Alienware laptops... Help me get one!
Thursday, November 13, 2003 by ScoobyWRX STi 04 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Maybe some of you have seen the Alienware icon I made for OD, and can tell I'm drooling over the Area 51-m Extreme. I need to raise a total of $3,808 to get the one I want with all the upgrades. I am 16 and am looking for ways to make money... I was thinkin setting up internet/ wireless internet for people and businesses, building some cuztom pc's for people (maybe not sure) and buy/ resell on Ebay. Other than that I am pretty much fresh out of ideas... I want this pc so bad, anyone have some ideas on how I can get one? I am pretty computer literete so I pick up programs quickly, but unfortunately I am limited in my knowledge of code...
Thanks
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Thanks
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IPlural
Reply #62 Friday, November 14, 2003 9:51 PM
Reply #62 Friday, November 14, 2003 9:51 PM
Kona 
yeah that last one is SWEET
HUS I was looking at the Voodoo, I want to get in front of one first though, it looks to be a solid runner for sure...
yeah that last one is SWEET HUS I was looking at the Voodoo, I want to get in front of one first though, it looks to be a solid runner for sure...
IPlural
Reply #63 Friday, November 14, 2003 9:57 PM
Reply #63 Friday, November 14, 2003 9:57 PM
HUS if you would, could you email me so I can talk with you about something connected to your work?
A friend and I are working on putting together some ideas in that area for various reason, but one is to build up some $$ for working on something in the Robotics area...
We've a couple of ideas that we think will sell very well over the net which should also provide the cash for the other thing we are working on. Funding is falling short there and my wife and his are both getting a bit miffed at how much we are putting out for pro-to-typing..
anyway...
It would be really appreciated and possibly something you might have interest is being a part of with only time and synapses as an investment...
A friend and I are working on putting together some ideas in that area for various reason, but one is to build up some $$ for working on something in the Robotics area...
We've a couple of ideas that we think will sell very well over the net which should also provide the cash for the other thing we are working on. Funding is falling short there and my wife and his are both getting a bit miffed at how much we are putting out for pro-to-typing..
anyway...
It would be really appreciated and possibly something you might have interest is being a part of with only time and synapses as an investment...
ScoobyWRX STi 04
Reply #64 Friday, November 14, 2003 10:31 PM
Reply #64 Friday, November 14, 2003 10:31 PM
Hmmm this icon suite you speak of... where can I go to learn the program/ code, I got nuthin to do this weekend, and I love learning new stuff for pcs. And how much money could I make in a suite? Just curious.
And its pretty slick to see all the pc debates goin on here. They are all good computer's which come with their own unique perks. I do like that Voodoo PC, and even the Toshiba looked nice. I have a Dell 8200 Inspiron right now, and its ok. But I want to get into programs like Photoshop, Flash, MaYa, etc., and other areas of website design. I have my own site, but it's nuthin special in design ( I wanna learn how to make it much more attractive, although its not half bad) where I may need an updated pc. Mine is 3 years old. I just like the Alienware PC's and have been watchin the company since its debut. Im not ruling out other pc's, but I still have my heart set on it for now
If anyone would like to get together to work on some projects or point me in the right direction to learning some cool programs let me know and Id be glad to recieve and return some assistance!
Thanks!
And its pretty slick to see all the pc debates goin on here. They are all good computer's which come with their own unique perks. I do like that Voodoo PC, and even the Toshiba looked nice. I have a Dell 8200 Inspiron right now, and its ok. But I want to get into programs like Photoshop, Flash, MaYa, etc., and other areas of website design. I have my own site, but it's nuthin special in design ( I wanna learn how to make it much more attractive, although its not half bad) where I may need an updated pc. Mine is 3 years old. I just like the Alienware PC's and have been watchin the company since its debut. Im not ruling out other pc's, but I still have my heart set on it for now
If anyone would like to get together to work on some projects or point me in the right direction to learning some cool programs let me know and Id be glad to recieve and return some assistance!Thanks!
kona0197
Reply #66 Friday, November 14, 2003 10:44 PM
Reply #66 Friday, November 14, 2003 10:44 PM
Get a Apple Scooby. You would be a fool not to.
