Is this a really good laptop?

Question

Is this a great laptop? Worth $4000?

Alienware M17x Qty 1
Cosmic Black Base, Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64bit (English) Unit Price Incl. GST & Delivery $4,084.00
Catalog Number: 39102 T510302AU
Module Description Show Details
Base Cosmic Black Base
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64bit (English)
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-820QM Processor (1.73GHz,4 Cores/8 Threads,turbo up to 3.06GHz, 8MB Cache)
Memory 6GB (1 x 2GB + 1 x 4GB) 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Keyboard AlienFX® Illuminated Keyboard (English)
Video Card Dual - 1GB ATI Radeon Mobility HD 4870
Hard Drive 1TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive (500GBx2)(Raid 0)
Optical Drive 8X DVD + /-RW Drive with DVD + R double layer write capability
Sound Integrated Stereo Sound
Bundle T510302AU-Alienware M17X
Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance 1-Year Premier Service
Wallpaper Alienhead 3D
Wireless Network Card Dell Wireless 1520
Bluetooth Dell™ Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal mini-card
Dell Services: Remarks Laptop Batteries Carry 1 Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date
Dell Services: Remarks Dell's Terms and Conditions apply
Primary Battery 9-cell Primary Battery
Carrying Cases No Case
Item included in the System Directship Info Mod
Item included in the System System Driver
Item included in the System System Resource Media Kit
Item included in the System Mod Specs Info (Australia)
Item included in the System Tech Sheet (ANZ)
Item included in the System Alienware Nameplate
Item included in the System Alienware Command Center Software
Item included in the System WinRE software
Item included in the System CyberLink YouCAM Camera Software
Item included in the System Internal 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Item included in the System ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PC CARDS)
Security Software McAfee® Security Center™ 30-day trail OEM
Avatar Alienhead 3D
System Documentation Document and Accessories for Alienware M17x (English)
AlienFx Colour AlienFX RED
Time Zone Time-Zone Updates (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Label Options Intel® Core™ i7 Label
HD display 17.0" WUXGA 1920 x 1200 - Beyond HD (1200p) - RGB LED
Delivery Requirements Standard Delivery: Delivery 9am-5pm - Monday to Friday (excl. public holidays)
Freights NB-OL-CTO Handling and Insurance charges(Australia)
Automatic Update Automatic Updates On for Critical Updates Only
Power Options 240W Primary AC Adapter
Dell Services: Theft Protection Solution Free 30 days FailSafe Theft Protection–track and protect lost or stolen laptops
TOTAL Incl. GST & Delivery:$4,084.00



Sub-total $3,712.73

GST- Australia (10%) $371.27

Total Price $4,084.00

Answer 1

Man. That sounds exactly like my M17x! It's totally worth $4,000 if you're looking for an expensive paper weight. If you're going to get the M17x, I suggest not getting the Raid configuration. It's more trouble than it's worth, and it will cause problems. Raid configs have been known to crap out, and cause the computer to stop functioning.



That's the problem I have with my M17x, and Dell hasn't lifted a finger to fix it. If you DO get it, DON'T get the Raid configuration.

Answer 2

Laptop

Answer 3

WOW! I think your just flaunting this arent you? You KNOW its nice..lol

Listen I seen a upsetting coverage about "NEW" laptops and the question was "Whats the Average Lifespan of NEW Laptop?" I know mine are NOT new so _ guessed 5-10 years.. THREE!!

Yes 3 Sucky Years!! My point is NOT all rated 3 years but thats a TOTAL Average and thats NOT cool.

I think a agency called CONSUMER REPORTS does Testing and confirmation on this stuff. All I am hoping you'll do is to look that machine up and see if that exceeds the average.. WHY Pay a average of $1250 a YEAR to "rent till it dies"!? This was covered on Nationawide TV about 6 months ago or less. I found the facilities website: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm

They test cars, Toys, electronics and everything that is manufactured... Wish you the BEST!!



**Is this thing "DROP-PROOF/SHOCK PROOF and Water-proof /Weather-proof??? I seen ones by Motorola that was near that price...



take care

Answer 4

Yeah its a good laptop, but I'd have a hard time shelling over that much for a top of the line laptop, it'll be a mediocre laptop after a year and obsolete in 3-4.. I would get a similarly speced desktop if you can, save a lot of money

Answer 5

Yeah, from the prices I've seen around the Internet, laptops with that spec go for $3k to $4k. And since it's a name brand such as Alienware, I'm not surprised. That thing should last you for a VERY long time.



If I were you, I would cheapskate it and wait for a huge sale or promotion.

Answer 6

Hell yeah! it's a KICK *** laptop. Alienware make really top notch laptop. You must be made of money to get that XD.



Hope this helps