I've placed my order for the M15x

Well, I finally decided to order the M15x. Of course, as soon as I ordered the 'Why you shouldn't buy the m15x' thread popped up, making me more than a little nervous. But I will see how it goes. Worst comes to worst, I can return it. Like I had mentioned in previous threads, my laptop is showing it's age (three minutes to open up firefox? What?). I'm really looking forward to something new!

Anyways, here are the specs:

Display: 15.4" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD (720p) with Clearview Technology
System Lighting: Alienware® AlienFX® System Lighting - Aqua
Video/Graphics Card: 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8700M GT
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included): Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1
Notebook Tuners and Remotes: With Express Card Media Center Remote Control
Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 2048MB
System Drive: 320GB 7,200RPM (16MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW) w/ LightScribe Technology - View Demo
Wireless: Internal Intel® Wireless 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card
Sound Card : External Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card
Keyboard Options: AlienFX® Illuminated Keyboard – Exclusive Design
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mousepad
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mobile Binder
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Personalized Nameplate
Alienware Extras: Owner Identification Card
Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Protective Cloth Sleeve
Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Keyboard Diagram Overlay
Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Smooth Mylar Touchpad

 

Well done, anyone who has plucked up the courage to order one after reading some of these threads deserves a medal
Nice spec's. How come you didn't order the 8800M GTX?

Anyway, enjoy the phase game, and i hope you don't get a lemon

 

Yeah, why no 8800?

Hope you get a good one!

 

Congratulations on the notebook, nice specs indeed. The 320GB 7200RPM drives are wicked fast, please post an HDTune benchmark when you get it.

 

Nice system. You should change the order (before they start building it) to 1GB RAM, installing RAM is really easy and Alienware overprices it, you'll save $200+ buying it from Newegg and installing yourself. If you rollback the processor to the 2.4GHz (you won't see a difference) you could fit an 8800M GTX in there for a cheaper price than you're paying now. It'll be over double the speed of the 8700M GT, so it's a worthwhile upgrade. Congrats with the system and good luck!~

 

congrats on your order and like chaz said please post your hdtune results!

 

I didn't pick the 8800 due to the extra $250 dollars. I'm a student and I still can't believe I just spent this much. And as much as I'd like just to install my own ram, I really don't trust myself doing that. Thanks for the support guys, and I'll post an HDTune benchmark when I recieve the system Chaz :3.

Does anyone know how long it takes to get out of this 'Stage One Order Confirmation' stage?

 

God bless you.

 

depends if you used their financing they have to confirm the info you gave them so depends on when they try to call you. If you used a CC then maybe 24 to 48 hrs.

 

Thanks for the info! I used a credit card so hopefully it won't take too long.

 

o sorry i ment business days so probably Monday. Remember the status page isn't always correct so if it seems its taking to long give them a ring.

 

I assumed you were referring to business days. Thanks for the info, it's quite helpful.

I've been running about on pins and needles. My only worry is that the system won't be here to replace my old one before the Early Summer finals, but it should be here (God willing) for the beginning of the Late Summer courses (I'm taking some electives over the summer to get rid of them).

 

Hey, even though the m15x has had it's share of problems if I know AW they will have you a comp that works, or a solution to pretty much any problem you should have. If they don't send it back I guess but I hope you get the same AW experience that I did when I got my m9750...

 

What was your experience with your m9750 if you don't mind me asking?

 

Nice one, i ordered mine 2 days ago too. 2.8 ghz, 4g ram, 64 gig SSD drive
Now all I gotta do is fly from Australia to Norway to pick it up LOL (going on a world trip and having it delievered to my mother in laws house in Norway).

Just waiting on UPS to say "Please pay US$1200 in VAT taxes please 25% in Norway) OUCH!!

 

I just placed my order as well. Right now i am scanning my cc and id to email

Display: 15.4" WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p)
System Lighting: Alienware® AlienFX® System Lighting - Blue
Video/Graphics Card: 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800M GTX
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included): Windows Vista® Ultimate with Service Pack 1
Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 512MB
System Drive: 500GB 5,400RPM (8MB Cache)
Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Wireless: Internal Intel® Wireless 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card
Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with surround sound
Keyboard Options: AlienFX® Illuminated Keyboard – Exclusive Design
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
AlienRespawn: AlienRespawn v2.0 Recovery DVD – Windows Vista® Edition
Port Adapters: HDMI to DVI-D Adapter
Port Adapters: HDMI Cable: Connect to any HDMI display
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mousepad
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mobile Binder
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Personalized Nameplate
Alienware Extras: Owner Identification Card
Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Protective Cloth Sleeve
Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Keyboard Diagram Overlay
Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Smooth Mylar Touchpad

 

Well I pre-ordered my m9750 way back months before it's release and even though the waiting was a little annoying in the end I got what I think even to this day (over 10 months since I got it) is a great computer. I haven't had any problems so far with it, and the build quality I think to be superb. Mine looks like it is maybe a few weeks old even though the case has gone through a LOT of travel. lol If you have any questions about the phases or anything like that feel free to ask otherwise I hope that is what you were asking about.

 

Good luck to everyone who ordered!

Syth, I didn't know you needed to scan your cc and id. Do you really have to?

 

Depends on your credit history and card info. For example, if you're a 55 year old who has a $30,000 credit limit and who's never missed a payment in their life, then AW probably won't ask

 

Thanks for the info both in this thread and the other one. I don't think I have to worry :3. I've just never ordered them before so I'm full of questions. Thanks for taking the time to answer them.

 

Well I mean I doubt that even in the case where one may have bad credit, AW will outright refuse to accept the order. All they'll do is ask for extra assurances, i.e. that this is not a scam, before they proceed.

 

Yeah, I'm not worried in the least about that, I'm just wondering how it works, as I'm completely unfamiliar with ordering from Alienware.

 

Yeah, what you'll find though is that the whole phase system is entirely inaccurate and that while you may be in phase 5 today it doesn't mean you won't be in phase 8 tomorrow. Conversely, you may find yourself stuck in a phase for more than a week.

 

I had to do it because of some international order thingy and an alternate shipping address. It's no biggie to me though, my credit rating is perfect, never missed a payment yet. So now it's just play the waiting game, but man is that game so hard