AAFES R3 base config $1,124.25

Here what I'm considering. I have clevo on order now i don't know

ItemDescription Quantity Unit Price Ext Price
System Color;Alienware M17x, Soft Touch Nebula Red 1 $1,821.15 $1,821.15
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 2820QM 2.3GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (2DIMMS)
A/C Adapter: Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
Display Panel: 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 120Hz WLED w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle
Video Card: 1.5GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M
Hard Drive: 320GB 7,200RPM HDD
AlienFX: Quasar Blue
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
Adobe Reader Acrobat SW: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Optical Drives: Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Sound: Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
Wireless: Intel® Ultimate N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology
Automatic Updates: Automatic Updates: On
Service: 1 Year Basic Plan
OS Customization: AlienGUIse Theme Manager with Breed Theme
Standard Nameplate Trigger: Standard Nameplate

 

Wait. Where are you seeing it for 1124? Mine only shows it at 10% off(1349).

 

It shows that on the main screen but when you click on it and go to configuration it show the bigger discount.

 

It's 10% right now, right?

 

On the main page it shows 10%. click on it to to the configure page. It will show the price of 1124.25

 

25% WOW that's not bad at all. They're gonna get tons of sales.

 

How are you getting it for that price? That config is well over $2000

 

Who me?

10char

 

I mean how can anyone get it at that price. The config in the OP post is over $2000

 

Aafes discount. Mine was 30% off for the config in my signature + 3years advanced. Just ordered it today.

 

Air Force. You can get the discount too

 

I can, I'm not part of the air force you realise that, just a student.

 

Join the armed forces, or have a family member in the armed forces.

 

Wait do I need to join the Air Force or not? Because I may very well consider it.

 

You have to be a part of the armed forces (any) to use aafes store. Don't just join simply cuz you want the discount on stuff lolz.

Your best shot is to find a relative or a friend who can help you out. Otherwise, try calling and haggling like a young kid. It works for alot of other folks.

 

Yeah this is a big one. Unfortunately a lot I knew had joined for lots of reasons other than good ones (not going into details). Military life is definitely not something you go into lightly. You have to enjoy physical activity, discipline, order, working with others etc etc. Although I do think more in the US at least in the late teens really show they need more discipline in general. Was in the military for almost a couple of years, met my future wife there, learned some things, got life experience, etc. Something I will never forget.

I will say I miss the discounts,...but that's 0.000001% of it.

 

I dont know anyone in the Armed Forces unfortunately, anyone that would be able to order willing to help?

 

Not legally. It's fraud. That's why you gotta find someone you know. Of course however, you can pay with your own cc. But you gotta call aafes to let them know, and then they'll call your friend/family member to authorize it, and then voila!

 

Ok thanks for the info

 

Also, noticed your location says London. AAFES is for americans only.

 

Yeh I'm trying to get someone to order one from US and get it to me. Either that or pay at least double the price to get one from here.

 

O yeah, you're that guy. Did you ever talk to DaneGRClose? Good guy, trustworthy (AFAIK) and has done this kind of thing before (NOT AAFES discount, but shipping to UK from US Dell shop). AAFES is seriously for US Armed Forces and family only (they can get in a lot of trouble for buying stuff for other people). I'd offer to ship it to you but I'm sure Dane would be a better choice.

 

Yeh Dane has offered to do it, might just take him up on it, need to sell my M15X first though. Anyone interested? It's in my sig, it's a real powerhouse.

 

I ordered one this morning off of Aafes and the discount wasn't that large. It must have just changed this afternoon.

 

Dookie, you sure make the rounds, don't you!

I just checked the AAFES website, and sure enough, when you configure the system, it comes out to a 22% discount, which is not what they have on the top-level page.

 

NBR Marketplace

Place to sell laptops on these forums. I'd be interested, but my fiance would kick me out of the house if I tried buying another Alienware right now. Unless you were way undervaluing it, which I wouldn't want to do to you.

 

Hah temptation is a bugger. I know about the marketplace, about to post it there now.

 

That is a significant discount. You could make a pretty good profit buying them from Aafes and then selling them here in the marketplace.

