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    why is the m17x 3d so much more expensive than the dell xps 3d?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by toondw, Mar 18, 2011.

  1. toondw

    toondw Notebook Consultant

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    can somebody explain to me why the alienware m17x 3d model is so much more expensive than the dell xps 17" 3d model? it cant be just the name alienware surely? I am interested in buying a 3d laptop but i cant understand why the big price difference?

    the alienware version has pretty lights? ;)
     
    toondw, Mar 18, 2011
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    R3 has options for a 6970M and 460M graphics card which are significantly faster than the XPS 17. They also have better cooling and of course the alienware light fx, styling and name are a bonus.
     
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    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    Does it have the same cpu, graphics card, battery life? Ram, hard drives, standard warranty duration? All of these differences will affect price and i am not sure what config of the XPS your looking at.
     
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    toondw Notebook Consultant

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    that answers that then! Thanks :)
     
    toondw, Mar 18, 2011
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    Stoff96367 Notebook Guru

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    For me it was the price (30% off @ AAFES), build quality, style, 460m, cooling, and the cool lights.
     
    Stoff96367, Mar 18, 2011
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