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    Did I get a pretty good deal on an M15x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by nekkitech1, Nov 27, 2009.

  1. nekkitech1

    nekkitech1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I dropped some money on a new M15x. I think I got a pretty decent deal considering whats in it. Let me know what you guys think. Anyone get a better deal anywhere? Reason I didnt bump the ram is price. Just waiting for ram prices to fall a bit.


    Item Description Quantity Unit Price Ext Price
    Base System Color;Alienware M15x, Cosmic Black 1 $2,978.00
    Processor: Intel Core i7 920XM 2.0GHz (3.2GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
    Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
    LCD Display: 15.6-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 (1080p) WLED
    Video Card: 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M
    Hard Drive: 256GB Solid State Drive
    Nameplate: Personalized Nameplate
    AlienFX: AlienFX Mars Red
    Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate, 64bit, English
    Avatar: Alienhead 3D
    Adobe Reader Acrobat SW: Adobe Acrobat Reader
    Optical Drives: Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Burner (BR-R, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
    Sound: Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
    Wireless: Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN Half Mini Card
    Automatic Updates: Automatic Updates: Off
    Primary Battery: Primary - 9-cell (85Watt) Lithium-Ion Battery
    Service: 1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis - Important Information
    Wallpapers: Alienware Logo
    Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth 2.1 Mini-Card - 2.1 Enhanced Data Rate
    Standard Nameplate Trigger: Thank you for Purchasing Alienware
     
    nekkitech1, Nov 27, 2009
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  2. tehpud

    tehpud Notebook Consultant

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    sounds like a great system. With the SSD, windows Ultimate and the upgraded CPU...sounds about right on the price. I hope you enjoy it. My only question is why didn't you get the M17x with a crossfire or SLI?
     
    tehpud, Nov 27, 2009
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  3. nekkitech1

    nekkitech1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    tehpud, well im the type that doesnt keep a computer too long haha. so i figured if i went with a i7 920XM that i can carry that over to the next computer instead of the C2Quad processors. but i guess my rationale wasnt the best in terms of selection. but to each his own ;)
     
    nekkitech1, Nov 27, 2009
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  4. inap

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    Thats a pretty sweet deal. Did you do the epp for that pricing?
     
    inap, Nov 27, 2009
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  5. jeffreybaks

    jeffreybaks Notebook Deity

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    The first time I priced the m15x I liked it so much i had it like nearly to 6k. That seems like an extreamly great deal in my opionion.
     
    jeffreybaks, Nov 27, 2009
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