Hi guys, any recommendation where to get a reasonal or cheaper price for a alienware m14x laptop?

This post has been edited by babyandy: Jan 8 2013, 08:25 PM

try look at the shops at lowyat? you can bargain the price with them kao kao.

Well since iam a noob or can say a new commer in this premium laptop, I would love to ask that for a i7 CPU on a m14x would cost up to rm4999 at dell website and discounted price would be RM 4587, is it the cheapest I can get? Or need more searching? =P

M14X
Windows 8 Single Language, English (64bit)
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM Processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4GB)
1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive
Slot Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
1 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce®GT 650M using NVIDIA Optimus™ technology
Killer™ Wireless-N 1202 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO for Gaming & Video and Bluetooth 4.0(MY)


9% discount = RM 412
Service RM 100.
Savings 312.

some add ones guys, is the 2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce®GT 650M using NVIDIA Optimus™ technology work well with i5 or i7? and which work best in the long run? we are talking RM 500 differnce here =P

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3210M Processor (2.5GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9GHz,3MB Cache)

OR

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM Processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)

?

^ get i7 if it is RM500 difference.

Ow yeaahh..!my final decision..btwn dell alienware n asus ROG...i choose..DELL ALIENWARE..! :-) ..the latest M14..!!

Good choice Ryens, I am not leaning towards the M14X R2 already

Reasons:

1) Asus G46VW runs on Windows 8, the drivers are on the website are only for windows 8

2) Asus G46VW cannot upgrade HDD by ourselves as it will void warranty. even if can, it is relatively harder to upgrade as compared to Alienware M14x. I saw some of the teardown pics and it really looks like a little bit complicated

3) Asus G46VW does not run on Msata. it only has half msata slot, which is not in the market yet, have to wait for few more months for the half msata driver to be released.

4) the screen (even though matte), is lower resolution, and much less vibrant, more dead, not beautiful as compared to (to me i personally dont like glossy) alienware.

5) only offers i5, and it is already $999. Imagine if i7 etc.

Why I am leaning towards Alienware:
1) 900p res screen

2) for about $1100, I can get better processor: i7 3610qm

3) easier to upgrade HDD, no need to worry cuz wont void warranty. I am familiar with alienware system as well.

4) I can choose to keep the stock HDD inside, and buy a MSATA card 64gb for windows and bootup because there's msata slot in M14x

5) The warranty is transferable, meaning it's international.

6) love the aftermarket service, eventhough I must admit, as an alienware user for years, there are actually quite alot of problems with their systems. but they always provide amazing service.

7) only downside is gt650 vs gtx660. but for me, I only play less demanding games like dota2. plus, i already have the alienware x51, which runs on gtx660 Ti SC and i7 3770. The laptop is just for portability, which I bring to college, or to friend's place for lan party.

8) Dont forget, it comes with Optical Drive!!!

9) I can choose Nebula red, or stealth black (Which color do you think is nicer)

10) Thumbs up for the Windows 7 too

Extra Downsides which I can think of now:
Alienware is about 500grams heavier
Alienware has glossy screen (like i mentioned earlier i prefer matte over glossy, less eye straining)
For the price of $1100 for i7, the Alienware unit is refurbished, so no unboxing etc for me
Alienware is nothing new to me, nothing to discover since I am a M11X user

This post has been edited by Michaelbyz23: Jan 11 2013, 10:44 AM

Hehe .. i also choose alienware due to swapable hdd without worrying about voiding the warranty and the after service

I own M11X R2 (Black) and M14X R1 (Nebula Red).

Choose red if possible It looks cool and eye catching

haha alll so good
talk about their laptop
my laptop cant use just can talk about alienware desktop xD haha

gona get my M14X from viper88 soon =) i cant wait for meh toy xD

how much did you pay for? isit new? Specs?
share share

sure.... =)
Alienware M14x <<<---- that is what iam getting
Online Price RM 4,675.00 on dell websites its self

and below is how viper88 pricing is

well as far i survey, viper provide the cheapest among all i have found and here is how it goes

9% discount = RM 420.75
Service RM 100.
Savings 320.75.

If full pymt , discount RM 50
Total saving for full pymt = rm 370.75

so, total would be RM4354.25

if play by Credit card would be 100 service charge and in cash u will enjoy RM50 deduction in the service charge its self.
Below is the spec i have ordered.

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM Processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
Nebula Red with Soft Touch Finish
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4GB)
1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive
Slot Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce®GT 650M using NVIDIA Optimus™ technology
Killer™ Wireless-N 1202 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO for Gaming & Video and Bluetooth 4.0(MY)
1-year InHome Service with Accidental Damage Service

more details u can PM him or go to his topic for more Q&A =)

currently i just paid the service charge and waiting for the dell sales man to approach me for the credit card installment payment =)

and sorry forget to mention, its 100% seal in box so can say, its new and warranty from dell =)

Recommended viper88, bro

I also bought from him on 2011 and it direct delivered from Dell so you have no worry

Mine M14X R1

Btw, how long u buy for your warranty? It would be recommend to buy the longest warranty, haha ...

But as I know warranty can be extended and due to limited resources, iam going for 1 year and will extend after that

Sometime i think if can buy on spot, it's better, haha ..
My 2 years extend costed me RM850 , lol ...

I was advised to take the 3 years complete cover as it is provided during the purchase only. The extended warranty if bought after purchase of the laptop would be more expensive and does not include complete cover. Bear in mind, with 3 years complete cover, when you want to sell the laptop maybe 2 years down the road, it would still have a better value.

Might consider about that thanks about the info

Alienware M14x
Status: Order Received
Estimated Delivery Date: 31/1/2013

Yahoo!! its coming its coming Muahahahaha!!!! <-- (evil laugh)

btw instead of going for 3 years iam going for 2 years warranty

Congrads bro.. don't forget to do a factory backup when it arrives..