Alienware

[Sage]

I've decided to create this little poll to find out peoples' views on Alienware computers/lap tops.

so vote in the poll, and if you want, leave comments.

[Anjo]

what is Alienware ??

[-RevengE-]

well i just bought a dell9100 comp and i had 2 chose between the 9100 or a middle class alienware computer and my "research" showed that dell has better costumer/computer parts support..:) im smart...

[DEAP]

I voted yes that I like them.

The reason I do like them is the way that they present them. In the vibrant colors, the awesome case with the lights, the id card and "top secret' stuff how they are packaged, and their rep. This really sets them apart from the rest, and why they are so successfull and pricey IMO. No computer company like dell, alienware, compaq, etc make their own parts, it's all the same in the box, so wouldn't you wrather have the one with the better class than the others if you had the choice?

Also, Alienware has a good customer support, it's just not as hyped or known for it as Dell because that's what they like to advertise.

-David-

[BathingApe]

i really dont care what comp i have as long as its got decent specs

[dRaMa~]

i never even heard of alienware so i put i dont care. at home i have a dell i think. here at work i think its called system something i dunno..

[DaRkReBeL]

shoulda added yes, but extremely overpriced

[Sage]

']I voted yes that I like them.

The reason I do like them is the way that they present them. In the vibrant colors, the awesome case with the lights, the id card and "top secret' stuff how they are packaged, and their rep. This really sets them apart from the rest, and why they are so successfull and pricey IMO. No computer company like dell, alienware, compaq, etc make their own parts, it's all the same in the box, so wouldn't you wrather have the one with the better class than the others if you had the choice?

Also, Alienware has a good customer support, it's just not as hyped or known for it as Dell because that's what they like to advertise.

-David-
They look very nice yeah, but they're way, way too overpriced.

That's why the best someone can do, IMO, is just build the computer yourself.

[Aj]

They are for rich kids to impress their friends. But if their friends know anything about computers, they will laugh. :)

[Opi]

i'm pretty sure if you're going to spend that much money you can build a better one by yourself by buying parts.

of course i dont know that 1st hand, thats what my friend says. =/

[DEAP]

i'm pretty sure if you're going to spend that much money you can build a better one by yourself by buying parts.

That doesn't really make sense, you could build a better one by yourself if you spend that much money or not.

Reason I baught my alienware: I had the money at the time, I didn't know much about comps then, and I wanted a comp fast (didn't want to build it) because I had no comp at all at the time. If I knew what I know now I prob woulda baught like a low end comp that would just past my time as I baught parts to upgrade it and then try and end up with 2 comps :-D


-David-

[eNtitY~]

They are for rich kids to impress their friends. But if their friends know anything about computers, they will laugh. :)
Lol, Deap definetly doesn't follow that stereotype very well. :)

[uRaNuS]

Well, the thing is, a lot of people say, "Oh, you can just build a better comp by yourself," well... that's true about ANYTHING. Wanna buy a car? OMFG don't buy a Ferrari, you can just build one yourself if you buy the parts. NO SHIT SHERLOCK, but when you actually -try- to do it, it's more difficult than most people think, and you can run into all kinds of problems. If you aren't a computer expert, or have one to help you, it's better to just buy it from a company.

Aaaand, of those companies, Alienware is the best. Why? 1) Their product is the best. If you compare their products to Dell's (a leading competitor) you can see that they are *clearly* superior. Gateway just plain sucks, and Compaq isn't too great either.

2) Now, as for customer support, some magazines actually rate Alienware HIGHER than Dell. Why? Because the customer support IS better. I have both an Alienware and a Dell, and I found Alienware much more helpful in solving problems. Dell told me a few things to try to help, and then told me to call my ISP. Then, I went through shit with my ISP, and they told me to call Dell. -Eventually-, hours later, Dell fixed the problem. Was a royal pain in the ass though.


System
Manufacturers Overall Grades
Alienware A
Dell B
Compaq C
Gateway C-
HP D
Source: Smart Computing

From: http://www.alienware.com/standalone_pages/aw_difference.aspx

[Aj]

You could also hire people to make an HTML page for you - 300$, or you could spend 15 minutes and figure out how to do it yourself and save 300$.

Hell, even getting someone to put it together for you (and even select parts) would still be a way cheaper than Alienware.

[DEAP]

Aaaand, of those companies, Alienware is the best. Why? 1) Their product is the best. If you compare their products to Dell's (a leading competitor) you can see that they are *clearly* superior. Gateway just plain sucks, and Compaq isn't too great either.

