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    Brand new m17x owner

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jakobrmc, Jul 2, 2010.

  1. jakobrmc

    jakobrmc Newbie

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    Just ordered my first laptop. I think I got a pretty good deal from the outlet center. Can't wait till July 8th.

    Alienware M17x Laptop
    Processor: Intel Core i5-540M Processor 2.53GHz (3.06Ghz Turbo Mode, 3M cache)
    Certified Refurbished
    Resource DVD
    Accessory Kit
    Service Software
    5.1 Channel Audio
    Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate
    17 inch UltraSharp WUXGA (1920x1200) RGB LED Display
    Hard Drive Bracket
    Slot-Load Dual Layer Blu-ray Combo (BR-ROM, DVD+/-RW, CD-RW)
    Information
    Command Center
    Operating System DVD
    Space Black
    128 GB Solid State Hard Drive, 2.5
    128 GB Solid State Hard Drive, 2.5
    Shipping Material
    Operating System DVD
    Information
    Information
    240W AC Adapter
    125V Power Cord
    AUTO-UPDATES,ON
    Intel 6300 Wireless-N (2x2) Half Mini-Card
    1 GB ATI Radeon HD 5870
    Cyberlink Power DVD 8.0
    Software
    Information
    4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz (2 DIMMs)
    Microsoft Works 9.0
    9 Cell Primary Battery
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
    Notebook Keyboard
    Windows Live
    Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit Operating System DVD
    Label
    Image Restore Software
    Cyberlink
    RAID 0
    $1699.99
     
    jakobrmc, Jul 2, 2010
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  2. FalconMachV

    FalconMachV Notebook Evangelist

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    Congratulations! That looks like a fabulous deal.
     
    FalconMachV, Jul 2, 2010
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  3. dave-p

    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    nice config, and great price
     
    dave-p, Jul 2, 2010
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  4. jakobrmc

    jakobrmc Newbie

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    Yes I am happy. Today is the last day of the 15% off coupon. The local best buy had one on clearance for $1172.00. That was what got my interest. But It was a stripped down model. I did a little research and found this site. Lets just say I am glad I did not pull the trigger on that one.
     
    jakobrmc, Jul 2, 2010
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  5. lancorp

    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    $1699.99 was before or after the 15% off coupon?

    Nice config, too, for the price. An i7 would be nicer, but those SSD's are worth it!
     
    lancorp, Jul 3, 2010
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  6. jakobrmc

    jakobrmc Newbie

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    That was after the discount. I figured I could swap in the I7 later if I wanted to.
     
    jakobrmc, Jul 3, 2010
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  7. lancorp

    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    In case you weren't aware, even though your blu-ray drive is listed as a BR-ROM, I'll bet you're going to actually receive a Dual-layer BD-RE blu-ray burner! I have on all three that i've ordered from the Outlet. Check your order confirmation and the part number for the Blu-ray drive. If it's CDKX3 then you're the lucky owner of a 4x dual layer blu-ray burner! :)
     
    lancorp, Jul 3, 2010
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