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    Discussion in 'Dell' started by MizuNami, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. MizuNami

    MizuNami Notebook Geek

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    Okay I recently just orderd a Alienware m15x and I plan on gaming hardcore with it. My girlfriend however is left out because shes not much of a gamer. I was thinking of buying a lowerend version of the m11x for her ((its like $800)) to do her every day sit around stuff. She goes to school talks to friends on msn and uses flash games ((transformice if anyone knows that one)). I need to know if the m11x would be a cheap price at 30 a month or if dell had any other laptops that could be a DECENT (( not anywhere close to bada$$)) gaming like maybe play games on low settings. But could take the strain of moving between home -> work -> school -> home. Any cheap ideas would be wonderful, would like to maybe spring for a x-mas gift

    edit: might i add before suggestions go. Inspiron Mini is definatly out. To small for her.
     
    MizuNami, Nov 17, 2010
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  2. mikkroik

    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    Why not get a macbook 13" or a 14" inch laptop. like some dell, hp, ect. I don't think an Alienware is what she needs. I know the mac maybe out of what you willing to spend but i think you can get a nice 14" laptop for $800. And please don't finance the laptop from dell they charge over 20% interest, your credit card should be able to give you a better rate.
     
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  3. MizuNami

    MizuNami Notebook Geek

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    im already financing a alienware lol ..and i know they can give me a better rate proably, but i have crappy credit...everything is useing the girlfriends credit..i just pay for it lol
     
    MizuNami, Nov 17, 2010
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    You're going to end up paying twice what the laptop is worth with a high interest loan like that :( :( :(

    I have a friend who made the same mistake. 4 years later he is still paying on the 4 year old laptop ...
     
    millermagic, Nov 19, 2010
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  5. MizuNami

    MizuNami Notebook Geek

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    Well interest isn't my issue currently ((i have 0% interest for the first 12 months and yes ill have it paid off by then, remmber taxes are coming soon)) anyway ...can someone answer my question? i need a regular every day laptop for the girlfriend, something low profile but not to small ((she hates small keyboards))
     
    MizuNami, Nov 19, 2010
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    hlgr Notebook Enthusiast

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    acer timeline 3820, lenovo thinkpad edge 11
     
    hlgr, Nov 29, 2010
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  7. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    Vostro 3300, or Vostro V13 or V130 perhaps?
    The non-glossy screens are much better for working.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Nov 30, 2010
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