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    For the Canadians that never knew....

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by notebooksavvy, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. notebooksavvy

    notebooksavvy Newbie

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    Futureshop is selling the M17x with the following specs:

    Space Black - Anodized Aluminum
    Intel® Core™ i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8 GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
    17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)
    6 GB DDR3 RAM
    500GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD
    CrossfireX™ 1GB GDDR5 ATI Radeon™ Mobility HD 5870
    Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
    Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini-Card
    Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio

    All for only $2400 CDN.

    I believe it is going be available in stores and of course online.

    Just thought that I should share and I apologize if this has been posted before.
     
    notebooksavvy, Aug 22, 2010
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  2. Maedhros

    Maedhros Notebook Geek

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    Meh, its the same price as from dell website roughly.

    You can get it for cheaper if u call in. Much cheaper.

    If you guys want... I have a rep who gives good discounts to Canadians + free goodies. Just shoot me a pm.
     
    Maedhros, Aug 22, 2010
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    Sydero Notebook Consultant

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    Why didn't you tell us that you could get us good deals earlier :p I just ordered one :rolleyes:
     
    Sydero, Aug 22, 2010
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    the[r] Notebook Consultant

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    its not crossfireX its just a single 5870
     
    the[r], Aug 22, 2010
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    the[r] Notebook Consultant

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    the video says dual graphics and dual hdd but online you cant purchase it with those specs
     
    the[r], Aug 22, 2010
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  8. notebooksavvy

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    The description says:

    The Alienware 17x notebook gives you the firepower you need for the most robust gaming experience possible. Equipped with the most powerful Intel's most powerful mobile processor – the Core i7, ATI cross FireX dual GPU graphics, and Alienware's dramatic industrial design, it delivers the ultimate high definition mobile gaming and entertainment experience.

    It comes with a single 500 gb hdd but you can add a second one by yourself as usual.
     
    notebooksavvy, Aug 22, 2010
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  9. Maedhros

    Maedhros Notebook Geek

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    LOL. You can cancel/refund in 30 days if my rep gives u a better deal :D


    Pretty sure its a single 5870 and thats just a typo.

    Will phone futureshop tom for exact specs.
     
    Maedhros, Aug 22, 2010
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    Maedhros Notebook Geek

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    Wanted to confirm the specs. There is crossfire.

    However dell generally matches the price + more discount + free things.

    Alienware systems have the most room for negotiations. Pm if ur a Canadian who wants a deal... my rep was good. Got a better deal then fs plus some goodies :)

     
    Maedhros, Aug 24, 2010
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