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    [-OFFICIAL-] Alienware M17x Owners' Lounge

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by whizzo, May 29, 2009.

  1. whizzo

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    also, the CC seems to feature much more color options.

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    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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  2. whizzo

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    also, if anyone could sum up the various program discounts Dell offers (EPP, XYZ, idontknowbutivebeentold, AW university, etc) so i can add them to the first post, i'd be very much obliged.
     
    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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  3. Rob41

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    C'mon whizzo, I know you can post more than 3 times in a row! lol
     
    Rob41, Jun 2, 2009
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  4. whizzo

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    sry... although truth be told, i'm surprised someone didn't post in between.
     
    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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  5. Mandrake

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    EPP and Student is 7% off.
    Dell DPA (which is Dell credit you need to be approved for) is an additional 4% off.
    Alienware U is 5% but doesn't count since this is being done through Dell's website.
    Rob can tell you the military discount.

    One other thing about the DPA discount. It only counts if you purchase the whole laptop with it and not break into into different accounts. (ie half credit card half DPA)
     
    Mandrake, Jun 2, 2009
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  6. Rob41

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    I tried, but I couldn't squeeze in! Just kidding. :D
     
    Rob41, Jun 2, 2009
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  7. Shuya

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    £180 more than Q9000 for both T9600 and T9800.
     
    Shuya, Jun 2, 2009
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  9. whizzo

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    Rob, what's the AAFES discount?
     
    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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  10. ichime

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    Looking at the design link, looks like it took design cues from the Precision M6400 and the desktop XPS 730
     
    ichime, Jun 2, 2009
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  11. Phinagle

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    Yeah they're charging you blokes more. In the U.S. T9600 is +$175 , Q9000 is +$200 and the T9800 is +450 over the base P8600.

    £180 is about $299.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 2, 2009
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  12. Mandrake

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    I'm not liking the silver pictures. Definitely black...for me, to each their own.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 2, 2009
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  13. Rob41

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    Sorry, I had to break out the calc, go to the AAFES website and look at the numbers.

    The military discount is 2%, plus free shipping, and zero tax.
     
    Rob41, Jun 2, 2009
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  14. ojchillinndc

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    Currently the M17x isn't on AAFES website. It may take AW a while to make the change. I believe if you contact AW directly you still can get a discount with them.
     
    ojchillinndc, Jun 2, 2009
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  15. Morgotth

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    Black is so cool looking, I cant wait to get this laptop :D!
     
    Morgotth, Jun 2, 2009
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  16. whizzo

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    thanks. added everything to the first post. +rep for mandrake, sorry phinagle and rob, need to share the love first.

    also, does anyone remember the code for free shipping posted here a while ago? i think it was gsfreeship, but i'm not sure anymore.
     
    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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  17. Rob41

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    Yes it is on the AAFES website.

    You have to go to the Dell store instead of the Alienware store. ;)
     
    Rob41, Jun 2, 2009
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  18. Phinagle

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    GSFREESHIP but it's an AW site code and may note work with dell.com.

    Though Dell is giving free shipping without a code.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 2, 2009
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  19. Mandrake

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    Edit: You beat me to it!

    That was an AW code. I don't think it works on Dell's site. Regardless it's currently showing free shipping without any code.

    One other thing you might want to add regarding DPA is that it's 12 months free financing.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 2, 2009
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  20. ojchillinndc

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    Hmm, I don't know if I like that. They probably won't do it with the M17x being so new. But I found on mulitple occasions where Dell limited what you could upgrade on a M1730 via their own page.

    For example, you could get 9800GTX on the normal page but not on the AAFES page. Also, sometimes the computer would be cheaper if you get straight from them instead of going through AAFES.

    Never found this problem with the old M17x, M17 and M15x on the AW website.
     
    ojchillinndc, Jun 2, 2009
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  21. Phinagle

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    Mandrake have you heard from Dell about the name plate and complete care warranty options on the EPP site yet?

    Still not updated on the site.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 2, 2009
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  22. Rob41

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    I noticed that the M9750 was removed from the AAFES site long befro the the regular A.W. site.
     
    Rob41, Jun 2, 2009
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  23. ojchillinndc

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    I already notice minor errors but nothing to start WW III over or to get hot headed about.

