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    any chances i can get alienware m17 for $1300 or less

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by josh666, May 2, 2013.

  1. josh666

    josh666 Newbie

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    looking forward to buy alienware m17, but i dont have much money. if anyone can help me find a good deal,please let me know
    Alien ware m17 brand new or as good as new with a warranty thanks
     
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    wewooo Notebook Guru

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    any idea where i can buy them under $1300
     
    josh666, May 3, 2013
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I'd honestly say save up or look at a cheaper laptop. You aren't going to find a decent spec'd new M17x r4 for that price. :( You could see what clevo, and Asus and the other manufacturers have available though. Maybe they have something cheaper that will fit in your budget.
     
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    .Cameron. Notebook Consultant

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    This. If you're set on Alienware, you could at the M14x or an older generation M17x.
     
    .Cameron., May 3, 2013
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    wtferrell Notebook Evangelist

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    Wait for Dell Outlet's 30% off coupon. I got an R4 w/ 3610qm and 7970M card for $1310. Just have to constantly look when they have the deals.
     
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    where did u got the coupon? in the outlet store, r the laptops are usually cheaper than normal?
     
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    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    The outlet sells refurbs so they are a little bit cheaper...THe coupon is an additional rebate ontop of the price that dell offers from time to time

    But keep in mind. Alienware are premium products and carry premium pricetags...i'd do as BigT suggest above: save up a bit more cash and do it right. iF you already have 1300, then save up a few more...or you could always go with something cheaper?
     
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    fluent Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm going to suggest Ebay. It will likely be out of warranty, or close to it, but you can find a great deal if you are patient and keep your eyes open.

    I purchased my M17X R4 from Ebay for $1600. It's specs are 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 750 GB HD, bluetooth, killer-n wireless card, 3630qm processor and 7970m graphics card. For that price it would have cost me roughly $2600 to configure that same model on the official website. Only issue was, the warranty only had 2 months left on it. If you can live with that, I would suggest keeping your eye on Ebay. You will often find guys who purchased sometime last year who simply don't use it enough, or they desperately need money now that they will part with their laptops for a fraction of what they paid for them. My experience has been very positive, so yeah, GOOD LUCK!!!
     
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    where can i find the outlet coupon? did you find it in the dell site or somewhere?
     
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    lucas14.27 Notebook Enthusiast

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  12. wtferrell

    wtferrell Notebook Evangelist

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    Check the notebook bargains forum here. ThEy post the latest dell outlet coupons. Youll have to wait for the next one. Also, not all of the laptops in the outlet are refurbished. Mine was new.
     
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