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    No more GTX 260M for M15X?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by adelsmud, Jan 15, 2010.

  1. wildman_33

    wildman_33 Notebook Evangelist

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    my friend phoned up earlier about ordering his m15x with the 260m gtx and the guy said that he can get it but only if he does the ordering process through the phone.
     
  2. own3d

    own3d Notebook Evangelist

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    The rep I keep contact with says she can get it for me from Monday onwards.
     
  3. Laxxi

    Laxxi Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank sweet freaking God for that. Hopefully they'll still have some left on wednesday!

    +1 For being a legend.

    Edit: Hmmm, I rep'd you but nothing happened... So much for being a contributer to society... :(
     
  4. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    UK buyers can buy AW M15X With GTX260M/1080P/3Year Warranty For £1599 with Blu-Ray For £1756
     
  5. Laxxi

    Laxxi Notebook Evangelist

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    Very kind of you to offer a solution but I was planning on the i7 820QM...

    :(
     
  6. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    I'm waiting for the HD5870CF M17x ,but I might go with M15x if they start offering HD5870 with it.
     
  7. Laxxi

    Laxxi Notebook Evangelist

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    You don't like the 260M?

    Do you know if it would be possible to swap out the 260M for the 5870 or is the motherboard gonna be an issue?
     
  8. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    I can't give you correct answer for this!

    but if the card is based on MXM standard & system BIOS supports it, I think you can swap it.

    I heard HD5870 is 60W TDP, so it might run cool & give us more battery life compared to 75W TDP GTX260.
     
  9. Laxxi

    Laxxi Notebook Evangelist

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    I see.

    10see's
     
  10. adelsmud

    adelsmud Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it me or has there never been an ATI card in any m15x? I hope that 260M returns tomorrow in which case I am ordering right after uni. Although I want to wait for the refresh my inner self is begging no. By the time a refresh comes out uni will have finished for the year and I'll have no excuse to get the M15x since I had to convince my parents that it was for 'intensive engineering applications' ;) :D ;)
     
  11. own3d

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    By the way, she said she'll be able to get it for me by sending me a quote using her own dell software, I don't know if that means it'll be back on the website or not today. If she does manage to I can give you the name of the dell rep that you can speak to via the UK online chat feature.
     
  12. bobowe

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    just confermed that its posibel to order the GTX 260 to M15x via phone in sweden and think it is like that in all europe, and thay took it away from the site bechuse its a long waiting list on them right now. Thats what i herd on the rode anyway... take it for what it is.
     
  13. ArchNemesis

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    So i guess this means no refresh then? I was getting all nervous since i just bought my M15x and was wondering if i should call in and return it =x
     
  14. godest

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    So, any words on how long it will take before they put it back on the website ? cause i really would like to order one, but i pref to do it over the net application then over the phone where misstakes can happen. I hope i can get my system before the summer. Any words on when they will be back in stock enough to go back on the web ? :confused:

    Thanks for answering :rolleyes:
     
  15. Wattos

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    you should still do it over the phone. You can achieve a better price if you phone them. Besides, the customer rep will send you a confirmation email with the proper specs, where you can double check that everything you ordered is there.
     
  16. godest

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    nice, il try that, just 1 more question tho.

    Do i have to wait until they get em back in stock, or is it like this just because they dont have that many left, and therefor have to "cut" back on new ppl putting up new orders ?
     
  17. adelsmud

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    Hey there I just literally placed my order now and have received an estimated date of 6th Feb. The rep also confirmed that there should not be any delay in processing the order due to the GTX260M. Sooooo excited now. :D :D :D :eek: :eek: :eek: :D :D :D
     
  18. own3d

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    Hey thats great, I got a quote today from my rep with the 260GTX with an EDD of the 5th Feb - but he wanted me to take a 9 cell battery so im going to order tommorow when hes sorted it out for me. :)
     
  19. Laxxi

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    I'm getting twitchy! Kinda worried that the global supply of 260M's will run dry before wednesday...

    How come the EDD's are so early?! I'm shocked, I thought Dell had a (bad) reputation concerning delivery etc...

    Ah well, I'm not complaining! Gratz to all you folks who've placed your orders! With any luck I'll be joining you very soon.

    Oh and own3d - would it be possible to get contact details for your rep? Did she cut you a sweet deal? I'm not bothered either way, as long as she's helpful, which judging by your testimony she certainly was!

    :)

    *Wow I just noticed I'm down by about 7 posts... Malicious mods must've been busy last night. Carrying out the bidding of Forumsatan no doubt...
     
  20. adelsmud

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    Thanks guys. Hopefully it will be sitting on my lap early next week and keep me warm in bed ;) LOL
     
  21. Wattos

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    well, they DO have a bunch of returns because of the M17x-R2....
     
  22. Laxxi

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    Thank god for stuttering... :)
     
  23. godest

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    Thanks, i think im going to call em 2moz and put my order aswell :D
     
  24. fr0x

    fr0x Notebook Consultant

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    The GTX 260M is available by phone.