 

Turbod, you're going to call and get the better price, right?

 

Can you do that?

 

You ordered through AAFES, right? Call Dell Order Support and tell them to cancel the order, or re-do it with the current discount.

 

If you cant get one through aaefs, I recommend calling. The least you can get by calling is NBD, which I've heard is worth like $60+

 

Yeah I ordered through Aafes, and I just reconfigured it a couple of times. I could either get the 6970 or the 1080p screen for nearly the size of the discount.

 

As long as your grand total comes out to be under $1450, then you're okay through aafes. Make sure to get the 3year advanced warranty also if you haven't already. Total should be around $17xx.

 

Dookie, what do you mean "As long as your grand total comes out to be under $1450"? I didn't know there was some kind of cap.

 

What Rick said. In addition, am I going to need to cancel my order, or will they fix it? And do I call Aafes or Dell?

 

Turbo, call Dell and ask for the current 22% discount. If they won't do it, cancell the order, and re-order through AAFES. I understand you have, like, 21 days after you recieve the unit to cancell the order. It's never too late. If you have a problem, PM me and I'll give you the email of the AAFES Customer Rep I've been dealing with.

 

What I mean is, I'm not sure what the discount on aafes is currently, but if you order what you want, as long as your total comes to around 1400-1450 with the 2720+1080p+6970, then you're getting a good deal. Mine as 30% off, and I have it around that price, so shoot for something similar

 

The current 22% discount applies to the base price, and to all the upgrades. Just like my wife tells me: "The more I spend, the more I save!"

Keep in mind, these discounts can change from day to day. I ordered a new XPS 15 the day they came out (22 Feb) at 25% off, and the next day they were only 10% off.

(Awesome avatar, Dookie)

 

Thank you

 

Dell says that I cannot cancel my order until Monday. Let's just hope that the discount is still actually there on Monday. Plus, I've got to wait for the funds to get back to my account, which is even more time for the discount to disappear. One of the first things I'm doing when the R3 shows up is slapping that 6970 in my R2 and seeing what happens.

 

To be safe put it in your cart on the aafes site. They keep the quote for five days.

 

Yay! It's showing for 1124 now. Saved over $660 so I upgraded some things. Thanks a lot, OP.

 

This is a good thread, but maybe might want to move discussion to Order Status.

 

Ah crap this is bad.
I bought used M17x R1 last week!!!
X9100 280m sli blu ray but 1440x700
but only for $900(led not working)

should I pull this and get it? Active Army here.

6870m vs 6970m
worth $195 upgrade?

here is my spec so far
stock cpu
stock memory(they got 4 slot right? so I can add 2gbx2 later on)
750gb harddrive $79 upgrade
1920x1080 screen upgrade
total come out $1319
free shipping and tax freeeeee =D

 

Get the R3. After searching and waiting for over a year, I've finally found the laptop that I wanted. Also helps that aafes offers good price, free shipping, and no tax

You won't regret it!

 

ItemDescription Quantity Unit Price Ext Price
System Color;Alienware M17x, Soft Touch Nebula Red 1 $1,572.75 $1,572.75
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (2DIMMS)
A/C Adapter: Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
Display Panel: 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 120Hz WLED w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle
Video Card: 1.5GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M
Hard Drive: 320GB 7,200RPM HDD
AlienFX: Quasar Blue
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
Adobe Reader Acrobat SW: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Optical Drives: Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Sound: Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
Wireless: Wireless 802.11 g/n
Automatic Updates: Automatic Updates: On
Security Software: McAfee® Security Center – 30-Day Trial
Service: 1 Year Basic Plan
Standard Nameplate Trigger: Standard Nameplate

Semper Fi!!

 

Damn cant make decision.
Keep x9100 280m sli
or go R7 with 6870
I'll lose performance but will have upto date system.

Really want 120hz but dont want 460m...

 

You mean x8100, correct? Moreover, why wouldn't you get the 6970 card to justify the system upgrade?

 

Have extreme x9100 dual core.
I havent seen benchmark for 6970 yet so im sticking with 6870.
Also its extra 195 bucks.