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    AAFES R3 base config $1,124.25

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ronkuba, Mar 4, 2011.

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    Oh wow. My bad. I thought you had a typo and was stating the clevo x8100. But, nevermind. :)
     
    TearTaker, Mar 6, 2011
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    I just got off of the phone with Dell to cancel that order. What a joke. Got transferred three or four times, hung up on, the works. Seemed like a deterrent.
     
    TurbodTalon, Mar 7, 2011
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    PM me, and tell me what you're trying to do. Maybe I can help or provide you with some tips/answers.

    Thx
     
    ECKS, Mar 8, 2011
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    I ordered an M17x R3 on 25 Jan with a 30% discount, then cancelled it when the SB chipset fiasco set in, not because of the SB problem, but because I wasn't sure if I'd need a huge, heavy laptop after my Iraq deployment is over next year.
    Then the L502 came out, so I ordered one that day (22 Feb) with the then-current 25% discount. (config in sig)
    Then the M17x R3 came back out a few days ago, but this time with the AMD 6970 card.
    So now I'm trying to change back to the R3, but only if i can get the original 30% discount. I emailed the AAFES Cust Rep, who passed me on to a Dell.com Advisor-Concierge (yeah, I'm cool - I have a Concierge!) I'm calling her tomorrow and see what happens.
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 8, 2011
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  6. ECKS

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    She's supposed to call you, is she not?
     
    ECKS, Mar 8, 2011
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  7. Rick 64D

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    She did, and emailed me as well, but she wasn't there this afternoon when I called back.
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 8, 2011
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  8. ECKS

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    kk. Btw, is this the new thread for all AAFES related R3 purchases? I'm trying to separate my posts, and avoid cross-posting.
     
    ECKS, Mar 8, 2011
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  9. Rick 64D

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    Yeah, you're right. I need to be especially careful - I don't look nearly as cool as your avatar!
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 8, 2011
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  10. ECKS

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    HAHAH the avatar is just insurance in case I get in trouble by the mods :p (Or hopefully to tickle their funny bone when they're about to warn me for something :))

    So this is the correct thread for me, right? I want to try and avoid posting in the Order Status thread, because it's a mix of R2 and R3(new orders) in there.
     
    ECKS, Mar 8, 2011
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  12. Typecast

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    Dookie! Help me, Did you get customization for the plate at the bottom? My aunt can't find it on the aafes site. :(
     
    Typecast, Mar 8, 2011
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  13. NomadicTendency

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    I was unable to Choose a custom Name Plate on my AAFES ordered R3 as well.. I was thinking about calling Dell to see if this can be added after the fact.
     
    NomadicTendency, Mar 8, 2011
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  14. Typecast

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    Thanks, Let's wait for dookie to wake up and see if he had a customized plate on his upcoming R3. :)
     
    Typecast, Mar 8, 2011
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    Wait how do you order form AAFES?
     
    Raidriar, Mar 8, 2011
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    You have to be in the military, or a family relative.
     
    Typecast, Mar 8, 2011
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  17. ECKS

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    Yes I have a custom nameplate. When I configured it the first time on 1/28, I had that option. It shows up in your Order Tracking receipt on aafes as well. But when you go to track it through Dell's Order Status page, nothing shows up. You can call dell and speak to a csr to verify what yours says though.

    Are you guys saying that you didn't have the option to customize one when you were configuring?

    Also, good morning heheh.
     
    ECKS, Mar 8, 2011
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    Good morning! :spinny: Yes, It does not have the icon personalized plate as my aunt says. What number should my aunt be calling? And what to say? I am basically useless right now cause I am in the Philippines.
     
    Typecast, Mar 8, 2011
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    Call any of the dell csr numbers, and talk to a CSR and ask. Anyone should be able to help you out. Are you saying it doesn't have the customized name plate on your order receipt? Or are you saying it doesnt give you the option to customize one while you're picking your upgrades aka configuring your order?
     
