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    Has anyone been able to get a M14x for under $1200

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by jdbaker82, May 31, 2011.

  1. jdbaker82

    jdbaker82 Notebook Evangelist

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    Brand new from Dell of course? What discounts did you get and how did you get them?
     
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    No discounts I ordered from HIDevolution because I'm not from US, but still really really lower than is europe in full US price.
     
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    I just checked out the HIDEvolution website and prices appear to be the same as US Dell/Alienware store so I am not sure what you mean?
     
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    Well, here in Sweden it starts at 12k (just like yours start at 1200, thought 12 000 SEK = ~1800$, but I guess it's comparable in a way) and with student discount you can get the base config down to 10,2k.

    Guess this wasn't exactly what you were looking for though. :p
     
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    Any Alienware non USA/Canada price is insanely inflated. So ordering from the USA is cheaper for many people outside of the USA.
     
    jeremyshaw, May 31, 2011
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    Yeah in europe 1$ = 1€ but USD is 0.70 compared to euro, search the problem...
     
    Tsukurimashou, May 31, 2011
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    Ya I paid 1146 for mine with 900p screen 2720qm and 6205 wireless card and bluetooth Aafes dell epp premier store.
     
    Jetbo, May 31, 2011
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    yes /10char
     
    ted264, May 31, 2011
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    aafes is currently at what percentage? :)
     
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    they reduced it for the m14x last i checked. Its 22 for 18x 11x and 17x but they removed the discount to like 5 on the 14x i think not sure though
     
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    im a "farmer" and recieved 21% off, plus I used a Canadian credit card. shipped to the states and received another 4% off as the dollar was 1.05 U.S.

    Was a very nice deal... It was a SlickDeal
     
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    [​IMG]

    It's only $60 off the price. Had I been 2 days earlier I would have got the large discount on it. :p
     
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    I got mine for right at $1,100 with upgraded CPU, 900 res screen, and Bluetooth added : ) I was pleased with the deal.
     
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    ^ $1,131.92 to be exact. Upgrade to the I7 2720QM CPU and 900 res screen probably added $125-$150. Oh and like $15 for Bluetooth I think.
    No tax, free shipping ;)
     
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    how? how did u get this much off?
     
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    "You gotta kill a few people. Then you gotta pay doc in a slam 20 menthol cools to do a shine job on your eyes"

    Lol, ok, shameless movie plug aside. I ordered it through AAFES online EX. Actually, I had my bro-in-law order it for me since I'm no longer active duty and he's retired. It was close to 25-30% with the AAFES discount and whatever codes my wife and her sister found. Women are quite resourceful at finding online coupons and codes lol. :D

    If you or a family member is currently active duty or retired, or if you're a Federal employee (which I am, but for some reason the rules say you have to be working outside the US which kills it for me since I'm state side) then you're eligible to log on and take advantage.
     
    CICreations, May 31, 2011
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    oh i see thanks but closest i have to that is a retired nypd Sgt.
     
    Bbishop93, May 31, 2011
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    got mine for $995 out the door. Only upgrade is the screen. edit: via AAFES
     
    humjaba, May 31, 2011
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    One of my favorite movies...
     
    Conspiracy, Jun 2, 2011
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