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    Expedited order skipped testing phase.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jared_good, Mar 22, 2010.

  1. jared_good

    jared_good Notebook Consultant

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    So my Alienware M17x-R2 finally shipped saturday, but I noticed it went from the Build stage traght to the Boxing stage. I did have an expedite on my order so maybe thats why, but isnt testing the system important? Did my system really not get tested before it shipped?
     
    jared_good, Mar 22, 2010
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    doublee Notebook Evangelist

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    I've never seen "test stage" in between production and boxing. I believe they do all the testing in Production stage (if they do any testing that is) . Correct me if I'm wrong. That's what I saw with my M15x.
     
    doublee, Mar 22, 2010
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    i'm sure they did the test during the build stage, when adding os and other stuff. so don't worry.
     
    inap, Mar 22, 2010
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    jared_good Notebook Consultant

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    Ive been waiting for this for so long, I have always wanted an Alienware.
     
    jared_good, Mar 22, 2010
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    chase527 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is hard to pinpoint test satge because it only lasts a couple of hours but it does exist
     
    chase527, Mar 22, 2010
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    Jakkarus Notebook Consultant

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    Most likely they run AW/Dell Diags for one pass and if everything passes they call it good, unless they actually have the room to let them burn-in for say 24hrs, which I doubt. You shouldn't worry, most likely everything will be fine.
     
    Jakkarus, Mar 22, 2010
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