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    hmm decisions... what should i do?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Pow400, Jul 4, 2011.

  1. Pow400

    Pow400 Newbie

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    Ok well i recently ordered one of these bad boys online with the i7, Hd+ and upgraded the wifi plus a 1 year advanced warrenty and came out to be 1400 tax included.

    Little did i know that calling a representative is so much cheaper and they have some xbox deal going on i could have haggled in T.T, anyways my question is should i sit on my order and just be paitent or what?

    Sorry i have never ordered a laptop new let alone one breaking 1400 dollars. This is my laptop i decided to buy for my trip to college in the fall so if i have to cancel the order and get a better deal by all means i have about a month and ten days so its not a time crunch scenario.

    If any of you guys have some advice on this or a Rep who could help me i would definently appreciate it. Thanks
     
  2. nkdv

    nkdv Notebook Consultant

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    Oy there!

    I was investigating the Xbox360 deal too, and its on till the 14th of this month. Now the catch is, if you opt for the deal you get only the base model of the m14x, which can certainly do with a bit of upgrading; for example, the wireless card is the base one[which sucks bigtime].

    If you don't mind all that, I think its definitely worth it since you're getting an xbox free dammit!

    Actually, if you can post details about your config, I might be able to help you out further, so just post it right here.

    EDIT:

    Also, check out this link http://www.dell.com/content/topics/...eals?c=us&cs=2236&l=en&s=eep&link_number=6099
     
  3. xDARKNESS

    xDARKNESS Notebook Guru

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    Actually that might not be the case. People have actually gotten theit own configuration with an xbox 360 on the side. You just have to find a rep willing to help you out.
     
  4. Pow400

    Pow400 Newbie

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    1 225-0790 Alienware M14X - Stealth Black with Soft Touch Finish
    1 317-6678 Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz Turbo Mode, 6M cache)
    1 317-6669 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
    1 331-2069 Alienware M14X 150W A/C Adapter
    1 320-2228 14.0 High Def+ (900p/1600x900) with WLED backlight
    1 318-0644 1.5GB DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus technology
    1 342-2567 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s
    1 313-8791 AlienFX Color, Mars Red
    1 421-4816 Alienware Command Center Software, M14X
    1 420-9691 DataSafe Local BackUp
    1 420-9956 PC Restore
    1 421-5789 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media
    1 318-0641 Hinge Up WLAN - BLACK
    1 410-0548 Adobe Acrobat Reader
    1 421-1305 Roxio Creator Starter
    1 318-1166 Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner, DVD+-RW, CD-RW
    1 421-4818 Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
    1 430-4099 Intel Advanced-N WiFi Link 6205 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO Technology
    1 951-9680 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Initial Year
    1 951-9700 Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
    1 994-3700 Accidental Damage Service, 1 Year
    1 950-9797 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
    1 421-1721 Soft Contracts Service Hardware Agreement for Alienware
    1 421-1719 Soft Contracts Consumer Accidental Damage Agreement for Alienware
    1 994-3730 Warranty Support, Initial Year
    1 421-1360 Steam and Portal Factory Installed
    1 421-1573 Alienhead 3D
    1 421-1591 Alienhead 3D
    1 469-0503 No Mobile Broadband Selected
    1 469-0500 No Wireless HD Selected
    1 331-2071 Standard Nameplate, M14X

    Thanks nkdv and at darkness, your right i have seen alot of posts like "im paying more than the stock costs how about you just add it in" and the reps do, so people are getting them you just need a good rep to do it
     
  5. nkdv

    nkdv Notebook Consultant

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    You're welcome :)

    It looks like you've gone for the base system, with just the display+wireless card upgrades right? I think if you find a rep you can get that with the xbox deal, but I suggest you hurry there isn't much time left on that offer!

    If you can't find a rep though, I guess you shouldn't sacrifice those essentials just for an xbox lol.

    P.S. I hope this isn't too much to ask of you, but I was considering the same deal for a purchase this month, so if you can find a rep, I'd be honored if you can refer him to me :)
     
  6. Pow400

    Pow400 Newbie

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    Ya sure i think i saw someone advertising a good rep gonna have to find his post. if it works ill refer him to you