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post #1 of 16
9/1/04 at 11:38pm
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Ok ordered my "dream" system. Funny how things work. I have been reading this thread for several weeks watching for negatives and really nothing creeps in. Then 1 day later it seems I have read more depot posts than I have in the weeks I have been watching. Ok that's only one small worry.

The biggest worry for me. Is to find someone to buy my 1 year old Toshiba. hehe. Ok I can live with that problem. Here's what I ordered. Let the wait begin.

Oh that brings me to the other problem. I am not a patient man.

Warranty: 2-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite Service
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Desktop Enhancements: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
AlienRespawn: Alienware® Respawn Recovery Kit
Case: Area-51m Case with 15.4" WideSXGA+ 1680x1050 LCD Display - Conspiracy Blue
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor w/ HT Technology 3.4GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache
Motherboard: SiS648FX + SiS963L AGP8X Chipset
Memory: 1GB DDR PC-3200 at 400MHz - 2x512 SO-DIMMs
Video Card: Area-51m ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9700 Module with 128MB DDR and Half-Life 2 Coupon Bundle
Sound Card: Sound-Blaster Pro Compatible 3D Audio
Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 with 8MB Cache
Smart Bay One: 4x2x8x DVD+/-RW / 16x10x24x CD-RW Combo w/Software
Ethernet NIC: Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Modem with V.92 Technology
Remote Control: Area-51m Multi-function Infrared Remote control
Alienware Exclusive Offers: Gamespot Complete - Free 90-day Trial (a $20.85 value)
Benchmark Software: 3DMark®03 Standard Edition
Free Alienware T-Shirt: Free Alienware® T-Shirt - White (a$10.00 value)
Free Alienware Mousepad: Free Alienware® Mousepad (a $14.99 value)
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post #2 of 16
9/2/04 at 12:09am
Welcome Xapache!

Personally, my experience with AW could not be a better one...I'm sure you'll have plenty of late nights fraggin away on that bad boy.

Try to keep somewhat sane in the Phase Game I'm currently awaiting a desktop so maybe we can be support buddies Like in Anger Management?

Anyway, welcome to the AW club and to the forums
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post #3 of 16
9/2/04 at 1:29am
im on phase 3 and im already goin crazy
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post #4 of 16
9/2/04 at 2:22am
yeah! Go BLUE!!! We're with you in the phase game Xapache!!
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post #5 of 16
9/2/04 at 7:59am
Man I wish i could persuade the missus to let me buy an AW desktop! Craig you are a lucky lucky git - a laptop and a desktop phew crikey and im still justifying the cost of the laptop
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post #6 of 16
9/2/04 at 8:01am
Nice system.
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post #7 of 16
9/2/04 at 9:19am
Quote:
Originally Posted by AlienMayhem
Man I wish i could persuade the missus to let me buy an AW desktop! Craig you are a lucky lucky git - a laptop and a desktop phew crikey and im still justifying the cost of the laptop
Give it a few months...then sell her on the "one toy a year" thing

That's what I did!
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post #8 of 16
9/2/04 at 9:30am
but we're not talking about the kind you buy from toys R us....
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post #9 of 16
9/2/04 at 10:36am
Its a shame all of you people in the Phaze game... big hurricane coming? Ever think that would "slow down" you're order a tad bit ;/
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post #10 of 16
9/2/04 at 10:48am
Man, I would totally join you guys

BUT THEY TOOK my 16.1" screen away!


I don't want to buy a $2400+ laptop if it's not going to be peeeerfect.
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post #11 of 16
9/2/04 at 11:01am
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Originally Posted by Craig
Welcome Xapache!

Personally, my experience with AW could not be a better one...I'm sure you'll have plenty of late nights fraggin away on that bad boy.

Try to keep somewhat sane in the Phase Game I'm currently awaiting a desktop so maybe we can be support buddies Like in Anger Management?

Anyway, welcome to the AW club and to the forums

Thanks for the welcome Craig. I am trying not to think about the phase game just trying to keep busy.

I ordered it on Sunday and as of Tuesday it was on Phase 3. When ordered they said about Sept. 21st.

Can I expect that to be about accurate? Anyone know or had experience in the date they give you?

Nonetheless. Thanks for the welcome and I can't wait to see how Americas Army looks on this thing.
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post #12 of 16
9/2/04 at 12:16pm
It seems the general pattern has been that Alienware's estimated ship date is overly optimistic.
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post #13 of 16
9/2/04 at 12:19pm
I'm not so sure - my laptop arrived on 8/14 (shipped 8/11), but was originally estimated to ship 8/30. IMVHO, it just comes down to what they happen to have in stock or not.

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post #14 of 16
9/2/04 at 12:26pm
I have had the best experience with Alienware then any other company. The customer support has been great, and even though I have had many problems with my laptop (some self inflicted), they were great at getting things fixed. The wait was somewhat long, but for me, it was more then worth the wait. I hope you enjoy your system as much as I have enjoyed mine. Good luck and welcome to the family!
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post #15 of 16
9/2/04 at 6:25pm

My laptop shipped 9/1 Yeahhhhhhhh

I ordered my 51m on 8/3 and it shipped on 9/1 with an estimated delivery date of saturday, 9/4. I hope they are right, because of the holiday I will have to wait until Tuesday if they are wrong. Did most of you guys get your delivery on the estimated delivery date??????????
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post #16 of 16
9/2/04 at 6:33pm
Mine took just over 2 weeks to build/deliver...I would have had it in less, but I couldn't be there for the first two delivery attempts.
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