Looking for a gaming laptop, went to JB and was offered the following:
$3189 or $3289 depending on if I bought 1 or 2.
Legit? What's the deal with the 3D display? Is this better or worse than the normal display?
Probably legit, if it's indeed GTX580m. The same setup + 3 year warranty - 15% off coupon (5KQ823PGSSBDM6) on Dell.com comes down to $3439.17. If you have got Founder level cashback from StartHere, you'll be able to get back 7% ex-GST amount back, which makes it $3220.30.
So $3189 ~ $3289 would be doable by JB Hi-Fi, especially if it's their own warranty instead of Dell's.
Thanks for the feedback guys!
Re: the 3D question, it was more around the panel itself and if it's technically very different… should I want a 3D display even if im not going to use it for 3D?
Yeah I think it's their own warranty.
Not sure whether to bite the bullet now, or wait till one of those "20% off laptops" type sales.
it was more around the panel itself and if it's technically very different…
Yes, the 3d full HD panel is actually what makes the laptop expensive.
If you don't require 3d, and can live with lower end graphics (GTX 560m) then you'll only need to spend $2,518.71 (this includes 3 year warranty). ($2,963.19 before coupon) This is a fairly big difference from the 3d equipped model.
Here is what I selected:
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (English)
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2760QM 2.4GHz (3.5GHz with Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
3-Year Premier Service
I do not require assistance in setting up my new Dell system
McAfee(R) Security Center - 15 Months Version
17.3" (43.94cm) Full HD (1920x1080) WLED LCD Panel
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4GB)
1.5TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive (750GBx2)(Raid 0)
8X DVD + /-RW Drive with DVD + R double layer write capability
1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO for Gaming & Video
(Coupon code applied)
What about 6970 instead of gtx560. 6970 are better but how much more?
Just go with something like this for $2099 http://www.logicalblueone.com.au/store/474-clevo-horize-p150…
Add an SSD & your still way below alienware prices
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-2760Qm 2.4Ghz Quad Core Processor (Sandy Bridge)
RAM 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz System Memory
Hard Drive 750GB 7200RPM, DVD+/-RW Super Multi DVD Burner
Screen Size 15.6-inch FHD LED BACKLIT (1920x1080)
Graphics Card nVidia Geforce GTX580M 2GB GDDR5 Dedicated Graphics DX11
Networking 802.11b/g/n WLAN, 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth
Operating System NO OPERATING SYSTEM
Special Feature 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, E-SATA, HDMI, DVI. THX TruStudio Pro Surround Sound & Subwoofer. 2.0mp Webcam
Condition Brand New in Box with 8 Cell Battery (180min battery life)
Maybe OP wants Alienware because of the looks. Which I like it too =D
This might be a better option for $200 more.
You can fit 3HDDs in there and it's 18.4" screen
Hmmm thanks for the info guys. Will have to think about this a bit more…
I knew I could rely on the OzB community! =P
Ummmm. It's 3d. Where you wear 3d glasses and watch videos and play games in 3d vision?