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    Got me an R3!!! :)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by air_max, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. air_max

    air_max Notebook Consultant

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    Just finished ordering the R3! Super stoked. I got a netbook shortly after they first came out, and then not too long after that the m11x r1 came out and I immediately wanted one but couldn't justify it after recently buying a computer. I waited this long and decided with the R3 coming out I HAD to jump into it. That, and I seriously needed to upgrade my gaming capabilities (next best thing I have is the asus in my sig)

    I ended up using the $350 coupon, and also called in and got free next day shipping!!! :D

    Its suppose to get here by may 12th or earlier, which is perfect since I leave the 13th for a nice little weekend trip.

    All I had for upgrades were the i7, bluetooth, and i got 2 years accidental damage. Total came to $1212.xx
     
    air_max, Apr 20, 2011
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  2. Nivaku

    Nivaku Notebook Evangelist

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    very nice bro, and nice system. welcome to the alienware family!
     
    Nivaku, Apr 20, 2011
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    froogle Notebook Evangelist

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    Congratz man. You're going to love it.
     
    froogle, Apr 20, 2011
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    Mizter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nice, I ordered an R3 today as well. Hoping to mine is arriving around the same time yours is too.
     
    Mizter, Apr 20, 2011
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  5. air_max

    air_max Notebook Consultant

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    thanks guys :D . its gonna be a long and fun 3 weeks, specially since by the time the little guy arrives ill be done with finals. heh, at least ill be a bit distracted!

    i just hope i dont have an issue with the delivery. it seems like the guy always comes to my house when im not there, then i end up having to drive to the main store and pick it up myself.
     
    air_max, Apr 21, 2011
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    romeodf27 Notebook Geek

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    I ordered mine but EDD is May 18 ;( why oh why! Lolz
     
    romeodf27, Apr 21, 2011
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    I hate you ! :)
     
    Scottyballs, Apr 21, 2011
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    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    OP, you could have also stacked the $50 dollar coupon on top of it for a total of $400 in savings. You still got a nice deal though. Congratulations!
     
    WaR, Apr 21, 2011
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    Who needs to circle a planet to have time stand still, just buy an M11xR3. :)
     
    DrGoodvibes, Apr 21, 2011
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  10. air_max

    air_max Notebook Consultant

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    oh really? i thought i tried that code and it didn't work, must have typed it in wrong. oh well. im glad i called in and got the free next day air though. took me about an hour talking with the guy but it was worth it to get it 4 days earlier, and technically saved me $9 since i didn't have to pay for it at all... :)

    haha, no kidding. now instead of waking up and having a cup of coffee, i just google "m11x" and click images. that wakes up my system :D
     
    air_max, Apr 21, 2011
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    Technopackrat Notebook Guru

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    Just returned my M11x-R2 received on 4/7. Ordered the R3 on Tuesday on EPP website only to find the $350 coupon which is better than the EPP deal.

    So, after tax and shipping getting my R3 for $1200. (8GB, BT and 750GB HDD). That included $30 discount on 5-7 day shipping and another 3% discount using the Dell Preferred Credit Card (12 month interest free).

    Pretty pleased with the deal. Can't wait since I had my R2 all of two weeks before returning for credit.

    The M14x looks pretty good but since I already have an M15x-R2 I didn't see any need to go that route. I needed portable gaming laptop that will travel with my company laptop. I tried to talk my company into a 13" or smaller since I didn't need the power but no such luck.
     
    Technopackrat, Apr 21, 2011
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