Ordering Alienware Internationaly

Hello,

I kept on looking for the best way to get my alienware and after reading alot in the forums here I found this store:
HIDevolution.com - Specializing in customized computers, electronics, and mobile devices for gamers and professionals
Is it safe?can I trust them?
Should I upgrade with them?

I also thinking if to get a m17x or m18x

My m17x config:

Alienware M17x R.3 R3 non-3D Custom Built to Order
System Color
Soft Touch Stealth Black

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
Thermal Paste - Lower temps and extend life of system!

IC Diamond on CPU + GPU - INSTALLED BY HIDevolution

Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English

Video Card
2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6990M

LCD Panel
17.3-inch WideFHD1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED

Anti-Glare Screen Protector for M17x
YES, please install on display - installed by HIDevolution

Memory
Kingston HyperX 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (2DIMMS) - 1600MHz not supported on 2630QM - installed by HIDevolution

Hard Drive
Crucial M4 (C400) SATA3 6Gb/s 256GB SSD - INSTALLED BY HIDevolution
2nd Hard Drive Bay (installed by HIDevolution)

500GB Hybrid Drive (Seagate Momentus XT) - INSTALLED BY HIDevolution
Internal Optical Drive

Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Burner (BR-R, DVD+-RW, CD-RW) - installed by HIDevolution

Battery Options
85 WHr 9-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery

240 Watt 3 Prong AC Adapter with 6 ft Power Cord (will work worldwide, includes FREE plug adapter for those without "U.S. style" outlets)

Wireless Cards
Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO for Gaming & Video

WirelessHD
None

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0 Included

Warranty and Service (Dell warranties are valid worldwide with service tag transfer request)
3 Year Basic Service Plan

Office Software
None

Security Software
None

Comes out 3684$ worth it? or to change/get a better deal?

M18X

Same as the m17x but with the 6990 Crossfire 4283$


Also is there a way to get discounts stuff like that? is there a better shop to go to? I think am spending too much for a laptop...questions is it worth it and will it last?

Thanks alot!
harlequin

 

All upgrades by HID are not covered by the Dell warrenty...think about that.
So your SSD/HDD/RAM/optical drive is not covered in case of defect.
Skip the screen protector it wont help and will make the screen look fuzzy.

Ordered my first R3 with them, no problem.

When you import it from the US you need to pay tax think about that to. What is your location?

 

Israel.

I am still thinking about config. I know that my SSD/HDD/RAM/optical drive , the question might be is it worth it. and what are the chances that they will fail?
I never had a optical drive fail, nor Ram only HDD

Edit:
is it worth taking the 1866mhz kingstone hyperX or its not worth it?

 

I would buy the system as stock as possible and upgrade everything myself.

How much does that system cost in Israel?

 

i'm international too i've order direct from dell

Alienware M17x Soft -Touch, Ste alth Black
1 1 317-6115 Intel Core i7 2820QM 2.3GHz (3 .4GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333M Hz (4DIMMS)
17.3 -inch WideFHD1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6990M 640GB Raid 0 (2x 320GB 7,200RP M) 0 Custom Nameplate
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media
Slot -Load Dual Layer DVD Burne r (DVD+ -RW, CD-RW) Internal High -Definition 5.1 S urround Sound Audio
Killer Wireless -N 1103 a/g/n 3 x3 MIMO for Gaming and Video
*1 Year Limited Warranty EA - -
*No Warranty, Year 2 and 3 EA - -


and that all cost me 2.200 + 195 tax total 2.300

 

You can use MyUS, it's a mail forwarding company station in US and they mail it to almost everywhere in the world.

MyUS - US Mail Forwarding, International Shipping

Although it cost quite a lot, because the rate is depend on the weight, so the heavier the thing you want to forward, the more expensive it will cost you, I never use it for electronic though, but I used to use it for when I order a pair of shoes and forward back to my country, and the service is good, the ETA is quite accurate (also depending on the Custom).

 

Alienware M17x, Soft Touch Stealth Black

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
Processor & Cache Memory
Intel® Core™ i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
Chipset
Intel PM65 Express chipset
Main Memory (RAM)
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (4DIMMS)
Display
17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 60Hz WLED
Video Graphics & Memory
2GB GDDR5 AMD HD 6990M
Hard Drive
1.5TB Raid 0 (2x 750GB 7,200RPM)
Optical Drive
Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Card Reader
9 in 1 card reader: SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter
Video Camera
2.0 Mega Pixel web camera
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN


Warranty and Service

Sound
Power Adapter

10/100/1000 Base T, Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR
Wireless 802.11 g/n


1 Year Basic
Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio

Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter

This is sold in Israel the price is:4300$
IT has no special tag,worse network card, worse RAM,no SSD,no Blu ray,and 1 year warranty, if i do the m17x in dell with 15% off i have like 2000$ diffrence after tax...somone is cheating us...

I will keep looking and update more m17x, that the price makes no sense...if it does please tell me

 

So why dont you just order it from Dell US and use the mail forwarding service to Israel? Since that website is also locate in US, why not just buy directly from US, and plus in Dell US you get to customize to whatever upgrade you like.

And also you're not sure if it safe or not, but if you get it from Dell, at least you know it is genuinely from Alienware.

 

I would bet money that HID evolution is safe, after all i wouldn't have ordered from them if they weren't. Search around there are plenty of positive reviews, they have just sent my new m17 via usmail to england so i should receive that in next tuesday/wednesday

 

well, since the TAX from dell is super high including the Israel TAX it jumps to 3500 without the RAM ,SSD ,BLU RAY. Unlike HIDevolotion that its much less about 3900 after TAX and Shipping, and thats after the 15% discount from dell..without it , its worse than HID. If i want the m18x...than dell is no place to go unless they offer discount.

anyone knows a dell rep worth talking to in the US?(please send me the 7 digit code or somthing) any help will do !thanks!

 

I used HIDEvo, although I have not recieved the machine yet, their service was GREAT.
They even call you if there is an issue, I didn't have one, although I did call them to find out if my machine had been built. They were very polite and willing to help. I'll post more info when it arrives tomorrow

PS: I live in Australia, but because Australia costs $600 more, I ordered from HIDEVO

 

HIDEvolution were fantastic for me. I ordered my M17xR3 with the 580M, the day before the 6990M was released. So I got in contact with them the next day and they talked me through re-ordering with the 6990M instead, and refunded the difference into my PayPal account right there and then.
They received it from Dell within about 2 weeks, then sent it on from the US on a Thursday and it was at my doorstep in Australia on Monday morning, avoiding any income taxes and in perfect condition. Absolutely superb.

 

HIDEvolution is an excellent company to deal with. Many users on these boards have used it and praise both their customer and ordering service.

 

Ordered through Hidevo about a week ago for a M14X to get here to NZ. Even with Customs taxes, will save almost $1000 NZD.

Got to check tomorrow morning that they've put the order through to Dell and how that's going..

 

I have bought two AW systems from Hidevolution. The overall time from ordering to being received here in Norway was pretty fast. And the service is excellent.

Will be ordering more from them in the future.