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Lions and Alienware and tax breaks- Oh My!

RhettRhett (Not even a monkey)
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Message 114 of 117
From:
To:
Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 09:23:28 -0400
Subject: Alienware Order Confirmation -- Automated Response

Customer Name:
Date Ordered: 5/2/2003

Thank You for giving us the opportunity to build your system.
A sales representative will contact you within the next 24 hours to confirm your order.
For security reasons and to protect our customers from fraud, your order will not be

processed until it has been confirmed. Please make sure that the phone number and
email
address you provided are correct. You can speed up the confirmation process by
contacting
a sales representative directly as soon as you've placed
your order. Please have your order number available. Thank you once again, and
congratulations
on your purchase.


Your Order Number is: *****

Total Price:
Again, Alienware thanks you for your business.


Here are the items in your cart:


[1] Area51-M:
Chassis: High-Performance LPT DS Chassis - Conspiracy Blue
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.66GHz 533MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache
Motherboard: Intel® 845E+ICH3M Chipset - FC-PGA DDR
Memory: 512MB DDR PC-2100 - Two SO-DIMMs
Hard Drive: 60GB 4200 RPM ATA100
Monitor: 15" UltraXGA 1600x1200 LCD Display
Video Card: ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 128MB DDR
Sound Card: Sound-Blaster Pro Compatible 3D Audio
Smart Bay One: 3.5 3-Mode Floppy Disk Drive
Smart Bay Two: PROMO - Free Upgrade to 24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo
Additional Battery: Secondary Lithium-Ion Smart Battery
Ethernet NIC: Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
Modem: 56K Modem with V.92 Technology
Optional Laptop Bag: Targus Sport Standard Computer Backpack - Platinum/Black
Security Locks: Belkin C100 Security Lock
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Free T-Shirt: Free Alienware® T-Shirt - Black
Bonus Subscription: Bonus 12-Month Subscription to Computer Games Magazine!
Warranty: Aliencare Toll-Free 1-Year 24/7 Depot Warranty


I am extreamly excited!!! I feel so amazingly lucky!! For once the IRS does something that works in my favor (like give nice tax breaks for a work laptop (which will be used for other things in addition to work, of course :D ).

Comments

  • C_MonC_Mon A Genuine Sucker
    OOOHHH!!! I'll want one of those!!!
  • RhettRhett (Not even a monkey)
    Yes-I was very excited. For the first time in my life, I have to thank the IRS... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :eek: :eek:
  • StrikerStriker Provided with distinction
    Have fun lugging around a 9.5 lb laptop. :)
  • C_MonC_Mon A Genuine Sucker
    Who care how much it weights, it's still more praktical than a desktop compter!
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    you go on thinking that. ;)
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Personally, I'd take a desktop over a laptop any day. But if I was given the chance to get an ultra-powerful laptop, I'd take it.
  • JackNJackN <font color=#99FF99>Lightwave Alien</font>
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Striker [/i]
    [B]Have fun lugging around a 9.5 lb laptop. :) [/B][/QUOTE]

    Beats lugging around a 56 pound desktop and monitor...

    ;)
  • AnlaShokAnlaShok Democrat From Hell
    Neverwinter Nights

    NWN has an issue with the ATI chips. The cursor blinks like mad unless you turn off the hardware mouse in the game options.

    Other than that, very nice.
  • Space GhostSpace Ghost Elite Ranger
    I think out of that whole order I could only afford the tee-shirt. ;)
  • RhettRhett (Not even a monkey)
    Well- it all came down too the nice looks and the good hardware... Plus my dad really really really needed a tax break- a significant tax break... This worked out to be one. Ill still use my desktop, but this will be nice because we are out of town so much.

    EDIT: Oh yea- and the weight doesnt bother me at all. For one thing- it comes with a backpack, and for another Im pretty strong. Plus, youth can make you do stupid stuff..
  • JackNJackN <font color=#99FF99>Lightwave Alien</font>
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by rhett [/i]
    [B]... Plus my dad really really really needed a tax break- a significant tax break... This worked out to be one.[/B][/QUOTE]

    Does he need another one????

    :D
  • RhettRhett (Not even a monkey)
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by JackN [/i]
    [B]Does he need another one????

    :D [/B][/QUOTE]

    I wish :D It took me three years to convince him a laptop would be a good idea (And the only reason he sprung for it was the tax writeoff)... I tried to say it would be great to get a regular desktop at the same time, but that got a "Fuck off, dont try to take advantage of this" type remark :D
  • KL14KL14 Trainee
    I personally have heard bad things about Alienware laptops from some people, but I think if I had the money I'd go for one. Though the Dell's with the Centrino look very good too ;)
  • RhettRhett (Not even a monkey)
    Never really heard bad things about Alienware myself (of course besides the cost :D). But I got this email today.. Wohoo!!!

    [quote]Message 125 of 125
    From: "Evelyn Colindres"
    To:
    Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 11:51:54 -0400
    Subject: Alienware Corporation

    Dear Mr. Bender,

    Thank you for your message.
    Please be advised that your Area 51 M System, under purchase order number
    *****, is currently waiting to enter production.

    Once the payment of your computer is received, it will take us 21 business
    days to hand-build, test and ship your dream machine.

    Your order will be in Phase 3 for an approximate time frame of 10 business
    days because we are preparing all the parts of your system to get ready to
    enter production.

    If you need further information, please reply to [email]order_status@alienware.com[/email],
    and we will be more than glad to help you.

    Regards,


    Evelyn Colindres
    Customer Service
    Alienware Corp.[/quote]
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