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    M18x Order Status Discussion

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by BatBoy, May 3, 2011.

  1. syntax53

    syntax53 Notebook Consultant

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    Ordered 7/26... Shipped today (8/1) :D
     
  2. NYC Drifter

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    My EDD has been change again to tomorrow!
     
  3. Seifer48

    Seifer48 Newbie

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    Ah, kinda freaking out about the shipping. EDD is tomorrow, ordered on 7/15/2011, still hasn't shipped. Just got off the phone with dell and they said everything is good though...
     
  4. eCake

    eCake Notebook Geek

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    mine arived at 12.00 +1 GMT today :D
    wow stuff in the BOX are really BIG
    thought it would be all smaller gonna compare it in size & weight with my 8930G
    also i got a red bag 2 =) & the color of it :eek:oo
    its more flashy then i thought nice
    wonder how black 1 looks like from close

    edite: weight is :eek:oo & ppl thought 8930 was massif
    but ill get used to it ^^
    & the power brick thats like 2x my prev brick xD
     
  5. eCake

    eCake Notebook Geek

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    orderd 21/07
    confirmed 26/07
    arrived 01/08

    Europe UPS
    stats see sign
     
  6. jbowden

    jbowden Notebook Consultant

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    Ordered (EPP) on 7/20, shipped on 7/31, EDD 8/3. Have Fedex tracking. :)
     
  7. Nigel8600

    Nigel8600 Notebook Evangelist

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    All rrriiiggttttt. Congrats on your ship arriving. Cool color you picked :)
     
  8. eCake

    eCake Notebook Geek

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    you 2 ;) :D

    oh yea notebook weighs 5,6 kgs
    thats 1.5 more then my old 1
     
  9. psyborg

    psyborg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Arrived today before 8.30am!!!!
    ITS HUGE...much bigger & brighter than i expected.
    But i am over the moon with this purchase...haven't been this excited over an electrical item for years... :)

    Just got to get everything set up how i like it now.
    LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!!
     
  10. AirJordan

    AirJordan Notebook Evangelist

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    I really hope mine ships out that quickly... the waiting is really killing me, and it's only been 2 days...
     
  11. F0RZA

    F0RZA Notebook Guru

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    2 weeks after order I finally have it! My Naga Epic and Megalodons came today as well. Sweet :D

    I have to say. This thing really is exquisite looking. It blew everyone away when I unveiled it. I am very happy at present
     
  12. PFD664

    PFD664 Newbie

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    Hello, Brand new here..Ordered my M18x on 7/12 and was given an EDD of 7/29 but got the bad news e-mail that it had been delayed with a new EDD of 8/5...But i just got the e-mail today with a tracking number, so i called FEDex and spoke with them. Guess what it will be here tomarrow 8/2... :D

    This is my 2nd Alienware, My first was a 17" i think it was called an M9900 Area51. its about 6 1/2 years old and still runs great today..
     
  13. Seifer48

    Seifer48 Newbie

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    So, my order got delayed. New EDD is 8/8/2011, placed on 7/15/2011 with original EDD of 8/2/2011. At least I get a $150 gift card I guess...
     
  14. rawhide85

    rawhide85 Notebook Consultant

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    Urgent update!!!! Ship date: Aug 1, 2011 Estimated delivery: Aug 2, 2011 by 3:00 PM WOO HOO!!!
     
  15. NYC Drifter

    NYC Drifter Notebook Evangelist

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    I think our systems are out of the same production run? Good luck to you!
     
  16. Cobra99

    Cobra99 Notebook Consultant

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    Not all of them :(
     
  17. tetsussaiga

    tetsussaiga Notebook Evangelist

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    Same. Should be tomorrow though... hopefully?
     
  18. rawhide85

    rawhide85 Notebook Consultant

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    Let's hope these are the best built M18's ever. I'm jelous, we have the exact sig right down to the messenger bag but, you got the Vizio kit :( Now i need to look for an alternative.
     
  19. Canious

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    IT SHIPPED!!! Estimated delivery Aug 2, 2011 by 3:00 PM YEEEHAW
     
  20. Nigel8600

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    Ya, I'm interested to know where to get one too.
     
