7700 coming today! ... Lappy should arrive before 4:30 CST according to FedEx.Alienware Area51M 7700 lappySystem specs:XP Pro with SP217" WSXG ...

Technomancer · 12-31-2004, 07:57 AM

Lappy should arrive before 4:30 CST according to FedEx.

Alienware Area51M 7700 lappy

System specs:
XP Pro with SP2
17" WSXGA+ 1680x1050 with built-in camera
P4 prescott 540, 3.2GHZ
1 GB dualchannel DDR2-2x512
GeforceGo 6800 with 256MB DDR2
80 GB 5400RPM ATA100 drive
8x Dual Layer DVD burner
Half Life 2, Doom 3, Warhammer 40K

NOTE: my camera is dead @ the moment...may take a whilt to post pics....I can scan it? maybe.

Technomancer · 12-31-2004, 08:04 AM

I was reading some horro stories on the net...and on this forum about shipping...etc. I originally asked for normal shipping and they messed up and sent it 3 day (no complaints here) the actual ship date was Dec 28...the day they told me was Dec 27. Overall, I have had an exceptional experience. I must say that I am very sorry fo what mess you people have encountered.

Once the lappy arrives, I'll comment on the condition, benchmarks (I have some version of 3D mark), and overall responsiveness. So far, I have not encountered anything that would deter me from ordering another Alienware system in the future.

s64copterdr · 12-31-2004, 08:21 AM

Good luck

with ur new machine. I love mine

Technomancer · 12-31-2004, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s64copterdr

Good luck

with ur new machine. I love mine

Thx...I can hardly wait....im getting no work done today...oh well

Flatulatta · 12-31-2004, 09:08 AM

: ) my laptop is here in my city it got here at 753 and it was being shipped about a block from the FedEx dept. so it should be there now waiting on the call : )... ill post when i get it here.... ill try 2 find the camera

Technomancer · 12-31-2004, 09:09 AM

Flatulatta, how the heck did you get an alienware case that fits...their biggest fit all the dimensions except height

Flatulatta · 12-31-2004, 09:12 AM

o..well the metal case in my sig is the one from alienware made for the 7700 its a big a** silver metal case with the alienware logo ill prob just goto bestbuy today and get one for the 17in lappys....my orignal play was to get the metal case and handcuff it to my hand

Technomancer · 12-31-2004, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatulatta

o..well the metal case in my sig is the one from alienware made for the 7700 its a big a** silver metal case with the alienware logo ill prob just goto bestbuy today and get one for the 17in lappys....my orignal play was to get the metal case and handcuff it to my hand

I got one that fit from: www.mezzi.com

Flatulatta · 12-31-2004, 09:16 AM

nice...im still in school so im worried about someone hitting that out of my hand so ill just get a backpack one most probably im going look 2day... and show off all at the same time : )....im bringing it with me 2 best buy...maybe ill have a doom3 demo running at full settings : )...should be fun

Flatulatta · 12-31-2004, 09:19 AM

http://alienware.com/GearShop_Pages/...x?ItemId=12831

thats the metal case i speak of...supposedly its tested 2 withstand a drop from 8ft with no dmg to the internal components

Technomancer · 12-31-2004, 09:24 AM

max lappy size: 16.25” x 12” x 1.75”
all will fit except height...u can try though : height is 2.1"

Technomancer · 12-31-2004, 09:37 AM

ARRGGGHHHHHH.....NOOOOOO....FedEx is canceling the delivery with NO estimated delivery day...it is in town, but they say that it is delayed because of a local holiday...now, I'll have to go all the way across town and pick the little bundle o' joy up at their depo...assuming they are open.

s64copterdr · 12-31-2004, 09:42 AM

Hi Guys I bought the AW backpack and the 7700 fits, but is a tight fit. the upper corners when stowed stick out a bit. still zips easily. the main problem is the rubber grips on the lappy. It makes it difficult to slide in the sleeve. I was thinking of a static sleeve to cover the computer grip. That should help.

s64copterdr · 12-31-2004, 09:43 AM

WELL GET GOING!!!!!!!

Technomancer · 12-31-2004, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s64copterdr

WELL GET GOING!!!!!!!

I would...but...work........dang......you know this is torture

12-31-2004, 07:57 AM	#1
Technomancer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 937 Credits: 108	7700 coming today! Lappy should arrive before 4:30 CST according to FedEx. Alienware Area51M 7700 lappy System specs: XP Pro with SP2 17" WSXGA+ 1680x1050 with built-in camera P4 prescott 540, 3.2GHZ 1 GB dualchannel DDR2-2x512 GeforceGo 6800 with 256MB DDR2 80 GB 5400RPM ATA100 drive 8x Dual Layer DVD burner Half Life 2, Doom 3, Warhammer 40K NOTE: my camera is dead @ the moment...may take a whilt to post pics....I can scan it? maybe.

12-31-2004, 08:21 AM	#3
s64copterdr Moving Target Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: oHIo Posts: 105 Credits: -37	Good luck with ur new machine. I love mine __________________ Area-51 M7700 1st GEN 3 yrs and Finally died, Replaced with IBP.

