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    C2D ordered now R1 or R2?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by flanders, Nov 20, 2010.

  1. flanders

    flanders Notebook Consultant

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    I just ask because the AW site (dell) seem to indicate it's the same machine, but using the C2D procs instead of the i5/i7. So, if I order a CTO C2D machine will it be an "r2" with the core2 proc or will it be an "r1" (no optimus, vga port, etc.) that they still happen to be shipping?
     
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    it will be R1.
     
    Alcal, Nov 20, 2010
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    flanders Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for that. It makes sense, and the more I think about it the R1 does seem a fine machine if you can get the right price.
     
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    TalonH Notebook Evangelist

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    What are the specs? If you got the same as me then you got a good deal.
     
    TalonH, Nov 20, 2010
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    flanders Notebook Consultant

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    My specs will be SU7300 / 4GB / 320GB at $750.
     
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    Getting any laptop that can game for $750 is a great deal.

    Getting a laptop that can game like the Alienware M11x for $750 is a fantastic deal.
     
    kent1146, Nov 21, 2010
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    flanders Notebook Consultant

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    Nice to hear and that's what I'm thinking. Well I'm supposed to pick up this afternoon so I'll update when I get it. With any luck it'll be game on later today.
     
    flanders, Nov 21, 2010
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    flanders Notebook Consultant

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    Just to finish up the thread: got the m11x and it's very impressive. Made my recovery media (how the heck you recover from the HDD I can't figure out yet), and changed up my color scheme. Very nice machine IMO; certainly the best 11-incher out there, period. Nice to see a great forum like this as well.
     
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    You go to Maintenance in the start menu and you can back up files or an entire image of your PC.
     
    TalonH, Nov 21, 2010
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