ScoobyWRX STi 04
Reply #67 Friday, November 14, 2003 11:02 PM
Reply #67 Friday, November 14, 2003 11:02 PM
Nah I only like Apples for image editing and video. I have sufficient programs on my pc, other than that I would never use a mac. Also whoever put up that Voodoo... the thing is $4,670 when upgraded to same specs as the Alienware, so that was a dumb post...
IPlural
Reply #68 Friday, November 14, 2003 11:32 PM
Reply #68 Friday, November 14, 2003 11:32 PM
what do you think an Icon is?
and an Icon suite is a bunch of icons that are doine in the same style/identity(look)
and an Icon suite is a bunch of icons that are doine in the same style/identity(look)
ScoobyWRX STi 04
Reply #69 Friday, November 14, 2003 11:39 PM
Reply #69 Friday, November 14, 2003 11:39 PM
Yes I know that, I was askin how much do u make for creating a suite? I already made an icon in the OD section I know what it is lol
kthxbye
Reply #70 Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:11 AM
Reply #70 Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:11 AM
Dell. Dell. Dell. Avoid Dell notebooks with your life. Dells may look nice (Personally, I think they're as ugly as hell,) but their engineering and design is anything /but/ competent. Just take a look in their support forums for releases or notices from Dell about known hardware problems or even recalls.
My roommates have 5 Dell notebooks between the two of 'em and every single one of them has had some design related hardware flaw or failing. The most recent two (coincidentally with the two newest notebooks,) have been a hard drive that not only fails, but DIES, due to heat from the optical drive, and on the newest one, the screen had to be replaced before the notebook was even a week old because it cracked. The problem? He closed it. Yes, it was as simple as that. It turns out, you /have/ to put the little foam insert that it was shipped with back whenever you close it - even though no documentation states this. Why? Because the keys stick up too far. They KNEW this, but they still shipped the model.
IBM notebooks... well, before my Toshiba (which isn't nearly as nice as the IBM,) I had a Thinkpad. Thinkpads are, simply, AWESOME. I think they're beautiful too - utilitarian, to the point. There was /thought/ put into their design, that you don't really notice until you sit down with one and actually /use/ it. The notebook is designed around usability, and not simply looking pretty.
Another brand to look at that not many people know about is Sager. They mostly made notebooks for other companies to rebrand, but they make some /wonderful/ systems. I would -love- to have a Sager. The 8890's are wonderful.
http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.html
My roommates have 5 Dell notebooks between the two of 'em and every single one of them has had some design related hardware flaw or failing. The most recent two (coincidentally with the two newest notebooks,) have been a hard drive that not only fails, but DIES, due to heat from the optical drive, and on the newest one, the screen had to be replaced before the notebook was even a week old because it cracked. The problem? He closed it. Yes, it was as simple as that. It turns out, you /have/ to put the little foam insert that it was shipped with back whenever you close it - even though no documentation states this. Why? Because the keys stick up too far. They KNEW this, but they still shipped the model.
IBM notebooks... well, before my Toshiba (which isn't nearly as nice as the IBM,) I had a Thinkpad. Thinkpads are, simply, AWESOME. I think they're beautiful too - utilitarian, to the point. There was /thought/ put into their design, that you don't really notice until you sit down with one and actually /use/ it. The notebook is designed around usability, and not simply looking pretty.
Another brand to look at that not many people know about is Sager. They mostly made notebooks for other companies to rebrand, but they make some /wonderful/ systems. I would -love- to have a Sager. The 8890's are wonderful.
http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.html
You've got a long way to go...
ScoobyWRX STi 04
Reply #72 Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:47 AM
Reply #72 Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:47 AM
Believe me I know MaYa is tough, but I am going to take a course at Saddleback College on it over the summer and see where that takes me...
EventHorizon
Reply #73 Saturday, November 15, 2003 1:00 AM
Reply #73 Saturday, November 15, 2003 1:00 AM
Ahh, I see...I thought you were going to try and teach yourself.
ScoobyWRX STi 04
Reply #74 Saturday, November 15, 2003 1:03 AM
Reply #74 Saturday, November 15, 2003 1:03 AM
No way, Im good with teaching myself programs, but not that good. I just like learning new programs, and we alll have to admit MaYa is freakin smurf (for those of u who watch Family Guy you will understand that).
