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    Free upgrades ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mattmcss, Oct 26, 2009.

  1. mattmcss

    mattmcss Notebook Deity

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    So I ordered my M17 from alienware when they were closing them out, and I ordered it with a P8400 and a 160 GB hard drive,

    I checked the order earlier and its being delivered tomorrow, but was built with an X9100 and a 320 GB hard drive instead. Also upgraded are the wireless card, bluetooth that I didn't order at all.

    Is this normal or just a case of missing parts and needing to get rid of some extra stock?

    Either way - I'm ecstatic.
     
    mattmcss, Oct 26, 2009
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  2. bjrebo

    bjrebo Notebook Consultant

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    could be getting rid of parts, i say roll with it
     
    bjrebo, Oct 26, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Brother got a free 1200p screen so they just were clearing stock
     
    The_Moo™, Oct 26, 2009
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  4. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    i doubt they would be getting rid of a x9100 and a hddd that can be used in the m17x they prob just made a mistake but if it's at your adventage don't tell and if they don't notice it just enjoy it
     
    granyte, Oct 26, 2009
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    M17x doesn't have x91 00 and the aw stock n dells are different
     
    The_Moo™, Oct 26, 2009
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  6. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    lucky.....enjoy! lol
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Oct 27, 2009
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  7. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    Just run and don't look back.
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Oct 27, 2009
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  8. Pommie

    Pommie Notebook Deity

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    How good! I wouldn't mention it too them! How many people actually check the spec of the laptop they received?
     
    Pommie, Oct 27, 2009
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  9. The_Shirt

    The_Shirt Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL, I always check. Guess I'm just paranoid because I always expect the companies to take advantage of me the other way...order the 9100 and they'll try to stick me with an 8600.

    Not that it's ever happened, but I always check!
     
    The_Shirt, Oct 27, 2009
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  10. kevblah

    kevblah Notebook Consultant

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    i had ordered a 160gb hd and they shipped me a 250gb
     
    kevblah, Oct 27, 2009
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