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    Good Buy?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Idiocracy, Nov 10, 2011.

  1. Idiocracy

    Idiocracy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a refurb alienware m14x off ebay , since delloutlet doesnt offer international shipping , i was wondering if i got a good buy?

    Here are the specs of the system :

    I7-2630QM , 750GB 7200 RPM HDD , 3GB GT555M , Killer Wireless , 1600x900 Res , 8GB @ 1600MHZ Ram . Oh and sexy nebula red.

    For around 1200$ , i know i could get it cheaper off the outlet , but do you think its a bad deal specially since i really wanted the nebula red.
     
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    nuaron Notebook Consultant

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    As far as i can see, its a really good deal.If u can get the same spec but with 1.5gb , you will be saving yourself money because there is not much (3%-5%) difference in their performance.

    But before you buy it, make sure to ask the reseller about ownership stuff . because i have read 2-3 guys purchasing m14x from ebay and ending up with ownership issues which doesnt allow them to get their warranty transferred. better safe than sorry, right?
     
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    Idiocracy Notebook Enthusiast

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    The seller said he would transfer the warranty to my name and address when i receive the laptop , so i hope thats not a problem.

    Thanks for the heads up.
     
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    niko2021 Notebook Evangelist

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    That's a great deal. I paid 150 more for mine new from alienware. Specs are in my tag, but you got way more than I have for less.
     
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    I think you paid the price of a similar machine that would be sold by another company, so yes you had a great deal.
    You saved on the markup.
     
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    As long as it works properly that is a great deal, I payed about 600-700more for mine with less specs from Dell.
     
    JerD25, Nov 11, 2011
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