My very first computer that I ever bought (for myself) was an Alienware. Way back in 2000. Cost me like $4 grand, and was a beast. Lasted me for years but as with all tech got old. I gave it to my parents when I bought another one (for like 3 grand) and they STILl use it to this day without any major problems. Funny enough my cheaper replacement took a dump and died due to shitty cooling planning by the company.

I have since seen the light, and buy all the parts seperately. Cost me $800 for my last rig, and its beastly enough.

That really sucks, ox. I've had to do the 'it'll be here in a week' bit for the kids on Christmas morning. God forbid the _____ isn't __________ here.

Alienware is a complete waste of money. You don't have any friends with computer know-how to put a system together for you?

Half the cost of an Alienware system is jut for the fancy case.

I too, have had to do the "sorry it didn't make it here in time" song and dance for one (or more) of myboys.

If your son is old enough, you might consider typing out the story and include copies of emails and bind it all up and give him that for xmas. If you tell it right, he might get a chuckle?

I am so sorry to read this. You should call your bank and get them involved. After proving your identity, there's no reason for them to keep a hold on your funds.