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    Compare Alienware M17 to Dell XPS 17

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by gray-beard, Jan 15, 2012.

  1. gray-beard

    gray-beard Notebook Evangelist

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    I am looking at virtually the same specs on the processor, video, memory, and most other parts and coming up with about $500 more for the Alienware.
    What is the opinion around here? Is the Alienware worth the extra $$$$$ ?

    Bob
     
    gray-beard, Jan 15, 2012
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    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    The M17 has better graphics card options, and better cooling.
     
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  3. gray-beard

    gray-beard Notebook Evangelist

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    Well I guess I broke the rules cross posting so lets end this thread

    Thanks

    Bob
     
    gray-beard, Jan 15, 2012
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