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    Dell's M11x R1 & R2 motherboard stocks

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by mohaa7, Jun 26, 2012.

  1. mohaa7

    mohaa7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys,

    It's been around 1.75 years since I got my M11x R2.
    I am starting to worry about the stocks of M11x R2 parts since they have been discontinued.
    Do you think Dell still has plenty of M11x R1 and R2 motherboard stocks?
    I am actually hoping they don't so they will be forced to get me M11x R3, which sounds highly unlikely though.
    I actually started to regret getting this laptop since GT335M is pretty bad for gaming, as it always has been...
    I can barely play Alan Wake and I can't play Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City.
     
    mohaa7, Jun 26, 2012
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  2. Rishwin

    Rishwin Notebook Deity

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    The R2 was discontinued in September of 2011, their stocks have been drying out for the past 6 months. I'm sure they have a stockpile of parts for warranty repairs only (rather than for new units) but i wouldn't count on an upgrade to an R3 unless it's covered by complete care warranty and it got run over by a car or something.
     
    Rishwin, Jun 26, 2012
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  3. thehunterooo

    thehunterooo Notebook Consultant

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    +1, you may want to upgrade instead if anything else.
     
    thehunterooo, Jun 26, 2012
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Rishwin is right, we still have enough motherboards in case of warranty replacements or even for out of warranty customers who need a replacement.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 27, 2012
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