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    Dell refurbished offer

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by dwat0147, Dec 21, 2011.

  1. dwat0147

    dwat0147 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I found a deal for a M14x with the current specs

    Processor: Intel Core i7-2670 QM Processor (2.2 GHz)
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
    Alienware M14x
    500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
    4 GB Dual Channel DDR3 (1600MHz)
    8X DVD +/- RW Drive
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M 1.5 GB graphics with Optimus

    They're asking for $950, but I took a look at the thread on how to "haggle" the price a bit, so I'm trying to get this for around $900. What do you guys think?

    Thanks!
     
    dwat0147, Dec 21, 2011
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  2. D3athScyth3

    D3athScyth3 Notebook Guru

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    I think its a good buy, even if you get it and put your own 8GB ram and SSD in it, will be extremely fast for a very good price
     
    D3athScyth3, Dec 21, 2011
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    really good price, I'd go for it :)
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 21, 2011
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    dwat0147 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the promptly reply guys! how can I tell if this is a current model? I.E r2/r3 (I'm a laptop noob)

    also, would you personally purchase a refurbished laptop?

    again, thank you!
     
    dwat0147, Dec 21, 2011
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  5. D3athScyth3

    D3athScyth3 Notebook Guru

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    Hey Mate,

    there is only the R1 at the moment.

    I don't have any problem with Referbs, Dell still offer warranty on it, so i wouldn't stress, i have purchased a couple in the past and had no issues.
     
    D3athScyth3, Dec 21, 2011
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    dwat0147 Notebook Enthusiast

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    just found out that theres only the R1 haha.

    regarding the SIM slot, can I just plug in my sim and its ready to go? I also have 4G data, will it support 4G bands as well?
     
    dwat0147, Dec 21, 2011
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  7. D3athScyth3

    D3athScyth3 Notebook Guru

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    Not sure about SIM i havnt used mine yet but i assume its that simple.
     
    D3athScyth3, Dec 21, 2011
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  8. copper7op

    copper7op Notebook Consultant

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    SimCard requires the use of the Dell miniPCIe card (available on ebay). I've got mine hacked in, and it works great.

    I paid 1002 when I got my M14x, and I'd kill to get another for the same price. It all comes down to watching deals and specials. I'd have NO issues buying a refurb, I use to work at Dell and 98% of the time, its an open box return.
     
    copper7op, Dec 21, 2011
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    dwat0147 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried to google for the miniPCie card, and no luck, mind linking me? thank you! :)

    1002 for a brand new one i assume? would you pull the trigger on this purchase?
     
    dwat0147, Dec 21, 2011
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  10. Opteron

    Opteron Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm sure it's gone now. You need to purchase as soon as you see it listed.

    Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk
     
    Opteron, Dec 24, 2011
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    unitardinventor Notebook Guru

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    I got mine refurbished for $825, CA tax included. Your CPU is faster though. The original specs are in my signature.
     
    unitardinventor, Dec 24, 2011
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    RubberCrow Notebook Guru

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    That's essentially the same machine I just bought for right around $1200. I also added Bluetooth and a couple other minor things, and of course mine wasn't refurbished... but still, that's $300 off of what I spent new. Not bad. If another one pops up at that price, you should just take it at $950 and not worry about haggling too much from there. It's a good price as is.
     
    RubberCrow, Dec 24, 2011
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    dwat0147 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alienware M11x R3
    Processor: Intel Core i5-2467M 1.6GHz (2.3GHz w/Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache)
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
    Alienware M11x R3 Laptop
    750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    6 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M 1GB graphics with Optimus

    for 900! WOW! should I do it?
     
    dwat0147, Dec 24, 2011
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  14. Opteron

    Opteron Notebook Evangelist

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    if it's still there.....also it's not a 550m I think it's a 335m

    Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk
     
    Opteron, Dec 24, 2011
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    dwat0147 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, the laptop is still there! Should I buy it? It says 550m so... whats up with that?
     
    dwat0147, Dec 25, 2011
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  16. Opteron

    Opteron Notebook Evangelist

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    Typo

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    Opteron, Dec 26, 2011
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