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    Cancelled R3 order and ordered R2 with killer specs!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011.

  1. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just ordered up a refurb (not Outlet) M17x R2 with the following specs:

    940XM
    8GB DDR3 (doesn't matter because I have 2x8gb kits sitting waiting anyway)
    256GB Samsung SSD
    X-Fire 5870
    1200p RGB LED
    DVD Burner (probably going to order the bluray reader separate)
    1 year NBD warranty

    Grand total...$4200'ish...yea right ;)

    That is the cost brand new @ AW right now

    Refurb cost was.................brace yourself.................

    $2899, W/O tax. Almost $1300 difference, the processor ALONE would have been $1300 ;)

    Hope I am making the good choice on this. The only thing I am wondering:

    It's under manufacture warranty, can I upgrade to Advanced (this one has accidental...)
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011
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  2. Ryan

    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    Awesome specs, I guess off eBay?

    You can call dell and ask for quotes on upgrading warranty.

    It is cheapest when you order it with the laptop, but they do allow you to upgrade the warranty.

    Try giving them a call.
     
    Ryan, Feb 5, 2011
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  3. GoodToGo

    GoodToGo Notebook Consultant

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    Whoa man, that is one screaming laptop :D

    As a standard from ebay , you get less than 1 year warranty. Most people upgrade to 3 year NBD (next Business Day). You can get accidental if you can afford it!
     
    GoodToGo, Feb 5, 2011
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  4. Emm3

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    That is a great price you simply cannot go wrong with an r2 with those specs!
     
    Emm3, Feb 5, 2011
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    Yeah dude, if that's an OEM 940XM, you made an absolute killing. All of those chips perform nicely, so not bad dude. It will be a screamer.
     
    TurbodTalon, Feb 5, 2011
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    That makes no sense. It sounds too good to be true it usually is but good luck I guess. There will be a flaw.
     
    MoreNotebooksPlox, Feb 5, 2011
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  7. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    The guy sells tons of Alienware Notebooks so I don't see an issue. And it comes with NBD support so why should I care...

    I can have the tech just come to my office and work on it if needed, advantages of being your own boss ;)
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011
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  8. Huuy

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    That is one killer deal, did you get it on Ebay?
     
    Huuy, Feb 5, 2011
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  9. LVNeptune

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    Yes I did .
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011
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  10. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    SOAB.

    The guy just emailed me back and said he might actually be OOS on these.

    If this is the case I am *DONE* attempting to buy a new laptop.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011
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    MoreNotebooksPlox Notebook Consultant

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    Can we get like a name? I wouldn't mind checking it out.
     
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  12. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    laptoptree on ebay and .com for their webstore.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011
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  13. GoodToGo

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    Ouch that sucks :(

    You can try the Dell outlet store, they have some good laptops now and then.
     
    GoodToGo, Feb 5, 2011
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  14. Mandrake

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    Sounds like your luck has struck again. ;)
     
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  15. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    OK. 100% CONFIRMED.

    I am cancelling with Dell. I reordered the R3 from a guy on eBay that had one NiB...slightly HIGHER than I wanted to pay but that's OK. I am getting what I originally wanted. I am having him overnight it to me. Paid a bit of a premium too but it came stock with 16GB RAM and a 750GB HD, all the other specs are the same, 2820, GTX 460 w/ 120hz bla bla :)

    Oh the total was $3038...Yea, I know =/

    Ironic thing is I offered Mandrake his invoice cost (would have sent him extra too) for his. :)
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011
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  16. Emm3

    Emm3 Notebook Evangelist

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    So you are buying an r3 from ebay... and now you have to mail it back to dell for the fix?? might as well have him mail it directly to dell when you pay for it? That ram must be expensive i have 2820,460,120hz,bluray,256ssd,6300i,2years advance for $2800.
     
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  17. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Who is mailing it back? They are replacing all the boards onsite.
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011
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    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    All I can say is: good luck with the on-site tech if that's the case. :)
     
    unreal25, Feb 5, 2011
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  19. JxStarLA

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    I have a brand new R3 sitting here, I don't know what to do, I was told to wait till Monday (originally Friday) for a response if I would be getting a replacement unit, not a replacement mobo.

    I don't like the fact that I bought something brand new and now I have to get it fixed?? Maybe I'm just being picky but that's how I feel.

    If anybody is interested and wants one right away I'll sell mine at invoice cost. PM me for specs
     
    JxStarLA, Feb 5, 2011
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  20. Emm3

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    jx. use yours for 30 days and mail it back the last day. hopefully by then the fixed versions will be up for sale and you will have minimal downtime. thats what i am doing. 26 days to play left :)
     
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  21. LVNeptune

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    Not going to be hard since I know the contractors that do the work for Dell out here ;)

    My sister company actually does DELL repairs as well. Not sure if they allow you to work on systems for yourself though...

    EDIT: Just received cancellation notice from DELL :) ! I had to push to cancel and make them understand it was recalled, blah blah :)

    Also, received my FedEx overnight tracking number. It *WILL* be here on Monday !
     
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  22. JxStarLA

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    I have a m11x R2 right now that I've been playing on, waiting for a Phone call from Dell on Monday about the update. If they don't have a replacement unit for me I will open it up and play with it for a week then return it.
     
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  23. LVNeptune

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    Jx - Check PM
     
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    Dell's US Return Policy is 21 days from the invoice date (the day it was shipped from Dell ). They may make an exception for the R3, but I would want that in writing if that's the case.

    http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/policy/en/policy?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&~section=018#total
     
    nk290, Feb 5, 2011
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  25. BatBoy

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    There is no reason to slam someone for their purchase choices. Don't do it again. Neptune, since you have made your purchase choice, congrats. Keep an eye on the main sticky concerning Dell's response to the SB issue. Be sure to transfer that warranty/ownership ASAP.

    Closing thread. PM me if you have questions.
     
    BatBoy, Feb 5, 2011
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