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    M17X R2 being replaced by R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by xyeggs, May 6, 2011.

  1. xyeggs

    xyeggs Notebook Enthusiast

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    After struggling on the phone for a few hours with Alienware support, they finally agreed to switch out my buggy R2 for an R3. They didn't give me the specs on the machine yet, but I had a fully upgraded R2. So what specs do you think they will give me on the R3?
     
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    If by a fullly upgraded R2 you mean with an xtreme processor and 2x5870 in CF then I'd recommend your try getting the m18x since the R3 won't be able to match the performance of ur current system.
     
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    xyeggs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Believe me, I did. They would not listen to my charms.

    Edit: Yes, 940 XM and 5870 Crossfire and the works.
     
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    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    R2 is a downgrade in performance, you had dual video cards, the only comparable system right now is the m18x, they will switch it out, ask for managers, RAISE HELL!
     
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    They're screwing you over. Don't accept an M17x-R3, fight for an M18x which is the proper successor.
     
    5150Joker, May 6, 2011
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    xyeggs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just spent at least 2 and a half hours on the phone. No dice.
     
    xyeggs, May 7, 2011
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    I would never give up my R2 system for my R3 system. :cool: we're talking easily 1,000 dollar difference.
     
    darkloki, May 7, 2011
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    xyeggs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heh, you would think twice when theres a bluescreen every startup. On my second machine. Yep, two machines, both broken. No, I am not careless of my laptop I keep very good care of it.
     
    xyeggs, May 7, 2011
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