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    M7700a For $600?!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by xxHellRaiser78xx, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. xxHellRaiser78xx

    xxHellRaiser78xx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering what you guys think about this...A company I found on the website "AliBaba.com" Located in London, UK. who's site is sellelectronicsworldwide.com
    Says he could give me a Blue M7700a for 600 bucks, here is the specs he gave me;
    Alienware m7700 Laptop - AMD Athlon 64 4000+ CPU
    2.4GHZ Processor
    WXGA+ Widescreen 17.1" LCD Display
    1440 x 900 Maximum Rezolution
    PCIx nVidia 7800 GTX 256MB Video Card
    RAM 512MB DDR Dual Channel
    DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
    80GB High Performance RAID Storage
    2x 40GB SATA Hard Drives
    Gigabit 10/100/1000 Network Card
    56K Modem
    4x USB 2.0 ports, 2x Mini IEEE1394a ports
    Built-in 10-in-1 Card Reader
    Windows XP Home Edition installed
    Including TV Turner

    Great laptop, upgradeable to dual optical drives, and dual hard drives.
    CPU is upgradeable to 2.6GHz dual core (socket 939).
    WUXGA screens, and internal webcams are also available.
    This laptop is in A+ condition, with protective film still on the
    unit. Item is packaged in Alienware retail box.
    The unit includes the driver disc, Microsoft OEM OS disc and COA,
    laptop case, battery, AC adapter, phone cable, and power cable.

    The warranty is 3 years.

    ​

    He also wants to wire the money through WesternUnion. He claims to be very well known in the UK and rest of Europe. Just wondering if anyone heard of this guys company and if it sounds like a scam.
     
    xxHellRaiser78xx, Nov 17, 2008
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  2. Hahutzy

    Hahutzy Notebook Deity

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    After doing all those upgrades, wouldn't the cost be enough to get you a laptop that has 98xx?
     
    Hahutzy, Nov 17, 2008
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  3. Aryantes

    Aryantes Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Anyone who only accepts WesternUnion is not to be trusted.
     
    Aryantes, Nov 17, 2008
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  4. Stone825

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    Yep never buy if it is WesternUnion.
     
    Stone825, Nov 17, 2008
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  5. Citizen86

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    You'd have to do a LOT of upgrades... very low ram, there are better CPU's in entry-grade laptops, and that video card isn't anything to write home about... not to mention that it probably weighs a TON and gets no battery life, and because it's a desktop CPU probably runs pretty hot as well. That's me guessing though...

    Plus it's probably pretty old.
     
    Citizen86, Nov 17, 2008
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  6. Hirohata

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    The website seems VERY poorly made. Don't even think it actually exists. Also he's offering one, when on the site it says a minimum order of 3. Don't trust it. Most definitely a scam since they only accept Western Union as ONLY payment form.
     
    Hirohata, Nov 17, 2008
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Don't bother for many reasons. For starters it's outdated hardware, then you have the illegitimacy of the site as others have pointed out. Buyer beware - stay away.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 17, 2008
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  8. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    i think u should repost this thread in other forums and let others know about this shady biz/person.
     
    ryujin, Nov 17, 2008
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  9. Stone825

    Stone825 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You might want to ask Chaz to post it before hand as you don't want to get into the whole cross posting issue and face other mods who do not know the situation. In addition we are not 100% sure that this guy is a scammer but personally I'm almost 100% sure.
     
    Stone825, Nov 17, 2008
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  10. isBandGeek

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    Western Union only (alarms are going off... 419eaters)? Email to purchase? Sounds like a scam to me, as it does to everyone else on here.
     
    isBandGeek, Nov 18, 2008
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  11. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I think its a big scam
    If youre looking for one cheap, try looking through ebay or craigs list

    western union is the easiest money system to get around, so when you see Western Union only, turn away and keep looking.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Nov 18, 2008
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  12. xxHellRaiser78xx

    xxHellRaiser78xx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys it was a scam! I found after I told him I only have $500 and he said "give me 500 and pay 100 after you receive unit." lol then i asked him if he could add lightscribe he said yes and i said what kind he said "Blue" lol guys a scammer, he didn't even mention shipping costs from London once
     
    xxHellRaiser78xx, Nov 18, 2008
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  13. xxHellRaiser78xx

    xxHellRaiser78xx Notebook Enthusiast

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    never use AliBaba for any purchases most companies on the site are scams
     
    xxHellRaiser78xx, Nov 18, 2008
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  14. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    Please keep in mind the warranty is not transferable, systems sold by third party vendors are not supported and warranty will no longer be valid.

    Thank you.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Nov 18, 2008
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  15. xxHellRaiser78xx

    xxHellRaiser78xx Notebook Enthusiast

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    does Alienware have any M7700 for sale?
     
    xxHellRaiser78xx, Nov 18, 2008
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    whizzo, Nov 18, 2008
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  17. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    just cause I have a d900k doesnt mean I am selling it.

    I am not selling my laptop. I have a spare M7700 shell which I was telling hellraiser I would sell to him, if he needed it.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Nov 18, 2008
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  18. whizzo

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    oh, sorry. i somehow got the impression you had multiple d900s and were willing to sell them.
     
    whizzo, Nov 18, 2008
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  19. I♥RAM

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    LOL @ Ali Baba.

    Steer clear.
     
    I♥RAM, Nov 18, 2008
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  20. Alienware-Armando

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    Currently those listed in our Ebay store, are the only ones we have available.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Nov 18, 2008
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