Thoughts on Alienware?

BigBear · 08-15-2008, 04:44 PM

Hey guys, I've been browsing around here for a while. I'm not too technical when it comes to building systems so I'm curious if any of you own or are familiar with Alienware computers.

I have an older m7700 Area-51 laptop. It's awesome, but I really want to get a new system altogether soon. I was checking out their page and came across something called Breed. Anyone know if this is a new system launch?

It's at alienware.com/breed

I'm assuming it's some viral campaign or whatnot for a new system. Anyone have info on what they're going to announce? I'm really looking forward to a new system. Thanks for any help

CK8-04 · 08-15-2008, 04:51 PM

I wouldn't touch Alienware with a 10 foot pole. Their stuff is seriously overpriced and some of your choices on parts are limited such as the case, PSU and motherboard. I'd recommend something from their parent company - Dell - if you don't have the technical know-how to build your own computer.

RoadStar · 08-15-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBear

Hey guys, I've been browsing around here for a while. I'm not too technical when it comes to building systems so I'm curious if any of you own or are familiar with Alienware computers.

I have an older m7700 Area-51 laptop. It's awesome, but I really want to get a new system altogether soon. I was checking out their page and came across something called Breed. Anyone know if this is a new system launch?

It's at alienware.com/breed

I'm assuming it's some viral campaign or whatnot for a new system. Anyone have info on what they're going to announce? I'm really looking forward to a new system. Thanks for any help

Welcome to ABXzone BigBear. I'm not to familiar with alien wear as I don't game all that much on my Laptop. What are the specs on the Breed?

polonyc2 · 08-15-2008, 10:52 PM

I've always preferred Falcon Northwest over Alienware...

Falcon Northwest Computer Systems, The Ultimate Gaming PCs.

S.SubZero · 08-19-2008, 02:27 PM

My Sager 5793 has been very good to me so far. High-end gaming laptop, 8800M GTX graphics, really nice 1920x1200 17" panel, under $2500.

I found it humorous a poster used their first post to "fire and forget" about an Alienware 'viral campaign'.

bajo · 09-02-2008, 06:52 PM

Forget about the :boutique" names.. check the latest Gateway out, and compare...!

$1249 at B.Buy right now.. + a free new game up to $49.99...!!

P-7811 FX Notebook Specifications
Part Number: 1015641RGateway P-7811 FX Notebook

Feature Description
Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Centrino2 processor P8400
2.26 GHz | 3 MB L2 Cache | 1066 MHz FSB
Chipset Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Display panel 17-inch WUXGA TFT (1920 × 1200)
Memory 4096 MB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory (2 × 2048)
Operates at 1066 MHz
Total slots: 2 slots | Available slots: 0 slots
Video controller NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS
With 512 MB of GDDR3 Discrete Video Memory
Audio High definition audio - 2 channel
Webcam 1.3 Megapixel
HDMI Version 1.3 connector
E-SATA port Yes
Fingerprint reader No
Hard drive 200 GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive
Optical drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM and Labelflash™
Write maximum: 8X DVD±R, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-R DL, 2.4X DVD+R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R and 16X CD-RW discs
Read maximum: 8X DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4X DVD±R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R/RW/ROM discs

Modem Integrated V.92 56K modem
Network Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter
802.11n wireless LAN
Memory card reader 5-in-1

Memory Stick®
Memory Stick Pro®
Multimedia Card™
Secure Digital™
xD-Picture Card
MiniSD and RS-MMC (when used with adapter that is supplied with card)

Interfaces Three - USB 2.0 ports
One - VGA port
RJ-11 port (modem)
RJ-45 port (LAN)
One - E-SATA
One - IEEE 1394
Headphone/SPDIF audio out jack
Microphone jack
One - HDMI V1.3 connector
One - Kensington lock slot
Power input

Pointing device Touchpad with vertical scroll zone
Expansion Slot ExpressCard™ Type 54
Battery 9-cell Lithium-ion
Dimensions 1.3 to 1.7-inches (H) × 15.75-inches (W) × 11.75-inches (D)
Weight 9.2 lbs (14.01 lbs)

Now, add a blueRay SLOT, and a bluetooth, and I'm sold.. selling my Inspiron in a NewYork minute !

bajo · 09-02-2008, 07:02 PM

Gateway P-7811 FX | Maximum PC

RoadStar · 09-02-2008, 09:48 PM

That was a good find, I paid a little more for my Inspiron. Makes me sort of wished that I waited. But all in all, I'm pretty happy with what I got..........

