xpsl1702 vs M17x R4

Dell is building me a new R4 as an exchange for my current problem xps 17. I want to know what you gurus think of the trade. My current specs on my xps are:
-1
225-2886
XPS 17 3D
-1
310-0173
Airborne Documentation, System Exchanges,Factory Install
-1
312-1182
90 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
-1
317-6204
8GB,DDR3,2 DIMM
-1
317-6214
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 and Bluetooth 3.0
-1
317-8385
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-2860QM processor (2.50 GHz, with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.60 GHz)
-1
318-0151
Tray Load Blu-ray Disc BD-Combo (Reads BD and Writes to DVD/CD)
-1
318-0392
Windows Live Wave 4
-1
318-0431
Creative SoundBlaster X-FI MB 1.2
-1
320-1986
17.3in FHD WLED TL (1920x1080) 3D
-1
320-2335
NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M 3GB graphics with TV Tuner
-1
330-6222
Windows 7 Label
-1
331-1414
Backlit Internal Keyboard - English
-1
331-1416
Resource DVD (L702X)
-1
342-2253
256GB Solid State Drive

The specs of the new sytem are:

1
430-4711
Intel Advanced-N WiFi Link 6250 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO Technology with WiMax and Bluetooth 4.0
1
225-2945
Alienware M17X R4 with Soft Touch - Direct
$0.00
1
310-0173
Airborne Documentation, System Exchanges,Factory Install
$0.00
1
312-1334
90WHr 9-Cell Primary Battery

1
317-9740
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz

1
318-0424
Creative Sound Blaster Recon3Di with THX TruStudio Pro Software

1
318-2006
Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)

1
318-2316
Stealth Black with Soft Touch Finish with 3D Display

1

3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3840QM (8MB Cache, up to 3.8GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
1
320-3277
17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 120Hz NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle

1
320-9501
2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M

You guys think this is a good trade?

On thing I am worried about is the problems I have had with this xps. Do Alien ware systems have as many problems? I hear they are better built? Give me your 3 cents here!
THanks
Woody

 

Well I really would not compare the two, honestly you got a steal... bottom line.

 

yup you got a pretty good deal there. Alienware makes some great laptops.

 

Hopefully it is QUALITY also. I have NOT been happy with this xps.

 

I wish you all the luck and you do look like you got a good deal there

As to 'quality', in my experience it's a bit of a crap shoot. I've had 3 M17x's. First went straight back with a broken MB - the HDMI out only worked if I held the cable in a specific way (obviously tried different cable), The second had numerous problems and when it started to lock up buzzing I got this one as a replacement. Now all fine and dandy.

The price of these seems more related to high-end parts and brand; and the fact that they probably cost dell a lot to support - home visits from engineers are way expensive for them! On the plus side they do take ownership and don't just try to fob you off, see if they will also give you a fresh warranty with the replacement, I asked and got :thumbsup:

Good Luck

 

xps 17 is crap compare to m17x

 

Welcome to the community !

If you need any help make sure you look for related threads first, if you can't find any just start a new one and we'll see how we can help.

 

The only thing I worry about after reading is my warranty. I worry about getting the system and having issues. the warranty on my xps expires the end of June. Maybe Luis can help with this?

 

Sure, send me a PM with the tag once you get the replacement and I'll look into it.

 

Any way you can look and see when that is?

 

Original warranty will be what new laptop would take over, but you can extend it by calling and paying for it.

 

You should check the price before shipping your old laptop in, it might be cheaper than extending it for the M17x

Dell | Extend your Warranty

 

how much is it on alienware?

 

$176 +tax on xps for one year

 

It varies from one to another, the link shows the price for yours.

 

One thing - and correct me if I'm wrong guys ...

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320-3277
17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 120Hz NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle

1
320-9501
2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
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I thought for 3D that you needed the 680M? So if you haev 660 - Not sure on point of the 3D panel. however - if they are not charing any more - not an issue Just think that if you expected 3d - you need the 680.

if the 660 supports 3D and I'm wrong - please pipe up guys...

 

All the NV cards support 3D, only the performance hit is the issue. My 675 works great in 3D, just loaded up metro last light and at high settings 3d is superb (and it has alienFX keyboard lighting control, creepy when all the light out, out but I digress!)

Upside; you get a 120hz refresh even when not using 3D
Downside: no intel GPU (optimus) so less battery life, but for me on power all the time, this is a plus not to have to deal with it

 

Well I FINALLY get my system tomorrow! Pretty sure I can't wait. Anyone have issues with their power plug falling out???

 

Nope never really had an issue like that. I'm sure you will be blown away by the alienware.