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    m14x r3 question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by stevems, Apr 27, 2013.

  1. stevems

    stevems Newbie

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    I just ordered the m14x r2 and it is in production. I just recently found that aleinware normally upgrades their machines annually around june. Should I return it as soon as it comes(Refuse shipment) and wait to buy the r3? Or should i just use it since it has kepler architecture? thanks
     
    stevems, Apr 27, 2013
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  2. Bendak

    Bendak Notebook Evangelist

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    Depends entirely on the price discrepancy. You'd likely have to pay $200 extra for 10-15% performance boost with the r3, it's up to you.
     
    Bendak, Apr 27, 2013
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  3. stevems

    stevems Newbie

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    You mean the m14x r3 will sell at a higher price point?
     
    stevems, Apr 27, 2013
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    Mastaa Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, he does ;) and so do I.
     
    Mastaa, Apr 27, 2013
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  5. stevems

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    OK thank you. I will stick with the r2.
     
    stevems, Apr 27, 2013
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  6. UberJason

    UberJason Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, how do you know the R3 will sell at a higher price point? Is there any information (or rumors) regarding that? Or has the R2 undergone a price cut recently?
     
    UberJason, Apr 29, 2013
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  7. Bendak

    Bendak Notebook Evangelist

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    The r2 is $200-$250 cheaper now than when it was first released. I believe the price cut happens incrementally as I didn't really notice until I realised how cheap the r2 had become.
     
    Bendak, Apr 30, 2013
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  8. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    It's all based on speculation and previous experience. No one has that info until the release date.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 30, 2013
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  9. Kevinmcg

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    When the R2 came out i think it started at 1199? Now it starts at 999?
     
    Kevinmcg, May 2, 2013
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  10. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Prices decrease to get rid of systems because new tech is replacing them. Happens with everything, eventually. Depreciation is inevitable in the tech world. Right now is probably the best time to buy a system because they need to sell them, but of course the downside to making a purchase now is that your system will be out of date within a few months, however, you'll have saved a few hundred dollars in the process - up to you to decide if its worth it.

    I guarantee when the R3 comes out, getting the deals we see now will be unlikely. And by this time next year it will be cheaper once again. A vicious cycle! :D
     
    J.Dre, May 2, 2013
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  11. He1p

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    MY country is selling m14x r2 with very good spec

    3840QM , 512GB SSD , 16GB ram etc

    Its very cheap but i was told by the alienware staff that m14x r3 rumored to be out at august worldwide
     
    He1p, May 6, 2013
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  12. trooper1414

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    Well if this is any indication ...it should be out soon :) http://m.ign.com/articles/2013/05/06/alienware-teases-big-news-for-e3

    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
     
    trooper1414, May 7, 2013
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