ATINUT · 09-02-2008, 10:13 PM

For what Alienware charges, I can go in to a local computer shop and get a decent custom build laptop from a local computer shop, with 2GB's of ram, mobile Core 2 Duo cpu, choice of 32bit or 64bit Vista, 512MB Nvidia mobile graphics board, for under $1800.00.

bajo · 09-04-2008, 07:35 PM

Absolutely right.. Gateway fx has specs even better than that, for under $1300...

ATINUT · 09-04-2008, 07:49 PM

The price I mention is for the fastest mobile Core 2 Duo cpu. With the lowest end mobile Core 2 Duo cpu, the price compared to Alienware is under $1500.00 at the local computer shop for their custom build laptop.

Gateway, much as I hate them has better specs than the Alienware.

bajo · 09-04-2008, 09:53 PM

Today, you would want the latest centrino2 core 2 duo, and Gateway offers a medium end 8400, however I'm yet to find a clear list of all of the latest available Centrino2 processors...

BigBear · 10-02-2008, 04:11 PM

Hey guys, thanks for all the replies. I never got around to replying but let me start by saying that I'm not very technical when it comes to specs and self-building. I much rather prefer a professional-built system with good customer service if something breaks. If I had the time, I would but I just can't.

I'm pleased with my first AW so I see no reason why not to get another. Anyways, I'm writing because I actually noticed they released a new episode of this breed campaign sometime earlier this week. The animations are cool and all, but I'm wondering what we'll see from them. In the new video they show a 'baby' predator case (for their desktops) so I'm assuming that they may launch a new predator case design or desktop model???

RoadStar · 10-03-2008, 09:58 PM

It all boils down to, if you got the cash and that's want you want, then go for it................................

jaketerminate · 10-06-2008, 07:33 AM

Alienware is dells solution to overpriced bragging right sales.

