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    Should I jump on this or no? (M17X R3)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Agent CoolBlue, Mar 7, 2012.

  1. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I have the opportunity to purchase an R3 new from dell.com, is this a good deal or no?

    1920x1080 (Non-3D)
    4GB 1600mhz
    6990m
    i7-2670
    everything else standard.

    The price w/ tax is 1564. What do you guys think? Is this a good deal or no?
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Mar 7, 2012
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  2. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Get it. Thats a great deal!
     
    long2905, Mar 7, 2012
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  3. SlickDude80

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    that's a pretty good deal
     
    SlickDude80, Mar 7, 2012
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    Seems like a good deal to me. Better CPU and GPU than mine and a few bills less than I paid. Granted I got mine 9 months ago from Dell Canada.
     
    aznpos531, Mar 7, 2012
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  5. galbatrox9

    galbatrox9 Notebook Consultant

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    wow at the price :/
     
    galbatrox9, Mar 7, 2012
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    That's a great price!

    You'll get the battery life you were after with this one Agent.
     
    Rypac, Mar 7, 2012
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  7. craigery81

    craigery81 Notebook Evangelist

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    how in the world did you get that?
     
    craigery81, Mar 7, 2012
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    Cereallll Notebook Consultant

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    Brand new or refurbish new?
    Have seen a couple in the outlet last few days with 580m, killer wireless, 1080p for around that price.
    Snag it while you can
     
    Cereallll, Mar 7, 2012
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  9. Agent CoolBlue

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    The laptop would be brand new.
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Mar 7, 2012
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  10. craigery81

    craigery81 Notebook Evangelist

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    This is shenanigans! I want one!!!!! Hey I pm'd you Agent CoolBlue, please respond :))
     
    craigery81, Mar 7, 2012
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  11. tayer

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    Good deal bro :) take it!
     
    tayer, Mar 7, 2012
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  12. Agent CoolBlue

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    Agent CoolBlue, Mar 7, 2012
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  13. SlickDude80

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    Congratz Agent Blue!

    That machine will serve you well :D
     
    SlickDude80, Mar 7, 2012
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  14. nc88keyz

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    Any thoughts on changes or suggestions, This was offered after 3 absolutely miserable experiences with dell outlet center. Someone tell me again they close at 6 central .. They are not in Round Rock. Does Dell not want to take peoples money????

    Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
    Processor Intel® Core™ i7 2760QM (2.4GHz,3.5GHz,w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
    Memory 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (2DIMMS)
    Video Card 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
    Hard Drive 1TB Raid 0 (2x 500GB Hybrid Solid State Drives)
    Display Panel 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 120Hz WLED w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle
    Wireless Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
    Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
    System Color Alienware M17x, Soft Touch Stealth Black
    AlienFX Quasar Blue
    Pre-Installed Software Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed
    Adobe Reader Acrobat SW Adobe Acrobat Reader
    Service 1 Year Basic Plan
    Security Software No Anti-Virus Software Selected
    2

    TOTAL: $1,583.94

    All coupons i have tryed says invalid segment -
    Supervisor was getting mad, I asked for messenger bag,
    or 50 coupon, all declined.
    I 'WILL" get 3% cash back, DPA 2% AND 12 months financing, might as well use their money    .

    Last word, the 580m is out of stock,
    can drop 3d, and or cpu and save -200 OR - 350 for both drops
    2 day shipping upgrade granted.

    I need to know is there any one thing the experts would change on this?
    First Alienware ever...upgrading from Acer Travelmate 8204 WLMI bought right here on this forum from circa 2006.

    SPEAK to me!!!!
     
    nc88keyz, Mar 7, 2012
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  15. ValkerieFire

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    I wouldn't get a 560m. The 6990 is much better.
     
    ValkerieFire, Mar 8, 2012
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  16. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    I Want Good Deals Too!!! :(
     
    maxheap, Mar 8, 2012
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