Alienware resellers

[christo493]

Does anyone know of any other resellers besides xoticPC, PNB and BTOtech? Most of them seem to lack the right customizations. XoticPC is the only one that comes closest to my needs.

[jmorales2012]

HIDevolution is one I see talked about a lot. They have pre made setups that you can edit and have within a week. Have you checked them out?

[CajunCARTFan]

I am trying to find out what the advantage of buying an Alienware through a reseller would be. I know I would not have to pay tax but what else? How does the warranty work, etc.?

[Derek@XoticPC]

Resellers will offer upgrades that Dell/Alienware does not offer. Those upgrades offered may also be different pricepoints and additional discounts that may just make more sense to go with a reseller rather than Alienware themselves. I'd recommend deciding on a build and then seeing who can get you the best price for what you're looking for.

Alienware has recently just begun expanding their reseller offerings and so it's still a pretty new option to most. Depending on when you're looking at buying, the options are likely to have changed again as new options and upgrades are discovered as compatible and possible with the systems.

[christo493]

Resellers will offer upgrades that Dell/Alienware does not offer. Those upgrades offered may also be different pricepoints and additional discounts that may just make more sense to go with a reseller rather than Alienware themselves. I'd recommend deciding on a build and then seeing who can get you the best price for what you're looking for.

Alienware has recently just begun expanding their reseller offerings and so it's still a pretty new option to most. Depending on when you're looking at buying, the options are likely to have changed again as new options and upgrades are discovered as compatible and possible with the systems.

Agreed. Especially where Dell lacks the customization, others have what you might want instead. XoticPC has (IMO) THE best Ram configurations, but I think the Msata drives are a little pricey :S

Also, Derek, do you think we could PM? I would like to know more of this NBR member special.

HIDevolution is one I see talked about a lot. They have pre made setups that you can edit and have within a week. Have you checked them out?

Just from looking, the prices are already quite a bit higher than my XoticPC build, but their pre-built prices are decent, just lacking the ram configs, though that's easily self-upgradeable. Oh..and they also charge me for tax.

[Alienware-Natalia_J]

Hi christo493,

About the warranty, it is usually registered to the retail store. There's always warranty but the coverage is different depending on the re-seller, you should ask them before you purchase the system. Here's the link to register the system and transfer the warranty to your name.

[Kev-Kanuk]

to my utter amazement, Costco.ca & Costco.com sells alienware

Canada
With 2 year warranty and a 90 day return policy, with free shipping

US
FREE 1 Year Kaspersky Internet Security, 2 year warranty and a 90 day return policy

[budgiebowler]

Are there any in the UK?

[Ironleaf]

A couple of things to keep in mind:

1) The profit margin for resellers on Alienware computers is very slim
2) Hard drives, memory, and add ons are always cheaper when ordered online than through either a reseller or even Alienware
3) Although resellers offer more upgrade options, they also must charge you more for those upgrades than you would spend if you bought and installed them yourself - they are not ripping you off, they simply must cover their costs and overhead
4) Buying from Alienware direct you can often beat reseller's prices by hundreds of dollars
5) Buying from Alienware direct you can often receive a gift card worth 5% of the purchase price of your computer. (A $3000 computer would give you a $150 Dell gift card)
6) If you are a student and buy from Alienware direct you may also receive a $200 Dell gift card
7) The 680M is not in stock or readily available everywhere. Alienware however has them ready to go
8) Resellers do not always have the actual laptop in stock and must order them from Alienware prolonging your order
9) Certain upgrades such as OS Upgrade, Red Laptop Color, and Name Plate Engraving can sometimes prolong your order by up to 15 days when ordered through a reseller as the laptop must be shipped back to Alienware for these upgrades to be performed

Just some things to keep in mind. All items listed do not necessarily apply to every reseller.

[StZu]

Just my 2c on Official Dell vs Resellers

At official Dell store, Students get a free Xbox 360 or a 200$ Gift card PLUS a discount based on their negotiating skills (I got a 200$ rebate from a great rep on my R4).

I dont think resellers offer the free gift card or Xbox 360