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    Phase 9?? Can't Believe My Eyes!

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

  1. crystak

    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    Finally, after about 10 phone calls (yep, memorized their phone number a long time ago!), 3 long e-mails and another 2-3 short ones, lots of mis-information and missing parts, my order is in phase 9!

    So I thought to myself, GREAT, it's shipped! :rolleyes:

    But actually it hasn't... hmm. I phoned in to check why I hadn't received a tracking number and was just told that it's been prepared for shipping but all the couriers left before they collected mine :wub:. So it will then be shipped on Monday evening! GREEEAATT!

    There we go; although knowing my luck it will probably rain over the wekend and the box will get soaked.. or someone will spill coffee over it, or it will get stolen.. you know where I'm getting at.
     
  2. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    See? What did I tell you. :)
     
  3. crystak

    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, it's great - at least now I know that there is a machine built somewhere.. I feel more relaxed already :D.
     
  4. exiled

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    they probably got tired of your complaining. i bet they are praying it falls into the ocean while its being shipped to you or when you get it there will be a massive recall :p
     
  5. kobe

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    Well, in that case, you'd better cross your fingers Crystak! :D
     
  6. MrDJ

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    i think Crystak needs to cross more than his fingers :D

    while i was ordering 5 m17x i asked them to get yours sorted as well.

    ive just checked and ive gone back to phase 5, they put my ruddy HD in yours :D :D :p

    doesnt it feel like a weight has been lifted of your shoulders. i never thought ordering a computer would be so stressful.

    glad to hear its finally off the production line and waiting to be delivered.

    hopefully roll on early monday morning ;)
     
  7. kobe

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    You two make sure to post some pics for us eh? So..I will have something to look at while I'm waiting for my m15x to come. :D
     
  8. crystak

    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    Pics, sure - I might even film a little video of the unpacking if I can be bothered but chances are I'll just go straight for the laptop and ignore all the accessories :p.

    I still haven't opened my VX Revolution; still sitting and waiting in its box heh.
     
  9. MrDJ

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    certainly will post pics and video once ive had a chance to play a bit first.
    magnifine glass at the ready.
     
  10. nofate

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    it's beyond belief!!!!
    On 3 of april i was in phase 4,on 16 of april i was in phase 5 and yesterday i went to phase 9
    My m15x has been shipped :D
    This is very nice suprise, I didnt think that will be so fast

    P.s. Does DHL work in weekends?
     
  11. crystak

    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you checked that it has actually been shipped? :D

    Mine went to phase 9 yesterday afternoon after all the DHL vans left so it will have to wait for the monday shipment.
    You definitely were lucky :rolleyes: .
     
  12. nofate

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    I got e-mail from AW about status order yesterday afternoon like you crystak, so probably our m15x were in the some vans :)
    What you mean that "it will have to wait for the monday shipment"?
    On monday we'll get our laptops or what?
    My trucking number shows: "Outbound Gateway"

    P.s. What do you think,what version of bios we get?x30 or x32?
     
  13. alberttwomi

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    the ETA is always 2 weeks in their site. do you think that they ship it almost 80% of the time within the two weeks shipment date?



    once I order, i may not be in America anymore to claim it...
     
  14. crystak

    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm saying that mine is still at the depot, waiting for the Monday shipment. I was told that the testing was finished on mine right after the DHL vans left :eek: so they've put me in phase 9 even though it's not shipped yet.

    I think we'll get the x32 version.
     
  15. MrDJ

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    gateway means it is still in ireland but has left the factory.
    mine has taken 2 days to get to my local delivery point (wherever that is) so i reckon it will leave on the first van monday. not sure what time i will get it tho.
     
  16. Captain Rawley

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    The race is on.

    Let us know who wins.... :wink:
     
  17. Milio

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    Well I'm pretty ok, so far. I went to phase 5 in two days (from phase 2)
     
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    It'll be cigars all round when these two "babies" are born ha ha ha ha

    I'mhoping for some pictures, you know, to show the kids lol

    OB
     
  19. MrDJ

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    the birth may be a little messy but the video will be out soon.
    it will be a PG certificate. :)
     
  20. whizzo

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    meh. might as well put some hot babes in it and give it an R rating... then again that might distract from the main point of the vid :)
     
  21. crystak

    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    I've just spent the last hour backing up some stuff on my desktop that I will transfer over to my notebook and also just ordered Crysis + COD 4 :D.
     
