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    Today AW feels like Milking their consumers...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by daveh98, Jun 29, 2011.

  1. daveh98

    daveh98 P4P King

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    "20% off graphics upgrades" (a pretty weak promo btw = 70 bucks) is offset by a 150 dollar increase in base price for the m18x $2149 from $1999. Ironically I was just about to order an m18X. Lame.
     
    daveh98, Jun 29, 2011
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    Zero989 Notebook Virtuoso

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    whats the problem? they are offering 8gb of ram and a btter HDD that normally cost more. chances are most people spending past 2.5k can afford $150 more.on top of that 6970cf is $320.
     
    Zero989, Jun 29, 2011
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    ahhh My fault. I didn't catch that. I've had 3 AW's and never been to a configurator that forced more ram and HDD. But I guess it isn't as bad as I thought it was. Still not a fan of forced "upgrades" as I always upgrade ram/HDD on my own...
    I just was online a few hours earlier to order and saw the $1999 and then had gotten sidetracked and went back and saw the 2149.

    Edit: Nevermind. Mods can remove. I went back and all 3 options are back up. I must be delusional.
     
    daveh98, Jun 29, 2011
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  4. mjl2142

    mjl2142 Notebook Evangelist

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    it's a Dell thing, they like to make configurations confusing
     
    mjl2142, Jun 29, 2011
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  5. SaosinEngaged

    SaosinEngaged Notebook Evangelist

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    Honestly, Dell definitely does nickle and dime you.

    Regardless, right now Dell makes more compelling product than most other manufacturers (imo) so I deal with it.
     
    SaosinEngaged, Jun 29, 2011
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    Hivetyrant Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's exactly how I feel.

    While admittedly I am a bit of a Dell fanboy, until there is competition that I like, I will stick with Alienware, if I was picky about prices, I wouldn't be buying a $4000+ laptop :)
     
    Hivetyrant, Jun 29, 2011
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  7. SOS4DELL

    SOS4DELL A Notebook Philosopher

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    Totally agree! but, still, there are wide fields for improving... ;) Staring with a more transparent total quality control and assurance system a more local techs answer system and a little more listening to the loyal consumers... :D
     
    SOS4DELL, Jun 29, 2011
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    Yup. The only reason I deviated from Dell and own the Sager model I just bought is because they put a screen with 42% gamut coverage as their "premium" display on the m14x.

    Otherwise I would have had that baby. Take a look at the screen in my sig. 95% gamut MATTE screen? Yes please.

    On the whole, I have a very difficult time deviating from Dell. My Latitude is a tank with one of the best keyboards I've ever used, and I love everything about Alienware.
     
    SaosinEngaged, Jun 30, 2011
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    No its a great deal, its like if you buy 1000 items of something and get one free, even though you only needed 10, but you save money!! That's a bargain, er, right?
     
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    Actually that 14inch screen on the m14x is the best 14inch screen on any laptop, most other 14in screens are crap
     
    hawk1410, Jun 30, 2011
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  11. SaosinEngaged

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    Envy Radiance would like a word with you! Best 14 inch screen out there. 80ish% gamut coverage, brighter than the surface of the sun, and fantastic contrast. All WLEDs should be that good.

    I have a hard time believing a 42% gamut screen could be the best of anything, let alone best in the segment.

    I will admit it had great contrast and black levels (which go hand in hand anyway), but the gamut coverage was just too low.

    Technically speaking, it's not a great screen. The low gamut and good contrast balance, making it average.

    Subjectively, I'm glad you love it. Most probably will.
     
    SaosinEngaged, Jun 30, 2011
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