Posts with tag laptop

More tasty WoW cakes

by Mike Schramm Apr 17th 2009 at 5:00PM

We got quite a few new cakes come across the tipline since we posted that caketop the other day, including this scary little bit of confectionary groomicide, thanks to another WoW-playing laptop. Lumpey of Arathor sent this one in, and says his mom made it for his wife's bridal shower, after he joked about bringing his laptop on the honeymoon so he could play WoW. We just want to know: mother or mother-in-law? The two messages might be very different, depending. But it does look like a great cake!

We've added this one to the gallery, along with two others we were sent. One is from Bubber, who put an edible guild picture on a regular cake he picked up (but it still looks pretty good), and the other is from Patrick S., whose wife made him another cake laptop for his birthday last year. That one actually has edible ricepaper TCG cards on it, and a great little World of Warcraft logo on the bottom. Very awesome, everybody, thanks for sending those in.

Gallery: Warcraft-themed Cakes

This cake runs WoW

by Mike Schramm Apr 17th 2009 at 9:30AM

We've seen some awesome Warcraft-related cakes before, but this one is probably the most literal we've come across -- it's an actual representation of a laptop, complete with what looks like a to-scale keyboard, and little letters etched on the keys. Sure, it's a little more pillowy and frosted than your average MacBook, but that edible paper screenshot does look really cool. And before someone in the comments asks: what addon is that around the ability buttons?

You can see all of the other cakes we've collected so far in the gallery below. And as always, if you spot (or even make) a WoW-related confectionary contraption, drop us a note so we can check it out.

[via Wonderland]

Gallery: Warcraft-themed Cakes

Dell's XPS line not cancelled after all

by Daniel Whitcomb May 14th 2008 at 1:30PM

You might remember yesterday that we reported on the Wall Street Journal's report on the canceling of the Dell XPS line, which includes the World of Warcraft laptop. It seems that the Wall Street Journal got it wrong, according to Dell spokeswoman Anne B. Camden, speaking via Dell's official blog.

She took issue with almost every aspect of the Wall Street Journal's report, saying that both Alienware and the XPS line are hardly in trouble, and are known for excellence and have gained many awards and accolades, and that Dell was dedicated to both. In fact, she specifically praised the XPS M1730, which is the base for the World of Warcraft laptop.

In short, the WoW laptop will probably still be available for your buying pleasure, if you are inclined to drop between 2500 and 3000 dollars on a souped up gaming laptop and a couple of extra toys.

[Thanks to all the tipsters who sent this in!]

Dell to end its World of Warcraft computer line

by Daniel Whitcomb May 13th 2008 at 2:00PM

Fresh from the Wall Street Journal comes some news from Dell: They're phasing out much of their XPS gaming line, including their Warcraft laptops. You might remember the Dell XPS M1730 from our giveaway contest, hand-ons analysis and reviews back when it first hit the market. According to the article, the phaseout begins next month, so if you've been thinking about getting one of these bad boys, you'd better act fast.

The website still doesn't mention anything about the phase out, but it seems likely it'll be pulled soon. the $2999 price tag still seems a bit steep to me, but it's probably better than than the initial $4500 price tag, and better than the price that would probably be asked for any versions that might appear on various auction sites once Dell officially discontinues it.

We don't know for sure if the Laptop sold well, since Dell doesn't release sales information, but according to the article, the main object of this phase-out is to bolster the flagging Alienware line, which has lost much of it's luster since being purchased by Dell. Whatever the reason, the laptop is going bye-bye, so if you want it, go and get it. But you better hurry, because it may not last.

Gallery: Dell WoW XPS Review Gallery

Gallery: Dell XPS M1730

[Thanks for the tip, Surely!]

Dell drops the price on the Warcraft laptop

by Mike Schramm Mar 27th 2008 at 9:00PM

Just in case the original $5k was too much for you on that Dell Warcraft laptop deal, Dell has apparently dropped the price to a still pretty high $4k, or $3999. That's still more than our questionable pricing out of the laptop and all of the goodies that come with it, but then again, it is a sweet gaming-spec, Warcraft branded laptop -- can you really put a price on a paradise like that?