  21. rawhide85

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    ***Urgent Update*** Aug 2, 2011 5:56 AM, At destination sort facility, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
     
  22. Cobra99

    Cobra99 Notebook Consultant

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    Mine shipped today. No tracking number yet. One day after my ESD
     
  23. Flashpoint

    Flashpoint Notebook Evangelist

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    Well looks like today's going to be a good day!

    2011-08-02 08:03 AM On vehicle for delivery via EDMONTON (SOUTH/SUD), AB depot


    Here's the one from best buy both transmitter and receiver, will be looking at buying it when I get a new TV shortly. Might be able to only buy the receiver instead of both (not sure).

    Rocketfish WirelessHD Kit (RF-WHD200) : Wireless Media Receivers - Best Buy Canada
     
  24. devildoc17

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    Mine arriving today as well !! :)
     
  25. Flashpoint

    Flashpoint Notebook Evangelist

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    YAY! It finally showed up. Now all I have to do is create restore discs, blow away the factory image and swap in my SSD.

    Least the Win 7 install should be quick.
     
  26. Canious

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    On FedEx vehicle for delivery

    My favorite 5 words
     
  27. Canious

    Canious Notebook Consultant

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    Just got it woooooooot!!! Looks sooo nice hehe installing ssd now so far no problem (fingers crossed)
     
  28. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    congrats!! if you don't want problems don't install the RST drivers :)
     
  29. NYC Drifter

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    First post from new M18X. Did Allienware Respawn per BATBOY and updated MS.
    Next week, I will install SSD and RAM. So far this one is much better the the RMA. :cool:
     
  30. bumbo2

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    YAY! Less than a week from order, IT IS SHIPPED EDD 8/4/2011
     
  31. PFD664

    PFD664 Newbie

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    It Arrived, FedEx delivered at 2:30... Unboxed it and fired it up. This one amazing machine, light years ahead of my 6 year old 17" Alien that I have. The weight of it is not bad at all and built perfectly, the screen is fantastic..
    Well worth the wait :D
     
  32. bumbo2

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    Arrived at FedEx location KEASBEY, NJ
    Ship date Aug 2, 2011
    Estimated delivery Aug 3, 2011
     
  33. Shaden

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    my 6990 machine arrives tomorrow between 8am and 6pm
     
  34. mikedgreat1

    mikedgreat1 Notebook Guru

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    im pissed! mine came from keasby today opened it when I got home and its not set to raid.................so I turn the setting on and now I have to reinstall everything! ! I am about to call them up............what can I do?!?!?
     
  35. Smooth_J

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    Nothing really just re-install. You maybe too late removing the RAID, but there could be a chance the data is still intact. Then you backup the image and re-image once raid is up and running.

    Otherwise, if your really mad you can call Dell since its not what you are ordered. However you may have to send the whole system back... :/
     
  36. mikedgreat1

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    I am reinstalling now ): couldn't find the image...........but I am on the phone with dell and not a happy camper!
     
  37. mikedgreat1

    mikedgreat1 Notebook Guru

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    ok so he is linked to me remotely because he said if you use the CD drivers u can burn out your motherboard!!!!! Just an FYI for anyone doing a fresh install............... just install network driver and get the rest from website.................but you tech savvy individualists prolly already knew that :rolleyes:
     
  38. Flashpoint

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    Unpacked solid state installed with windows. Props to Alienware/Dell the machine came perfect, not a single thing wrong!
     
  39. Cobra99

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    3 days and still no tracking number :(
     
  40. bumbo2

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    My is at home Waithing For me, I'm a work
     
  41. nhii

    nhii Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ordered: 7/28 EDD: 8/11

    Im getting mine today before 3pm!! cant wait >_< !! omggg
     
  42. Endless Shock

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    Ordered mine on the 27th. Missed delivery yesterday. Got an email this morning it shipped Friday. I'm at work and no one is there to accept the "package". Oh yeah. I work till 630 PM - I can't even go over there to pick it up... The horror!!! One more day...
     
  43. Kur0saki

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    Iam still waiting for it to come to Norway:-(
    No update yet, when do you guys think i can expect it?

