Should I wait for the M11xR3 to go on sale?

Hey guys, I've had my R1 for 1.5 years now and it hasn't let me down. EVER.

But since I am going away for college I have an option to replace my old R1. The reason for the upgrade is that I need more processing power for games and video editing. So far my R1 isn't doing well, nor is it doing badly.

I only have a budget of $750 for the R2 right now. Should I go for it? Should I wait for the R3's to go on sale? Or save the money and wait for newer models?

 

If I were you I'd wait for the R3. Either way it's an incredible boost. I've had a chance to use all three models and I can tell you the boost from the R1 to R2 is amazing. The R2 to R3 isnt amazing but it plays things the R2 can barely play.

Its a question of instant gratification or delayed gratification. If you can wait I'd go for the R3. If you cannot or dont want to go for the R2.

 

I was looking to getting the R2 'till I checked the Dell Outlet and saw that I could get a R3 for the same price or less. I went with the R3 with the I5 for $699!

 

You could always do that. Just make sure you have certified refurbished checked.

 

Is working quite well. I went from the R1 to the R3, so the upgrade was quite amazing. It was like getting twice the computer for $100 more for what I paid for the R1!

 

I've checking the outlet store for an R3 for 3days now. They're always out of stock.

 

Check early in the morning, specially if you want the lower priced models!

 

Early in the morning. Got it. I hope I get something soon

 

You have to just keep checking. A lot of people, mostly ebay sharks, constantly sit around and hit F5 looking for the M11xR3s to pop up. You'll catch one eventually, and it'll be worth it. I've been holding out for the R3 over the older ones.

 

Aah. Well business is business yeah? I'll just have to keep on checking then. Good luck to me

 

This Outlet searching isn't working for me. I haven't slept yet, and I've been F5'ing the page every 5 minutes.

So far they're still out of stock! How long did it take for you guys?

 

Its not every morning. Don't do it every five minutes. Its chance. Just try for about 30min every morning until you get it.

edit; it all depends if anyone has returned theirs or not.

 

If your using IE here is a good tool to help you out.

I use it everyday, I have it refresh every 10 secs and it works great.

xwen.org - Freeware

 

Now just need to implement a search function for M11x R3 to play music when it is found. That way he can get some sleep

 

$800 m11x r3 on the outlet right now. Lol, sucks for these guys who arn't online to see!

 

There was one yesterday for 1100 with a SSD.

 

He's probably asleep from 48hours of searching.

 

HAHA! No doubt!

 

This might sound absurd, but for me to acquire my previous M11XR1 (now sold to my brother back in 2010) from the Dell Outlet, I refreshed the page on my smartphone every hour throughout the day for nearly a week before getting what I wanted.

It sounds like a pain, but once you catch one, you'll save yourself a bundle Just make sure you wait for the 50$/10%/15%/20% coupons. One should be coming soon since the last expired somewhere around July 27th. They generally release once a month and last close to a week.

Another option is to bargain with a rep. If you'd like, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my rep info (gives max discounts).

 

How does this sound:
Processor Processor: Intel Core i7-2617M 1.5GHz (2.6GHz Turbo Mode, 4MB Cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Base Alienware M11x R3 Laptop
Hard Disk Drive 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
Memory 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
Video NVIDIA GeForce GT540 graphics with 2.0GB Video Memory and Optimus
System Color Stealth Black with Soft Touch Finish
Laptop Screen 11.6 inch High Definition WLED Display (1366x768) with Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
Laptop Battery 8 Cell Primary Battery
Network Interface Card Intel Wireless-N WiFi Link 1000 a/g/n 1x2
Hardware Upgrade 90W AC Adapter
Software Upgrade Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit Operating System DVD
1 Yr Ltd Warranty, In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis + CompleteCare
$1038

 

That sounds pretty good. Saves like 200-300 bucks am I right?

Almost the same model they replaced my R2 with (if not the exact same)

 

Haha, sorry I've been asleep all this time! O.O!

But yes I'm looking at the outlet right now, and there's a great deal for 799!

It is however too high for my budget.

I decided to just wait another year to replace my r1.

 

I love the dell outlet, Its too bad I will have to wait until the friday after this to pick my laptop up:
Processor Processor: Intel Core i7-2617M 1.5GHz (2.6GHz Turbo Mode, 4MB Cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Professional
Base Alienware M11x R3 Laptop
Hard Disk Drive 256 GB Solid State Drive, 1.7MM
Memory 8 GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
Video NVIDIA GeForce GT540 graphics with 2.0GB Video Memory and Optimus
System Color Stealth Black with Soft Touch Finish
Laptop Screen 11.6 inch High Definition WLED Display (1366x768) with Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
Laptop Battery 8 Cell Primary Battery
Network Interface Card Intel Wireless-N WiFi Link 1000 a/g/n 1x2
Hardware Upgrade 90W AC Adapter
Software Upgrade Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Operating System DVD
$1,269.00