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Why Sentia?

post #1 of 13
7/8/05 at 2:24pm
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I've been shopping around for a laptop for 4 weeks and I need some help making up my mind. I want a Sentia - that's the bottom line. But everyone I've asked about Sentia has never even heard of AW!!
My concerns are their customer service - haven't seen much about this and what I have read is bad, bad, bad.

Why would you choose a Sentia over a Dell? That's what i would like to know.
Everyone has been advising me "get a Dell, get a Dell". But when I ask "Why?" the response is "GREAT C/S - you brake it, they fix it".
So? Why did you choose a Sentia?
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post #2 of 13
7/8/05 at 5:18pm
Dell may be cheaper, but what you get is what you pay for. Dell uses a TON of propriatary hardware, even their memory and motherboards! At least HP has the decentcy of using motherboards such as Asus. >>; And then there's all that pre-loaded software that cripples your system from day one.

AW tends to use the best hardware available, and doesn't clutter your harddrive or bootup with unneccisary junk. If you want something cheaper, take a look at Acer or Sager.

I chose the Sentia because it's what fit my needs best. Powerful, stable, speedy system in a small package. The only thing I wish was different was a dedicated graphics card, but ah well. It's not worth doubling the weight by going with a different computer. College books themselves are murder without adding another 6 to 10 pounds for your laptop. x_x

Best of luck in choosing your system!~
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post #3 of 13
7/8/05 at 5:39pm
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I did it..

Well, I couldnt resist. I woke up this morning with the Sentia on my mind and I figured if I dreamt about it, it must mean something.....so I just got off the phone...the results:

Warranty: 3-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite Service Bundle with AlienAutopsy and Respawn
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Instant-ON Playback: Instant-ON Media Playback featuring PowerCinema
Case: Alienware® Exclusive Sentia Case - Saucer Silver
Processor: Intel® Pentium® M 755 2.0GHz 2MB L2 Cache 400MHZ FSB
Motherboard: Intel® 855GME+ICH4M Chipset PC-2700 @ 333MHz
Wireless Network: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 a/b/g Wireless Card
Memory: 1GB DDR PC-2700 at 333MHz - 1x1024 SO-DIMM
Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 with 8MB Cache
Monitors: 12.1" Wide-XGA 1280x800 LCD Display
Video Card: Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 Technology
Sound Card: Sound Blaster Pro Compatible 5.1 Digital Audio
Smart Bay One: 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo w/Software
Primary Battery: Sentia 12.1" 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack
Ethernet NIC: Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Modem with V.90 Technology
External Storage: Western Digital® Dual-Option 250GB External Drive (a gift for my little brother)
Optional Display: No Monitor
Optional Mouse: Microsoft® IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0 - USB - Cyborg Green
Alienware Exclusive Offers: Gamespot Complete - Free 90-day Trial (a $20.85 value)
Security Software: Norton™ Internet Security ™ 2005
Desktop Enhancements: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager

Alienware thanks you for giving us the opportunity to build your dream machine.

And I thank Alienware...
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post #4 of 13
7/8/05 at 7:12pm
oohhhh yay! Congrats!
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post #5 of 13
7/8/05 at 8:58pm
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thanx!
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post #6 of 13
7/8/05 at 9:13pm
congrats... im sure you will love your new baby.... welcome to the family.
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post #7 of 13
7/8/05 at 9:35pm
You're going to love it. Congrats, and welcome to the AW family.
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post #8 of 13
7/8/05 at 10:54pm
awesome! i ordered mines and now its being shipped as we speak!!! i'm gonna go crazy as soon as i see that big black box =D

Jas
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post #9 of 13
7/12/05 at 1:41pm
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Order Update: Phase 9: (Production: Assembly & Integration)
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post #10 of 13
7/13/05 at 3:45pm
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I'm in Phase 13! Wow!
::I wonder if it'll ship today::
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post #11 of 13
7/13/05 at 7:21pm
I like how the Alienware folks deleted my comment. Figures...

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post #12 of 13
7/13/05 at 11:21pm
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My baby is on its way!!!!!!!!!!
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post #13 of 13
7/16/05 at 1:43am
why choose a sentia over a dell? hah, because dells simply suck and will break after a month or too, trust me ive been through 3 dells and will never buy another
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