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    Question regarding nameplate

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cha, Aug 30, 2009.

  1. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    Just want to ask if there's a difference between the size of the nameplate for the different AW models. ( m15x, m17x and M17x )

    I was thinking of transferring my m15x's nameplate to another model in the future should I upgrade :) Since Alienware laptops being sold here in Asia don't have the personalized nameplate as an option.
     
  2. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    Magandang gabi, my kaibigan. I don't know if they are the same, but here in the US, Dell has not been all too keen about actually personalizing the nameplates when we requested them. Several of us had requested personalization and didn't get it. So, I would hold on to yours, and hopefully it will fit on your future AW machine.
     
  3. George Benson

    George Benson Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have been trying to get mine for the past week but i cant get pass the idians on the phone they are messing me around putting me onto another idian that pretends to be another reception.

    I must have rung them 45 times now in 4 days but i cant get pass the idians on the phone to get my personalized name plate fixed.
     
  4. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    Oh, I didn't expect orders from the US to have problems with the nameplates. I did order mine last year from the UK/international site. Since now that they are selling AW Worldwide, I will be purchasing from either Taiwan or China should I upgrade in the future.
     
  5. kqmaverick

    kqmaverick Notebook Consultant

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    When i ordered mine back in June i requested a custom nameplate, system came with m17x, not a big enough deal for me to try and get a new one though.
     
  6. azelexx

    azelexx Notebook Evangelist

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    It's weird how all our M17x are made in China , same factory in Xiamen. And US gets customized while the most of other countries don't.

    I'm sure the nameplate etching machine isn't THAT busy printing out customized plates 24-7.
     
  7. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    If anyone does have the nameplate for the m17x, could you please measure and post the dimensions of it?
     
  8. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    It's pretty small... Maybe 3" x 2"
     
  9. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    Thanks sleey0, I would say that it's bout the same size as the one in my m15x. Thanks for confirming ;)
     
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    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    It's most likely the same exact nameplate.
     
  11. lordqarlyn

    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    Ha! Based on the number of people, including myself, who ordered customized nameplates but never got them, I don't think they are that busy at all!
     
  12. a_beast33

    a_beast33 Notebook Consultant

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    i took mine to a local shoe shop that used computer engraving to etch my name onto it.
    looks sweet
     
  13. eksessiv

    eksessiv Newbie

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    I called customer service about my name plate last monday. The rep said I would have my new name plate in about 5 buisness days, hopfully I will see it early this week. Tryed to talk them into a graphics card upgrade for my trouble.She just offered to transfer me to sales.
     
  14. Prodigy-man

    Prodigy-man Notebook Geek

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    HAHAHHA, pure win. I went through a similar experience. The key is to threaten to return your laptop and then you got someone who can actually do something.
     
  15. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    Wow, didn't expect so many people ordering from the US site not getting their nameplates. :confused:
     
  16. lemonspeaker

    lemonspeaker Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey operator. I got some pics for you!
    They are exactly 1.5 inch by 2.5 inch.

    Please rep if they help! =)

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  17. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    Those pics are perfect man :) Just measured mine and got the same dimensions. Thanks a lot ;)

    Oh and rep given, much appreciated!=)