Umm, this is true why? They all have the same hardware under those towers

oh and btw, another reason why I baught an alienware is because it was one of the only companys that had AMD at the time (dell, compaq, etc didnt)

-David-

[uRaNuS]

']Umm, this is true why? They all have the same hardware under those towers

oh and btw, another reason why I baught an alienware is because it was one of the only companys that had AMD at the time (dell, compaq, etc didnt)

-David-
Dell doesn't use enough cooling fans, and even though they all use the "same parts," Alienwares usually have ~higher~ quality, newer parts.


"Delivering the Latest Technology for the Ultimate in Performance

1. Alienware places the latest innovations at your fingertips by ranking among the very first system manufacturers to deliver breakthrough technologies as they become available. No other manufacturer can keep pace in providing you with the highly advanced performance and reliability of an Alienware system.

2. Alienware systems are powered by cutting-edge processors and revolutionary audio, video, and memory capabilities to maximize your productivity and enjoyment.

3. Alienware systems feature standardized, non-proprietary components in a fully upgradeable architecture to extend the life of your system. In contrast, many other system manufacturers utilize proprietary components, which negate the possibility of upgrading to future technology and limit the life of your system." - http://www.alienware.com/standalone_pages/aw_difference.aspx

Read the damned site, since you -obviously- didn't click the link and read before posting -.-.

[DEAP]

Read the damned site, since you -obviously- didn't click the link and read before posting -.-.

Well -obviously- the company that sells the comp is gonna brown nose it, get some links from some neutral sites.

and ima go do some looking up stuff

-David-

[uRaNuS]

Fuck that, I'm sticking with propoganda.

[DEAP]

Fuck that, I'm sticking with propoganda.

Propaghandi is a good band :-X

Hmm.. Wtf..

I just went and made the SAME exact comps on Alienware and Dell.. and guess which one was cheaper?

Alienware: $1,625.00
Dell: $1,769

BUT, the alienware has a 400 dollar mail in rebate. (no requirements either..) It's actual price is $2,025.00 ..

Point of this Post: Nows the time to buy an alienware >:P

Btw, the main reason I went was because warlord said they had better quality hardware than the rest, which is wrong because it is the same. Only dif is that alienware has amd, which is why I got it in the first place ;)

-David-

[Aj]

Dells are rip-offs too. :)

[DEAP]

Dells are rip-offs too. :)

yeah i sorta realized than from lookin at there stuff.. but i still went with them because the main 2 comps where about alienware and dell

-David-

[TLR[30]LoVe]

I dont see how dells are rip-ffs, because you can get a comp with almost exact specs for like 1,000 cheaper. I bought my refurbished for 700.00. No monitor or printer just the tower. 2 years ago it was top line. But now its mediocre O_O

[Byakuya]

I think alienware are overated, but hey, they get the job done :)

[Aj]

LoVe']I dont see how dells are rip-ffs, because you can get a comp with almost exact specs for like 1,000 cheaper.
^ Thats why.

[TLR[30]LoVe]

How is that a rip-off? I dont understand. O_O. I think your using Rip-off in a different sense than iam thinking.

[Aj]

Well to me, if you have a choice between 2 stores, and one is 1000$ cheaper, the other is usually a ripoff. :)

[eNtitY~]

']Propaghandi is a good band :-X

Hmm.. Wtf..

I just went and made the SAME exact comps on Alienware and Dell.. and guess which one was cheaper?

Alienware: $1,625.00
Dell: $1,769

BUT, the alienware has a 400 dollar mail in rebate. (no requirements either..) It's actual price is $2,025.00 ..

Point of this Post: Nows the time to buy an alienware >:P

Btw, the main reason I went was because warlord said they had better quality hardware than the rest, which is wrong because it is the same. Only dif is that alienware has amd, which is why I got it in the first place ;)

-David-
uhh a rebate means you get money back once you mail them your reciept basically.

[TLR[30]LoVe]

So for example you would prefer "Brand" name clothing rather than a walmart brand because its less expensive even though it is = quality? O_O

[sLeeT]

lol.. Deaps funny. :)

[DEAP]

uhh a rebate means you get money back once you mail them your reciept basically.

and ur point is? I just said the no requirements because some places might make u like sign up for somethin before u can get it or like u have to have a certain amount of purchase before u can get it

LoVe']So for example you would prefer "Brand" name clothing rather than a walmart brand because its less expensive even though it is = quality? O_O

You make no sense. Dell is a rip off because it is overpriced.

And yes i would wrather have brand name clothing, ESPECIALLY if it is less expensive than the walmart. are u sure u ment that? is english ur second language. (seriously not trying to bm..im curious)

-David-

[Funky]

I really, honestly, don't care. :)

[-dazed-]

They Just Look Cool But There not Good.

