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    Best deal I could find or should I get something better?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by thetruth1983, Jan 25, 2011.

  1. thetruth1983

    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am looking to buy a M17X R3 and these are the specs I could come up with on aafes.com

    System Color
    Alienware M17x, Soft Touch Nebula Red
    Operating System
    Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
    Processor
    Intel® Core™ i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
    Memory
    4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (2DIMMS)
    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
    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
    Wireless 802.11 g/n
    Automatic Updates
    Automatic Updates: On
    Office Productivity Software
    None
    Security Software
    McAfee® Security Center – 30-Day Trial
    OS Customization
    AlienGUIse Theme Manager with Breed Theme
    Factory Installed Games
    None
    Service
    1 Year Basic Plan
    Datasafe
    No DataSafe

    The total price is $1346 after the EPP discount. Would this be considered the best deal I could get for this right now?
     
    thetruth1983, Jan 25, 2011
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  2. DaneGRClose

    DaneGRClose Notebook Virtuoso

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    Uh yeah that would be considered a steal of a deal, standard price for that config after taxes and shipping is nearly $1900 for most people. I'd snag that in a heart beat, if you don't want it you can sell it and make a profit.
     
    DaneGRClose, Jan 25, 2011
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  3. Spunky424

    Spunky424 Notebook Consultant

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    for that price your getting an excellent deal!
     
    Spunky424, Jan 25, 2011
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  4. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    If that's supposed to be replacement to the laptop in your sig, it seems pretty pointless. It's a good deal though.
     
    unreal25, Jan 25, 2011
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  5. BlackestNight21

    BlackestNight21 Notebook Consultant

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    I'd get it just to flip it were I you.
     
    BlackestNight21, Jan 25, 2011
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    abusedbunny Notebook Consultant

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    Notice of Intent to Resell

    Exchange patrons are prohibited from the following: (1) Making (or purchasing for the purpose of making) a sale, exchange, transfer, or other disposition of exchange merchandise or services to unauthorized patrons (customary gifts of a personal nature are permissible). (2) Using exchangemerchandise or services to produce income. (3) Making purchases for the purpose of resale by, or on behalf of, an installation private organization or other non-government entity.

    hmm i wonder how they enforce that? if at all.
    probably just to scare people.
     
    abusedbunny, Jan 25, 2011
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  7. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    I see thier point, but then how do ebay sellers sell the systems from thier ebay stores? And it brings up a slew of warranty transfer questions. Good point though. Can you post the link to the source so that others can see the official post?
     
    DR650SE, Jan 25, 2011
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  8. thetruth1983

    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess flipping would be a good idea but I have been looking to get a nice new gaming laptop. I traded the rig in my sig for a 27 inch imac and since then I just do gaming in bootcamp. The only thing holding me back from buying this new alienware is the state of pc gaming as a whole. It seems that most of the games coming out are multiplatform and even with some of those games, the pc version gets the short end of the stick (I'm looking at you Black ops). I will think about it for the rest of the day and I may just pull the trigger on it tonight.
     
    thetruth1983, Jan 25, 2011
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