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    Is this a good deal for an M17x R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ljohnson4, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. ljohnson4

    ljohnson4 Newbie

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    Looking at buying an M17x R3 for Photoshop/Lightroom and some gaming. I am also considering the ThinkPad W520, but haven't settled on either yet. I got the following quote for an M17x R3 last night.

    Windows 7 Home Premium
    i7 2720QM 2.2GHz
    FHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz display
    Radeon HD 6990M 2GB
    Killer Wireless N
    standard 4gb RAM (will upgrade myself)
    standard 320gb HDD (will replace with SSD myself)
    Subtotal: $1,802.15

    Is this a good deal? Can I get a better price if I try to haggle with Dell more?

    Thank you!
     
    ljohnson4, Aug 1, 2011
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  2. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    Thats almost 400 dollars off.

    Good deal but you can try.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 1, 2011
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  3. Tweak155

    Tweak155 Notebook Evangelist

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    There is a $400 off and a $50 off coupon floating around the net I believe. Might be the ones they used.
     
    Tweak155, Aug 1, 2011
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  4. NateN34@gmail.com

    [email protected] Notebook Consultant

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    Yeh not bad, but I can get that price online too.
     
    [email protected], Aug 1, 2011
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  5. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    pretty good deal! grab it.
     
    qohelet, Aug 1, 2011
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  6. Smooth_J

    Smooth_J Notebook Deity

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    Don't forget warranty though, or else you will be getting ripped off later...
     
    Smooth_J, Aug 2, 2011
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    ljohnson4 Newbie

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    Thanks everyone! I went ahead and purchased it along with the extended warranty. Can't wait to get it!
     
    ljohnson4, Aug 2, 2011
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  8. Smooth_J

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    Congrats :)
     
    Smooth_J, Aug 2, 2011
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