[eNtitY~]

']and ur point is? I just said the no requirements because some places might make u like sign up for somethin before u can get it or like u have to have a certain amount of purchase before u can get it
Point is where did the extra 400$ come from..

[DEAP]

Point is where did the extra 400$ come from..

I mean the actual price without the rebate is 2025, meaning that it would cost more than the dell if it didn;t have the rebate

-David-

[DaRkReBeL]

']Umm, this is true why? They all have the same hardware under those towers

oh and btw, another reason why I baught an alienware is because it was one of the only companys that had AMD at the time (dell, compaq, etc didnt)

-David- then you buy from a custom builder off line and get it for 1/3 of the price

']

And yes i would wrather have brand name clothing, ESPECIALLY if it is less expensive than the walmart. are u sure u ment that? is english ur second language. (seriously not trying to bm..im curious)

-David- rofl get some common sense buddy if u seriously could not figure out what he meant from his other posts and the tone in which he was typing then im forced to ask you is english ur second language? (seriously im just curious)

[DEAP]

then you buy from a custom builder off line and get it for 1/3 of the price

Quit with this 1/3rd shit, its not that much cheaper. They dont charge 2/3 to build a comp..

-David-

[uRaNuS]

Cough, blood for blood sig! cough!

[eNtitY~]

']I mean the actual price without the rebate is 2025, meaning that it would cost more than the dell if it didn;t have the rebate

-David-
With how you worded it seemed like you thought a rebate added money too it.

[Happy]

Waow, there's a computer forum.

Where've I been?

Hmm.. Never seen one...

and Deap it's BOUGHT! pfftt...

[MeBo]

Well im nto a big computer buff, but my friend and bro jsut got alienware laptops, and ive heard they r the best u can get (pc wise) in a store as of right now.

[gM.BlinX]

i dont care.

[m2e]

Well im nto a big computer buff, but my friend and bro jsut got alienware laptops, and ive heard they r the best u can get (pc wise) in a store as of right now.um no theyre not. despise what people say are QUALITY computer's at a price, even though their support isint amazing since they are outsourcing. for alienware you pay for the BRANDNAME and perfection on their labor. give me 2grand to spend on a laptop and ill take a dell with a 750 off coupon deal over any alienware

hell even www.ibuypower.com has amazing deal's for built towers..

[RaIn[110]]

i wish i could put the computer i have now into an alienware tower, man are thoes cool looking :D i guess ide take whats in it too, but im totally fine with what i have now so :p to them

[DEAP]

um no theyre not. despise what people say are QUALITY computer's at a price, even though their support isint amazing since they are outsourcing. for alienware you pay for the BRANDNAME and perfection on their labor. give me 2grand to spend on a laptop and ill take a dell with a 750 off coupon deal over any alienware

hell even www.ibuypower.com has amazing deal's for built towers..

Why do people ahve hard ons for dells? Theyre overpriced too >.>

[Duke]

im never buying a dell again. near fucking impossible to upgrade or change.

[ShIzA]

I've decided to create this little poll to find out peoples' views on Alienware computers/lap tops.

so vote in the poll, and if you want, leave comments.
alienware are great gaming systems, and i agree with duke.. dell are peices of shit

[m2e]

ShIzA']alienware are great gaming systems, and i agree with duke.. dell are peices of shityou obviously dont know much huh? alienware charges close to double for parts + labor. goto newegg and matchup the parts and see what you come out to. youll be amazed

[m2e]

']Why do people ahve hard ons for dells? Theyre overpriced too >.>you ever heard when dell does 750 off deal? no matter what you say you cant beat 750 off a dell XPS :o

[m2e]

']i wish i could put the computer i have now into an alienware tower, man are thoes cool looking :D i guess ide take whats in it too, but im totally fine with what i have now so :p to themyou can find "bootleg" alienware cases for like 30 bucks :D

[yo_mom_is_hot]

To high of a price...I was looking in a computer book the other day and it was saying how alienwares have a good customer deal, but the comp itself was a piece of crap.So im going with the experts and saying no

[eNzo]

oh my god
I've wanted an alienware since god knows when.
I wanted Area-51m 7700 last christmas and I got a dell laptop instead. -_-

[TLR[30]LoVe]

oh my god
I've wanted an alienware since god knows when.
I wanted Area-51m 7700 last christmas and I got a dell laptop instead. -_-
Yeah that must suck your getting a free comp that costs 1k, ill take it if you dont want it..

[m2e]

you should look into newegg's inhouse company called "ABS" they make very nice system for decent price's