where can i buy alienware laptops? help please

specifically, i want to get an Alienware Area-51 M15x but i don't know where to get it. i know i can order it online but can i would much rather buy it from a store. i've checked futureshop and bestbuy sites and they don't even have that brand. is there anyone who can help me?

and also i have done research on the laptop's features/specs and from what i've read, its considered one of the best laptops for gaming. but then i see people complaining about the keyboard responsiveness, the touch sensitive volume control, and how it crashes or gives error when you try to install games. is this true? i plan on using the laptop for playing world of warcraft, using the internet, and downloading songs and uploading photos. is the alienware m15x good for all those uses?

thank you for your help.

specifically, i want to get an Alienware Area-51 M15x but i don't know where to get it. i know i can order it online but can i would much rather buy it from a store. i've checked futureshop and bestbuy sites and they don't even have that brand. is there anyone who can help me?

and also i have done research on the laptop's features/specs and from what i've read, its considered one of the best laptops for gaming. but then i see people complaining about the keyboard responsiveness, the touch sensitive volume control, and how it crashes or gives error when you try to install games. is this true? i plan on using the laptop for playing world of warcraft, using the internet, and downloading songs and uploading photos. is the alienware m15x good for all those uses?

thank you for your help.

Jayesler12

So unless you are willing to pay extreme amounts for something that still doesent play modern games well, go for a much cheaper laptop from HP or something like that.

Of course, if you want to game, get a desktop, it will smash that laptop any day of the week. You dont need to build it yourself either, although prebuilts generally cost more, and are not upgrade-friendly, its still better if you never even seen the guts of a PC.

yea i was wondering if i should get an alienware laptop or not. i just wanted it because it's one of the best ones out there and i plan on playing a lot more pc games. i also wanted a laptop that will last long and is very good quality. i'm aware that the price starts at $1400 CANbut if its really expensive than i'll probably go for a Dell or Toshiba laptop. is there any other brands for gaming that would be better?

I use the Alienware m15x. and its a great laptop for gaming. i am using the intel dual core t9300 at 2.5 ghz 2GB of 667 ram and a 9800mGT and i am able to play crysis on high settings at about 30 FPS. the touch controls are fine they can be a wee bit irratating cause if you swipe your hand across to clean of dust you end up opening like 6 programs. but i have no regrets buying the M15x i love to show it off to my friends with the FX lighting system. As to where to get it the Alienware website is the only place to get it because you have to have certain things customized (like the name plate at the bottom, and the hardware you want in it) so if you want a gaming pc that can be taken around with you the M15x is the way to go.

I use the Alienware m15x. and its a great laptop for gaming. i am using the intel dual core t9300 at 2.5 ghz 2GB of 667 ram and a 9800mGT and i am able to play crysis on high settings at about 30 FPS. the touch controls are fine they can be a wee bit irratating cause if you swipe your hand across to clean of dust you end up opening like 6 programs. but i have no regrets buying the M15x i love to show it off to my friends with the FX lighting system. As to where to get it the Alienware website is the only place to get it because you have to have certain things customized (like the name plate at the bottom, and the hardware you want in it) so if you want a gaming pc that can be taken around with you the M15x is the way to go.

WKS92

1920x1200 but i usually play on medium i get about 50 FPS average that way, and i paid about 2,500 for it. but if his budget is lower i have a solution http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3940221&Sku=O261-NB15its a Ocz 15.4 inch gaming laptop barebones kit. the only downside is it has a 8700 included and cant be changed

1920x1200 but i usually play on medium i get about 50 FPS average that way, and i paid about 2,500 for it. but if his budget is lower i have a solution http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3940221&Sku=O261-NB15its a Ocz 15.4 inch gaming laptop barebones kit. the only downside is it has a 8700 included and cant be changed

From their website:

At this time, these are the options available for you to purchase a new Alienware system:

For the Americas (North America, Central America, Caribbean Islands, South America):

1. Placing the order On-line: When accessing Alienware's official web-site and click on a specific type of system, you will be given the opportunity of configuring your computer. By doing this, you can add additional components, peripherals, or software. Once you have finished customizing your new computer, there will be the option of purchasing the order on-line. Click here if you would like to know what payment options are available for buying a new Alienware system.

2. Placing the order by phone: If you are interested in purchasing an Alienware system, but would still like to ask a few questions first or to place an order with a Sales Representative, please call 1-800-ALIENWARE and contact our Sales Department directly.

3. Available at some Dell retail stores (in Canada): Alienware systems are also available at some Dell retail stores in Canada. You can try them first hand at the Dell stores located in the following areas / malls:

* Central Region
*
o Sherway
o Scarborough
o Square
o Vaughanmill
* Eastern Region
* Montreal:
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o Laval
o Fairview
o St. Bruno
o Anjou
* Ottawa
*
o St. Laurent
o Bayshore
* Québec City
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o Place Laurier
* Western Region
* Edmonton:
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o Westedmonton
o Southgate
* Calgary
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o Market Mall
o Chinook Mall
* Vancouver
*
o Metrotown
o Oakridge
* Winnipeg
*
o Winnipeg

4. Other stores: Alienware systems are also available at MicroCenter stores and selected Best Buy stores.



For EMEA (all other countries):

All our systems are configured online and custom-built to the required specifications of the customer. If you wish to order a system all purchases are made through our websites or by phone through one of our Sales Agents.

Thus, you can simply place an order online or over the phone whichever is more convenient for you.

Please feel free to visit our website (www.alienware.co.uk) and configure one of the systems as you wish.

Please allow us to run through of how the ordering process is in purchasing an Alienware system.

1. Placing the order and obtaining an order number for your purchase.

There are two ways of placing an order:

- You may do this through the website (configure a system and enter the shipping and billing information through our website's shopping procedure). After which, a verbal confirmation has to be conducted over the phone with one of our Sales agents. We do not charge a credit card unless verbally verified by the credit card holder.

- You may also call in and place the order with a Sales agent over the phone.

2. Billing your order

- Regarding payment, we accept either credit cards or money transfers as acceptable methods of payment

- Should you wish to use a credit card (Visa, MasterCard) the shipping and billing address on the order must correspond with the address that the credit card is registered to.

3. Production: Assembly, Integration, and Quality Control

- As soon as full payment is applied to your purchase your order will be sent to production. Your system would then be shipped in approximately 10-15 business days depending on the availability of parts and the testing of your Alienware system.



Thank you for your inquiry,

The Alienware Technical Support Team

Im not sure where to buy one besides online but you are going to spend money on a gaming rig make it a desktop. more bang for you buck.

i know i could have gotten a much faster desktop, but i am always going places (my friends houses, lan partys, car rides, etc) and i can't take a huge desktop and monitor with me. so i got a lappy plus i need it when i go off to college next year.

Alienware is a rip off, you can buy some 600-700$ laptops off newegg.com to play wow and do other things of the sort, just make sure the laptop has a dedicated GPU and its decent by checking benchmarks/3dmark06 comparisons.