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    *OFFICIAL* M17x Order Status Thread...

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by sleey0, Jun 3, 2009.

  1. Shuya

    Shuya Notebook Evangelist

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    Nah they won't. Don't worry. ;)
     
    Shuya, Jun 9, 2009
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  2. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    Still phase2 too?
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  3. Shuya

    Shuya Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes. =( But I have confidence that someone in the UK will get it before the US guys. :p
     
    Shuya, Jun 9, 2009
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  4. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    I hope a Dutch guy is first. :)
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  5. Blue Diamond

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    does anybody know if this laptop is "tinkerable"? since there are no underbelly screws, how do you disassemble it for dusting and such?
     
    Blue Diamond, Jun 9, 2009
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  6. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    Still, auwfull quiet in here.

    Anyone in phase 3 or 4 shipping already perhaps?

    Seems to me DELL just ordered all components for these things.
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  7. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    You can download the Service Manual. Which explains that after you take out the battery, there are indeed 2 captive screws. Unscrew these 2 and you can take of the Compartment Door.

    You can add or changer harddrives this way for example.
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  8. Blue Diamond

    Blue Diamond Notebook Evangelist

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    nice... wow, i was dead set on the sager 5797. but after seeing the video review and the build quality of this baby, i think i'll convert. i just hope we can see some reliability experiences
     
    Blue Diamond, Jun 9, 2009
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  9. Mandrake

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    Buying it now is the price you gotta pay for bleeding edge.

    Edit: Does that even make sense??
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  10. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    No, not really! LOL :)
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  11. Mandrake

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    Didn't think so.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  12. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    nah he's right, i have the same code
     
    Huey Long, Jun 9, 2009
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  13. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    dude that made sense, the "bleeding edge" you have on everyone else duh :D
     
    Huey Long, Jun 9, 2009
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  14. sleey0

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    'sup, ya'll?

    I'm still waiting like a chump, but what can ya do?
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  15. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    did you make your call this ten minutes? lol
     
    Huey Long, Jun 9, 2009
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  16. sleey0

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    Yup..... Hey, at least I'll be the first to know when mine enters the build stage :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  17. daz7781

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    I ordered mine today and the delivery date is on or before 30 June, which is sooner then i thought it would be
     
    daz7781, Jun 9, 2009
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  18. sleey0

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    Post your location and specs.....
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  19. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    I really dont know what is going on at DELL, or what to believe!

    I ordered on the 3rd of June and my EDD is 15th of July!
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  20. sleey0

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    Are u sure that is not the ship date in your confirmation email?
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  21. daz7781

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    My location is the UK and my specs are:

    Alienware M17x Gaming Laptop - Space Black 1
    Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme QX9300 (2.53GHz,1066MHz FSB,12MB L2 Cache) 1
    Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate SP1 (64 BIT) - English 1
    Microsoft® Office 2007 Home and Student - English 1
    SLI™ Dual 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M 1
    1Year Premium Warranty Support 1
    17-inch Wide UXGA 1920 x 1200 - Beyond HD (1200p) Display 1
    8192MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [2x4096] 1
    1TB (7200 RPM) Free Fall Sensor Raid 0 "Stripe" Dual HDD - (2x500GB) 1
    Blu-Ray ROM combo (Blu-ray read only, DVD, CD read & write) Optical Drive 1
    9-cell 85Whr Lithium Ion battery 1
    N06W1701 1
    Alienware M17X Order - UK 1
    English Documentation 1
    Alienware M17x Resource DVD 1
    240W AC Adaptor 1
    Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Keyboard 1
    1 Year Premium Warranty Support 1
    AutoMatic updates - On 1
    Balanced 1
    Generic Name Plate Engraving 1
    McAfee® Security Centre - 15 Month Protection - English 1
    No Carry Case 1
    Astral Aqua 1
    Alienware Logo (Widescreen) 1
    Standard 1
    Alienhead 3D 1
    (GMT + 00.00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London 1
    Window Style - Default 1
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module - Europe 1
    Dell Wireless 1510 Half Mini Card (802.11n) European 1
    No Accidental Damage Support 1
     
    daz7781, Jun 9, 2009
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  22. Rob41

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    The build locations or combination of components may effect the ship dates.
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  23. Shuya

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    Everything maxed? X.X Lucky git.
     
