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    Just ordered an M18X from hidevolution....

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by cheap4tw, Oct 29, 2011.

  1. cheap4tw

    cheap4tw Notebook Geek

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    I spoke to Ted in length prior to making this order and felt comfortable with Hidevolution as a reseller so I went with them. The specs are as follows:

    System Color
    Space Black Anodized Aluminum

    Processor
    Intel® Core™ i7 2960XM Overclocked Turbo Boost to 4.0GHz (8MB Cache)

    Thermal Paste - Lower temps and extend life of system!
    IC Diamond on CPU + GPU - INSTALLED BY HIDevolution

    Operating System
    Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate, 64bit, English (OS language can be changed ONLY with Ultimate)

    Video Card
    Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580M – NVIDIA® SLI® Enabled

    LCD Panel
    18.4-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 WLED

    0 dead pixel guarantee
    YES, guaranteed 0 dead pixels (valid for first 30 days of ownership)

    Memory
    Kingston HyperX 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1866MHz (4DIMMS) - 1866MHz not supported on 2630QM -
    installed by HIDevolution

    Hard Drive
    1024GB RAID 0 (2 x Crucial M4 (C400 SATA3 6Gb/s 512GB SSD) - INSTALLED BY HIDevolution

    2nd Hard Drive Bay (installed by HIDevolution)
    NONE / NOT APPLICABLE if RAID is chosen

    Internal Optical/3rd HDD Bay
    Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Burner (BR-R, DVD+-RW, CD-RW) - installed by HIDevolution

    Battery Options
    97 WHr 12-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery

    Power Adapter
    240 Watt (330W for dual GPU configs) 3 Prong AC Adapter with 6 ft Power Cord (will work worldwide, includes
    FREE plug adapter for those without "U.S. style" outlets)

    Wireless Cards
    Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO for Gaming & Video

    WirelessHD
    VIZIO XWH200 Universal Wireless HD Video and Audio Kit with Internal 60GHz WirelessHD Transmitter

    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth 3.0 Included

    Sound Options
    Internal High-Definition 5.1 Performance Audio with SoundBlaster MB Software

    Warranty and Service (Dell warranties are valid worldwide with service tag transfer request)
    4 Year Advanced Service Plan (adds Accidental damage protection)

    Include Original Parts (only applicable for parts "installed by HIDevolution"
    Include original 4GB RAM (2DIMMS), Include original 500GB 7200RPM HDD, Include original DVD drive

    Office Software
    None
    Security Software

    None
    Personalized Plate (leave blank if standard plate of "M18x" requested)
    My Name

    AlienFX Color (Color can be changed later to any color using supplied AlienFX software)
    Quasar Blue

    Automatic Updates
    Automatic Updates: On

    Avatars and Wallpapers
    Alien Schematic

    Pre-Installed Games
    Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed
     
    cheap4tw, Oct 29, 2011
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  2. RayDawg

    RayDawg Notebook Consultant

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    What price did you get it for??

    Edit: I just checked out their site. So they're making money off of you by charging $149 more than the base price.
     
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  3. cheap4tw

    cheap4tw Notebook Geek

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    Yes but then they are very willing to discuss pricing in long run. I realize I overpaid to an extent but again the comfort level was there and they accepted paypal which worked for me.

    They ended up matching Fortnax's price that I was quoted and then I added a few extras not offered by Fortnax.
     
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  4. SMOKE_SKULL

    SMOKE_SKULL Notebook Deity

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    Hopefully they have decent customer service. Once they have your $, attitudes tend to change. Just like dating a woman. Once the ring is on the finger, sax changes, usually not for the better.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Oct 29, 2011
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    Agree with above ^^

    TBH you could get it cheaper from dell directly & DIY some option yourself , from what I saw from their website , the price is around $8,098.00 , also no point to raid those SSD.

    Well , its up to you if 8k is just your 1cents :)
     
    iPhantomhives, Oct 29, 2011
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  6. cheap4tw

    cheap4tw Notebook Geek

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    Yeah I realize some of the build is not necessary but this item is a gift to myself hehe. I just finished up my years probation in a set for life type job, because of the job I am traveling back and forth between two locations a lot, thus the laptop and not a desktop.

    I appreciate the input but I am happy with the purchase =)
     
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    Enjoy ur machine & welcome to Alienworld. m18x is really awesome beast :)
     
    iPhantomhives, Oct 30, 2011
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    for me they have always been great, i had tons of questions and they answer them :3
     
    obc993, Oct 30, 2011
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  9. Aranthira

    Aranthira Notebook Consultant

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    My m18x cost 10% of his. Do you think he got 90% more performance?
     
    Aranthira, Oct 30, 2011
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    HookemAZ Notebook Consultant

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    What part of him being happy is so hard to comprehend? He clearly stated he was happy with the purchase and the price. Just be happy for the guy and stop stirring the pot already.

    To the OP: Congrats. That's an amazing system.
     
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  11. cheap4tw

    cheap4tw Notebook Geek

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    You are awesome =p
     
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    Great Buy buddy :) it's cheaper than my one from ordered from dell.com.au :(
     
    Axisofevil35, Oct 31, 2011
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