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    Dell Outlet 25% off Alienware Laptops

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Mandrake, Apr 19, 2010.

  1. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Looks like it expires after the first 1000

    LINK
     
  2. xpherion

    xpherion Notebook Geek

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    All the Alienware Laptops are gone.
     
  3. ryan24

    ryan24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thats too bad
     
  4. electrosoft

    electrosoft Perpetualist Matrixist

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    Just keep trying. Dell is constantly updating their inventory and systems show up all the time. It's refresh purgatory, but persistence is key.
     
  5. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    I've been trying to get an m15x all day...lol...no luck
     
  6. s0ysauce45

    s0ysauce45 Notebook Evangelist

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    I could've just sold you the 1 week old refurb one I returned today if I knew you were in the market for one.
     
  7. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    Whats the spec and price ? Let me know asap.
     
  8. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    If availability is limited the 1000 limit may take a while to reach.
     
  9. sinistas

    sinistas Notebook Enthusiast

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    Snagged one earlier for $909 after taxes. Pretty psyched!
     
  10. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    $909. Awesome. I was looking at M15x's too but didn't have any luck or patience. An M11x would have been sweet.
     
  11. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    :eek: Yes, I Scored !!!!!!!!!!!!!! maxed out m15x i7 THe WORKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:
     
  12. smackrs6

    smackrs6 Notebook Consultant

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    how much and how I keep refreshing and no alieware
     
  13. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    I found my true love !!!!!!!!!

    :eek: Cosmic Black : Win 7 Ult : 920xm : 256Gb SSD : 1080P : 8Gb DDR3 1333Mhz : N 5300 : DVD/BD-RE Drive : GTX 260M : 9 Cell Battery :eek:

    All for 2K out the door and $4600.00 new at Dell Website !!!! Placed it at midnight !!!!

    :eek: The secret , choose " ALL " from drop down list and just refresh it " every second " , yes " every second ". :eek:
     
  14. smackrs6

    smackrs6 Notebook Consultant

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    choose all hmm where would the mx15 be tho at the top or mixed , and thanx for the tip also was it refurbished or what
     
  15. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    O.k. I forgot , after you select " All " click " Model " after that so it starts off with Adamo then Alienware , it will be alphabetize... and then just keep refreshing.. You have to be " Quick " ( yeah yeah..thats what she said joke :) )
     
  16. smackrs6

    smackrs6 Notebook Consultant

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    thanx should i go refubished what u do
     
  17. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    Leave everything checked on all three options. refurbished , scratch n dent . and newly purchased returned or something..
     
  18. smackrs6

    smackrs6 Notebook Consultant

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    everytime i add to cart it gets taken this sucks
     
  19. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Sweet, the processor alone is worth half that.
     
  20. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    grrr... Just lost an i7 M17x

    Man, alot of these systems are really speced out, 256GB SSDs, 8GB 1333MHz RAM, QX9300. ect.
     
  21. smackrs6

    smackrs6 Notebook Consultant

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    after 5 hours still no go, what a time waster
     
  22. mew1838

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    There are i7 M17x? I only see the R-1s
     
  23. smackrs6

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    yay I got one what u guys think, also thanx op but specs are
    itel i7 720qm
    6gb ram
    250 hdd
    full hd 1080p screen
    15 inch
    gtx 260m 1gb
    64 bit windows professional

    all for 1100 out the door, good or not. by the way I have always wanted a alienware, but could never afford it I am so happy. op u the man
     
  24. mew1838

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    I would say the RAM kinda inflates the price a little but overall, good find. Keep it before it's gone again lol!!
     
  25. Zero989

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    O_O!!!! Massive eBay profit :p
     
  26. lilyang

    lilyang Notebook Evangelist

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    Zomg! nice find Rengsey!
     
  27. BlurredReality

    BlurredReality Notebook Guru

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    Ack! I just got one which was previously ordered new.... it's not the best M15X ever but it has the 260M, 9 Cell Battery, 6GB Ram, 500GB HDD, and 1900x1020 screen - only downfall is the I3-330M Processor but I can get it for $993 after the coupon which is WAY cheaper than I can find anything else.... what do you guys think of this?
     
  28. Mandrake

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    Do it. You can always upgrade the proc if you want to.
     
  29. BlurredReality

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    Thanks Mandrake! Just pulled the Trigger. Really wasn't planning on spending much money on anything for awhile, but I've -always- wanted an Alienware, and being I haven't bought anything nice for myself for quite awhile, I thought I deserved a little reward :)

    I think I shoulda sprung for Faster shipping, I went and did 3-5 day since it was the free option, but I will finally be a part of the Alienware family! :D :D :D

    Hopefully the Cosmic Black isn't a complete fingerprint magnet on the 15X (Or at least not quite as much as the M11!)