12-31-2004, 09:08 AM	#5
Flatulatta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 718 Credits: -135	: ) my laptop is here in my city it got here at 753 and it was being shipped about a block from the FedEx dept. so it should be there now waiting on the call : )... ill post when i get it here.... ill try 2 find the camera __________________ D.I.Y. 3.0 core 2 duo asus mobo 3gb ram 40gb 500gb 8600gts Sound Blaster x-fi platinum "home theater" 50in samsung DLP 1080p sony a/v reciever JBL 5.1 surround set Bose shelf speakers JBL floor stand speakers Xbox360 Ps3

12-31-2004, 09:09 AM	#6
Technomancer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 937 Credits: 108	Flatulatta, how the heck did you get an alienware case that fits...their biggest fit all the dimensions except height __________________ Alienware Area51m 7700\|17" WSXGA 16801050 P4 540 3.2 Ghz Prescott\|1GB DDR2\|80GB 5400 Geforce 6800 Go 256MB 8x Dual Layer DVD Burner SLI rig* Athlon 64 3500+ @ 2.4 GHZ Asus A8N SLI Deluxe/nForce 4 SLI chipset 2GB Ultra RAM Dual GeForce 6600 GT 128MB

12-31-2004, 09:12 AM	#7
Flatulatta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 718 Credits: -135	o..well the metal case in my sig is the one from alienware made for the 7700 its a big a** silver metal case with the alienware logo ill prob just goto bestbuy today and get one for the 17in lappys....my orignal play was to get the metal case and handcuff it to my hand __________________ D.I.Y. 3.0 core 2 duo asus mobo 3gb ram 40gb 500gb 8600gts Sound Blaster x-fi platinum "home theater" 50in samsung DLP 1080p sony a/v reciever JBL 5.1 surround set Bose shelf speakers JBL floor stand speakers Xbox360 Ps3

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12-31-2004, 08:04 AM	#2
Technomancer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 937 Credits: 108	I was reading some horro stories on the net...and on this forum about shipping...etc. I originally asked for normal shipping and they messed up and sent it 3 day (no complaints here) the actual ship date was Dec 28...the day they told me was Dec 27. Overall, I have had an exceptional experience. I must say that I am very sorry fo what mess you people have encountered. Once the lappy arrives, I'll comment on the condition, benchmarks (I have some version of 3D mark), and overall responsiveness. So far, I have not encountered anything that would deter me from ordering another Alienware system in the future.

12-31-2004, 09:16 AM	#9
Flatulatta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 718 Credits: -135	nice...im still in school so im worried about someone hitting that out of my hand so ill just get a backpack one most probably im going look 2day... and show off all at the same time : )....im bringing it with me 2 best buy...maybe ill have a doom3 demo running at full settings : )...should be fun __________________ D.I.Y. 3.0 core 2 duo asus mobo 3gb ram 40gb 500gb 8600gts Sound Blaster x-fi platinum "home theater" 50in samsung DLP 1080p sony a/v reciever JBL 5.1 surround set Bose shelf speakers JBL floor stand speakers Xbox360 Ps3

12-31-2004, 09:19 AM	#10
Flatulatta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 718 Credits: -135	http://alienware.com/GearShop_Pages/...x?ItemId=12831 thats the metal case i speak of...supposedly its tested 2 withstand a drop from 8ft with no dmg to the internal components __________________ D.I.Y. 3.0 core 2 duo asus mobo 3gb ram 40gb 500gb 8600gts Sound Blaster x-fi platinum "home theater" 50in samsung DLP 1080p sony a/v reciever JBL 5.1 surround set Bose shelf speakers JBL floor stand speakers Xbox360 Ps3

12-31-2004, 09:24 AM	#11
Technomancer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 937 Credits: 108	max lappy size: 16.25” x 12” x 1.75” all will fit except height...u can try though : height is 2.1" __________________ Alienware Area51m 7700\|17" WSXGA 16801050 P4 540 3.2 Ghz Prescott\|1GB DDR2\|80GB 5400 Geforce 6800 Go 256MB 8x Dual Layer DVD Burner SLI rig* Athlon 64 3500+ @ 2.4 GHZ Asus A8N SLI Deluxe/nForce 4 SLI chipset 2GB Ultra RAM Dual GeForce 6600 GT 128MB

12-31-2004, 09:37 AM	#12
Technomancer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 937 Credits: 108	ARRGGGHHHHHH.....NOOOOOO....FedEx is canceling the delivery with NO estimated delivery day...it is in town, but they say that it is delayed because of a local holiday...now, I'll have to go all the way across town and pick the little bundle o' joy up at their depo...assuming they are open. __________________ Alienware Area51m 7700\|17" WSXGA 16801050 P4 540 3.2 Ghz Prescott\|1GB DDR2\|80GB 5400 Geforce 6800 Go 256MB 8x Dual Layer DVD Burner SLI rig* Athlon 64 3500+ @ 2.4 GHZ Asus A8N SLI Deluxe/nForce 4 SLI chipset 2GB Ultra RAM Dual GeForce 6600 GT 128MB

12-31-2004, 09:42 AM	#13
s64copterdr Moving Target Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: oHIo Posts: 105 Credits: -37	Hi Guys I bought the AW backpack and the 7700 fits, but is a tight fit. the upper corners when stowed stick out a bit. still zips easily. the main problem is the rubber grips on the lappy. It makes it difficult to slide in the sleeve. I was thinking of a static sleeve to cover the computer grip. That should help. __________________ Area-51 M7700 1st GEN 3 yrs and Finally died, Replaced with IBP.

12-31-2004, 09:43 AM	#14
s64copterdr Moving Target Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: oHIo Posts: 105 Credits: -37	WELL GET GOING!!!!!!! __________________ Area-51 M7700 1st GEN 3 yrs and Finally died, Replaced with IBP.

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