Buying a new alienware 17 need HELP

Hi everybody
This is my first alienware and I have somehow a special condition
I live in iran.this place is filled with laptops from msi sony apple lenovo... even dell
But not many alienware. So.l I need a sturdy machin that works for me for 3 or 4 years without any problem.for game and university. I study English translation so I need a lot of typing

I found a guy who had bought a brand new alienware 17 with this configuration
16 gig ram
770m nvidea 3 gig gddr5
1 ter 5400 hard drive
750 7500 hard drive
128 gig ssd.
The laptop's build is 6 mars 2014.there is also a vindicator backpack.the price for both is 9600 milion tomans which is around 2900$
So these are my questions.
1.is it worth the money?
2.i am conserned about the rubber plastic falling off after a while.how is that?
3.how is the system noise on idle.
4 is the vindicator back pack worth it?

Tnx for your time

¡ HALA MADRID ¡

 

1. No, I paid £1,600 for the build that's in my signature. However, this is my own opinion. Others should/will also comment.
2. The rubber palm rest is solid for me so far. However, I have seen images from members where there AW palm rest has slight tears in it.
3. Neither bad or ultra silent.
4. Meh, it's ok.

 

Not sold on the backpack if you're trying to be inconspicuous.

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The backpack is around 100$ and doesn't matter very much. The laptop is important.i can get a gt70 dominator pro full pack with this money but the design is horrible

¡ HALA MADRID ¡

 

I had to get a backpack because i am doing an internship where i need to lug my AW17 to the office so my solution = the targus voyager backpack and it fits the AW17 easily.

Targus Canada | TSB045CA – Voyager Laptop Backpack (Black)

 

please give your opinions

¡ HALA MADRID ¡

 

Sounds a little expensive to me (but it is very new), especially if Dell do not sell AW laptops in Iran. The international warranty is pretty much useless then as you can only get remote support. If parts are needed it has to be shipped back to the country of origin .

 

My main consern is the build quality. Specially the rubberized plastic.how is its condition after a few monthes of usage for you guys???

¡ HALA MADRID ¡

 

Fine for me. I should imagine it would stay fine if you take care of your product.

 

Mine also, it's watches and bracelets that are top cover destroyers!

 

ebay , refurbs are awesome

 

Shiping something from usa to iran cost alot.i think I will buy it.and take extremely good care of it

¡ HALA MADRID ¡

 

Yeah +1 with this. I just received my A17 and after an extended gaming session last night, I realized I may have to take my watch off...I was continually worried I was scratching the rubber!

Another thing. I purchased the Vindicator backpack and am really liking it. Lots of room. I carry all sorts of cables plus my Alienware and a Macbook Pro 13 inch. Also have my headphones in the headphone strap. It all fits.

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Tnx for the feedback . I'm going to buy it tomorrow

¡ HALA MADRID ¡

 

It does not seem like a great deal to me. You could look for something better.

 

I use the Everki Titan backpack, its soft laptop compartment doesnt scratch anything, and LOTS of space,
dont forget a good cool master u3 cooler

 

Well the prices are a bit odd here!
a gt70 dragon edition 2 has the exact same price! !!

¡ HALA MADRID ¡

 

I am also looking at buying an alienware 17 and am having trouble deciding on the right video card for me. My choices are the 860m, 770m and the m290x. I know about the 880m but that tacks on an amount of money I don't think I want to spend. This is the first gaming laptop I have ever bought so the more detailed answers I can get the better. I don't plan on playing any really demanding fps titles or anything as intense as crysis but I still want to be able to play other popular titles (dishonored, tomb raider, bioshock, etc.) at medium or higher settings.

Please let me know what you think.