Don't trust FedEx! A Thief among them!

Ziroc · 05-13-2002, 03:52 PM

I ordered an Alienware system 2 Months ago--JUST got it today, but that was because Alienware sent me someone ELSES machine [img]smile.gif[/img] .

BUT, Here is what I ordered:

Intel P4 2.4Ghz
1 Gig RAM
Geforce4 4600 128MB Video Ram
60Gb Hard Drive
Nic Card
Soundblaster Audigy Platinum 5.1 (With front panel)
7 (SEVEN!!) Internal Fans
DVD CDROM Drive
40/12/40x CDRW

We took a LOAN out for it since I am broke! [img]smile.gif[/img] , we took it out in Feb too. and just NOW got it because of the screw up. (BTW, the upped me from a 2.2Ghz to a 2.4Ghz because of the mistake!) not bad, but it still cost $2600.

But, because of the work I do here, I HAD to have a new machine. I have an old P3 500Mhz which is slow as hell with current games.. and I gotta do reviews and stuff--and Website Design, 2D/3D Modeling and stuff.. I MAY be paying for this for years ($70 a Month) but It's a must. Atleast the Loan has LOW interest.

ANYWAY... About FedEx.

I got the system today, and as I was about to open the box, I noticed RIGHT AWAY that the black tape that 'seals' the box was opened, and retaped with normal clear tape. I thought to myself "I hope THEY did that at Alienware". Nope.

My Geforce4 4600 128MB Ram video card was MISSING. there was just an empty AGP slot, and no 'fin' covering the missing hole to the outside of the case.

I called Alienware, and explained. Said, "Do you repackage with Clear tape?" NO WAY they said!. Someone in the Warehouses in Tampa FedEx is a F***ING thief!

Alienware said they will ship me out my video card.. I felt like saying "Ship it UPS or unmarked".. (insert 599 expletives)..

I have an ATI card I can use for now, but DAMN.. seems like everything bad happens to me. first, I get someone elses machine. THEN, I get the PC with a missing $300 video card.

Anyway, Alienware IS awesome. Read ANY Gaming rag--#1! Dell uses proprietary parts now, that is why I didn't get one of those. Alienware uses ALL High quality parts. the BEST ram, HD's, CPU's, the CASE is totally awesome.. 7 fans! (I added 2). *video card counts as 1 fan*

If you are looking for a sweet system, one that you can always upgrade and play with, check out www.alienware.com

I can't WAIT to see Morrowind on this new machine.. It was a slide-show on my P3/500Mhz!

05-13-2002, 03:56 PM

Bummer news Z

But I have had similar events with UPS, I hate the friggin brown shirts...the Burtonsville depot is one of the biggest black holes for merchandise on the east coast...and at least with Fed-Ex I can go to their office to complain to a PERSON....try that with UPS

Seems like you just can't win...so insure everything and document out the wazooooo.

/)eathKiller · 05-13-2002, 03:58 PM

YUP im thinkin about getting the same one for colledge, it is the only thing on the market that i've seen that is EQUAL to a top of the line G4

+ the 3 80 gig hard drive bundel and 7 coolant fans is pretty cool! I can't wait to hear the noise those succers are gonna make WRRRRRRRR

compaq also has a similar model but the lack of coolant fans is distrubing -_-

Sir Exxon · 05-13-2002, 04:09 PM

Bummer that the GF was stolen, but atleast you got a brand new comp! And thanks for the link, I have for a long time thought of buying a new comp, but I'm a bit short of money now, as I've just bought GameCube +++. But I'll check out the comps there, and beg my folks for money! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Lady Blue03 · 05-13-2002, 04:11 PM

Now lets not dis FedEx to the ground here. I stand in their defense; my dad works for them, and im going to. Im sure this other guy will get caught eventually

Sir Michael · 05-13-2002, 04:19 PM

$2600!!??!!

Z, dude...

You seem to know a lot about computers...why didn't you just build your own? Alienware makes top-of-the-line systems, but at top-of-the-line prices, too. Last August I built my dream system, and I calculated that I saved about $500 over a comparable Dell system, and even more if I had considered Alienware. It's also very simple to do...

MILAMBER · 05-13-2002, 04:39 PM

That sounds like a great system, but I agree with Sir Michael.

For $2600 I could build a dual Athlon MP 1800 system with a gig of corsair PC2700 running @ 333 mhz and 2 CAS. 4 60 gig 7200 rpm drives in raid 0 + 1...

The things I could do with $2600!!!

Ziroc · 05-13-2002, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sir Michael:
$2600!!??!!

Z, dude...

You seem to know a lot about computers...why didn't you just build your own? Alienware makes top-of-the-line systems, but at top-of-the-line prices, too. Last August I built my dream system, and I calculated that I saved about $500 over a comparable Dell system, and even more if I had considered Alienware. It's also very simple to do...

Well, it was easier to do this when taking a PC Loan out. It's harder to do when you build your own..

Oh, I'm sure I paid more, but at the time--My Mom dying, I didn't want to deal with it and build one.. But believe me, if you saw this Rig, you would REALLY say it was worth it.. They are designed SO well.. oh man it's loud.. it's TAKING OFF! HOVERING! 7 Freaking fans! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sir Exxon · 05-13-2002, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ziroc:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Michael:
$2600!!??!!

Z, dude...

You seem to know a lot about computers...why didn't you just build your own? Alienware makes top-of-the-line systems, but at top-of-the-line prices, too. Last August I built my dream system, and I calculated that I saved about $500 over a comparable Dell system, and even more if I had considered Alienware. It's also very simple to do...

Well, it was easier to do this when taking a PC Loan out. It's harder to do when you build your own..