    Shuya, Jun 9, 2009
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  24. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    Im just wondering if there is already someone here who has the system being build?
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  25. daz7781

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    Yeah but they don't have Solid state drive options for it yet in the UK but if they did it would of been too expensive anyway plus i want lots of storage space. Now i'm broke after getting this system.
     
    daz7781, Jun 9, 2009
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  26. sleey0

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    That's what this thread is for..... Dell hasn't even started building these yet so once they move into manufacturing someone here will let us know :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  27. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, what's holding them? Parts problems?
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  28. sleey0

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    Nope

    New system launch = be prepared to wait :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  29. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, I know. I've been working in electronics production for over 20 years.
    So I know what launching a new product means.

    But somehow I hoped that DELL would handle this better.
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  30. sleey0

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    It's been 1 week. Have SOME patience :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  31. Huey Long

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    ROFLMAO :D
     
    Huey Long, Jun 9, 2009
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  32. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    Patience? What's that? :)
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 9, 2009
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  33. Morgotth

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    I am in the production phase currently, so thats good for me :D! No back ordered parts according to a rep I spoke to, so it seems everything is going smoothly in regards to building my machine :D!
     
    Morgotth, Jun 9, 2009
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  34. Huey Long

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    in production, shipped by the 6th of July....
     
    Huey Long, Jun 9, 2009
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  35. alexsga

    alexsga Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmmm,

    I was reading in another thread that having 1333 RAM with the 1066 FSB could cause issues (I am not planning on OCing), and that the 1333 RAM has higher latency. . .

    Considering changing it, but don't want to lose my place in line :eek:
     
    alexsga, Jun 9, 2009
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  36. Mandrake

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    I guaranty your hard drive will be slower. :D

    As far as problems? It's urban legend. Common practice is to match the bus speeds between your CPU and memory but every system is different. If someone shows you proof of an issue specifically with the M17x and the memory you have you cannot assume there is a problem. It's just as likely to have an issue with the 1066 memory.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  37. Huey Long

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    guys, btw, you should call the order status number to talk to a rep, my ETA on the email was 7/10 then I talked to the guy and he said 7/6, I know it's not that much improvement, but it is 4 days more I can enjoy the lappy :D
     
    Huey Long, Jun 9, 2009
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  38. Mandrake

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    I'm waiting for sleey to tell us it moved out of "processing".
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  39. Gavin95

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    Specs for mine (I basically could only afford to upgrade a few things):

    Intel Core2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz
    4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz 2 x 2048MB
    17in screen 1920x1200
    1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M (really wish it wasn't so expensive to upgrade this, hope it will be good enough for me)
    1TB (500GB x 2) 7,200RPM - RAID 0 (and I'll use it!)
    Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Combo (blu-ray drive was one of my main desires)

    Will be much much better than my four year old desktop, I can't wait!
     
    Gavin95, Jun 9, 2009
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  40. Mandrake

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    Congrats! You could always upgrade later to the ATI cards if they prove to be cheaper.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  41. alexsga

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    Grats Gavin!

    Regarding your video card:

    what do you intend to run?
     
    alexsga, Jun 9, 2009
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  42. Gavin95

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    Games like Mass Effect and Medieval II: Total War, maybe Assassin's Creed. I hope those'll run fine.
     
    Gavin95, Jun 9, 2009
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  43. sleey0

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    Don't worry - I've called 16 times so far (with about 14 more to go for today :))
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  44. Rob41

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    Considering they run fine in the M17, I think you'll be in good shape. ;)
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  45. Gavin95

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    Awesome :D Thanks!
     
    Gavin95, Jun 9, 2009
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  46. TallCoolOne

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    This is going to be great everyone is going to be getting their new laptop within days of each other here in this thread.
     
    TallCoolOne, Jun 9, 2009
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  47. sleey0

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    That's right!

    I love order status threads because we can share info and see what is happening with orders from all over the world.
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  48. Gavin95

    Gavin95 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Although it will be extra torture when people get their laptops before me :D
     
    Gavin95, Jun 9, 2009
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  49. JBBW

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    well - it's been over a week since i ordrered and still waiting for the phone number to say i have moved out of 'being processed'.
     
    JBBW, Jun 9, 2009
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  50. TallCoolOne

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    I did get free next day shipping so hopefully my delivery date will be reduced. I also hope we get some cool new alienware wallpapers that I have seen on youtube videos and other reviews that I have seen from the promotions and E3.
     
    TallCoolOne, Jun 9, 2009
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