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    New M17 order :)

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mcdgexxx, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. mcdgexxx

    mcdgexxx Notebook Consultant

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    Well bit the bullet and ordered my first Alienware, which is wierd because before I used to always say Alienware was overpriced and underperforming haha, but the M17 changed my opinion. One question I do have though is, i'm currently in Iraq, and don't have access to the phone number I put down obviously, will they try and call or do I need to call them to verify payment?

    [1] M17

    Video/Graphics Card: Dual 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 - CrossFireX™ Enabled!
    Processor: Intel® Core™2 T9400 2.53GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
    Design & Display: Black Ripley Design
    Chassis: 17-Inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p) with Clearview Technology
    Keyboard Options: Illuminated Keyboard – Alienware Exclusive Design - Astral Blue
    Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1
    Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
    Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 1024MB
    System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 160GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
    Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
    Wireless Network Card: Internal Wireless b/g (Full Mini-Card)
    Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with Surround Sound
    Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Onsite Service and 24/7 Toll-Free Phone Support
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mobile Binder
    Alienware Extras: Owner Identification Card
    Alienware Extras: M17 Protective Cloth Sleeve
    Alienware Extras: M17 Keyboard Diagram Overlay
    Avatar: Alienhead 3D
    Window Style: Default Window Style
    Mouse Pointers: Standard Mouse Pointers
    Power Plan: Standard Power Plan
    Automatic Updates: Automatic Updates On
    Time Zones: (GMT - 5.00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
     
    mcdgexxx, Mar 13, 2009
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  2. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I dont think they really care and do a cross check and verify ur payment. As long as they get their payment they are fine coz you ordered it within United States.
     
    spradhan01, Mar 13, 2009
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  3. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    did you get the military discount?
     
    whizzo, Mar 13, 2009
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  4. E-wrecked

    E-wrecked BANNED

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    congrats. ask for military discount, and you should request not to pay taxes cause you're on a military base. ;)
     
    E-wrecked, Mar 13, 2009
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  5. mcdgexxx

    mcdgexxx Notebook Consultant

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    I did it through the Employee Purchase Program and got 5% off as well as Tax free, :) just waiting for the payment to be processed.
     
    mcdgexxx, Mar 14, 2009
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  6. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    Congratz on a nice purchase, I have the same specs, you're gonna love it.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 14, 2009
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  7. KegLeg73

    KegLeg73 Company Representative

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    Congrats. My config is really close to yours. It is a beast of a machine. Although I just upgraded to 4gb.
     
    KegLeg73, Mar 14, 2009
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  8. mcdgexxx

    mcdgexxx Notebook Consultant

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    Yah at the first of the month i'm gonna go on newegg and order 1, maybe 2, 320 or 500gb HDDs, 4gb of ram and a Blu-ray player.
     
    mcdgexxx, Mar 14, 2009
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  9. Tkresila

    Tkresila Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was thinking about upgrading the DVD drive on my M17 to a blu-ray drive. is that even possible?

    You'll love your M17 btw, I haven't had a single issue with it since I got it in january and I've been very very pleased with it so far!
     
    Tkresila, Mar 14, 2009
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  10. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    definitely possible. check the OCZ section for a how-to or similar, i'm sure someone's done it before.
     
    whizzo, Mar 14, 2009
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