  22. MrDJ

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    ive just moved 8000 tracks onto one of my external HDs

    the time is getting closer. :)
     
  23. nofate

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    I've prepare for m15x since 2 months.On my desk some games waiting for m15x:
    -crysis
    -Assasians Creed
    -COD4
    -Strangelhold
    -UT3
    -C&C3 Kane's Wrath
    -Gear of War
     
  24. Kaiserphoenix

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    nofate, those are good choices!
    COD4 rules!
     
  25. kobe

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    Are you a prof. DJ? Do you do that for a living? Just curious... :)
     
  26. Captain Rawley

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    And then when they finally arrive after months of waiting, there's that lovely feeling when you see your new baby for the first time; followed by the ensuing sleep deprivation and financial burden. :D

    Keep us posted on how it all goes with the delivery :D and the initial health checks.

    I will be raising a glass to you. :spinny:
     
  27. crystak

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    2 months preparation, wow - I usually try not to think about it too long before I will actually get it because it's hard to contain my excitement :D :D .
     
  28. nofate

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    well...
    What I can say...I couldnt sleep anyway ;)
    P.s. My trucking number has changed,now shows:
    Arrival(Domestic Transit/Import): Hatfield / GB :)
    it's coming,it's coming... :D
     
  29. crizzler

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    Damnit my status since thursday evenig is

    Pickup date: 2008-04-17
    Last track event: General status. Departure(Outbound Gateway): Dublin / IE, 2008-04-19

    Does that mean it is still in dublin since 3 days? :/
     
  30. exiled

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    well it is the weekend so its probably going to stay there throughout the weekend since delievery services wont deliever on weekends unless you pay extra.
     
  31. MrDJ

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    i used to be professional about 20 years ago when i used to play all the major london clubs including the hippodrome,stringfellows,the empire ballroom and the camden palace. also 2 major pirate radios including solar radio and kiss fm.
    due to arthritis i gave up the clubs as it was just too much hard work and due to being busted by the home office i also gave up the pirate radio.
    now i just do the odd one at my residency but mainly as a hobby now. ive still got over 12,000 records and about 8000 cd tracks and my gear at the last count is worth over £10,000
    i will be using my m15x as a back up at my next gig after i get it insured of course. :D
     
  32. Impressive

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    Ok, finally got my hands on the m15x. I can only say one thing - AWESOME!!!. MrDJ, I think tomorrow you will be the happiest DJ in the world :D. So far everythings good, just updated the bios, building quality seems ok to me, no gap above ethernet port, touch controls suck so I had to put the sticker on. installing all the needed stuff now. Took some photos, maybe I'll post them later.

    EDIT: and my came with SP1!
     
  33. crystak

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    Wow, nice one Impressive :D - post some pics now :p.
     
  34. kobe

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    That's awesome! I have a friend who is also a DJ here in the US. He's not a professional though...yet. He is DJCherub. You might not want to leave your m15x alone during your public sessions. :D

    @Impressive - man, I hate you so much right now!! :D
     
  35. crizzler

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    Yeah I know, but according to the tracking it was picked up thursday morning, that means it sat around in dublin for two working days for no reason already... How I wish I had choosen express shipping...
     
  36. MrDJ

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    AT LAST!
    congratulations Impressive,glad to hear everything is ok.

    ive only done one gig in the states at datona beach for spring break and that was defanately an eye opener. the american girls certainly know how to dress (not a lot on) :D drool drool. that was many years ago.

    dont worry about leaving the M15x while doing gigs. i will certainly be locking it to something bolted to the floor.

    and Impressive. as ive hopefully only got 15 hours to go i only hate you a little bit. only problem will be if they deliver before 8am i wont want to go to work.
     
  37. metalviperx

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    Cant wait for my m15x
     
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    Have you booked the next week of sick.... or holiday so that you can get better aquainted with your new arrival... It will take a while to load/install all of your stuff etc... :D

    OB
     
  39. MrDJ

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    no time booked of yet but i can feel some time off coming real soon :D
     
  40. nofate

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    General status: Sorting,Manchester - Terminal :)
    couple of hours left
     
  41. MrDJ

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    almost there, so almost congrats :D
     
  42. crystak

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    Just received my tracking numberS!

    For some reason it says that the package was picked up on 18th on the DHL website but I only got the e-mail today.. I won't even bother trying to puzzle this out.

    Anyways.. which tracking part do you guys use? UK Domestic or DHL Europlus?



    Pickup date:
    2008-04-18
    From: CO WESTMEATH, IE

    No general status...