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    newegg m11x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Gabriox, Dec 19, 2010.

  1. Gabriox

    Gabriox Notebook Geek

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    should i order the m11x from newegg, its kind of cheaper i mean on the dell site the configuration i did cost 929 but i saw the exact same thing in newegg for 834, so what do guys think? and let say i ordered it from dell how long is it going to take to reach me in maryland. thanks
     
    Gabriox, Dec 19, 2010
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  2. bavman

    bavman Notebook Evangelist

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    If you order from dell they have to build the laptop then ship it to you. If you order form newegg they have that specific model on hand and can immediately ship to you but you lose all your customization options that way. What kinda specs does it have?
     
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  3. Gabriox

    Gabriox Notebook Geek

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    hmm m11x r1 with the standard windows 7, 4 gigs of rams, 320 gigs of hdd, thats it
     
    Gabriox, Dec 20, 2010
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    cappielloa Notebook Consultant

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    If it has the config you want, no reason not to. You'll get it in a matter of days as opposed to weeks.
     
    cappielloa, Dec 20, 2010
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  5. flanders

    flanders Notebook Consultant

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    The newegg model seemed just fine to me (I have the 4/320 config although ordered originally from the Microsoft Store), and you'll get it even next day with the right shipping. Mine was less at the MS store, otherwise I would have ordered through newegg.
     
    flanders, Dec 20, 2010
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    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    You also won't be able to customize your nameplate (if you happen to care about that...), if you order from Newegg. In that case it will have something generic, I think "m11x" engraved.
     
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  7. Gabriox

    Gabriox Notebook Geek

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    ok, thanks guys, i dont want to wait weeks :)
     
    Gabriox, Dec 20, 2010
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  8. froogle

    froogle Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd go for it. Hard disks are cheap if you want to upgrade that, so too is memory. I wouldn't worry about the nameplate at all (although I am vain enough to order direct from Dell because I want the nameplate engraved), and NewEgg for me have always been outstanding if things don't go to plan and you need to return it.

    Hope you enjoy your new machine as much as we all do.
     
    froogle, Dec 20, 2010
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  9. Gabriox

    Gabriox Notebook Geek

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    ok thanks for the advice i will go for it and post pics in the owner lounge.
     
    Gabriox, Dec 20, 2010
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  10. crumps

    crumps Notebook Guru

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    FWIW, I called Delienware and ordered a nameplate after the fact, for my second m11x, purchased from the Microsoft store. They are sending it out free of charge, but it does take a while...
     
    crumps, Dec 20, 2010
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  11. DaneGRClose

    DaneGRClose Notebook Virtuoso

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    Might want to also check the warranty type, the Best Buy versions come with standard/basic warranty that doesn't offer NBD support so the newegg may be the same. Anything ordered directly from Dellienware automatically has NBD as the default warranty.
     
    DaneGRClose, Dec 21, 2010
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  12. flanders

    flanders Notebook Consultant

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    Definitely check it out, my warranty through the MS store was NBD but I have seen plenty ship w/1yr basic only.
     
    flanders, Dec 21, 2010
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