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    Posted: 01 Aug 2008 at 8:56pm
I just got an email saying my computer is in Stage 5! I hope it ships Monday!! I hope this weekend goes by fast (and I never want the weekend to end). I can't wait till next week!

Just incase you forgot:
System Configuration:
Chassis: Digital Storm 850Si 
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) 
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache) 
Motherboard: Asus Rampage Formula (Chipset: Intel X48) (Supports CrossFire) 
System Memory: 4GB DDR2 OCZ at 800MHz 
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) 
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) 
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB 
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Additional Case Fans) 
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) 
Modifications: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability 
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed) 
Windows Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) 
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: 3D Mark 2006 Advanced Edition (By: Futuremark) (Pre-Install and apply updates) 
Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
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very nice

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sorry man but I dont think they work weekends, I hit stage 5 last friday and MY Beula shipped on tuesday. So you may not get your monday wish, but I say GOOD LUCK! 
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Yeah I was afraid of that. They are probably real busy Monday too with everything from over the weekend.

How long did it take you to get your Beula after it shipped on Tuesday? I'm thinking maybe 3 days from CA to SD...ground shipping.
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you just may be right Sneakerz! To bad I live in Massachusetts and she has not arrived. Est. time is for Tuesday August 5th. 
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Ah dang thats way on the East Coast. Well as soon as you receive her, POST PICS!

Everytime I see new posts of people's reviews it makes me even more anxious to get my computer!
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Originally posted by Sneakerz

Ah dang thats way on the East Coast. Well as soon as you receive her, POST PICS! Everytime I see new posts of people's reviews it makes me even more anxious to get my computer!


me and you both

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ClapWoot! Woot! Clap
 
Congrats, it comes very soon! Thumbs%20Up
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Yeah I hear you, waiting definately sucks. Patience is a virtue though...Good things come to those who wait LOL!
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Dont say that!!!!! I wasnt the most patient customer. I think I was on here everyday crying and carrying on. Driving everybody just crazy. Wouldnt you say Harley, Tyler, Sunny and all who had to deal with me. 
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Haha! Yeah I'm constantly checking/reading forums at work everyday now. I know how you feel. Hopefully it will be over for you tomorrow =)
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I'm so jealous, I've been in Stage 1 for like 5 days now, must be in a lineup or something.
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Stage 7!! Passed QA....uhh whats next?!?!?!?
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Shipping is next!!!!  When I got my tracking number it was listed as UPS.  I kept logging that tracking number and it would come back that it couldn't find it.  After a couple of days, the computer arrived by FEDEX.  Moral of the story is that if you can't find your package under the tracking number, try different vendors to track it.
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The best way to track your tracking number is search it on google and it will find the right vendor for it.
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WOOT!!! Hopefully it will ship tomorrow then since I didn't get a tracking # for it today.
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WOOT! Thats awesome. Moving along quite nicely. I'm actually impressed at how fast mine has been moving along....everyday I've hit a new stage. Not once has it gone over 2 days without hitting a different stage.

Looks like they have a good process going now....or maybe I was just lucky ;p
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FedEX? They told me UPS. I asked them if they'd ship USPS though to save myself from the insane Brokerage charges of UPS.
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Originally posted by Sneakerz

WOOT! Thats awesome. Moving along quite nicely. I'm actually impressed at how fast mine has been moving along....everyday I've hit a new stage. Not once has it gone over 2 days without hitting a different stage.

Looks like they have a good process going now....or maybe I was just lucky ;p
 
Really? I've been in Stage 1 since July 30th. Starting to wonder if something is wrong. I'm a little paranoid though, first time buying a Laptop.
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Originally posted by harleyman

Well they use both FedEx and UPS...It depends on where its going mostly,and for special concerns they have what they consider to be the best solution....
 
 
But typically for US  delivery its FedEx ground.....Smile


I got mine via UPS ground...and wish I hadn't. The computer was damaged in transit (vid card fell out and the PCI slot was all twisted), and now I have to send it back to get fixed. Same thing happened to a friend of mine; apparently UPS isn't very kind to their packages. Confused

Really blows, I hate waiting, and now I get to wait 2-3 more weeks. Grrr!
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Angreifer, what kind of shipping are you gonna use now?

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Well, I'm going to give Customer Service another call and see if I can get them to send it back to me via FedEx or DHL after it's repaired. I'm kinda terrified of the prospect of going through this whole repair process, just to have it broken during shipping again.
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so you gonna use fedex ground or dhl? watch-out for dhl, their drivers are a big nuts, I have had some bad experiences with them.

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I just got an email saying it shipped!!!!! FedEx too.....I bet DS got too many complaints about UPS. I like Fed Ex better anyways!


Way to go DS! Exactly 1 week from ordering and its shipped!

Ordered last Monday afternoon.


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Originally posted by DST4ME

so you gonna use fedex ground or dhl? watch-out for dhl, their drivers are a big nuts, I have had some bad experiences with them.


Thanks for the heads up, I'll ask for FedEx. And yeah, ground; I'm a poor college student, I can't afford the extravagance of anything better. Tongue

Oh, and congrats Sneakerz!


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well congrats to you both

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Congrats Sneakerz :)
 
Now you have me paranoid about shipping too... Anyone know how well USPS treats their parcels?
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Yeah now I'm paranoid about shipping LOL. I can see me waiting for my new computer....gets here and its damaged I think I would cry lol. My patience is already minimal....can't even imagine if the comp had to be shipped back to DS to get repaired =x.
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only and only because I'm gonna be in your shoes in a few month, I will not use this perfect opportunity to torture you guys and have fun at your expense

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Originally posted by Sneakerz

Yeah now I'm paranoid about shipping LOL. I can see me waiting for my new computer....gets here and its damaged I think I would cry lol. My patience is already minimal....can't even imagine if the comp had to be shipped back to DS to get repaired =x.


I almost did cry, lol. I have to say though, customer service was very nice and helpful. I just wish I hadn't had to rely on them the same day I got the computer!!
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ya usps is the last place I would use for this stuff, right next to airborn and dhl

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Problem is Couriers tend to charge ridiculous Brokerage fees to get it across the border, or at least UPS does. Not sure about FedEX, though since FedEX is in Canada too, maybe not so much.
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Well all I can say is that I've been using FedEx for years and have never had an issue...never used UPS so I dunno about them....rather not find out either.
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I have used many, none of them are great, but FedEx is definitely the best out of the bunch.

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I still prefer DHL hands down
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