    The responsable marketing of Dell France confirmed to me today that the exchange of my SXPS 1645 is validated and my M15x is going in Production :)
     
  25. bobowe

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    Yep just ordered my buy phone and got a great deal on it=) And got the GTX 260M<3
     
  26. own3d

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    Sorry for not replying recently, i've been busy. I thought the rep I had was a "she" but apparently "she" is a "he" , I just didn't recognise the name

    If you want to speak to him, go on the dell XPS chat on the dell UK website, and then in the initial comment box, after you type your name in, say you want to be transferred to "Nitin_M". He's the rep that has pretty much worked tirelessly for me to get me a 260GTX with perfect options for my price. - Saying that, he just sent me a quote which i'm going to purchase in a couple of hours for £1232.06 with:

    [​IMG]
     
  27. adelsmud

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    WOW congats. I managed to get the same specs but with the standard display option for a total of £1188.45 inc VAT and Shipping. Anyway Good Luck :D
     
  28. own3d

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    Cool is your EDD 6th February?
     
  29. adelsmud

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    Well, the funny thing is when I got my quote yesterday it was the 6th. Today I asked for another quote with a 5% discount and now my EDD is 11th Feb. Anyway its now nearer my b-day. :D
     
  30. own3d

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    My birthday was 5 days ago, it's kinda like a late birthday present to me :D
     
  31. adelsmud

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    Oh HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I'm guessing this is a present for yourself from yourself and you paid all by yourself! :cool:

    Anyway lets hope ours live it out from factory to grave without any issues.
     
  32. own3d

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    If you include the credit card, then yes.
     
  33. sumsumetoo

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    I managed to order my m15x with GTX 260M over the phone after trying a couple of times to do it online. According to the two sales reps i spoke to, its a problem with the software their end...

    Anyway, ordered on the 19th, its been shipped allready and should arrive on the 1st. £1267 with 720qm, 4gb ram, 320gb hdd, 260M, Full HD display, 9 cell battery.

    Did anybody else get told that you must have the 9 cell with the 260m, as i notice some of you that have only the 6 cell???
     
  34. own3d

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    Yes I did, and then I told the rep how others had it with the 6 cell and she got the quote amended.
     
  35. adelsmud

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    I thought it was 9 cell only for the most powerful i7 not the GTX 260m. As you say, yes I have the 6 cell with 260m so I guess these reps are less than aware of what they sell.
     
  36. sumsumetoo

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    Well they can send me a 6 Cell and a refund. Dont see the point in the 9 Cell as its never going to run off the battery anyway.
     
  37. godest

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    Hi, i was just in contact with Dell, and they said i only can order the 260M card if i order it with a i7 processor. i was going for i5, or something since i cannot afford the top gear on every aspect. All of you orderd with i7 eh ?
     
  38. ArabellaUK

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    I just got off the phone with Dell UK and they now say the GTX 260M is out of stock
     
  39. godest

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    Guess il just wait then, WHY GOD WHY !?, i hope this dosent take to long :(
     
  40. sumsumetoo

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    Mines in the UK should arrive at my door tomorrow :) CANNOT WAIT!
     
  41. Laxxi

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    Yeah, I don't think its worth it without the i7. Otherwise you just get a cool lookin' laptop, with not enough grunt to game sweetly. That is a personal opinion though and its coming from somebody who really doesn't know much about laptops.. (please feel free to correct me guys)

    I must have got the last one... :)

    "WHY!?" indeed. I waited ages for the darn card and everytime it popped up it was gone before I could organise funds. Until today! :)
     
  42. bobowe

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    how long should it take to get the email from them? :) have not even got an auto mail? should i call my seller? or just wait?
     
  43. own3d

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    Congratulations, Remember to take some pictures! What colour is it? :)

    I assume you didn't order long ago, which means they're building them quick. What was your order date?
     
  44. godest

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    Same here, i finally put my order via phone (with a i7 btw :D ) And iv not yet recived any email either, begining to think he got the wrong mail, but maybe not since you have to wait aswell. I choosed to pay via creditcard aswell, the money has been withdrawn, but iv yet to see any email
     
  45. bobowe

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    ok, well its mabye just taking some time then=) (lets hope :p)
     
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    lol, i just redid the configuration after 5 mins, and the 260 is available online again!
     
  48. godest

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    Yeah just noticed too. By the way, you guys who ordered ur laptops over the phone, how long did you guys have to wait to recive any email from the dealer ? And is that email necessary to in some way confirm the order to get it delivered ?
     
  49. adelsmud

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    Hi there, I got my quote yesterday morning, replied to it instantly, received order acknowledgement within a few hours and finally received confirmation email (after payment authorisation) around 9/10 that night. Today its at 'in production' stage. Thats it.
     
  50. bobowe

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    how long did it take to get the mail after th call?
     
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