Alienware Laptops

bapenguin · 02-12-2009, 01:20 PM

Anyone have one? I'm REALLY close to picking one up.

I don't want to hear arguments against why it's stupid to buy a gaming laptop. I just want to know how the quality is.

Also - anyone find any coupon codes?

Mike Kelehan · 02-12-2009, 01:23 PM

Look, I'm not going to tell you that it's stupid to buy a gaming laptop. I'm just saying, an Alienware laptop will run you at least $1000. For that, you could get a $500 Gateway laptop for portablity, AND a $500 magic PC that will play all of the newest games.

I'm just saying.

Commissar Rob · 02-12-2009, 01:25 PM

I had one about four years ago. Had some fairly serious solder issues that rendered the beast a hefty paperweight. Their customer support wasn't exactly supportive. I'd stay away...

Stoke · 02-12-2009, 01:34 PM

I've never had an Alienware laptop but the desktops I've had/seen on a regular basis have been rock solid. Customer support was so-so. But that was before the Dell deal so it might have improved. (Never had experience with Dell CS so maybe it's gotten worse.)

crazyD · 02-12-2009, 01:38 PM

I've had a few friends use Alienware laptops that had nothing but problems with them. Granted, this was a few years back, and they may have improved quality control a bit.

DarkDay · 02-12-2009, 01:40 PM

I had one, it was solid as all hell, ran hot but also ran the games. Beefy and mean.
Also wayyy to expensive for what I got.

LarsenNET · 02-12-2009, 01:41 PM

I'd go with the Dell XPS line.

Adam Blue · 02-12-2009, 01:43 PM

I got a magic laptop for $1200. I even bought a cooler for it 'upgrading' the performance by a lot. Doesn't Alienware overcharge or have they changed?

I personaly love building PC's, but my Gateway laptop is well worth the price I paid.

DarkDay · 02-12-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LarsenNET

I'd go with the Dell XPS line.

Agreed, great gaming machines, well built decent looking and worth the price.
Definatly over an Alienware.

Disgustipated · 02-12-2009, 01:53 PM

Alienware's shit sucks and it's overpriced. Gateway makes awesome laptops for the money, and so does Dell. Skip Alienware and their retarded "because it's Alienware everything is 150% more" rip-off scheme.

Edit: For example, check out this BEASTLY laptop that's relatively cheap.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218043606827

Kick-ass processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 1 GB 9800M GTS... that thing is probably comparable/better than your desktop. It's also got HDMI with HD audio...

I believe I hear *cocks head*... I think I hear this laptop calling your name, bap.

Goronmon · 02-12-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disgustipated

Alienware's shit sucks and it's overpriced. Gateway makes awesome laptops for the money, and so does Dell. Skip Alienware and their retarded "because it's Alienware everything is 150% more" rip-off scheme.

Umm...Dell owns Alienware.

Wraith · 02-12-2009, 01:54 PM

See the PC Gamer Rigs thread.

cppcrusader · 02-12-2009, 01:55 PM

We've got a Sager laptop here in the office, which is what the Alienware laptops actually are. The thing is a monster, 19" screen, weighs about 15 - 20 lbs, definitely not a travel laptop (which I unfortunately know from experience). I think when we first got it we had to RMA it for another one as the wireless and audio was hosed, but the next one we got worked just fine. It kicks out a lot of heat, but I don't think we've actually made overheat in the 2 or 3 years we've had it.

We also have quite a few XPS M1730 laptops. Those are really nice. I haven't had much trouble with them outside of a few quirks, Intel's wireless software is garbage and I've had a bit of a battle with it on a couple machines. Oh, and no matter how much they try to tell you differently, XP is available on the XPS line.

DarkDay · 02-12-2009, 01:55 PM

The only problem Alienware has is its pricing. Everything else is fine. Pricing is everything though.

bapenguin · 02-12-2009, 01:57 PM

I should say I'm specifically looking at their 15" model. I got to use one at Comic-Con and it was damn sexy, ran Jumpgate on it's screen an a 46" LCD at the same time at 1080p and silky smooth.

Disgustipated · 02-12-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Goronmon

Umm...Dell owns Alienware.

Ummm... ok? That is known. Which is my entire point: Dell's XPS line is the SAME THING, but because it doesn't have the goofy Alienware branding, it's far more reasonably priced. Seriously, look at that laptop I linked, bap. That thing screams bang for the buck.

bapenguin · 02-12-2009, 02:02 PM

This one from Asus looks decent: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220491

DarkDay · 02-12-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bapenguin

I should say I'm specifically looking at their 15" model. I got to use one at Comic-Con and it was damn sexy, ran Jumpgate on it's screen an a 46" LCD at the same time at 1080p and silky smooth.

If your swimming in cash I say go for it and forget the haters, they are good machines, never had an issue with mine, its just the price you know.

DarkDay · 02-12-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bapenguin

This one from Asus looks decent: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220491

That looks pretty tasty. Gets me thinking.

bapenguin · 02-12-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disgustipated

Ummm... ok? That is known. Which is my entire point: Dell's XPS line is the SAME THING, but because it doesn't have the goofy Alienware branding, it's far more reasonably priced. Seriously, look at that laptop I linked, bap. That thing screams bang for the buck.

Eh...I'm not to keen on Gateway. Same thing with HP. Probably wouldn't buy their stuff.

