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    Should I buy it?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by RayD71, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. RayD71

    RayD71 Notebook Geek

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    My friend is selling his two month old M11x for 900. Here are the specs...

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    Alienware M11x, Soft Touch Stealth Black

    Overclockable Intel Core i5 520UM (3M Cache, 1.866 GHz Max Turbo Frequency)

    4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 800MHz1330-9945Alienware M11x 90W A/C Adapter

    11.6-inch WideHD 1366x768 (720p) WLED, no WWAN Antenna1320-98571GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M

    500GB SATAII 7,200RPM1330-9552Personalized Nameplate1330-6106Personalized Nameplate Trigger

    AlienFX Color, Mars Red1421-3095Alienware Command Center Software, M11x

    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English

    DataSafe Local BackUp

    Integrated 10/100 Network Interface Card

    Integrated High-Definition Surround Sound Audio (5.1)

    Alienware M11x a/b/g/n 2x2 MIMO Wireless

    1.3 Megapixel Webcam

    Optional Bluetooth Module, 2.1+ Enhanced Data Rate
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    What do you guys think? I was going to offer 800.

    Thanks.
     
    RayD71, Feb 10, 2011
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  2. alienwolf

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    Right now you can do better on the Outlet site. But if he has taken care of it and the warranty is still good then up to you.. I really would try to get him down a little, at 900 used is a little high. Best of luck in what you do. :cool:
     
    alienwolf, Feb 10, 2011
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  3. passive101

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    If he's your friend it could be worth it if it's in great shape. Is he giving you any games or anything?
     
    passive101, Feb 10, 2011
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    Do you know why he's selling it anyway? It's always a worry if someones selling something after they've recently bought it.
     
    Alienware-Joel, Feb 10, 2011
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  5. passive101

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    I sold a stereo from crutchfield the same day I received it. I saw one that I liked better :)
     
    passive101, Feb 10, 2011
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    I don't believe u can do better even in the outlet. Honestly you won't find an I5 for under 1k in the outlet. But you can find cheaper prices if you want an R1. I'd say take the deal. providing his warranty and that there are no clear problems. There are some of us who have bought this laptop brand new, and it has still had freezing problems and hinge issues. So be sure there are minimal issues with it.
     
    tulron41, Feb 10, 2011
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  7. saturnotaku

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    While they're completely sold out, earlier today you could have bought a similar spec M11x from the Dell Outlet for about $670 with a coupon code. You didn't mention what warranty the system has. If it's the standard 1-year, I would offer even less than $800. If it's the advance or premium one, then your offer would be more reasonable.
     
    saturnotaku, Feb 10, 2011
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  8. Voodooi

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    Tell him you'll take it for 750$ of else you're going to the outlet :p

    He might get 900$ off ebay because European/Russian "new" prices are absurd last time I checked and the UK is the only Euro country with an outlet if I'm not mistaken.
     
    Voodooi, Feb 11, 2011
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    Stopdroproll, Feb 11, 2011
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  10. RayD71

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    Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'm going to go to Dell and get it from there with the full warranty. Better to get something new I think.
     
    RayD71, Feb 11, 2011
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    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    especially when they make good on the new hinge design!
     
    thegh0sts, Feb 11, 2011
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