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    Buying m14x help

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by crZyhamSter, Dec 8, 2011.

  1. crZyhamSter

    crZyhamSter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,
    I'm looking to buy a new laptop end of this year for school/gaming (bad pair, I know) and have been looking at a upgraded m14x, stock m17x or a FORCE 16F2-012 from XOticPC

    I have 1500ish USD to spend but my main problem is that I'm relatively new to computers and so dont like the idea of getting a 'broken'/overheating computer and having to worry about dell suport or fixing it myself. Also I live in NZ so I have to pay extra to get global warranty.

    My question is which laptop is better overall and is it worth it to get these or should I look somewhere else? Any tips are welcomed.
     
    crZyhamSter, Dec 8, 2011
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  2. trooper1414

    trooper1414 Notebook Deity

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    Get a alienware...probably cause of Dellz international warranty ...I have heard they do honor it...also ..if you want portability then go for the 14x ...else ...you can even go for a 17x ...
    I have a m14x ..and am really sad at giving it away..i am in need of a mac ..so...but all i can say is ..its a beautiful machine :) You`ll love it when you get yours
     
    trooper1414, Dec 8, 2011
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  3. TheJoker7030

    TheJoker7030 Notebook Enthusiast

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    you can get the basic stock 17x for 1500, before taxes so your best bet is to get a fully loaded 14x for 14, 15 USD, also the new HP envy's just released suppose to have an upgraded ati card as well as IPS screens, they start at 1100USD for the 15 inch
     
    TheJoker7030, Dec 9, 2011
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