Downgrading m17x to Studio XPS 16

All,

I dont game much at all. I had an xps m1730 it failed and it has been replaced by the Alienware m17x.
The machine is HUGE and HEAVY. I dont think I want to keep it and I have requested a downgrade to the studio xps 16 series laptop that is 16" and 6lbs instead of 17" and 12lbs

Am I making a bad decision?

Thanks!

 

if you don't game, and you want something lighter than a 16xx series would be a nice downgrade but you might want to read up on the problems that it has first. Unfortunately if you're going to try to get a downgrade through Dell you'll have a hell of a time doing it, they almost never do it unless there's some major problem and they won't credit back any difference in price.

My friend had an Area-51 model and he wanted to downgrade to an M1530 after weeks of trying they finally gave in but he didn't get nearly anything close to the value to what he paid in return.

What specs do you have in your model?

 

The SXPS 16 isn't really a downgrade to a m1730 in my opinion especially if you don't game much. I love the 1640 I own. I have had some problems but I was able to get them resolved quickly.

 

it's a huge downgrade from an M17x though

 

thanks guys. some people mentioned i should sell the aalienware. thoughts?

 

Definitely if that is an option do that! and buy a different laptop.

 

I sent you a PM I'm located in Columbus Ohio Sell it to me

 

I have a brand new, unopened SXPS sitting here and I would be more than happy to do some sort of deal with you for the M17x.

Let me know.

 

system specs


Quantity Item Number Description

dual 4870m ati cards

1 P303J Base,Notebook,Alienware,Black WXGA-AG,M17X
1 2835C Module,Documentation,Airborne,2-DAY,DELL DRCT
1 3TF5Y Module,Information,Wireless AW1510
1 8VWCN Module,Software,Certificate Of Authenticity,W7U64,Alienware
1 C771R MOD,CRD,NTWK,AW1510,US
1 CTX0X MODULE,INFORMATION,WIRELESS, BLUETOOTH,370
1 D002R Module,Software,Alienware RESPAWN2.0
1 D003R Module,Software,Alienware OS-CUSTOMIZATION
1 D684N Module,Card,Graphics,M98,DUAL
1 D691P Module,Software,Alienware AVATAR2
1 D712P Module,Software,Alienware AUTO-UPD,ON
1 D722P Module,Processor,Core Penryn Q9000,ANW NBK
1 D9KVP Module,Software,Quick Fix Engineering,W7HB32,Consumer Notebook
1 DNF92 MOD,INFO,CHASSIS,BLK,M17X
1 F219N Module,Software,Creative Camera,Consumer,W#3,Factory Install
1 F574P Module,Software,Alienware WINDOWSTYLE,Default
1 F584P Module,Software,Alienware POWER,High Performance
1 G040H Module,Dual In-line Memory Module,4GB,1333MHZ,DDR3,2X2G
1 G427R MODULE,ACCESSORY,ALIENWARE, M17X,ENGLISH
1 H064J Module,Solid State Drive,128 S2,2.5,Samsung,Extreme Performance System
1 H919R MOD,MEDIA,RDVD,ANW,M17X
1 HYT0K Module,Bracket,HDD,FOAMKIT,M17X
1 J0CKX Module,Software,W7U64,ConsumerDesktop,English,Dao/bcc
1 K001R Module,Liquid Crystal Display,17.0 Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array,Alienware, M17X
1 K972H Module,Adapter,Alternating Current,240W,Delta - Ac Adapt World Wide
1 MGNNT MOD,CRD,NTWK,370,FXCN,CNB,DAO
1 N329P Module,Information,Artwork NAME-PLT,Generic,M17X
1 N971H Module,Cord,Power,125V,2M,C13 United States
1 P395P Module,Software,CYBERLINK Powerdvd,8.0,Alienware
1 P398P Module,Software,NERO,9 Alienware
1 P811N MODULE,INFORMATION,DIRECTSHIP,FLEXTRONICS
1 T780J Module,Battery,Primary,85WHR 9C,Dynapack International Technology Corp
1 U656N Module,Software,Alienware WALLPAPER-CO4W
1 U675N Module,Software,Alienware RSS-FEED,ANW-NEWS
1 U777M Module,Shipping Material,PACK M1740
1 W124P Module,Software,Alienware COMMANDCENTER
1 W216R MODULE,SOFTWARE,ALIENWARE,ALIENFX,BLUE
1 W482P Module,Software,Alienware TIME-ZONE,CENTRAL
1 WR9G4 Module,Software,W7U64,Digital Video Disk Drive,Multi-Language,Alienware
1 X771M Service Install Module Software,Alienware,M17X
1 XM3FX MOD,LBL,INTEL,NBK,C2Q,RBDG
1 Y330J Module,Dvd+/-rw,Hitachi Lg Data Storage,BARE,Alienware
1 Y540P Module,Software,Alienware CYBERLINK,YOUCAM
1 Y573P Module,Keyboard,Alienware United States,England,M17X Dao/bcc
1 YC8XT Module,Tuner,Software,TVT11 NTSC,Advanced Television System Committee

 

Or you can have my 1710 and my mini 9 2for1

On the serious note you'll probably get more if you sell it or make a swap.

 

If you don't play games, I'd consider the Studio XPS an upgrade.

RGBLED
~5lbs lighter
Much smaller PSU
Much quieter when using
4670 gets it done for light to medium gaming

Studio XPS 16 i7 runs WoW and EQ II like a champ, so for me that gets it done.

If GPU taxing gaming is in any way, shape or form a priority, you might want to stick with the m17x