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    Just bought a Reburfed M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by superbabosheki, Sep 6, 2010.

  1. superbabosheki

    superbabosheki Notebook Enthusiast

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    Got this for $1260, thoughts?

    -i5 520m
    -5870m
    -1920x1200
    -4GB
    -250GB HDD
    -Nebula Red
    -Win 7 Ultimate

    Also is there anything I should know about this laptop, as in good programs to install, important drivers, etc. I would also like opinions on alienware in general, most people tend to hate it o_o
     
    superbabosheki, Sep 6, 2010
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    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    good deal, and congrats, i am sure you will enjoy it.
     
    dave-p, Sep 6, 2010
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    nikonelite Notebook Enthusiast

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    just double check that you have all the current drivers, i bought a refurbed as well...once updated everything is working like a dream!
     
    nikonelite, Sep 6, 2010
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    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did you use the 20% off coupon discount? I picked up a couple of the same config (except 500GB HDD/black and 320GB HDD/red) for $1090...couldn't pass up that deal! Now, gotta find some decent, cheap CPU upgrades!
     
    lancorp, Sep 6, 2010
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    turbo87 Notebook Guru

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    What's the magic to pick these systems up? I have been trying all weekend at different times to pick up a dual 5870 system with RGB screen and no luck. Any recommendations from the outlet experts :)
     
    turbo87, Sep 6, 2010
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    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    FWIW, I check often too, and even though it's a holiday weekend, there have been a few new additions to the outlet over the weekend. Alas, I have not seen any CF 5870 configs though. Even some higher end systems showed up for a brief time (920XM based) but quickly disappeared. Not sure they were actually purchased, since their price was no steal.

    Basically, you just have to be persistent and check often. The 20% coupon is good through this week, so once Dell goes back to work tomorrow, chances are something will show up in the next few days!

    Good luck!
     
    lancorp, Sep 6, 2010
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    I'm in look of a new laptop and been checking out the alienware m17x...i'm wondering is it worth it to get a refurbed one, or getting a brand new one.

    also what site guys talking about that has these that pop every so often and you can get discount coupons?
     
    Cam98, Sep 6, 2010
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    nikonelite Notebook Enthusiast

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    nikonelite, Sep 7, 2010
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