a few questions about a couple of things.

[smokey]

hi,

I was here a few months ago asking questions about a laptop I was going to buy but something came up so I couldn't, anyway I am back now and looking to buy again but I have a few questions.

first here is the laptop and its specs:

Chassis & Display
Vortex Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080)

Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4810MQ (2.80GHz) 6MB

Memory (RAM)
32GB KINGSTON SODIMM DDR3 1600MHz (4 x 8GB)

Graphics Card
2 x AMD® Radeon® R9 M290X - 4GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11

Memory - Hard Disk
1TB WD SCORPIO BLUE WD10JPVX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 8MB CACHE (5400 rpm)

2nd Hard Disk
750GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD7500BPKX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE (7200 rpm)

mSATA SSD Drive
240GB Kingston SSDNow mS200 mSATA (upto 540MB/sR | 530MB/sW)

2nd mSATA SSD Drive
120GB Kingston SSDNow mS200 mSATA (upto 550MB/sR | 520MB/sW)

DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)

Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND (£9)

Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & KILLER™ 1202 WIRELESS GAMING 802.11N + BLUETOOTH 4.0

Carry Case
Trust Sydney 17.3" Notebook Carry Bag (£29)

Laptop Cooling Stands
Zalman ZM-NC3 Ultra-Quiet Laptop Cooler, upto 17.3 inch (£15)

Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£69)

Dead Pixel Guarantee
1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs (£19)

Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days

I have left a few things out but the important stuffs all there, so to my questions.

Q1: Screen, are the matte screens as clear as the glossy screens?

I noticed there was no glossy option any more and all the matte screens I have seen haven't been quite as clear as the glossy screens due to the finish.

Q2: Wireless, what's the best wireless?

Q3: Build Time, if I choose the 5 day fast track would that be from the time I place the order?

I know they are probably quite busy and I don't want the build being rushed but I also don't want to be waiting ages for it.

Q4: I read somewhere that PCSpecialist computers have there logo on screen during startup, if that's true could I get the laptop without the logo if I asked them?

Q5: Stickers, do you think PCS would just put them in the box so I could choose where they go and place them myself?

I want the stickers but I never like where they've been put on laptops.

I know I should just email PCS for the last 2 questions but any advice is welcome.

any help appreciated, thanks

--edit--

just realized I posted this in the technical support section instead of the sales advice section, could a mod move it please.

 

[Rakk]

Q3: Build Time, if I choose the 5 day fast track would that be from the time I place the order?

If you order before the cutoff time (not sure what time it is, think its somewhere between midday and 3pm) then the day you order will be counted as the first working day (I think presuming the payment doesn't get delayed) unless its the weekend, in which case Monday would count as the first day. Remember that the 5-day (and 3-day) fast tracks are working days (so weekends and bank holidays do not count)

I know they are probably quite busy and I don't want the build being rushed but I also don't want to be waiting ages for it.

Fast track just skips the queue where your machine is waiting to be built, it will take the same amount of time to be actually built as any other machine.

Q5: Stickers, do you think PCS would just put them in the box so I could choose where they go and place them myself?

Stickers are included in the welcome pack and not placed on the machine, the only sticker put on the machine will be the Windows key sticker (which has to be placed on the machine) - if you order an OS - edit: this is what I've seen from ordering desktops - may be different for laptops.

just realized I posted this in the technical support section instead of the sales advice section, could a mod move it please.

Done

 

[mantadog]

Q1: Screen, are the matte screens as clear as the glossy screens?

I noticed there was no glossy option any more and all the matte screens I have seen haven't been quite as clear as the glossy screens due to the finish. I don't comment too much on screens, I find them too much of a personal preference, maybe someone else can comment on this.

Q2: Wireless, what's the best wireless? The killer cards have been favoured over the intel cards, but i think they are both fine now TBH

Q3: Build Time, if I choose the 5 day fast track would that be from the time I place the order? yes, pre noon Monday to Friday counts as the first day. My experience with 5 day fast track was actually 3 working days dispatched.

I know they are probably quite busy and I don't want the build being rushed but I also don't want to be waiting ages for it.

Q4: I read somewhere that PCSpecialist computers have there logo on screen during startup, if that's true could I get the laptop without the logo if I asked them? Probably not

Q5: Stickers, do you think PCS would just put them in the box so I could choose where they go and place them myself? Any stickers will come pre attached not sure if they can put em in the box. Going my the laptop my brother got anyway at least some will be pre done.

 

[smokey]

If you order before the cutoff time (not sure what time it is, think its somewhere between midday and 3pm) then the day you order will be counted as the first working day (I think presuming the payment doesn't get delayed) unless its the weekend, in which case Monday would count as the first day. Remember that the 5-day (and 3-day) fast tracks are working days (so weekends and bank holidays do not count)

ok

Fast track just skips the queue where your machine is waiting to be built, it will take the same amount of time to be actually built as any other machine.)

cool

Stickers are included in the welcome pack and not placed on the machine, the only sticker put on the machine will be the Windows key sticker (which has to be placed on the machine) - if you order an OS - edit: this is what I've seen from ordering desktops - may be different for laptops.)

just to be clear I mean the ones like "intel inside" and "Radeon graphics".

Done

thanks

I don't comment too much on screens, I find them too much of a personal preference, maybe someone else can comment on this.

I just want as clear picture as possible.

The killer cards have been favoured over the intel cards, but i think they are both fine now TBH

good to know

Q3: Build Time, if I choose the 5 day fast track would that be from the time I place the order? yes, pre noon Monday to Friday counts as the first day. My experience with 5 day fast track was actually 3 working days dispatched.

that sounds good

Q4: I read somewhere that PCSpecialist computers have there logo on screen during startup, if that's true could I get the laptop without the logo if I asked them? Probably not

that's what I figured.

Q5: Stickers, do you think PCS would just put them in the box so I could choose where they go and place them myself? Any stickers will come pre attached not sure if they can put em in the box. Going my the laptop my brother got anyway at least some will be pre done.

well I'll email them to make sure.