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    New Alienware for $1060?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by HoverPhoenix, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. HoverPhoenix

    HoverPhoenix Newbie

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    Hello guys,

    I just purchased a M14X from the outlet store for $1060. Here are the specs:

    Alienware M14x
    8X DVD +/- RW Drive
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
    Processor: Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
    Certified Refurbished
    14.0 inch High Definition WLED
    DataSafe Online Backup Software
    8 Cell Primary Battery
    Power Cord
    4 GB Dual Channel DDR3 (1600MHz)
    3 GB DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M
    Alienware AVATAR 5
    AC Adapter
    Stealth Black with Soft Touch Finish
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit Operating System DVD
    Processor Label
    500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
    Intel Wireless-N WiFi Link 1000 a/g/n 1x2
    Save 20% off any Dell Outlet Refurbished Home Laptop or Desktop with this coupon! - $243.80

    Alienware M14X: 1 Yr Ltd Warranty, Basic Service after Remote Diagnosis (Included In Price) $0.00 1 $0.00
    Subtotal: $975.20
    Shipping and Handling: $19.99
    Shipping Discount: -$19.99
    Sales Tax: $85.33
    Total Amount: $1,060.53

    What do you guys think about this deal? And by the way, I am planning to carry this to school pretty much everyday. Does it get really heavy with the laptop and the power core?
     
    HoverPhoenix, Sep 7, 2011
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  2. TheHansTheDampf

    TheHansTheDampf Notebook Evangelist

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    good stuff, good price, you can be very happy with it. I don't own one yet, but had a couple of close looks at them. They are very reasonably sized, should be no problem to carry.

    Just upgrade your ram manually
     
    TheHansTheDampf, Sep 7, 2011
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    jasong888 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i took advantage of the 20% off too. mine came out to $1200 and it has the same specs except mine has 8gig memory, killer 3x3 wireless card, and soundblaster. can't say how heavy mine is since i haven't received it yet. i was thinking about getting the basic model at first since it would be under $1k, but i figured after parts and time, it would come out to about the same.
     
    jasong888, Sep 7, 2011
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  4. Gearsguy

    Gearsguy Notebook Deity

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    Is it the 720p or 900p screen?
     
    Gearsguy, Sep 7, 2011
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    trooper1414 Notebook Deity

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    If its a 900p screen......i dont think its a bad deal....get it and youll be happy :)
     
    trooper1414, Sep 7, 2011
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  6. HoverPhoenix

    HoverPhoenix Newbie

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    It is 900 X 1400. Thanks for all the valuable inputs guys =]
     
    HoverPhoenix, Sep 8, 2011
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    nicholaslimck Notebook Guru

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    Screen's 1600x900 actually. Nice price, be happy with it!

    Bringing the laptop around may be a pain, though.
    Unless if your laptop's going to be in a backpack, I'd suggest you get a VERY comfortable laptop carrying bag. After lugging my M14x around a trip to the US, I know it can get pretty uncomfortable after a while.
     
    nicholaslimck, Sep 8, 2011
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  8. HoverPhoenix

    HoverPhoenix Newbie

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    Thank you for the advice! I just recently purchased a Swissgear backpack from Staples when it was on sale for 50% off. Its a very comfortable and durable backpack, but it weights a lot just by itself. Hopefully it can take on my M14X!
     
    HoverPhoenix, Sep 8, 2011
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  9. bonedaddy77

    bonedaddy77 Notebook Guru

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    Nice deal. Gotta love the outlet
     
    bonedaddy77, Sep 8, 2011
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  10. HoverPhoenix

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    At first I thought you were talking about the Backpack deal lol. But yeah I guess its not a bad deal to have a 14x out the door for 1060
     
    HoverPhoenix, Sep 8, 2011
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  11. or1onz

    or1onz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I am working in Singapore where I buy my m14x from Malaysia (it's cheaper after conversion). From Malaysia ringgit to USD, it's around USD 1067.

    Pretty much the same except the RAM and HDD, and well 64bit Windows? o.o
    oh and a, 1.5GB GPU. 3.0 isn't necessary anyway. :D

    Alienware M14x
    Processor: Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
    14.0 inch High Definition WLED 1600x900
    8 Cell Primary Battery
    8 GB DDR3 (1600MHz)
    1.5 GB DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Operating System DVD
    Processor Label
    750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
     
    or1onz, Sep 9, 2011
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