My New Laptop

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Price: $3149.00

Specs:
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Depot Service
Operating System: MicrosoftÂ® WindowsÂ® XP Professional
Chassis: Alienware Exclusive Area-51m Magnessium Alloy Chassis - Saucer Silver
Monitor: 15.4" WideSXGA+ 1680x1050 Multimedia LCD Display with Additional 2 Speakers
Processor: IntelÂ® PentiumÂ® 4 Processor 3.2GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache
Motherboard: SiS648FX + SiS963L AGP8X Chipset
Memory: 1024MB DDR PC-2700 - Two SO-DIMMs
Hard Drive: Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 with 8MB Cache
Video Card: AREA-51M NVIDIA FX go5600 Module with 128MB DDR
Sound Card: Sound-Blaster Pro Compatible 3D Audio Smart
Bay One: 24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo w/Software
Wireless network: Built-In Wireless 802.11a/b miniPCI Card
Ethernet NIC: Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Modem with V.90 Technology
Additional Battery: Additional Primary Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack
Optional Mouse: Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - USB - Standard Color
Free Alienware T-Shirt: Free AlienwareÂ® T-Shirt - White
Bonus Subscription: Bonus 12-Month Subscription to Computer Games Magazine!

Here are the phases of the order process

Phase 1: (Order Received) Your order has been received and is awaiting verification before processing. If you placed your order online, you should be receiving a call or an email from an Alienware representative shortly. All online orders must be verified before they can be processed as part of our security procedures.

Phase 2: (Order is currently processed) Your order has been verified and is currently awaiting payment processing. While in this stage we are authenticating any credit card and/or payment information for security purposes. Please understand that this phase is necessary as it will protect you the customer from any fraudulent transactions. We observe very strict security guidelines and hope you can appreciate our efforts.

Phase 3: (Payment Received) Your order has been processed and is currently awaiting the configuration verification phase.

Phase 4: (Configuration Verification Phase) Your configuration is undergoing a configuration verification prior to component reservation. This means that we are checking your system configuration before we reserve all the necessary components that make up your system. Even though this process already took place when you initially placed the order, we make sure to recheck our real-time knowledgebase for any possible conflicts with drivers and/or components.

Phase 5: (Pre-Production Inventory Queue phase) Your system is now on queue and awaiting inventory inspection and audit.

Phase 6: (Inventory Audit) The inventory that will be used to custom build your PC has now been inspected. Please be aware that a back-order situation might or might not exist in this phase. If a back-order situation does exist, it should not impede your orderâ€™s progress. In the rare occurrence that a back-order causes a delay it would occur during phase 9 and you will be notified immediately via e-mail. The part in question will also be identified in the e-mail.

Phase 7: (Materials Inspection) All accessories such as Manuals (if applicable), CDs, Cables that are included with your system have now been inspected.

Phase 8: (Pre Assembly) Your system is now on queue and waiting to be assembled, integrated and inspected by quality assurance.

Phase 9: (Production: Assembly & Integration) Your system is being hand-built by an AlienwareÂ® Assembly Technician. We take great pride in building systems as our motto reflects "build it as if it were your own". The assembly stage can take sometime as all the cabling in the machine is carefully done and the results are greater upgrade flexibility and thermal airflows. Every assembly technician has been qualified with Alienware Standards and has undergone a rigorous training program. We pride ourselves on not only giving you a high performance computer system, but a piece of art!

Phase 10: (Production: Phase #1) Your system is undergoing the first stage of the AlienwareÂ® 200-point quality control process. This stage includes the installation of the operating system, drivers and any applications that are specific to the system you ordered. Our AlienwareÂ® Integration Technician will also install any demos, benchmark utilities, and burn-in software neccessary to correctly monitor your systemâ€™s performance. These functions are performed by AlienFactory, a proprietary software designed by Alienware for our valued customers.

Phase 11: (Production: Phase #2) Your system is undergoing the second stage of the AlienwareÂ® 200-point quality control process. This phase is the most crucial stage. We perform a series of grueling tests that push the hardware components in your system to the very limit. This phase is especially important because it is here where the system either passes or fails. If it does fail, it will automatically go to one of our diagnostic technicians to identify any problems before we ship it to you. If the system doesn't pass our performance metrics, we will build it from scratch again. Perfection takes time!

Phase 12: (Production: Quality Control) Your system is undergoing the final stage of the AlienwareÂ® 200-point quality control process. An AlienwareÂ® Quality Inspector is tasked with inspecting your machine for any obvious or latent defects. Our Inspectors are seasoned technicians/engineers and are well versed in the art of perfection.

Phase 13: (Production: Shipping) Your system is being packaged carefully and being prepared for shipping.

Phase 14: (Order Shipped) Congratulations, your order has been shipped. We only hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed building it for you.

I am currently on phase 9

Here are some pictures

Play the latest games on a 16.1" LCD or watch your favorite movies on a stylish 15.4" wide-screen LCD. 15.4" models feature two additional speakers.

No need to send your system back to Alienware for video upgrades, the Area-51m allows you to install a new card at home in minutes.

A powerful 800 MHz FSB desktop processor delivers better performance than a mobile processor and prevents "frame-drops" and system slow-downs.

The Area-51mâ€™s new magnesium alloy chassis allows for a lighter, more durable design.The Area-51m comes equipped with rubber grips, designed to help you get a hold of your system and prevent it from slipping out of your hands.

Whether the lights are on or off, the Area-51mâ€™s illuminated Alien eyes are sure to catch attention. Alien eyes will light up in green, blue and red depending on the current power status of your system.

With the Area-51mâ€™s smart bay, you can remove your optical drive and insert a second hard drive for added storage space.

The Area-51m makes plug and play easy. Enjoy your favorite pictures, photos, video clips, and data using the Area-51mâ€™s 3-in-1 built-in media card reader.(MMC/SD/MS formats)

Enjoy uninterruptible game-play with the Area-51mâ€™s new high-performance Li-Ion Smart Battery

No need to sit next to your Area-51m to enjoy it. Control mouse and multimedia functions at a distance with an infrared remote control.

The Area-51m uses a 19.05mm pitch, 88-key keyboard designed for durability and extensive game-play.

Plug in external devices and game controllers to the Area-51mâ€™s USB 2.0 and Firewire ports.

Add a second external monitor display with the Area-51mâ€™s VGA-out port or S-Video port.

The Area-51m comes with a built-in 56K modem, built-in LAN capability, and the option for wireless networking.

The Area-51m comes with a high-performance 160 watt AC power adapter, giving you all the power you need for hours of gaming.

The Area-51m is designed with an industry standard Kensington lock to prevent system theft.

The Area-51m comes with an engraved Alienware logo ensuring that everyone will know you are gaming on the Original Ultimate Gaming Machine.
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Scott