IPlural
Reply #75 Saturday, November 15, 2003 2:39 AM
Reply #75 Saturday, November 15, 2003 2:39 AM
My son is looking to get into CGI and such. He's working on a G4 16" ti, 1 gig ram, 60 gig drive, SuperDisk and 256 vid, sweet sucker...
I still think if that is the thing you are looking at doing, the Toshiba I linked into this thread would be the direction to go...
Voodoo has a pretty good high end laptop, but I still think the Toshiba would be my choice.
I still think if that is the thing you are looking at doing, the Toshiba I linked into this thread would be the direction to go...
Voodoo has a pretty good high end laptop, but I still think the Toshiba would be my choice.
IPlural
Reply #76 Saturday, November 15, 2003 2:43 AM I am at this moment cleaning up with a system restore and installing a Netgear 108mbit wireless nic on a IBM R32
Wife is going to through a fit in the morning, but the tech in West VA can have my T-22 with all the upgrades and be happy... or not
Reply #76 Saturday, November 15, 2003 2:43 AM
I am at this moment cleaning up with a system restore and installing a Netgear 108mbit wireless nic on a IBM R32 Wife is going to through a fit in the morning, but the tech in West VA can have my T-22 with all the upgrades and be happy... or not
ScoobyWRX STi 04
Reply #77 Saturday, November 15, 2003 2:43 AM
Reply #77 Saturday, November 15, 2003 2:43 AM
I looked at both, the Voodoo is a tad over 1k more if you match it to the specs of the Alienware. The Toshiba was a bit less expenisive when matched, but the difference was so marginal that I wouldnt mind spending a few more bucks for the AW. I have never been a fan of Toshiba's, but I am in no way excluding it from the picture. The Voodoo looked great, just its a flat out rip off. People complained about the price of the AW before. GO TAKE a loook at the Vooddoo, its ridicoulous what they charge...
IPlural
Reply #78 Saturday, November 15, 2003 3:24 AM
Reply #78 Saturday, November 15, 2003 3:24 AM
I have, it's a solid system, I do know a couple of people with Area 51's who have had some real crapper support from Alien. But then again, they are not the sharpest crayons in the box and they very well could have done something stupid and then instead of fixing it themselves they went and told them what the stupid thing was they did and Alien told them to pee up a rope...
I have another friend who works network support at Best Buy that claims to stay clear of Alien, though that might be more of a reflection of Bestbuy than the Alien company too.
I keep coming back around to the MAC 17.1 TI myself... Keep telling myself I will go another direction, but... Always seem to levitate back to it...
Sony has some nice high end graphics laptops out, I know some at WinC do not care for them and have found customers having issues with drivers and such. But I feel that is more of a reflection on the abilities of the person with the laptop, not the product.Compaq once told me without question that my 1655 laptop would not run Windows 2ooo and pretty much refused to believe it was in fact operating without any problems once I had traced down all the drivers needed...
Or course they were pushing me to purchase an Armada at the time
I have another friend who works network support at Best Buy that claims to stay clear of Alien, though that might be more of a reflection of Bestbuy than the Alien company too.
I keep coming back around to the MAC 17.1 TI myself... Keep telling myself I will go another direction, but... Always seem to levitate back to it...
Sony has some nice high end graphics laptops out, I know some at WinC do not care for them and have found customers having issues with drivers and such. But I feel that is more of a reflection on the abilities of the person with the laptop, not the product.Compaq once told me without question that my 1655 laptop would not run Windows 2ooo and pretty much refused to believe it was in fact operating without any problems once I had traced down all the drivers needed...
Or course they were pushing me to purchase an Armada at the time
Styl-X Design
Reply #79 Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:53 PM
Reply #79 Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:53 PM
The skins factory,
I am not sure if creating an icon set would work out.
You need to have a name to do something like that.
I am not sure if creating an icon set would work out.
You need to have a name to do something like that.
ScoobyWRX STi 04
Reply #80 Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:55 PM
Reply #80 Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:55 PM
I can understand that... PC stuff is always a bit hard to break into the business. But optimistically if I create a good suite, whats the payoff for that?
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Reply #61 Friday, November 14, 2003 8:56 PM
I was thinking that too, but I don't know how much designing ability the kid has. He said he has allot of background tech experience so I am sure he can do the back end of websites and stuff.
but the GUI end is a whole 'nother ball game