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    Just bought a nice m11x R3 and looking for Soft Red Parts that is cheaper than ebay

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Rengsey R. H. Jr., Jul 26, 2013.

  1. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    I just got a nice m11x for my son, I have never touched one, and it's the first time touching it. This is a beauty. I wish I had known how cute and powerful this 11" was, I would have bought one before it was out of production. nonetheless, I like it. So I am trying to find the red top cover and red bottom base for this R3 beauty. Can someone point me in the right direction, besides eBay. TIA



    BTW , I got it for $550.

    Specs:

    i7-2617M
    4GB Ram
    Win 7 64bit
    300GB
    2Gb GT 540M
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Jul 26, 2013
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  2. Bendak

    Bendak Notebook Evangelist

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    That's a great buy! I'm sure your son is delighted. I don't, however, recall there ever being a clip on protective case for the M11x.
     
    Bendak, Jul 26, 2013
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  3. dandan112988

    dandan112988 Notebook Deity

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    I think he means the computer casing.. Look on ebay and search for a back cover and bottom base

    Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2
     
    dandan112988, Jul 26, 2013
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  4. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    Yes. He really loves it. He is only 6 years old. He plays minecraft and watch YouTube videos ... Lol

    Thanks, If that's the only place I will wait till a nice deal shows up.
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Jul 26, 2013
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  5. DrGoodvibes

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    A six year old gets an M11xR3... where did I go wrong when I was a kid. [sorry to go off topic]

    P.S. In those days it probably would have been a PDP11 with switches on the front panel to key in the boot register, so maybe the Tonka truck was a better option at the time. :D
     
    DrGoodvibes, Jul 26, 2013
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  6. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    I remember those Tonka Truck days. heheh
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Jul 27, 2013
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  7. Hearthofsin

    Hearthofsin Notebook Geek

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    $550 !? On eBay ?? That is a found m8 :)
     
    Hearthofsin, Jul 27, 2013
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  8. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    Yes on ebay. I got lucky. When I shop ebay, I ask the seller whats the best price he/she will sale, and then negotiate.
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Jul 28, 2013
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  9. Hearthofsin

    Hearthofsin Notebook Geek

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    I 2 do This alot :) and Always be happy and polite it makes it Easier to deal with Them :) i really Want to upgrade my m11x r2.
     
    Hearthofsin, Jul 28, 2013
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  10. Hearthofsin

    Hearthofsin Notebook Geek

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    My m11x r2 only has 250 gb 7200 rpm harddrive abd i'm going to upgrade it but should i go for a 750gb or 1tb or 256 ssd now the ssd is the most expensive but power vs space. What Would you choose? :)
     
    Hearthofsin, Jul 29, 2013
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  11. Deg12k

    Deg12k Notebook Guru

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    I swapped my 256 HDD for a 128 SSD and it was completely worth it (a larger ssd would have been better but money...). I would recommend making the change.
     
    Deg12k, Jul 30, 2013
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  12. Hearthofsin

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    You don't need space?
     
    Hearthofsin, Jul 30, 2013
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  13. Deg12k

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    I'm selective with my 11, I use the 15 for most pc gaming. Generally don't have more than 4 games installed on either at the same time though. Big games that is.
     
    Deg12k, Jul 31, 2013
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