    Alienware M15x Laptop
    Cosmic Black
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
    8X DVD +/- RW Drive
    Resource DVD
    Information
    AW Command Center Software
    5.1 Channel Audio
    Software
    Power Cord
    Service Software CD
    1 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
    Software
    64BIT Operating System CD
    Processor Label
    500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
    15.6 inch Wide FHD 1920x1080 (1080p) WLED
    6 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz (2 DIMMs)
    Previously Ordered New
    Information
    Alienware AVATAR 6
    AC Adapter
    Software
    Notebook Keyboard
    Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini-Card
    9 Cell, 85 WHr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    AUTO-UPDATES,ON
    Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Reader
    Cyberlink Power DVD 8.0
    Software
    Information
    Service Software
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
    Shipping Material
    Accessory Kit
    Image Restore Software
    64BIT Operating System DVD
    Cyberlink
    Software
    Processor: Intel Core i3-330M Processor (2.13GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)
     
  30. pdogg93

    pdogg93 Notebook Evangelist

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    arrrghhh i just specced out a fully tittied aurora desktop for 1500, but i can't get it cause i'm in canada. is there no dell outlet canada?
     
  31. smackrs6

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    can I swap the dvd drive for a blu ray down the road
     
  32. smackrs6

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    so not that great of a deal then, also is the gpu weak
     
  33. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    yes

    As long you have the 1080p resolution, you're good. everything can be upgraded without costing an arm and leg later down the line.

    Upgradeable hardwares:

    CPU
    GPU
    RAM
    DVD Drive

    btw, your ram is good. I always say, the more the merrier. :)
     
  34. KevinTech

    KevinTech Notebook Guru

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    mine came out at 1200 + 1 year total = 1300

    EDIT: post before I read
     
  35. smackrs6

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    thanx man , yea see I would only upgrade the drive and maybe the gpu 2 years from now but the cpu is aswome, I was going to keep my envy 15 but I think I will return that for this.
     
  36. Mandrake

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    The 260M is currently the highest offered by AW in the M15x but many have been buying third party ATI 5870 cards and installing them with no issues. It's a huge upgrade.
     
  37. smackrs6

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    but for rts gaming the gtx is fine for now right? I am wondering how much better the 5830 or the 5850 is? also how hard is it to switch the drive and does it void warranty.
     
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    Since I already have an M15x laptop, I decided to take advantage of this promotion to buy myself an Alienware Aurora desktop. After spending the last 3 hours refreshing the inventory page like a madman, I finally got the build I wanted at a price that I am very happy with.

    Tell me what you guys think, did I get a good deal?

    Alienware Aurora Desktop
    Intel Core i7 920
    6GB DDR3 1333Mhz Tri-Channel
    750GB Hard Drive
    1.8GB GTX260
    Alienware TactX Mouse
    Alienware MM Keyboard

    Paid $892 SHIPPED!
     
  39. pdogg93

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    how the hell did you get it so cheap? was the config on their site for like $1000? then you used the 25% off?
     
  40. kevblah

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    Yeah, I spent 3 hours waiting for a config that cheap to come up, it was $1089 before discount.
     
  41. pdogg93

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    that's amazing i think i'll do the same. I just need a US adress to ship to... any takers? I'll pay 50$
     
  42. smackrs6

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    I'm in florida
     
  43. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    I returned my ENvy 15 the next day after I received it. Plus the Envy 15 get hot as a frying pan when idling :eek: .They sent me a used one too, which I spent $1500.00 for a new one, It had blemish and dull patch on top of laptop. Glad I sent it back. :)
     
  44. KevinTech

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    wow that IS NICE
     
  45. Mandrake

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    Time to go buy one with 5870s....
     
  46. mew1838

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    lol they jacked up the prices today.
     
  47. alitunay

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    yep, the prices are about 30% more than what they were yesterday.
     
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    Alienware Spring Sale !!! Only +5% Our Original Price!!! Terms and Conditions Apply!! While Stocks Last!!
     
  49. pdogg93

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    isn't it illegal to charge a higher price for a refurbished item (its considered used)? I can price out the exact specs of one of those aurora's for $350 cheaper on their website brand new
     
  50. KevinTech

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    yep price is definitely jacked up today, same m17x core 2 quad yesterday i bought for 1100 after 25%, now 1500 after 25%
     
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