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    dell outlet?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by dandan112988, Aug 25, 2011.

  1. dandan112988

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    how good are the computers on the dell outlet. the discounts there are massive. Are they all dinged up ? "refurb" means new outer shell or what?
     
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    I received my refurb m14x yesterday and typing on it now. Looks like a brand new computer. Saved a ton!

    Here's my specs

    Alienware M14x
    8X DVD +/- RW Drive
    Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
    14.0 inch HD (900p/1600x900) with WLED backlight
    8 Cell Primary Battery
    256 GB Solid State Drive Ultra Performance
    Intel 6250 Wireless-N (2x2) Half Mini-Card
    Processor: Intel Core i7 2820QM 2.3GHz (3.4GHz w/Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)
    3.0 GB DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus technology
    RED - Hinge Up WLAN
    Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Panzer software version 1.2
    8 GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz (2X4G)
     
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    wow nice. looks new huh? not one bump or scratch anywhere? does it come in a brand new box? Ive seen some insane deals on there but there must be a catch to it..
     
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    Not a scratch anywhere. It's as if you received a new computer for the most part. Even if you had an issue Dell would take care of you. The key is to wait for coupons and check it like a hawk. Took me 5 days of looking off and on before I found the one. Total out the door ended up being around $1350 for mine.
     
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    How often does Dell put out new coupons? Any idea?

    I just missed the massive 20% of any Dell Outlet desktop or laptop that expired yesterday. :(

    I even found one I liked and tried to order it but kept encountering some error with the site and it wouldn't let me complete the transaction, so I got screwed out of a $340 discount. Not cool.
     
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  6. i has m11x

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    I have ordered a few laptops from the Dell Outlet over the years and they have all looked brand new. They came in a generic brown box. If you order an Alienware, don't expect it to come with any added accessories that new laptops come with (Alienware hat, laptop sleeve, etc).
     
    i has m11x, Aug 26, 2011
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    All of mine are from the dell outlet. Got 1 m11x had a crack upper right corner on the screen. I called them for a replacement screen they built me a new one with upgrades. The desktop was an Aurora that was replaced with a Aurora ALX with upgrades also. You get treated just as well if not better than the new build buyers are. I have no regrets buying from them. ;)
     
    alienwolf, Aug 26, 2011
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