Ordering new AW17: Do we still have any Dell / AW reps in the forums?

Thanks man! I'll be sure to keep you up to date with how things go. As for bloatware, I'm gonna request that HIDevolution just do a clean install of Windows. Then when the machine turns up all I've gotta do is make a USB recovery before I get to play with it properly.

And I'm a total sceptic too, I already have a short list of things I *know* I probably won't like about the machine, but then nothing's perfect... and it's at least 1000 USD cheaper than a machine I would have perhaps regretted more! Total spend will be about 2.5K USD after the addition of bigger drives, repaste and a few peripherals etc. I am ready and willing to be pleasantly surprised.

 

Nah there are many things windows installs from stock that is bloatware. It's way better letting Phoenix handle it, windows even installs phones and tablets features on a damn notebook, lol.

 

Yeah I've seen all the crap installed in Windows 10 on work PCs - assumed that was something the HIDevolution clean install would deal with. @Donald@HIDevolution would be awesome if you could give a quick insight into that!

@Danishblunt although I assume http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows-10-bloatware-free-edition.804247/ is the thread I should dig in to?

 

As I said, just let Phoenix do his thing. He will go with teamviewer and explain everything he's doing to you. He will also ask you what you need etc, also he answeres your questions as well. You'll learn quite a lot.

 

The Clean Install gets rid of 3rd party software...then as @Danishblunt says, @Phoenix will get rid of the Windows 10 bloatware. It is a one-two punch to get the best, snappiest performance. Or, you can just use Phoenix's Guides and do it yourself.

 

and an SMS feature, on a freakin' laptop (Setting location = PC Settings > Privacy > Messaging)

 

So I'm in Canada. I remember back in the day when I got my M15x, I was able to call the Dell Sales rep and negotiate a price. Is that still possible? Haven't bought another laptop for ages.

 

That will probably still work...but the only way to find out is give them a call.