Oh, I'm sure I paid more, but at the time--My Mom dying, I didn't want to deal with it and build one.. But believe me, if you saw this Rig, you would REALLY say it was worth it.. They are designed SO well.. oh man it's loud.. it's TAKING OFF! HOVERING! 7 Freaking fans! [img]smile.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]LOL, it look slike [img]graemlins/choc.gif[/img] 's got a competitor!

Lavindathar · 05-13-2002, 05:04 PM

Ahhh, that's a shame. You surely can't leave Choccy all on her own while you watch your machine fly around the room....it would be mean!!!!

05-13-2002, 03:58 PM	#3
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 40 Posts: 6,043	YUP im thinkin about getting the same one for colledge, it is the only thing on the market that i've seen that is EQUAL to a top of the line G4 + the 3 80 gig hard drive bundel and 7 coolant fans is pretty cool! I can't wait to hear the noise those succers are gonna make WRRRRRRRR compaq also has a similar model but the lack of coolant fans is distrubing -_- __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

05-13-2002, 04:11 PM	#5
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 39 Posts: 4,557	Now lets not dis FedEx to the ground here. I stand in their defense; my dad works for them, and im going to. Im sure this other guy will get caught eventually __________________ Yep I'm still lurking!

05-13-2002, 04:19 PM	#6
Sir Michael Manshoon Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Age: 58 Posts: 202	$2600!!??!! Z, dude... You seem to know a lot about computers...why didn't you just build your own? Alienware makes top-of-the-line systems, but at top-of-the-line prices, too. Last August I built my dream system, and I calculated that I saved about $500 over a comparable Dell system, and even more if I had considered Alienware. It's also very simple to do... __________________ \"You see things; and you say \'Why?\' But I dream things that never were; and I say \'Why not?\'\"<br />-George Bernard Shaw<br /><br />\"Men take only their needs into consideration never their abilities.\"<br />-Napoleon Bonaparte

05-13-2002, 04:39 PM	#7
MILAMBER Lord Soth Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,948	That sounds like a great system, but I agree with Sir Michael. For $2600 I could build a dual Athlon MP 1800 system with a gig of corsair PC2700 running @ 333 mhz and 2 CAS. 4 60 gig 7200 rpm drives in raid 0 + 1... The things I could do with $2600!!! __________________ \"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.\"<br />-General George Patton (1885-1945)<br /> <br />Member of CLAN HADB<br />Founder of The Anti Clan Coalition

05-13-2002, 05:04 PM	#10
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 40 Posts: 4,729	Ahhh, that's a shame. You surely can't leave Choccy all on her own while you watch your machine fly around the room....it would be mean!!!! __________________ =@

05-13-2002, 03:52 PM	#1
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 11,729	I ordered an Alienware system 2 Months ago--JUST got it today, but that was because Alienware sent me someone ELSES machine [img]smile.gif[/img] . BUT, Here is what I ordered: Intel P4 2.4Ghz 1 Gig RAM Geforce4 4600 128MB Video Ram 60Gb Hard Drive Nic Card Soundblaster Audigy Platinum 5.1 (With front panel) 7 (SEVEN!!) Internal Fans DVD CDROM Drive 40/12/40x CDRW We took a LOAN out for it since I am broke! [img]smile.gif[/img] , we took it out in Feb too. and just NOW got it because of the screw up. (BTW, the upped me from a 2.2Ghz to a 2.4Ghz because of the mistake!) not bad, but it still cost $2600. But, because of the work I do here, I HAD to have a new machine. I have an old P3 500Mhz which is slow as hell with current games.. and I gotta do reviews and stuff--and Website Design, 2D/3D Modeling and stuff.. I MAY be paying for this for years ($70 a Month) but It's a must. Atleast the Loan has LOW interest. ANYWAY... About FedEx. I got the system today, and as I was about to open the box, I noticed RIGHT AWAY that the black tape that 'seals' the box was opened, and retaped with normal clear tape. I thought to myself "I hope THEY did that at Alienware". Nope. My Geforce4 4600 128MB Ram video card was MISSING. there was just an empty AGP slot, and no 'fin' covering the missing hole to the outside of the case. I called Alienware, and explained. Said, "Do you repackage with Clear tape?" NO WAY they said!. Someone in the Warehouses in Tampa FedEx is a F**ING thief! Alienware said they will ship me out my video card.. I felt like saying "Ship it UPS or unmarked".. (insert 599 expletives).. I have an ATI card I can use for now, but DAMN.. seems like everything bad happens to me. first, I get someone elses machine. THEN, I get the PC with a missing $300 video card. Anyway, Alienware IS awesome. Read ANY Gaming rag--#1! Dell uses proprietary parts now, that is why I didn't get one of those. Alienware uses ALL High quality parts. the BEST ram, HD's, CPU's, the CASE is totally awesome.. 7 fans! (I added 2). video card counts as 1 fan* If you are looking for a sweet system, one that you can always upgrade and play with, check out www.alienware.com I can't WAIT to see Morrowind on this new machine.. It was a slide-show on my P3/500Mhz! __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

05-13-2002, 03:56 PM	#2
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Bummer news Z But I have had similar events with UPS, I hate the friggin brown shirts...the Burtonsville depot is one of the biggest black holes for merchandise on the east coast...and at least with Fed-Ex I can go to their office to complain to a PERSON....try that with UPS Seems like you just can't win...so insure everything and document out the wazooooo.

05-13-2002, 04:09 PM	#4
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	Bummer that the GF was stolen, but atleast you got a brand new comp! And thanks for the link, I have for a long time thought of buying a new comp, but I'm a bit short of money now, as I've just bought GameCube +++. But I'll check out the comps there, and beg my folks for money! [img]smile.gif[/img]

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