Bad opionions on the Sentia? post here if you have any

I was going to get one but it didnt have a video card so I changed my mind.

It has an integrated graphics card, so it does have a vid card-a 64MB one, actually, which was quite good not very long ago at all, and is still decent...

I dont think that thing could game! And its too expensive you could find something with better specs for way less and the same quality especially if you do not game which it sounds like you dont be cause that card is not good especially if your like me and run 6800 ultra cards on my rig i could never game on a 64mb card. So keep shopping buddy thats what i think.

I don't think the purpose of the Sentia was to be able to play the latest games at the highest resolutions. It was designed for mobility, portability, and maximum battery life. The integrated graphics card on the Sentia is a decent graphics solution for those who are not die hard gamers. While the Sentia might not be able to play the latest games at the highest resolutions, it can still play some of them, though not always the best quality.

Chalino,

The Sentia can game just fine, as witnessed by the threads here of gamers playing HL2 and WoW on it.

As to your statements about price and quality, I own a Sentia. The whole build screams quality. The price was VERY reasonable, and performance wise it is a screamer. I did a detailed review on this thread of the Sentia.

As thestateimin said, the purpose of the Sentia is NOT gaming. It's a 4lb lappy designed to be a good all around powerful system. If you need a gaming laptop, go with the 12lb area 51m with the big screen and desktop processor/vid card.

As far as finding the same stuff cheaper either from dell or hp or whatever, if you check carefully, you'll see that's not exactly true. AFAIK, all of the hd's on dell and hp lappys are 4200 rpm. The sentia can have anywhere fom a 4200 to 10000 rpm drive (selectable by the customer). Also, I'm not sure, but I believe that the l2 cache of the alien processors is bigger (higher) than the dell and hp (but like i said I'm not sure about that). And, the sentia comes with a free dvd burner (at least mine did).

Also, there is the build quality factor. I have an hp ze notebook which is just over a year old. Already, I have had to send it back for the keyboard (some keys stopped working), and the pc card port doesn't work anymore now. Also, ethernet cables just slide right out of the ethernet port. Basically, you get what you pay for.

I don't mean to be a basher, I just think that a computer (like a car) is a really important purchase, and you shouldn't necessarily go with the cheapest. After all you will have it for at least a year or two. It's like the difference between a Kia and a Toyota. You can get a Kia a lot cheaper that a similar Toyota model, but would you rather save a few bucks, or spend a few more for the quality and reliability that Toyota is known for?

Amen!

I was one of the 1st people to order the Sentia when it was released. I am a software developer and not a game player. IMHO the machine has such a slow video that I could not be happy with it. Ended up returning it and eating 25% for restocking fees. I ended up purchasing a SAGER 3790 with the same 2GHZ processor that was in the Sentia. I am very happy that I made the decision. The SAGER has great performance. Albeit it is much heavier than the Sentia and it is not nearly as cool looking. If they would have put an ATI video card this machine would rock.

Really, I also develop software, and the video in my sentia is very nice. no speed issues or dragginess at all.

Also, the restocking fee is 15%, not 25%.

And...this machine DOES rock!!! It has been great fun watching my little Sentia running rings around larger laptops and desktops.

Dead Sentia

I received my D.O.A. Sentia yesterday, You should read my review on another thread it is a real eye opener about alienware.


Gunner

same reason i ordered my alienware instead of a hp, dell, sony or whatever else is out there... quality... and im pretty sure you cannot find a faster laptop on the market that has the same quality, speed, and ESPECIALLY features... this thing has evvverything you cuold possibly want for someone whos taking it with them eveyrwhere they go...

I will not deny that you get what you pay for in an Alienware. They are a great company and build high quality machines. But the Sentia didn't appeal to me, I wanted a little bit of a larger screen and I have just heard great reviews about this Sony s360.

well, mine just arrived to day and has 2 dead pixels right next to eachother. Hopefully alienware will fix it quickly and without a fuss so I can keep the high opinion of them that I currently have (dead pixels happen).

As far as you situation goes, that sucks that they sent you a machine that is useless right out of the box. While things like that happen, what is really disturbing is to hear your account of how you were treated. Especially since I have been treated with nothing but respect and professionalism so far.

Wireless is ~okay~, less dependable than I would have hoped. Battery life is less than advertised, and they don't offer a bigger battery. Makes strange noises at random intervals, doesn't really bother me but its unexplained.

I don't regret my purchase, but if I had it to do all over again I would probably get Dell's 12" laptop instead.

I have no probelms with wireless, and when I've got powersaving mode on and am just using word processing, can get five hours off a fully charged battery...which is better than advertized.
Have no problems with strange noises.
Robert Sentia, you may want to call tech about that.