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    Huge Discount. Check How To Save Money Thread Now.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by doublee, May 19, 2010.

  1. doublee

    doublee Notebook Evangelist

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    I might get banned for this useless thread but I really wanted all of you guys to save money.
    Basically the following -
    I just got off the phone (2 hours about from SINGLE rep.) Okay before everyone panics and starts reordering. There are 3 things I want to mention. 1. Memory cannot be upgraded to 1333 MHz. It must be kept at 1066 MHz. 2. Hard drive cannot be upgraded or downgraded. I was forced to get 640 GB at 5,400 RPM even when I told them to change to a cheaper 7,200RPM one. 3. It comes with a wireless printer and a wireless mouse (mouse is crap). Now the best deal ever.
    Laptop
    224-8108 1 Lunar Silver - Anodized Aluminum
    317-3658 1 Intel Core i7 820QM 1.73GHz (3.06GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
    317-3660 1 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
    330-7841 1 Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
    320-8856 1 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)
    320-8988 1 Crossfire 1GB ATI Radeon Mobility HD 5870
    342-0669 1 640GB 5,400RPM SATA-II HDD
    313-8797 1 AlienFX Color, Terra Green
    421-2261 1 Alienware Command Center, M17x
    421-1400 1 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    420-9691 1 DataSafe Local BackUp 2.0 Basic
    420-6436 1 PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
    410-1883 1 ADOBE READER 9.0 MULTI- LANGUAGE
    313-8977 1 8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive,QuickSilver
    421-1304 1 CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 Software
    421-1305 1 Nero 9 Media Burning Software
    313-8944 1 5.1 Channel Audio
    430-3739 1 Intel Ultimate N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology
    330-6348 1 Automatic Updates: On
    960-9187 1 CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 1 Year
    908-2207 1 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Initial Year
    922-3410 1 Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
    950-9797 1 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
    421-1721 1 Soft Contracts,Banktec Care,Alienware
    421-1719 1 Soft Contracts,Consumer Complete Care,Alienware
    994-3730 1 Warranty Support,Initial Year
    430-0628 1 Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR
    421-2611 1 AlienGUIse Theme Manager with Breed Theme
    421-1574 1 Alienhead Chrome Blue
    421-1593 1 Alienhead Chrome Blue
    421-1360 1 Steam and Portal Factory Installed
    330-6175 1 Standard Nameplate
    Printer
    224-6608 1 Dell V313w Wireless All In OnePrinter
    904-5400 1 Advanced Exchange Limited Warranty Initial Year
    990-7659 1 No Warranty beyond 1 year
    903-6147 1 Dell Hardware Limited WarrantyInitial Year
    Mouse
    A2449391 1 USB Wireless Travel Optical Mouse - Black

    All comes out to be $2,570.63 (Including tax. I live in CA so tax is enormous.) compared to $3386.18 with tax JUST for the laptop.
    If you are okay with the crappy HDD and 1066 MHz Ram, go for it. I'm planning to buy a SSD and 8GB of ram with the money I saved.

    If anyone's interested, yes this time I got a direct extension number and email, shoot me a PM and I'll be happy to share his information.

    Mention Sean and about the offline deal he got. He told me it might not be available by tomorrow so order ASAP.
    Oh did I mention not to panic? I'm kidding HURRY UP!

    Guess you guys don't have to check the other thread for information heh. Props to DR650SE!
     
  2. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Not bad, I got a very similar deal except with 500 gb drive and 1333 mhz ram.
     
  3. doublee

    doublee Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah when they told me they dropped the price to that WITH a free wireless printer, they got me. I just decided to use the money saved on SSD. Hoping others can use this offer!