08-15-2008, 04:44 PM	#1
BigBear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Thoughts on Alienware? Hey guys, I've been browsing around here for a while. I'm not too technical when it comes to building systems so I'm curious if any of you own or are familiar with Alienware computers. I have an older m7700 Area-51 laptop. It's awesome, but I really want to get a new system altogether soon. I was checking out their page and came across something called Breed. Anyone know if this is a new system launch? It's at alienware.com/breed I'm assuming it's some viral campaign or whatnot for a new system. Anyone have info on what they're going to announce? I'm really looking forward to a new system. Thanks for any help
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08-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#2
CK8-04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 953	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? I wouldn't touch Alienware with a 10 foot pole. Their stuff is seriously overpriced and some of your choices on parts are limited such as the case, PSU and motherboard. I'd recommend something from their parent company - Dell - if you don't have the technical know-how to build your own computer. __________________ "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" - Steve Prefontaine Antec Solo Corsair 520HX Intel Core 2 Duo Q6700 w/ TR SI-128 SE Intel D975XBX2 4GB Mushkin HP2 DDR2-800 5-4-4-12 1.8v eVGA e-Geforce 8800GT w/ TR T-Rad2 WD Velociraptor 150GB 10K RPM HP LP2065 20.1" S-IPS Logitech Z-5300e MS Comfort Curve KB 2000 Logitech G3
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08-15-2008, 10:52 PM	#4
polonyc2 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 8,200	I've always preferred Falcon Northwest over Alienware... Falcon Northwest Computer Systems, The Ultimate Gaming PCs. __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** XFX GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB Intel E8400 * Noctua NH-U12P G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB WD6401AALS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX850W AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP2 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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08-19-2008, 02:27 PM	#5
S.SubZero Vista x64 User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: California Posts: 1,277	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? My Sager 5793 has been very good to me so far. High-end gaming laptop, 8800M GTX graphics, really nice 1920x1200 17" panel, under $2500. I found it humorous a poster used their first post to "fire and forget" about an Alienware 'viral campaign'. __________________ -SSZ
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09-02-2008, 06:52 PM	#6
bajo C1eaner Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: TX, USA Posts: 17,254	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? Forget about the :boutique" names.. check the latest Gateway out, and compare...! $1249 at B.Buy right now.. + a free new game up to $49.99...!! P-7811 FX Notebook Specifications Part Number: 1015641RGateway P-7811 FX Notebook Feature Description Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Centrino2 processor P8400 2.26 GHz \| 3 MB L2 Cache \| 1066 MHz FSB Chipset Intel® PM45 Express Chipset Display panel 17-inch WUXGA TFT (1920 × 1200) Memory 4096 MB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory (2 × 2048) Operates at 1066 MHz Total slots: 2 slots \| Available slots: 0 slots Video controller NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS With 512 MB of GDDR3 Discrete Video Memory Audio High definition audio - 2 channel Webcam 1.3 Megapixel HDMI Version 1.3 connector E-SATA port Yes Fingerprint reader No Hard drive 200 GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive Optical drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM and Labelflash™ Write maximum: 8X DVD±R, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-R DL, 2.4X DVD+R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R and 16X CD-RW discs Read maximum: 8X DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4X DVD±R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R/RW/ROM discs Modem Integrated V.92 56K modem Network Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter 802.11n wireless LAN Memory card reader 5-in-1 Memory Stick® Memory Stick Pro® Multimedia Card™ Secure Digital™ xD-Picture Card MiniSD and RS-MMC (when used with adapter that is supplied with card) Interfaces Three - USB 2.0 ports One - VGA port RJ-11 port (modem) RJ-45 port (LAN) One - E-SATA One - IEEE 1394 Headphone/SPDIF audio out jack Microphone jack One - HDMI V1.3 connector One - Kensington lock slot Power input Pointing device Touchpad with vertical scroll zone Expansion Slot ExpressCard™ Type 54 Battery 9-cell Lithium-ion Dimensions 1.3 to 1.7-inches (H) × 15.75-inches (W) × 11.75-inches (D) Weight 9.2 lbs (14.01 lbs) Now, add a blueRay SLOT, and a bluetooth, and I'm sold.. selling my Inspiron in a NewYork minute ! __________________ USA "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." Duke (The Shootist) Gigabyte_AGP_LGA775, PentiumD960_dual core 3.6GHz, SapphireHD3850_AGP512MB_DDR2, WD RaptorX 150GB SATA_clearTop_16MB + Seagate 1TB SATA_32MB, CorsairDominator 2GB 8500_1066MHz, Dell 24" 2408WFP *AGP +DVIx2 +HDMI +DisplayPort +USB2x4, XPproSP3 Inspiron9400 17"uxga CentrinoC2duoT7600_2.39GHz_685MHz 4GB Micron6400@800_675_400MHz GeForceGo7900GSMobileForce_M6Enhanced_256MB 2x500GbSATA_7200rpm_16MBcache Vista hp, VistaP6002_SP2
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09-02-2008, 07:02 PM	#7
