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    Buying an Alienware in China

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by solrac13, Apr 16, 2010.

  1. solrac13

    solrac13 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello

    Well I am tempted in buying a new computer, so at the present time i am in china.

    So far all the systems i have found will be deliver with windows 7 Chinese :( and of course no way for me to understand a thing :eek:

    If i buy :rolleyes: do you think I will be running in huge trouble by installing my own English windows 7 on it ?

    And for the rest (drivers ect ect )i was thinking in downloading from DELL USA :cool:

    Thanks !! :)
     
    solrac13, Apr 16, 2010
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  2. TheCodeBreaker

    TheCodeBreaker 7H3 1337

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    I really do not think you will face any problems reformatting the system, and installing your copy. The drivers you can either download or use the resource dvd that comes with the laptop.
     
    TheCodeBreaker, Apr 16, 2010
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  3. solrac13

    solrac13 Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you think the resource dvd would be in English ?
     
    solrac13, Apr 16, 2010
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  4. EntityX

    EntityX Notebook Evangelist

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    To be honest I doubt it would be in English. You could always get a "special copy" in Shenzhen.

    To be honest the prices I have seen in the Beijing outlets are ridiculous. Even ordering online is way over priced. If you have the opportunity try and get it in the US and get it shipped here.

    Edit: Also I've noticed if you order online you don't get as many customization options as you do in other countries.
     
    EntityX, Apr 16, 2010
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  5. solrac13

    solrac13 Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree with you, the only decent bargain is the m15x i can get 10 percent of with my supplier > with the i7-720 500 Hdrivr 2 yers warranty and blue-ray 15700.00元

    wish is pretty good no way to get that price in usa with insurance plus shipped over to china.

    Also considering in waiting for the atti 5870 card to come out, and at the present time just grab the M11x with 2 years warranty & 320 hard disc, to kill my nerves for 8800元 and ones the atti shows up on the m15x sale the m11x and buy M15X-R1 :cool:

    Or go for Clevo since i found a good source in china, but no light keyboard :( form my eyes at night that is high priority

    Unless some one shows up from the USA with a nice M17X R2 :D
     
    solrac13, Apr 16, 2010
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  6. tbonephile

    tbonephile Notebook Consultant

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    Being based in Beijing, I agree that the prices in China are crazy. I would just commend getting it from the US or from a reputable seller on ebay who ships intl.
     
    tbonephile, Apr 16, 2010
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  7. tbonephile

    tbonephile Notebook Consultant

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    Where is your source in China for Clevo? I would love to check them out.
     
    tbonephile, Apr 16, 2010
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  8. Dwarf King

    Dwarf King Notebook Evangelist

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    One thing you have to consider is the consumer laws. China is not Europe and you better make sure that you got some kind of legal protection in case of hardware faults etc. You know better safe than sorry.
     
    Dwarf King, Apr 16, 2010
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  9. mfractal

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    Have a look at the guide in my sig about ordering from US Dell.. Might help ..
     
    mfractal, Apr 17, 2010
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  10. zhwu.x

    zhwu.x Notebook Enthusiast

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    If possible, buy one from US. The Alienware in Dell China is more expensive than the one in US.

    If you got a Chinese system, I think you can change the language setup to change to English.


     
    zhwu.x, Apr 17, 2010
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  11. SAUCE

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    You can change the language setup if you have Win 7 ulti i.e dl language packs but Win 7 home & Pro u cannot. ;)
     
    SAUCE, Apr 17, 2010
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