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    Order placed finally!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Kaiserphoenix, Apr 18, 2008.

  1. Kaiserphoenix

    Kaiserphoenix Notebook Evangelist

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    Well I initially planned to order in March but ended up getting a desktop system but now I need a laptop for LAN events so here is my setup:

    [1] Area-51® m15x

    Display: 15.4" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD (720p) with Clearview Technology
    System Lighting: Alienware® AlienFX® System Lighting - Aqua
    Operating System: Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium - English
    Graphics Processor : 512MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go 8800M GTX
    Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme X9000 2.8GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB)
    Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz - 2 x 512MB
    Turbo Cache Memory: None
    System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 120GB 7200 RPM (8MB Cache) with Free Fall Protection
    Smart Bay: None
    CD/DVD/RW: 2x Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc Reader (BD-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW)
    Sound Hardware: Intel® High-Definition Audio (24-bit, 192Khz) with surround sound
    Keypad: Alienware® Area-51 m15x AlienFX® Keyboard - English
    Wireless Network Card: Internal Intel® Wireless 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card
    Warranty: AlienCare 1-Year Free Phone 24/7 and Collect & Return
    AlienContact: Added Bonus with any AlienSupport Selection
    AlienContact - Remote Alienware Support
    AlienRespawn: AlienRespawn v2.0 Recovery DVD – Windows Vista Edition
    Monitor: (None)
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Personalised Nameplate
    Alienware Extras: Custom Alienware® Mousepad - FREE!
    Alienware Extras: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection - £50 Value - FREE!
    Alienware Extras: Owner Identification Card
    Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Keyboard Diagram Overlay
    Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Smooth Mylar Touchpad
    Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Protective Cloth Sleeve
    Avatar: Alienware Logo
    Window Style: Graphite Vista Window Style
    Mouse Pointers: Standard Mouse Pointers
    Wallpaper: Alienhead Logo (Widescreen)
    Power Plan: High Performance
    Automatic Updates: Automatic Updates On
    Time Zones: (GMT + 00.00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

    Basically going to upgrade the RAM myself later on.

    Thanks for all the information this forum has provided me with!
     
    Kaiserphoenix, Apr 18, 2008
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  2. metalviperx

    metalviperx Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool but i really think you should of gotten 2gb of ram even though you are going to upgrade it because vista is a memory hog and will use about 800 of those mb. but overall good set :D i ordered mine this week too cant wait till it comes.
     
    metalviperx, Apr 18, 2008
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  3. Kaiserphoenix

    Kaiserphoenix Notebook Evangelist

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    nah i have 4GB on order already :)
     
    Kaiserphoenix, Apr 18, 2008
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  4. Nyceis

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    Congrats! Welcome to the m15x Owners Club!

    N
     
    Nyceis, Apr 18, 2008
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  5. metalviperx

    metalviperx Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh cool i was going to get the 4gb but i wanted to get the Nvidia GTX so i lowered the ram saved money then got the GTX and a faster processor :D
     
    metalviperx, Apr 18, 2008
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  6. Kaiserphoenix

    Kaiserphoenix Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah but 4GB of ram is SOOO cheap these days, like 50 Pounds here in the UK. CPU and GPU is crucial but ram is just cheap and alienware (or just about any company for that matter) just rips u off LOl
     
    Kaiserphoenix, Apr 18, 2008
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  7. mokylim

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    nice setup
     
    mokylim, Apr 18, 2008
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  8. metalviperx

    metalviperx Notebook Enthusiast

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    yea they over price everything, your basicly paying for the name brand lol
     
    metalviperx, Apr 18, 2008
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    congrats on the new m15x!
     
    kobe, Apr 18, 2008
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    congrats welcome to the club. Looks like a great setup make sure you let us know what you think when you receive your order.
     
    tacomenace21, Apr 18, 2008
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    Hey there Kaiserphoenix.. Congrats on your system !!
    I noticed that you're in the UK so was just wondering what's the estimated shipping date they gave you. Wanted to know if they've speeded up production.
    Wish you all the best in your LAN parties :D
    *You should turn off all the lights in the room and make some stealth kills with your backlit keyboard* :p
     
    Wraithers, Apr 19, 2008
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    Very nice system mate. Nice to see you've ordered as well. Welcome to the club!
     
    whizzo, Apr 19, 2008
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  13. Kaiserphoenix

    Kaiserphoenix Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys, thanks for the comments. Well my eta is the 16th so I think it has increased?? coz i remember a few days ago it was like the 8th or something...I think the fixing of the DC issue pushed many people over the edge hehehe
     
    Kaiserphoenix, Apr 19, 2008
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    are you from europe? 'cause mine went up dramatically as well... damn screens.
     
    whizzo, Apr 19, 2008
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    whizzo yeah im in London so i guess people living in EU are getting 2nd priority as US shipping times are still much faster....
    @Wraithers: yeah I will definately be utilizing the lighted keyboards as I will be on a 3-day lan tournament and the lights will definately be useful for the midnight/morning sessions although i may take my external G15 along for better gaming
     
    Kaiserphoenix, Apr 19, 2008
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    dang 3 day lan tournament kinda reminds me of that south park when they're playing WoW.
     
    tacomenace21, Apr 19, 2008
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    hahaha, when they found the sword and become all fatty~~ :p
     
    terek, Apr 20, 2008
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