    ECKS, Mar 8, 2011
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    It doesn't give me any option like on the dell site.
     
    Typecast, Mar 8, 2011
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  21. NomadicTendency

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    Nope, there is no option to customize the nameplate when ordering through AAFES website.. It just says Standard nameplate on the receipt. I guess they ship it with a blank plate? This is odd because I configured an order before the recall and had the option to customize.
     
    NomadicTendency, Mar 8, 2011
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  22. sean_macvay

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    I ordered mine through AAFES, and i had no option to get the custom nameplate when I ordered. I called up and talked to the dell rep, and he said that if it wasn't online he couldn't do it without sending an email to a guy at the factory, and even then it wasn't a guarantee. Plus I would have had to wait an extra day to order, and I really didn't want to do that. :)
    So, basically they might be able to change it for you if you call. But the default that comes with it just says M17X. Also, if you call a dell rep after you recieve the laptop, it seems like you could get a custom nameplate shipped to you after the fact for no charge. A couple of people on here did that, there's a thread on it.
     
    sean_macvay, Mar 8, 2011
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  23. X3NIA

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    You'd think even if they missed it you could buy a nameplate for like.. $5.

    From the pics I've seen it just looks like there are 4 phillips-head screws holding it in.
     
    X3NIA, Mar 8, 2011
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  24. shadowyani

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    I might try to get a custom nameplate after the machine ships. I'd like to have a blank nameplate to reattached if/when it becomes necessary to sell or hand the computer down, although I feel like I'll be more than a little sentimental about my first high-performance laptop (something I've always wanted since I was a kid).

    It'll probably have a better resale value without customizations.
     
    shadowyani, Mar 8, 2011
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    Sorry, didn't realize that you can't buy for others. NVM.
     
    mrPico, Mar 8, 2011
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    Dang now that's a deal! I can't fathom buying the laptop now knowing that someone else can get it for that cheap.
     
    KipCoo, Mar 8, 2011
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    Finally ordered! Gotta love the aafes discount. I also didn't have the ability to customize a nameplate. I called today, and someone is going to get back with me tomorrow to see what my options are.
     
    Irb Digital, Mar 8, 2011
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  28. Typecast

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    Thanks. Update us as soon us you get the info regarding our personalized plates! :)
     
    Typecast, Mar 8, 2011
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  29. ECKS

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    I had the option at first, and then cancelled and reordered, and my order status has the following:
    1 331-1350 Custom Nameplate
    1 330-6106 Personalized Nameplate Trigger

    >>That means I'll have my custom nameplate, right? I'm not sure why you guys arent getting it. Maybe it's cuz they basically transferred over my original order and just changed the 2 parts (6970 and the warranty).

    Same here. If you search my sn on NBR, you'll see that I've posted thousands (EDIT: hundreds--hehehe) of posts about what notebook should I get, etc etc LOLZ. Eventually decided to get this guy, mostly cuz of the discount, and of course, because it does everything I want it to do. My dream laptop, actually :) Besides the giganto size, it's perfect.
     
    ECKS, Mar 8, 2011
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  30. ronkuba

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    Engraving is now offered on the AAFES site
     
    ronkuba, Mar 9, 2011
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    Good news! :D Thanks.
     
    Typecast, Mar 9, 2011
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    Gr8 news. Have fun guys. I still haven't gotten response from aafes yet, in updating my account to reflect the reorder+new price. They were quick to bill my cc though :/
     
    ECKS, Mar 9, 2011
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    Have any of you guys noticed the facial recognition? Is it just a software or a upgrade on the camera?
     
    Typecast, Mar 9, 2011
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  34. NomadicTendency

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    Has anyone been able to add the engraving after the fact? I know a lot of us ordered before the engraving was available.
     
    NomadicTendency, Mar 9, 2011
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    Yup, engraving works now. You still can't pick accessory options like alienware bag, etc.
     