    Express Mail International®
    Processed Through Sort Facility
    July 29, 2011, 10:12 pm
    ISC LOS ANGELES CA (USPS)
    Insured
    Proof of Delivery
    Arrived at Sort Facility
    July 29, 2011, 10:12 pm
    ISC LOS ANGELES CA (USPS)
    Processed through Sort Facility
    July 28, 2011, 7:10 pm
    LONG BEACH, CA 90809
    Electronic Shipping Info Received
    July 28, 2011
    Acceptance
    July 28, 2011, 4:32 pm
    LOMITA, CA 90717
     
  44. Flashpoint

    Flashpoint Notebook Evangelist

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    Not an expert on international shipping but mine took roughly 7 days ... so I'd say roughly the same? +/- 1 or 2 days. FYI: I'm in Canada and it was slow ground shipping (there was a 3 day weekend in there as well).
     
  45. jbowden

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    Well. I just received my M18x, unboxed and found a large scratch across the rubber on the back of the display :( I tried screen cleaner hoping it was just some sort of fluid.... but it will not come off. Is there an off hours support number to call for EPP? I called and it appears the office is closed.
     
  46. Homerjr

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    1 225-0887 Alienware M18x Space Black Anodized Aluminum
    1 317-6852 Intel Core i7 2920XM Overclocked Turbo Boost to 4.0GHz (8MB Cache)
    1 317-6850 6GB DDR3 at 1333MHz (2DIMMS)
    1 331-2428 Alienware M18x 330W A/C Adapter
    1 320-2269 18.4-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 WLED
    1 320-2318 Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M NVIDIA SLI Enabled
    1 342-2628 750GB 7,200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
    1 330-6106 Personalized Nameplate Trigger
    1 331-2426 Custom Nameplate
    1 313-8790 AlienFX Color Astral Aqua
    1 421-5099 Alienware Command Center, M18X
    1 420-9691 DataSafe Local BackUp
    1 420-9956 PC Restore
    1 421-0092 DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG
    1 421-5789 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media
    1 410-0548 Adobe Acrobat Reader
    1 318-0843 Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader, BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW
    1 421-1305 Roxio Creator Starter
    1 318-0770 Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
    1 430-4332 Killer Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO for Gaming and Video
    1 469-0549 Bluetooth 3.0
    1 953-9090 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Extended Year(s)
    1 953-9080 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Initial Year
    1 953-9140 Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, 2 Year Extended
    1 953-9100 Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
    1 950-3339 3 Year Limited Warranty
    1 993-8552 Accidental Damage Service, 3 Years
    1 421-1719 Soft Contracts Consumer Accidental Damage Agreement for Alienware
    1 421-1723 Soft Contracts Dell In-Home Hardware Agreement for Alienware
    1 993-8582 Warranty Support, 2 Year Extended
    1 994-3730 Warranty Support, Initial Year
    1 421-1360 Steam and Portal Factory Installed
    1 421-2965 EVE-Online, English, German, Russian
    1 421-1574 Alienhead Chrome Blue
    1 421-1593 Alienhead Chrome Blue
    1 430-4141 Internal 60GHz WirelessHD Transmitter
    Total $4,083.78


    @nhii - Ordered mine on 7/26. EDD is 8/12. How are you getting yours today! Not fair!!!
     
  47. Shaden

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    There is not, and you need customer Care ... I ordered through EPP but the exterior damages were handled through Customer Care, I suggest taking pictures ASAP ... you will be given a customer care reference number and get someone assigned to your case, I would email them the pictures. This worked very well for me.

    Push for some compensation.

    In my case (they were sending a replacement unit) the first offered me $100 then $150, I quite straight forwardly told them I wanted upgraded GPUs ... they gave them to me.
     
  48. AirJordan

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    Were you threatening to just return the computer altogether for a refund? I don't see how you could pressure them enough to give that good of compensation without making them think you will return it if they don't comply with your orders. :)
     
  49. Kur0saki

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    I'am getting mine tomorrow :) wohoooooooooo hell yeaaaaaaaah
     
  50. Xeneize

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    Wait you ordered one on July 27th?? it took 5 days for production and shipping?
     
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