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    Where can I get an Alienware M11 for cheap?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by hammerfallts, Dec 25, 2011.

  1. hammerfallts

    hammerfallts Notebook Consultant

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    Supposely it can run the new star wars MMO on max settings, who has the best deal on this computer?
     
    hammerfallts, Dec 25, 2011
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    Descalzo Notebook Evangelist

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    Dell Outlet, and wait for a good coupon and a good price. I checked just now and saw an i3 for just under $800 and an i5 for like $860. If you have a coupon you're all set.
     
    Descalzo, Dec 25, 2011
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    zenstrata Notebook Geek

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    It can IF you run it at the provided resolution and directly on the m11x itself. If you hook it up to an external monitor and raise the resolution you will have to turn some things down. Also a cheap m11x will usually be a lower end m11x. Which means that you might not be able to run it at full settings right out of the box.

    Sometimes you can get lucky and find a cheap top of the line model. But that takes quite a bit of patience and luck.

    And with that, Good luck! =)
     
    zenstrata, Dec 25, 2011
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    GBomb Notebook Enthusiast

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    Personally, I used the recent 25% coupon from Saveology and it worked perfectly. M11X R3 i5 for 800 including tax and shipping. If you're patient, these coupons come around every so often. If you want the system faster obviously you will pay a premium. Best of luck.
     
    GBomb, Dec 27, 2011
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    diablos991 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell coupons.

    I was able to score a new R2 i5 with 8gb ram for $630 shipped over a year ago. The PC still sells for more than I bought it!
     
    diablos991, Dec 27, 2011
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    awong2284 Newbie

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    Slickdeals usually keeps up pretty good with Alienware deals. I got a new R2 i7 for $850 about a year ago after reading about a deal.
     
    awong2284, Dec 28, 2011
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  7. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Check the Dell Outlet.
     
    Steven, Dec 28, 2011
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    hammerfallts Notebook Consultant

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    Where do you get these coupons?
     
    hammerfallts, Dec 28, 2011
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    darkdomino Notebook Deity

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    I like the Dell Outlet, and the savings can be VERY significant.

    However, the downside is that buying from the Outlet is basically buying a stock pre-made Alienware. Some of them have nicer upgrades, but most are no-frills no-extras (as to be expected with savings this big)

    So if you're the upgrade-it-yourself kind of person, the Outlet is a good solution.
     
    darkdomino, Dec 29, 2011
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    Rishwin Notebook Deity

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    Dell.

    After haggling and discount codes and post-purchase refunds, i got my i5 R3 8GB for $640 with next day delivery and 1 year advanced warranty.
     
    Rishwin, Dec 30, 2011
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