M18x Order Status Discussion

[akash1221]

Just placed my order:

Intel 2920XM
4GB RAM (buy additional aftermarket)
Dual 6970M
320Gb HD (which I'll replace with an SSD I have and an additional 500Gb HD)
Intel-6200 Wireless
Blu-Ray

EDD 5/27

[JTOverath]

Wonder how long the build phase of production takes.

[5150Joker]

If you're one of the first to order, build usually takes about a week.

[Googaliser]

After following this forum for a while and a near miss on the first batch of M17xR3s I bit the bullet.

I'm based in Hong Kong and amazed it was available here so soon after the US:

Stealth Black Anodized Aluminum
2920XM
16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM (4x4GB)
Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6970M - AMD CrossFireX™
1.5TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Genuine Windows(R) 7 Ultimate 64bit Multi-Language (Traditional Chinese / English)
3-year Premier Service with 3-year CompleteCover
Wireless Network Card Intel Wireless 6300


There was no Wireless HD option though - keen to know where I can source an internal card

[xxjinsu]

After following this forum for a while and a near miss on the first batch of M17xR3s I bit the bullet.

I'm based in Hong Kong and amazed it was available here so soon after the US:

Stealth Black Anodized Aluminum
2920XM
16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM (4x4GB)
Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6970M - AMD CrossFireX™
1.5TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Genuine Windows(R) 7 Ultimate 64bit Multi-Language (Traditional Chinese / English)
3-year Premier Service with 3-year CompleteCover
Wireless Network Card Intel Wireless 6300


There was no Wireless HD option though - keen to know where I can source an internal card

What was the price for this config? I am currently in HK as well but am reluctant to buy it here because its easily an extra $1000US over the canadian price with same config.

[phobic]

Seems to be quite a few people getting the 2920xm CPU. I keep flipping between that and the 2720qm. Is it worth the extra $600+?

[Googaliser]

What was the price for this config? I am currently in HK as well but am reluctant to buy it here because its easily an extra $1000US over the canadian price with same config.

You are right - it was more pricey. I only looked at US & UK as reference points though and it was inbetween. About a USD 600 premium i think (HK 43,953) - like for like . I didn't want the hassle/risk/latency of having it fed-exed via an intermediary and then getting regional cover transfered to HK (which i wasn't even aware you could do until after ordering). Fed-ex insured US to HK would also erode the potential savings.
Curious to know when it will arrive though - no estimate given unlike with US builds

[Zero989]

well it was less than 24 hours after my 3rd order and im already in production again

[JackEtienne]

well it was less than 24 hours after my 3rd order and im already in production again

3 Orders? Making your rep work hard for his money lol

[Zero989]

3 Orders? Making your rep work hard for his money lol

my 2nd one was auto-cancelled. Dell didn't approve large discounts .