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    Dell outlet? any good?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by galbatrox9, Jan 20, 2012.

  1. galbatrox9

    galbatrox9 Notebook Consultant

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    hey gamers :p

    a guy gave me an idea that i could buy a cheaper mx17 from the dell outlet thingy.

    now i want to know are they any good? they say the system have no problems at all.

    but is the laptop itself damged? like the edges chipped?



    Do u think they are worth buying?
     
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  2. VVolfie

    VVolfie Newbie

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    I bought one that was flawless in ever respect. Not one problem or cosmetic flaw what so ever.But others have had some problems. My thoughts given my good fortune is buy one like I did with the lastest processor, memory, video card and wireless card. The other systems tend to have a lot of problems with them. And don't forget to wait till the outlet has a 20-25 percent off sale. By the way, I went through Dell chat to get my system, a system that was not even listed on the outlet and I was given a few to chooses to pick from given the specs I told the rep I was looking for. Hope this helps.

    M17x R3, i7 2860QM, 4 GB Dual Channel DDR3 (1600MHz), 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M (OC 900,1800,1625), Intel 6250 Wireless, Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit, FHD (1920 x 1080)
     
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  3. galbatrox9

    galbatrox9 Notebook Consultant

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    how much did the above cost?
     
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    The outlet is fantastic if you can get the laptop with the specs you want, and then take another 20% off

    Take 20% off any Dell Outlet Alienware laptop
    V?3NR68R74T81X
     
    westCoastgeekbaby2, Jan 20, 2012
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    VVolfie Newbie

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    I paid 1150 plus tax and when the outlet was having a 25% off sale and as I said I went through Dell chat.
     
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  6. galbatrox9

    galbatrox9 Notebook Consultant

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    THAT IS AWESOME! :p
     
    galbatrox9, Jan 20, 2012
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    You can get a fully loaded system with 580m for under $1600, even lower with coupon, like $1500.
     
    YodaGoneMad, Jan 20, 2012
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  8. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Be wary of Scratch and Dent, is the only thing I say with Outlet. If it's REALLY bad, you can return it for a refund. Also as always, once you receive said laptop, make sure everything on your invoice is proper on your laptop..
     
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  9. galbatrox9

    galbatrox9 Notebook Consultant

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    So if its scratched too much, i can get a replacement?
     
    galbatrox9, Jan 21, 2012
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    Bought the rig in my sig for about 1/2 price and runs like a greased pig...
     
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  11. galbatrox9

    galbatrox9 Notebook Consultant

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    I hope 'greased pig' is a positive comment :p
     
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