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    Real or Scam - Dell Alienware M17x R3 i7 2630QM 1920x1080 6990M 8GB - 1650$

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by az9214, Dec 29, 2011.

  1. az9214

    az9214 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I am contemplating buying a new Alienware M17x R3 from a seller on Ebay for $1650.
    Here are the specs


    New ALIENWARE M17X R3 i7 3.4GHZ 500GB HD 1080P
    Procesor : Intel Core i7 2820QM 2.3GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
    Memory : 4GB,1333MHZ,DDR3,2X2G
    Display : 17.3-inch WideFHD1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED
    Video card : 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6990M
    Hard drive : 500GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD
    Operating system : Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media
    CD Device : Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
    Audio : Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
    Wireless : Killer Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO for Gaming and Video
    Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
    All manuals and alienware software included. Never opened, never used, brand new.

    Do you think its a fair price for the specs? If yes, Do you think its too good of a deal (scam, maybe?). Thank you for your opinions.
     
    az9214, Dec 29, 2011
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  2. aarpcard

    aarpcard Notebook Deity

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    Without having seen the add, it seems legit.

    Bought my R2 brand new unopened box on ebay for something like $600 less than what Alienware was charging a year and a half ago.
     
    aarpcard, Dec 29, 2011
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  3. Dellienware

    Dellienware Workstations & Ultrabooks

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    probably purchased via outlet + 20-25% coupon. unless otherwise noted
     
    Dellienware, Dec 29, 2011
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  4. az9214

    az9214 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys for your opinions. Sadly, the deal passed me by before i can get to it. So, you would advise purchasing a similar deal in the future?
     
    az9214, Jan 1, 2012
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  5. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Easiest way to tell would be to load your shopping cart with another one exactly like it at Dell | The Official Site | Dell and see if the price is more or less.
     
    Mr. Fox, Jan 1, 2012
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