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    ULV I3 vs R2 w/ I7

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Jdmflcl, Aug 6, 2011.

  1. Jdmflcl

    Jdmflcl Newbie

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    I was ready to pull the trigger on a refurbed i7 R2 when I saw the 750 shipped deal for a brand new I3-330UM w/ 8 gb DDR3, 320 GB HD and the same graphics card. Is it worth paying a 80 dollar premium for a refurbed i7 w/ 4 gb DDR3 and a smaller HD?

    Thanks!
     
    Jdmflcl, Aug 6, 2011
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  2. kevmanw4301

    kevmanw4301 Notebook Deity

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    The i7 kills the i3, no Turbo, low clockspeed, only FSB overclocking... I'd say its worth it.
     
    kevmanw4301, Aug 6, 2011
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  3. Jdmflcl

    Jdmflcl Newbie

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    I see. Know of any outlet coupons?
     
    Jdmflcl, Aug 6, 2011
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  4. kevmanw4301

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    I do not... Usually don't use the outlet. Bump for someone who does?
     
    kevmanw4301, Aug 7, 2011
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    Google "dell outlet coupons". There are a lot websites that have them!
     
    j7777v, Aug 7, 2011
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    ASCI_Blue Notebook Consultant

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    places can have outlet coupons up the doesn't mean they're still valid. I took advantage of the 15% off coupon that ended July 29th.

    that said i7 all the way, the extra $80 is well worth it. I'm quite happy with my M15 with i7.
     
    ASCI_Blue, Aug 7, 2011
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  7. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Someone I just talked to used a 100 dollar off outlet coupon. I do not remember which thread it was but it was specifically for the m11x. So, Im sure if you search a bit you can find one (usually they do not stack).
     
    DeeVu, Aug 7, 2011
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    Dell cycles their coupons from $ amount to % and back.
     
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    Wait for a really good outlet coupon. I usually check slickdeals.net for dell coupons. I got my m11x R2 i5 w/ 4gb of ram for $680 total after the outlet reduced price and an amazing 30% off coupon.
     
    thehelios, Aug 7, 2011
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