this service so im sure its not the first time they will be making a delivery there.

Anywayz, i checked out the the tracking site, and it says 'direct signature required'.

I can't call alienware support to confirm if I have to be the one to receive the package cause they dont work weekends.

But I aint worrying. The mailbox is in Florida, Alienware is in Florida, and the etsimated delivery is for today. If anything happens i'll give support a ring first thing monday morn.

In the meantime, I'll just keep my fingers crossed and hope forthe best.

Thanks again for all your help and support. Will keep ya posted