    Still comparing....
     
    ojchillinndc, Jun 2, 2009
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  24. Phinagle

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    They've got a Preliminary Ship Date listing now as you customize your options. For the general customers the ship date is 6/30 for EPP customers it's 7/2.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 2, 2009
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    whizzo,

    Have you heard any news about the new mouse, keyboard and tha huge curved screen display yet?
     
    Rob41, Jun 2, 2009
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  26. zfactor

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    well got dpa all set up now to order now or wait...
     
    zfactor, Jun 2, 2009
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  27. whizzo

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    hmm.. nope, don't think i have. the monitor's supposed to be released very soon though.
     
    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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  28. Rob41

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    I kina expected to see the mouse and keyboard in the gear shop.

    Guess we'll have to wait and see.
     
    Rob41, Jun 2, 2009
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  29. ojchillinndc

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    No biggie, but didn't someone post that AW was going to call the new notebook Quicksilver a long time ago? That's what its called on the AAFES website. I thought I read that somewhere.
     
    ojchillinndc, Jun 2, 2009
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  30. Phinagle

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    Just tried customizing as a Dell general customer and you have to pay for shipping. GSFREESHIP doesn't work.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 2, 2009
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  31. Morgotth

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    You never know, the laptop could come much earlier than the preliminary date, it just depends how fast they process and build all of the orders.
     
    Morgotth, Jun 2, 2009
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  32. whizzo

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    thanks phinagle. removed it from the first post.
     
    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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    Our base cpu is the Q9000, P8600 isn't an option. But yeah, you get it cheaper.
     
    Shuya, Jun 2, 2009
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  34. zfactor

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    got my epp setup again now... sweet but man tax is a killer..
     
    zfactor, Jun 2, 2009
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  35. Rob41

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    Lol, I noticed the "quicksilver" at the AAFES site too.
     
    Rob41, Jun 2, 2009
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  36. Phinagle

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    Enlist.

    Military don't pay the tax.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 2, 2009
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  37. ojchillinndc

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    You mean in the US or UK? P8600 is an option in the US. Just wondering.
     
    ojchillinndc, Jun 2, 2009
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    and, sadly, possibly get shot in an iraqi or afghani dusthole.
     
    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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    i "could" also use my resale cert but then i know its not for that purpose.. lol anyone want to but a m17x... though i wonder if i could say its for that as long as im trying to sell it.. hmmmmm :D :D :D
     
    zfactor, Jun 2, 2009
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  40. Phinagle

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    How much is the resale cert?
     
    Phinagle, Jun 2, 2009
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  41. bdkillaz

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    Do you think since we are getting it off the Dell website now that this laptop isn't going to come in all the cool packaging still?
     
    bdkillaz, Jun 2, 2009
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  42. whizzo

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    if you care about the packaging your computer will be in for about 3 seconds while it's in your possession, get a Mac.
     
    whizzo, Jun 2, 2009
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  43. CowEatsMe10

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    I just spoke with a representative, and it is possible to ship to puerto rico, I need to call a number . Hopefully shipping isn't more than 150 .
     
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    ... LOL? If they don't have the black foam/alienhead box, it's not a good Alienware computer. It's not "Normal Box Ware", it's "Alienware"
     
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    Can you return you M17 and get a credit for an M17x?
     
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    Im so mad, and Dell is so ****ing lame!, i configured one on the US site yesterday because it wasnt up on the canadian site yet, and my config which i just changed to 2x 260M's 1920x1200 screen, and 1333mhz ram came to 2299 USD which translated to 2418 Canadian. Now its up on the dell canada website and my same config there is 2749 canadian ?? why are they price gouging us and other countries, this is BS i can't afford that ffs.
     
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    Lol not that I really care about the box its just some cool added feature that makes Alienware different
     
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    It's because you live in Canadia.
     
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    lol, + Reps :D
     
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  50. The Cake is a Spy

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    Well, called AW about returning my M17 yesterday, should get my RMA either today or tomorrow. Here's to hoping it has a quick, problem-free trip back! I'm so anxious, the next 2 weeks or so are going to suck!

    Now if only it didn't take AW 5 days to refund paypal payments... anybody know why that is?
     
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