And yes, it still does come with all the old stuff, including Alliance or Horde branding, all the Warcraft software, and a bunch of other goodies including those beta keys that we still have no idea are for. Where Dell found $1000 to cut out of that deal we can't figure either, unless... you don't think they were just topping more than a cool grand of straight profit on this deal, were they? Sneaky moneymaking bastards!

Update: Apparently we now know where they got $1000 out of the deal -- ~~it doesn't come with all the extras any more.~~ According to reader DevilStick, who chatted with a Dell sales rep, all it comes with is the mousepad and possibly a laptop bag. So the novels, the beta keys, and all of the books and other goodies were limited time only.

Update II: Dell themselves have contacted us with the news that the sales rep DevilStick chatted with was wrong: even at the lower price, it still does come with all the goodies. So if $5k was too much, but $4k is worth it to you to have "the ultimate Warcraft laptop," order away.

Dell XPS contest winner revealed

by Dan O'Halloran Jan 1st 2008 at 7:00PM

After a mountain of legal paperwork and a background check that went back to the War of 1812, we have verified the eligibility of our randomly chosen winner of the WoW Insider Dell XPS giveaway. Everyone congratulate reader Alkalye. He has chosen the Horde edition of the M1730 World of Warcraft gaming laptop.

Thanks everyone for participating with your 37,000+ entries!

The Dell XPS laptop giveaway has a winner!

by Dan O'Halloran Dec 22nd 2007 at 1:30PM

We have successfully contacted the winner of the WoW Insider Dell XPS M1730 World of Warcraft Edition giveaway. So no need to keep checking your e-mail this weekend. With 37,000+ entries this has been one of our most successful contests to date and we thank you all for participating.

For those who didn't win, we have a new contest starting today: the Ideazon 12 Days of Winter Veil daily giveaway. Every day you can enter to win Ideazon swag: WoW-themed keyboards, FragMats (like a mousepad, but much better looking), Reaper mice plus WoW 60 day gamecards and more.

Keeping checking back every day for the next 12 days (including today's contest) for your chance to enter to win!

Last chance to enter our Dell XPS giveaway

by Dan O'Halloran Dec 21st 2007 at 7:00AM

Today is your last chance to enter to win in our Dell XPS M1730 World of Warcraft laptop giveaway. Just leave a comment on the contest post with your preference of Horde or Alliance edition. And you need to do it this morning before 11:59am ET because at noon today the contest is officially over. We're locking the post and randomly picking the winner.

Here's the other important part: we will be contacting the winner by e-mail. If they do not respond in 72 hours, we will pick another winner. So make sure you check your e-mail this weekend or you may lose out on this gaming beast of a laptop. No one wants to come back from Christmas vacation to find an e-mail declaring them the winner if only they had responded in time!

And just so you don't spend the weekend staring at your Inbox, we will be announcing here on the site when we have successfully contacted the potential winner. Thanks to everyone for participating!

Good luck and get commenting!

Two chances left to enter to win a Dell XPS laptop

by Dan O'Halloran Dec 20th 2007 at 3:30PM

We're closing our giveaway to entries at 11:59am ET tomorrow. That leaves you two more chances, today and tomorrow morning, to enter. All you need to do is go to the contest post and leave a comment with your preference of Horde or Alliance Edition.

With 30,000+ entries so far, you can increase you chance of winning by making sure you get in your last two comments. In the meantime, check out the gallery below for the hot sleekness that is the Dell XPS M1730 World of Warcraft Edition laptop.

Gallery: Dell XPS M1730

Day 6 of 8 and it's not too late to win a Dell XPS laptop

by Dan O'Halloran Dec 19th 2007 at 4:28PM

I know you regular readers of the site have been entering every day for a chance to win a Dell XPS M1730 World of Warcraft Edition laptop. But word is getting out and new readers have been coming to the site this week for their chance as well.

Veteran or newbie, if you haven't entered today, head over to the contest post and leave a comment with your preference of either Horde or Alliance edition. You'll have two more chances to enter (Thursday, and Friday before noon ET) after today, then we close the contest, randomly pick a lucky reader and send them an e-mail.

Until then, you can read our hands on review of the beast or add your opinion to the post that explores the question: is the laptop worth the price tag?

