Alienware

Sir Degrader · 06-02-2005, 09:47 PM

I'm looking into purchasing an Alienware system, however, I've heard some rather awful things about them. What has been your experience with Alienware, specifically their laptops?

Sir Goulum · 06-02-2005, 10:33 PM

Never heard anything bad about Alienware... I thought it was pretty much the best you can get.

Larry_OHF · 06-02-2005, 11:54 PM

Ziroc uses an Alienware...

That's good enough for me!

T-D-C · 06-03-2005, 12:18 AM

Alienware are cool and are regarded as some of the best gaming rig's around.

A lot of people say you can get the same parts cheaper but its the extra's that you get with Alienware that are cool.

Check out their webste and config the type of PC you want.

Callum · 06-03-2005, 04:34 AM

Yeppo... I agree with everything above.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 06-03-2005, 09:56 AM

I don't think Alienware are anything special to be honest. I think I can make a much better job (and have) of building PC's myself. That way they are more customised - Alienware really aren't that much different from others, they just use performance hardware.

In regards to a laptop, Alienware are slightly better, as you can't really build your own. There are a number of good companies out there however, (depending on your price range of course). A quick google turned up This.
Just something you should take a look at.

I myself if buying a performance laptop, would look into Voodoo, as they make some real screamers of laptops, and they look really nice too.

Voodoo homepage

Aragorn1 · 06-03-2005, 03:57 PM

ALienware are over priced imho, at least in the uk, and there are some rivals in gaming laptops, i would mention some but they are UK sites, so its a bit pointless.

Thoran · 06-03-2005, 04:20 PM

Good quality second tier vendor... but expensive for a second tier vendor. Their marketing niche is selling high end gaming systems and they extract what I consider an excessive margin for the privelege of owning an 'alienware' system. (jmo)

AFAIK they use top quality components in their rigs, the type you'd buy if you were doing it yourself.

Zebodog · 06-03-2005, 05:33 PM

Buying an Alienware is like buying a BMW. You can get the same power and performance for a lot cheaper, but you don't get the prestige that comes along with it!

Aragorn1 · 06-03-2005, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by Zebodog:
Buying an Alienware is like buying a BMW. You can get the same power and performance for a lot cheaper, but you don't get the prestige that comes along with it!

Well put.

And:

:!!!WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!

06-02-2005, 11:54 PM	#3
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	Ziroc uses an Alienware... That's good enough for me! __________________

06-03-2005, 12:18 AM	#4
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	Alienware are cool and are regarded as some of the best gaming rig's around. A lot of people say you can get the same parts cheaper but its the extra's that you get with Alienware that are cool. Check out their webste and config the type of PC you want. __________________

06-03-2005, 04:34 AM	#5
Callum Symbol of Cyric Join Date: October 21, 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 35 Posts: 1,143	Yeppo... I agree with everything above. __________________ [img]\"http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4763/callumavataranimated4ff.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-03-2005, 09:56 AM	#6
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 35 Posts: 5,225	I don't think Alienware are anything special to be honest. I think I can make a much better job (and have) of building PC's myself. That way they are more customised - Alienware really aren't that much different from others, they just use performance hardware. In regards to a laptop, Alienware are slightly better, as you can't really build your own. There are a number of good companies out there however, (depending on your price range of course). A quick google turned up This. Just something you should take a look at. I myself if buying a performance laptop, would look into Voodoo, as they make some real screamers of laptops, and they look really nice too. Voodoo homepage __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-03-2005, 05:33 PM	#9
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 74 Posts: 578	Buying an Alienware is like buying a BMW. You can get the same power and performance for a lot cheaper, but you don't get the prestige that comes along with it! __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

06-02-2005, 09:47 PM	#1
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	I'm looking into purchasing an Alienware system, however, I've heard some rather awful things about them. What has been your experience with Alienware, specifically their laptops?

06-02-2005, 10:33 PM	#2
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Never heard anything bad about Alienware... I thought it was pretty much the best you can get.

06-03-2005, 03:57 PM	#7
Aragorn1 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 3, 2001 Location: Cornwall England Age: 36 Posts: 1,197	ALienware are over priced imho, at least in the uk, and there are some rivals in gaming laptops, i would mention some but they are UK sites, so its a bit pointless.

06-03-2005, 04:20 PM	#8
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 56 Posts: 2,109	Good quality second tier vendor... but expensive for a second tier vendor. Their marketing niche is selling high end gaming systems and they extract what I consider an excessive margin for the privelege of owning an 'alienware' system. (jmo) AFAIK they use top quality components in their rigs, the type you'd buy if you were doing it yourself.

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