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    Need help haggling with Dell for new M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jdbaker82, Oct 7, 2010.

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    jdbaker82 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok I will keep this simple and maybe someone with some haggle experience can tell me if this is even in the realm of possibility. I want to buy a M17x and qualify for a EPP discount through AAA (10% I think it is) I also noticed it is cheaper to upgrade video/processor/hard drive etc as opposed to Dell home when you are shopping the EPP site.

    So since Dell home is offering the free upgrade to the Dual 5870 I was wondering if I can convince them to let me configure mine through the EPP site and add the free 5870 x 2 into the configuration. Also has anyone had any luck getting them to throw in a free upgrade to RAID 0 or a i7 upgrade from a i5?
     
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    I also noticed something interesting and it appears to be false advertisement on Dells part someone tell me if they notice the same thing. On their homepage they are saying that this config starts @ $2199 and it you look it says its a i7 740 yet when you click on that configuration its actually only starting with an i5 and you have to pay $300 to get the i7. I wonder if you call them out on this they would have to honor it at the price advertised.

    FREE Graphics Upgrade*
    Alienware M17x Laptop

    Save $375 Instantly

    The Most Powerful 17” Gaming Laptop in the Universe
    Featured Specs:

    * * FREE 1GB ATI Radeon™ Mobility HD 5870 CrossfireX™ Graphics Upgrade
    * Intel® Core™ i7 740QM Quad Core Processor
    * 6GB Shared* DDR3 Memory
    * 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p) Display

    Dimensions: (W)16.1" (D)12.6" (H)2.1"
    ConfigureStarting at $2,199
     
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    jdbaker82 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just got off the phone with Dell they are honoring the i7 740QM because of their typo on the alienware homepage advertising this config for $2199!!! Get it before they fix it folks if you are ordering one lol
     
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    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    Oh wow thats awesome stuffs chiefs. Congrats!!! :D :D :D

    I haven't heard of seen a stuff up like this for a while now lol. I remember a couple years back every few months they would do a stuff up like this lol. My mate got free monitors and notebooks for half price because of the false advertising LOL. ;) :D

    Cheers. :)
     
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    jdbaker82 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks reborn I love your accent!!! Mind me asking where you are from?
     
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