Gallery: Dell XPS M1730

Only 4 more chances to enter the Dell XPS contest

by Dan O'Halloran Dec 18th 2007 at 3:31PM

Today, tomorrow, Thursday and Friday before noon are your last four chances to enter to win a $5k Dell XPS M1730 WoW edition laptop. Not to mention the Figure Print that comes with it as well as 5 WoW beta keys tied to your account and a host of other goodies.

To enter, click over to the contest post and leave a comment with your preference of Alliance or Horde edition. After the contest ends on Friday at noon, we'll randomly choose one lucky winner. With over 20,000 entries so far, don't forget to enter every day to increase your odds of winning!

Gallery: Dell XPS M1730

Day 4 of the Dell XPS WoW Giveaway

by Dan O'Halloran Dec 17th 2007 at 3:00PM

When asked how many entries we would get for the Dell XPS M1730 WoW Edition laptop giveaway, I predicted about 8,000. So much for my theorycrafting. Today is day 4 and we are already at 15,000+ entries. And we still have four more days to go!

But don't get discouraged by those numbers. You still have five more chances to enter to win this $5k tricked out gaming beast if you haven't done so today. So head on over to the contest post and let us know if you prefer the Alliance or Horde edition. And come back every day until Friday at noon to enter again!

Someone is going to win this bad boy. Why not you?

Gallery: Dell XPS M1730

You can enter our Dell XPS give away every day

by Dan O'Halloran Dec 15th 2007 at 7:00AM

That's right. You can enter to win once a day in our Dell XPS M1730 WoW Edition give away. So head on over to the contest post and leave a comment with your preference of Horde or Alliance edition. Not sure if you want a totally free laptop? Take a look at our hands on experience with a tricked out M1730 Dell WoW edition laptop and see if it's really worth the price.

And remember to check back on WoW Insider every day for another chance to enter! You could be the lucky player taking home this $5k gaming beast.

Enter to win a $5k Dell WoW Edition notebook

by Dan O'Halloran Dec 14th 2007 at 12:00PM

EDIT: The contest is officially closed. Thank you everyone who participated. Check your e-mail this weekend to see if you have been randomly selected as the winner!

As promised, WoW Insider is giving away one Dell XPS M1730 World of Warcraft Edition and all the WoW goodies that come with it (estimated retail value $4,999). Under the hood of this bad boy is an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500, 2GB Memory 667MHz, 17inch UltraSharp TrueLife WUXGA, 512MB Dual NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT w/ NVIDIA SLI, a 200GB HDD and a Blu-ray DVD player. And of course, the winner will be able to choose between the Alliance or Horde editions.

In addition to the laptop, you'll get an XPS backpack to carry it around in stuffed with WoW novels, game guides, retail boxes and more. And if you think it can't get any better, check out the full list of goodies included with your XPS notebook after the jump (including the World of Warcraft Beta Club card that contains 5 beta keys for upcoming WoW games!)

Gallery: Dell XPS M1730

To enter for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post listing your preference of Horde or Alliance Edition before Friday, December 21 @ 11:59am EST. You can enter once per day for all eight days of the sweepstakes. One winner will be chosen and notified by e-mail within 24 hours of the end of the giveway. You must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the United States. Check out the official rules for complete details.

Analysis: Is the WoW laptop worth it?

by Mike Schramm Dec 6th 2007 at 2:00PM

So as you've probably already heard, Dell is releasing an ultraswank gaming laptop computer, bedecked in WoW paraphernalia like no computer ever has been before. If you're a WoW fan, this is the clearly the ultimate bling in laptops to own-- the kind of computer that Mr. T plays his Night Elf mohawk on. But it retails at a whopping $4500, which makes it too rich for my blood, and probably too rich for yours.

Still, it does come with a lot of stuff-- not just a sweet 17" laptop, but also lots of Blizzard swag, and even that FigurePrints coupon. But the burning question is: when you add it all up, is the WoW laptop really worth it? I could probably think of better ways to spend $4500, and I'm sure you could, too. But if we really did want all of this stuff, and had the money to buy it with, would the Dell deal really be a bargain?

That's what I'm planning to find out. After the jump, we'll break down what you get with the set, what it costs, and whether or not this Dell deal really is the WoW fan's biggest dream, or whether or not you could save some cash just by buying it all separately.

Gallery: Dell XPS M1730