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    M17x? This Alienware?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by JustForCell, Jul 31, 2012.

  1. JustForCell

    JustForCell Newbie

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    Hello,

    I'm planning on buying an alienware after hearing and reading fantastic reviews on it. I have some money on the side to buy an alienware, but I dont know if I want a new one. I looked around ad websites for used ones locally. I came down to either the m17 or m18.

    What do you guys think about this one?

    Dell Alienware M17x R3 GTX 580m

    Is it worthit? Should I give it a shot?

    thanks
     
    JustForCell, Jul 31, 2012
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  2. Dalli

    Dalli Notebook Consultant

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    Why dont you configure a new laptop with the 7970 +1080p+killer wireless(if u want it)

    and haggle a price, go the main Alienware forums and click on the Alienware how to save money threads to get a rep to contact you. Those reps can give you a greater discount for a NEW laptop!

    gl brah
     
    Dalli, Jul 31, 2012
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  3. Ithian

    Ithian Notebook Consultant

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    Hey welcome to the board. I'd say definitely not. Don't spend $1850 for those specs with a 580m. I spent less than a hundred more for the machine in my sig (6GB ram and just the 500GB drive) straight from Dell with full coverage warranty. Definitely do some reading and learn what hardware is worth your cash before you spend it.

    Check out the threads below for tips on how to save money buying an AW and read about other's experiences, then possibly order one yourself from the AW reps here on the board:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/456885-aw-dell-ordering-advice-how-save.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/669327-alienware-sales-assistance-thread-redux.html
     
    Ithian, Jul 31, 2012
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  4. jinda

    jinda Notebook Evangelist

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    $1850? That's a bit expensive. I got mine for $1400 all in last April this year with better CPU, twice the RAM, bigger HDD and W7 Ultimate . It should be cheaper now that R4 is out.
    Why dont you check Dell outlet? You can find something similar and negotiate the price by calling them. I think you should be able to get something around $1200 or less.

    Goodluck!
     
    jinda, Aug 1, 2012
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  5. Alienware-Natalia_J

    Alienware-Natalia_J Company Representative

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    Check out the sales thread, they might be able to help you get a good deal.
     
    Alienware-Natalia_J, Aug 1, 2012
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  6. martin541

    martin541 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah i agree all the way with these guys check the sales thread i got my alienware for £1200 got over £300 discount. the £1200 also include financing so i got my laptop for £1000 all in
     
    martin541, Aug 1, 2012
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  7. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    GTX 580M is sooooo old tech :p
     
    Cloudfire, Aug 1, 2012
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  8. martin541

    martin541 Notebook Consultant

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    its still a good card but i would definitely go with a 7000 series or 600
     
    martin541, Aug 1, 2012
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  9. jinda

    jinda Notebook Evangelist

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    Old but still a good card. Still 2nd best (675m) among nvidia lineup so there is nothing wrong with it.

    Its probably better than your current card :rolleyes:

    Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk 2
     
    jinda, Aug 2, 2012
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