bajo C1eaner Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: TX, USA Posts: 17,254	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? Gateway P-7811 FX \| Maximum PC __________________ USA "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." Duke (The Shootist) Gigabyte_AGP_LGA775, PentiumD960_dual core 3.6GHz, SapphireHD3850_AGP512MB_DDR2, WD RaptorX 150GB SATA_clearTop_16MB + Seagate 1TB SATA_32MB, CorsairDominator 2GB 8500_1066MHz, Dell 24" 2408WFP *AGP +DVIx2 +HDMI +DisplayPort +USB2x4, XPproSP3 Inspiron9400 17"uxga CentrinoC2duoT7600_2.39GHz_685MHz 4GB Micron6400@800_675_400MHz GeForceGo7900GSMobileForce_M6Enhanced_256MB 2x500GbSATA_7200rpm_16MBcache Vista hp, VistaP6002_SP2
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09-02-2008, 09:48 PM	#8
RoadStar Road Rambler Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bar & Grill At The End Of The Universe Posts: 2,124	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? That was a good find, I paid a little more for my Inspiron. Makes me sort of wished that I waited. But all in all, I'm pretty happy with what I got.......... __________________ Jet Black Inspiron 1720 T8300 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo 800Mhz Bus 3MB L2 Cache 4GB 667Mhz DDR2 8600M GT 256MB DDR2 320GB SATA HDD CD/DVD R/W Dual Layer 17" WUXGA 1920X1200 Wide Screen Display X-Fi Xtreme PCI Express Vista Ultimate SP1 64 Bit
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09-02-2008, 10:13 PM	#9
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,277	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? For what Alienware charges, I can go in to a local computer shop and get a decent custom build laptop from a local computer shop, with 2GB's of ram, mobile Core 2 Duo cpu, choice of 32bit or 64bit Vista, 512MB Nvidia mobile graphics board, for under $1800.00. __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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09-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#10
bajo C1eaner Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: TX, USA Posts: 17,254	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? Absolutely right.. Gateway fx has specs even better than that, for under $1300... __________________ USA "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." Duke (The Shootist) Gigabyte_AGP_LGA775, PentiumD960_dual core 3.6GHz, SapphireHD3850_AGP512MB_DDR2, WD RaptorX 150GB SATA_clearTop_16MB + Seagate 1TB SATA_32MB, CorsairDominator 2GB 8500_1066MHz, Dell 24" 2408WFP *AGP +DVIx2 +HDMI +DisplayPort +USB2x4, XPproSP3 Inspiron9400 17"uxga CentrinoC2duoT7600_2.39GHz_685MHz 4GB Micron6400@800_675_400MHz GeForceGo7900GSMobileForce_M6Enhanced_256MB 2x500GbSATA_7200rpm_16MBcache Vista hp, VistaP6002_SP2
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09-04-2008, 07:49 PM	#11
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,277	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? The price I mention is for the fastest mobile Core 2 Duo cpu. With the lowest end mobile Core 2 Duo cpu, the price compared to Alienware is under $1500.00 at the local computer shop for their custom build laptop. Gateway, much as I hate them has better specs than the Alienware. __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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09-04-2008, 09:53 PM	#12
bajo C1eaner Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: TX, USA Posts: 17,254	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? Today, you would want the latest centrino2 core 2 duo, and Gateway offers a medium end 8400, however I'm yet to find a clear list of all of the latest available Centrino2 processors... __________________ USA "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." Duke (The Shootist) Gigabyte_AGP_LGA775, PentiumD960_dual core 3.6GHz, SapphireHD3850_AGP512MB_DDR2, WD RaptorX 150GB SATA_clearTop_16MB + Seagate 1TB SATA_32MB, CorsairDominator 2GB 8500_1066MHz, Dell 24" 2408WFP *AGP +DVIx2 +HDMI +DisplayPort +USB2x4, XPproSP3 Inspiron9400 17"uxga CentrinoC2duoT7600_2.39GHz_685MHz 4GB Micron6400@800_675_400MHz GeForceGo7900GSMobileForce_M6Enhanced_256MB 2x500GbSATA_7200rpm_16MBcache Vista hp, VistaP6002_SP2
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10-02-2008, 04:11 PM	#13
BigBear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? Hey guys, thanks for all the replies. I never got around to replying but let me start by saying that I'm not very technical when it comes to specs and self-building. I much rather prefer a professional-built system with good customer service if something breaks. If I had the time, I would but I just can't. I'm pleased with my first AW so I see no reason why not to get another. Anyways, I'm writing because I actually noticed they released a new episode of this breed campaign sometime earlier this week. The animations are cool and all, but I'm wondering what we'll see from them. In the new video they show a 'baby' predator case (for their desktops) so I'm assuming that they may launch a new predator case design or desktop model???
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10-03-2008, 09:58 PM	#14
RoadStar Road Rambler Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bar & Grill At The End Of The Universe Posts: 2,124	Re: Thoughts on Alienware? It all boils down to, if you got the cash and that's want you want, then go for it................................ __________________ Jet Black Inspiron 1720 T8300 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo 800Mhz Bus 3MB L2 Cache 4GB 667Mhz DDR2 8600M GT 256MB DDR2 320GB SATA HDD CD/DVD R/W Dual Layer 17" WUXGA 1920X1200 Wide Screen Display X-Fi Xtreme PCI Express Vista Ultimate SP1 64 Bit
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10-06-2008, 07:33 AM	#15
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