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    xps m1730 no longer offers 9800m

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by predatorramboxxx, May 29, 2009.

  1. predatorramboxxx

    predatorramboxxx Notebook Deity

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    so i was looking at possibly buying an m1730 and they no longer offer the 9800m at all. only the 8700m in sli or single. it says due to the compatibility with media direct. so this laptop is now just a HUGE waste of money.
     
    predatorramboxxx, May 29, 2009
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    I still see the option on Dell UK's site; but the base price equals to $2339... Strong GBP atm.

    They definitely still has them, but there is probably regional shortages.
     
    Quicklite, May 29, 2009
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    After next week this laptop will be finally just about phased out.
     
    CSHawkeye81, May 29, 2009
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  4. predatorramboxxx

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    means new one is coming soon!
     
    predatorramboxxx, May 29, 2009
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    Kissarmy Notebook Consultant

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    Kissarmy, May 29, 2009
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  6. Quicklite

    Quicklite Notebook Deity

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    So if out M1730 breaks in warranty, and dell has no spare part; we'd get Alienware laptop as replacement?
     
    Quicklite, May 29, 2009
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    I dunno but that'd be super duper awesome!
     
    zergslayer69, May 29, 2009
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  8. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    maybe, maybe not...

    you could argue a lot if they gave you a (future) dell 17" that's not as good as your specs and see if they'll give you the alenware
     
    paper_wastage, May 29, 2009
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    When a unit/part has to be replaced under warranty/or CC, it is always replaced with a part/unit equal to or greater than the original... ;)
     
    BatBoy, May 29, 2009
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  10. predatorramboxxx

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    yeah batboy is right. they will most likely come with an updated model of the xps m1730. dell and alienware like to keep things separate yet both owned by dell of course because both are for two different groups of people
     
    predatorramboxxx, May 29, 2009
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    I read somewhere that Dell will sell the same machine as Alienware, but with Dell logos on it. :cool:
     
    Ripfire, May 29, 2009
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  12. Zedmec

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    Ordered mine 5/18/09 probably one of the last ones availible
     
    Zedmec, May 31, 2009
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