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    Alienware M17x - No longer able to choose 1920x1200 LCD Screen on UK Site

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by JamesPere, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. JamesPere

    JamesPere Newbie

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    I checked it a few weeks ago and it was an option you can select but now the option is unavailable on the Alienware UK site but is still available on the US site. The ad for the M17x still boasts:-

    Watch your game come to life on the seamless 17" widescreen LCD display with an extreme HD1200p resolution that leaves no details undefined.

    Though that seems to be false advertising now....
     
    JamesPere, Jul 30, 2009
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  2. airplaneman

    airplaneman Notebook Deity

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    Sue them! 10char
     
    airplaneman, Jul 30, 2009
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  3. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    It is also like that in belgium, we have the same thing with SSD"s as well but i believe if you wish to order you can call them and they have no choice but to give you a WUXGA screen. I called for the SSD's and they said it was not a problem.
     
    the3vilGenius, Jul 30, 2009
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  4. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    can't sue them....

    *Offers subject to change, not combinable with all other offers. Taxes, shipping, handling and other fees apply. U.S. Dell Home and Home Office new purchases only. Free shipping and handling offer available in Continental (except Alaska) U.S. only. Free shipping offer does not include time to build/test system. Dell reserves the right to cancel orders arising from pricing or other errors.

    From the bottom of the config page for US....guessing there is a line JUST like it on UK site.

    Sorry haha, they covered their a$$es
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jul 30, 2009
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  5. drfelip

    drfelip Notebook Evangelist

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    Same in Spain. I guess the WUXGA screen is waaay out of stock and they try to avoid too many orders of laptops with this screen... Probably it's going to be available again in a few weeks...
     
    drfelip, Jul 31, 2009
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  6. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Just ring them up and place the order.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Jul 31, 2009
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  7. intratom

    intratom Newbie

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    Yep, I ordered mine 2 days ago over the phone and ordering the 1920x1200 was not an issue, just hope it doesn't hold my order up - I got an EDD of 12/8 - can't see that happening though
     
    intratom, Jul 31, 2009
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  8. .breath

    .breath Notebook Consultant

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    Talking with the online chat, they said i have to order by phone for that option to be selectable, italy here.
     
    .breath, Jul 31, 2009
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  9. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    even in the US if you select WUXGA screen it automatically sets your ship by date back a week
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jul 31, 2009
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  10. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    What would be the reason for getting rid of the WUXGA screen for UK buyers?
     
    Scytus, Jul 31, 2009
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  11. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    to make them more available to US buyers - since clearly they are suffereing a shortage on the part
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jul 31, 2009
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  12. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    The option just came back but they just made it 70 euro's more expensive. Geuss at dell prices go up in stead of down. Is it back in the uk as well?
     
    the3vilGenius, Jul 31, 2009
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  13. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    For sure don't buy an M17X without the 1900x1200 screen resolution. It's such a waste.
     
    Joebarchuck, Jul 31, 2009
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  14. pritchardavid

    pritchardavid Notebook Geek

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    nope isnt back on the uk site yet

    comeon bring it back!

    im not buying over the phone, dont want to give my bank card details over the phone, dont trust (have had fraud problems before)
     
    pritchardavid, Jul 31, 2009
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