    KipCoo, Mar 9, 2011
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  36. TurbodTalon

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    I got an R3 for my wife with all of the lowest specs. She's playing The Sims 3 on a Dell M1530, so anything's an improvement. I ordered it March 4th, and on that same day, Aafes went from the 10% to almost a 25% discount. For the difference, I can up her screen to the 1080p, and the GPU to the 6970. I called and canceled the order. I will be reordering as soon as they refund the money.
     
    TurbodTalon, Mar 9, 2011
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  37. ECKS

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    Just to letcha know, aafes does not offer discounts on accessories. Also, since they're not available to "configure" (aka buy) on aafes, you have to email/call the dell rep and tell him whatcha want. If they did do the discount, I wouldve totally gotten a pair of Logitech G27's lolz.

    You sir, are indeed husband material :) My gf thinks I'm wasting money buying this thing, but then again she thinks everything's a waste of $. I guess I'm lucky as well to not have a materialistic girl. But, if it makes you any happy, she is also into video games as well, and can easily whoop me in MvC2 and 3.

    But yah, I'm like your wife, in that anything's an improvement over my dinodesktop and dinolaptop. AMD Athlon XP 64 3200+, 2gb Ram(just upgraded like 4months ago heheh, it was 1gb before that), and ATI Radeon 9600PRO 256mb. The laptop has AMD Turion X2 TL-58, 1gb ram, and GeForce 7150M. So as you can see, I come from very humble beginnings :)

    Thank goodness for aafes.
     
    ECKS, Mar 9, 2011
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  38. ronkuba

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    This deal is no more. They still have a good price just not as good $1,244.17 for the base.
     
    ronkuba, Mar 10, 2011
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  39. Typecast

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    Really? Good thing I ordered yesterday! Wow, That was a big fall from 25% to 17%. Dookie mentioned before that it was 30%. Wonder if the discount rate would go higher again.
     
    Typecast, Mar 10, 2011
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  40. joecait

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    Anyone know of any other organizations which offer larger discounts for Dell/Alienware? I know for some companies like Panasonic, they offer companies they do business with some type of EPP program.
     
    joecait, Mar 10, 2011
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    HP has EPP too.
     
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    I just ordered from aafes and maxed out everything. Total price was about $4279 with a little more then $900 in savings. Now time for the waiting game.

    So with my order placed, do I go to Dells site to check the status or aafes?
     
    macaddict84, Mar 10, 2011
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    Hmm, I might have to look into AAFES. Although I have family that qualify for EPP though Dell. Their company actually gets an EPP discount greater than 10%, so I'd have to compare prices. I don't really want to buy an R3, but it's a great price. Might have to get it past the fiance :p Doubt she'll go for it lol. Though AAFES may in the end be the way to go for me.
     
    DR650SE, Mar 10, 2011
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  44. mb67

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    Hmm, I just config'd one via AAFES (USAF Weather Forecaster here! :D) and I'm not sure which GPU to go with- The 460 or the 6970... *Proceeds to check out notebookcheck* :p
     
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  45. ECKS

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    $900 savings is not that bad actually. Be glad that they don't charge us tax or shipping. Tax is the thing I hate most about shopping online sometimes, cuz they still charge it.
     
    ECKS, Mar 10, 2011
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    Yeah, I don't trust aafes most of the time but saving that money was a can't miss especially without tax and free shipping.
     
    macaddict84, Mar 10, 2011
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    Lastly, are all EPP prices equal or are some more equal than others? ;)
     
    joecait, Mar 10, 2011
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    I went with the 460 because of all the problems i've have with ATI/AMD's at work and home. 6970 a fast card just driver support soso.
     
    Stoff96367, Mar 10, 2011
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    Some orgainizations qualify for more than others, but most qualify for 10%. A select few get more.
     
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    AAFES increased the base price yesterday to 1244.17
     
    mloney87, Mar 10, 2011
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