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    A Challenge!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Morpheus1, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. Morpheus1

    Morpheus1 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, so I was told that there are some guru's here that find some near impossible offers for some Alienware computers.

    This is what I've been looking at.
    Newegg.com - ASUS G Series G53SW-XN1 Notebook Intel Core i7 2630QM(2.00GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory 500GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M

    Brand ASUS
    Series G Series
    Model G53SW-XN1 General
    Color Black
    Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    CPU Type Intel Core i7-2630QM 2.0GHz
    Screen 15.6" FHD
    Memory Size 6GB DDR3
    Hard Disk 500GB 7200 rpm
    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
    Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
    Video Memory 1.5GB GDDR5 VRAM
    Dimensions 15.6" x 11.9" x 0.8" - 2.0"
    Weight 7.9 lbs. with 8 Cell battery CPU
    Optical Drive Interface Integrated Communications
    WLAN 802.11n Wireless LAN
    Bluetooth Yes Ports
    USB 1 x USB 3.0
    Video Port 1 x VGA
    HDMI 1 x HDMI Supplemental Drive
    Webcam 2.0MP Power
    Battery 8-cell lithium ion Physical Specifications
    Dimensions 15.6" x 11.9" x 0.8" - 2.0"
    Weight 7.9 lbs. with 8 Cell battery Manufacturer Warranty
    Accidental Damage Warranty 1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge
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    Drawback is that Mail-in-rebate ends on the 31st. I'm looking for an alienware laptop that is better or at the very least comparable in performance.

    Can you find one in the same price range for similar specs/performance?
     
    Morpheus1, Aug 22, 2011
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  2. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    Hard to beat, def. not a system from Alienware.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 22, 2011
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  3. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    1280 dollars. The Asus design is horrible. Getting goosebumps looking at it.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 22, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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  5. Morpheus1

    Morpheus1 Notebook Consultant

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    Soo.....what is is about this build that you don't like?

    Is it that you'd want better specs that you'd pay $500 more for or what? Please explain.
     
    Morpheus1, Aug 22, 2011
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    DJ_Pawel, Aug 22, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Please fill out this form in the What Notebook Should I Buy subforum?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Aug 22, 2011
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