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    The M11x that saved my life......almost

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by WalkSouth, Jun 11, 2011.

  1. WalkSouth

    WalkSouth Notebook Enthusiast

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    I live at 9k feet in the West Elk Mts, my house is 3 miles in the woods. The other night I was walking home from a friends house (in town) and I came across a big black bear in my path (big being 400-600lbs). All I had on me was my backpack with my M11x in it. So I took off my pack and started yelling while holding up my pack in the air. I was lucky, the bear took the hint and ran off. I would have used my M11x as a weapon if I had to. I wonder if Dell would replace a "dammaged by bear" laptop. Any way I was very happy to have it on me in that instance.
     
    WalkSouth, Jun 11, 2011
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  2. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Depends if the warranty is basic or complete coverage *jokes*
     
    Steven, Jun 11, 2011
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    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Very interesting indeed. Definitely report back with what they say. Glad to hear you are alright.
     
    DeeVu, Jun 11, 2011
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  4. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    I don't think the actual laptop itself was damaged but rather he lifted the backpack in the air which contained the laptop and waved it in the air like a mad man
     
    Steven, Jun 11, 2011
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  5. WalkSouth

    WalkSouth Notebook Enthusiast

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    True, but I would have used it as a weapon if needed. When it comes to my life, my M11x can be replaced. Im happy that acting like a nut made it go away. And no I didnt contact Dell to ask if bear melee was covered, lol.
     
    WalkSouth, Jun 11, 2011
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    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Would have been quite the laugh though if you did. Remember that a laptop can be replaced but a life can not.
     
    Steven, Jun 11, 2011
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    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    the m11x is nothing compared to someones life, i would be happy to chuck my m11x at someone or something if it were to save them lol =P who knew a computer could save the day hahah
     
    ajslay, Jun 11, 2011
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    Benchmade 42 Titanium

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    WalkSouth you're a pretty good actor "Two Thumbs Up".

    But if it is true then wow what a story lol.
     
    Benchmade 42, Jun 12, 2011
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    zamansimba Notebook Enthusiast

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    Did you try asking the bear what actually vexes him?

    Some conflicts can be avoided with diplomacy and dialogue without any violence.
     
    zamansimba, Jun 12, 2011
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    Scottyballs Notebook Consultant

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    Reading this I keep thinking about that cell phone security comercial where that guy chucks his cell phone at another person's head knocking him out lol.. you put up a good bluff but that m11x smacking that bear in his head probly would have ticked him off, he probly would have tour your head off and eat your m11x..
     
    Scottyballs, Jun 12, 2011
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  11. WalkSouth

    WalkSouth Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is a true story, but not my first encounter with a bear. Its what I get for living in the woods.
     
    WalkSouth, Jun 12, 2011
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  12. zamansimba

    zamansimba Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wha type of internet connection do you use?
     
    zamansimba, Jun 12, 2011
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  13. WalkSouth

    WalkSouth Notebook Enthusiast

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    can only get the most basic DSL in the woods lol
     
    WalkSouth, Jun 14, 2011
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