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    Alieware offering 100 in upgrades for free... Clearing inventory?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by hamilcar, May 22, 2010.

  1. hamilcar

    hamilcar Notebook Consultant

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    On the alienware website they are offering upgrade to 4gb memory and 250 7,200 hard drive for price of 799.One hundred in upgrades for free.Is this normal or are they trying to clear out processors for the refresh .
     
    hamilcar, May 22, 2010
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  2. Megacharge

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    Probably trying to clear inventory.
     
    Megacharge, May 22, 2010
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  3. hamilcar

    hamilcar Notebook Consultant

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    date of sale ends 5 27
     
    hamilcar, May 22, 2010
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Yes and Yes, it's normal as they are most likely preparing for the R2. Happens with all models. ;)
     
    DR650SE, May 22, 2010
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    then what does that mean for the m15x? your saving $300 in upgrades for the m15x also.
     
    FiveOH4, May 22, 2010
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    if the R2 comes out already im going to shoot someone.. I just got this thing!
     
    ImportJunky, May 22, 2010
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    claxdog, May 22, 2010
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