02-12-2009, 01:20 PM	#1
bapenguin Community Relations Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,406 Blog Entries: 3	Alienware Laptops Anyone have one? I'm REALLY close to picking one up. I don't want to hear arguments against why it's stupid to buy a gaming laptop. I just want to know how the quality is. Also - anyone find any coupon codes? __________________ Gamertag: bapenguin PSN: bapenguin Owner and Managing Editor: Co-Optimus Community Relations : Colony of Gamers

02-12-2009, 01:40 PM	#6
DarkDay Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: up here Posts: 1,622	I had one, it was solid as all hell, ran hot but also ran the games. Beefy and mean. Also wayyy to expensive for what I got. __________________ Quote: "I only got two rules ,man. Don't touch my fukin perocets. And do you have any fukin' percocets"

02-12-2009, 01:41 PM	#7
LarsenNET Colonist Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Osceola, IN Posts: 2,191	I'd go with the Dell XPS line. __________________ Gamertag: LarsenNET PSN: LarsenNET Steam: jlarsen Goozex Trading Referral

02-12-2009, 01:43 PM	#8
Adam Blue Bluegamer.net Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bedford, Tx Posts: 2,674 Blog Entries: 1	I got a magic laptop for $1200. I even bought a cooler for it 'upgrading' the performance by a lot. Doesn't Alienware overcharge or have they changed? I personaly love building PC's, but my Gateway laptop is well worth the price I paid. __________________ Live -Adam Blue : PSN - BlueGamer : Steam/XFire - adamblue bluegamer.net / adamblue FB My Twitter / BlueGamer on Twitter BlueGamer Bluecast Live Saturdays 5pm-7pm cst! Previous episodes can be found here.

02-12-2009, 01:53 PM	#10
Disgustipated It goes to 9000! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,262	Alienware's shit sucks and it's overpriced. Gateway makes awesome laptops for the money, and so does Dell. Skip Alienware and their retarded "because it's Alienware everything is 150% more" rip-off scheme. Edit: For example, check out this BEASTLY laptop that's relatively cheap. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218043606827 Kick-ass processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 1 GB 9800M GTS... that thing is probably comparable/better than your desktop. It's also got HDMI with HD audio... I believe I hear cocks head... I think I hear this laptop calling your name, bap. Last edited by Disgustipated; 02-12-2009 at 01:55 PM.

02-12-2009, 01:23 PM	#2
Mike Kelehan Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD, USA Posts: 4,842	Look, I'm not going to tell you that it's stupid to buy a gaming laptop. I'm just saying, an Alienware laptop will run you at least $1000. For that, you could get a $500 Gateway laptop for portablity, AND a $500 magic PC that will play all of the newest games. I'm just saying.

02-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
Commissar Rob Someone's Dad Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: A large cornfield, IL Posts: 824 Blog Entries: 3	I had one about four years ago. Had some fairly serious solder issues that rendered the beast a hefty paperweight. Their customer support wasn't exactly supportive. I'd stay away...

02-12-2009, 01:34 PM	#4
Stoke Who? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Little Rock Posts: 3,478 Blog Entries: 1	I've never had an Alienware laptop but the desktops I've had/seen on a regular basis have been rock solid. Customer support was so-so. But that was before the Dell deal so it might have improved. (Never had experience with Dell CS so maybe it's gotten worse.)

02-12-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
crazyD Nothing to see here Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,586	I've had a few friends use Alienware laptops that had nothing but problems with them. Granted, this was a few years back, and they may have improved quality control a bit.

02-12-2009, 01:54 PM	#12
Wraith Watch out for snakes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MN Posts: 7,704 Blog Entries: 19	See the PC Gamer Rigs thread. __________________ Playing: Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS), Civilization V: G&K (PC); Watch List 2013; Gamertag: EasyToType Watching: Maron, Mad Men, The Office S3 that's what it's gonna make: bacon pancake

02-12-2009, 01:55 PM	#13
cppcrusader Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 999 Blog Entries: 4	We've got a Sager laptop here in the office, which is what the Alienware laptops actually are. The thing is a monster, 19" screen, weighs about 15 - 20 lbs, definitely not a travel laptop (which I unfortunately know from experience). I think when we first got it we had to RMA it for another one as the wireless and audio was hosed, but the next one we got worked just fine. It kicks out a lot of heat, but I don't think we've actually made overheat in the 2 or 3 years we've had it. We also have quite a few XPS M1730 laptops. Those are really nice. I haven't had much trouble with them outside of a few quirks, Intel's wireless software is garbage and I've had a bit of a battle with it on a couple machines. Oh, and no matter how much they try to tell you differently, XP is available on the XPS line. __________________ Gamertag: cppcrusader PSN: cppcrusader SteamId: cppcrusader Zune \| Twitter

02-12-2009, 01:57 PM	#15
bapenguin Community Relations Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,406 Blog Entries: 3	I should say I'm specifically looking at their 15" model. I got to use one at Comic-Con and it was damn sexy, ran Jumpgate on it's screen an a 46" LCD at the same time at 1080p and silky smooth. __________________ Gamertag: bapenguin PSN: bapenguin Owner and Managing Editor: Co-Optimus Community Relations : Colony of Gamers

02-12-2009, 02:02 PM	#17
bapenguin Community Relations Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,406 Blog Entries: 3	This one from Asus looks decent: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220491 __________________ Gamertag: bapenguin PSN: bapenguin Owner and Managing Editor: Co-Optimus Community Relations : Colony of Gamers

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