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Alienware m17 R4 Laptop: i7-10870H, 17.3" 1080p, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, RTX 3070

or less w/ SD Cashback + Free S/H

$1,486

$2,150

30% off
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Dell Technologies has Alienware m17 R4 Gaming Laptop for $1486.32 when you follow the steps below. Before purchase, you can earn Slickdeals Cashback by following instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ChenR8768 for finding this deal.

Steps:
  1. Click here to visit the product page
  2. Under Operating System select "Windows 10 Home English" [-$60]
  3. Add to cart
  4. Apply coupon code SAVE12
  5. Total should now be $1486.32 + free shipping
Specs:
  • 17.3" FHD 1920x1080 144Hz 7ms 300-nits Display
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10870H Processor (8-Core, 16MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz Max Turbo Frequency)
  • 16GB DDR4 2933MHz RAM
  • 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 802.11ax 2x2 Wireless LAN + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 6-Cell 86WHr Battery
  • Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, English
  • Inputs:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1b with HDCP 2.2 Output
    • 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Output
    • 1x Thunderbolt 3
    • 1x Killer Networks E3100x Gigabit Ethernet NIC
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with Powershare Technology

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Includes 1-Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
  • Details of Dell's return policy can be found here.
  • This deal is $723.67 off (33% Savings) than the list price of $2209.99.

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Written by ChenR8768
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Dell Technologies has Alienware m17 R4 Gaming Laptop for $1486.32 when you follow the steps below. Before purchase, you can earn Slickdeals Cashback by following instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ChenR8768 for finding this deal.

Steps:
  1. Click here to visit the product page
  2. Under Operating System select "Windows 10 Home English" [-$60]
  3. Add to cart
  4. Apply coupon code SAVE12
  5. Total should now be $1486.32 + free shipping
Specs:
  • 17.3" FHD 1920x1080 144Hz 7ms 300-nits Display
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10870H Processor (8-Core, 16MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz Max Turbo Frequency)
  • 16GB DDR4 2933MHz RAM
  • 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 802.11ax 2x2 Wireless LAN + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 6-Cell 86WHr Battery
  • Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, English
  • Inputs:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1b with HDCP 2.2 Output
    • 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Output
    • 1x Thunderbolt 3
    • 1x Killer Networks E3100x Gigabit Ethernet NIC
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with Powershare Technology

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Includes 1-Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
  • Details of Dell's return policy can be found here.
  • This deal is $723.67 off (33% Savings) than the list price of $2209.99.

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Written by ChenR8768

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Looks like you can use coupon code SAVE12 and sign up for Dell Rewards at check out. Excellent deal. Just bear in mind that with Alienware the RAM might be soldered so no upgrade possible.
You need to choose Windows 10 Home to take 60 off
The price to Performance for gaming on this laptop is simply unbeatable if you're shopping for a 17". Just downright silly for this price. Keep in mind this laptop actually doesn't have nvidia optimus so it'll get 1.5 hr battery life if that's a concern to you, as well as soldered ram. The laptop is also on the lighter side for 17"s(still heavy) unlike MSI.

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May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
mhoward84
May 3, 2021
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Quote from PoptartJones :
I almost pulled the trigger yesterday, and now that I'm seeing that the RAM is soldered, I'm glad I passed.

As mentioned in the thread, RAM can fail, and typically you could replace it yourself without issue, but this makes RAM failure a catastrophic event as the entire motherboard would need replacing.

Really bad choice by Dell/Alienware, I'd expect better from them on a high-end device.
Eh, when's the last time you had a ram failure. It's been a looooong time for me across all the computers I manage.
May 3, 2021
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kevinh
May 3, 2021
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Quote from Tweak155 :
I noticed it changes from Dark Side of the Moon to Lunar Light when you pick +$30. So $30 more for Lunar Light.

I sat through chat to get an answer. If you're going for the 144hz screen, don't pay the extra $30. They're the same screen. I have a feeling they messed up the configuration because I don't see the Lunar Light option to pick which usually is that same $30.
May 3, 2021
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FairHalibut340
May 3, 2021
24 Posts
Quote from kevinh :
I sat through chat to get an answer. If you're going for the 144hz screen, don't pay the extra $30. They're the same screen. I have a feeling they messed up the configuration because I don't see the Lunar Light option to pick which usually is that same $30.
Do you think this is a good deal after all?
May 3, 2021
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kevinh
May 3, 2021
2,402 Posts
Quote from FairHalibut340 :
Do you think this is a good deal after all?
Yes. I'm getting it. Debating on whether I need the single key lighting and/or the 360hz screen.

If anyone can share if they know whether or not the 144hz version has any form of Optimus or at the very least a Mux switch? I don't care for the extra hertz or whatever but I had an R3 M15 that had the most pitiful battery life because it only ever ran off the GPU. Also, unlike HP, Dell's shipping estimates are actually conservative. I've bought an R12 desktop and that R3 M15 I mentioned in the last few weeks and they both arrived almost a week earlier.
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kevinh
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFK-jrkuYj0

Mobiletechreview mentions that the 144hz DOES indeed have Optimus so battery life should be solid. It won't be on the G15/G14 levels, obviously, but useable should you need it.
May 3, 2021
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FairHalibut340
May 3, 2021
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Quote from kevinh :
Yes. I'm getting it. Debating on whether I need the single key lighting and/or the 360hz screen.

If anyone can share if they know whether or not the 144hz version has any form of Optimus or at the very least a Mux switch? I don't care for the extra hertz or whatever but I had an R3 M15 that had the most pitiful battery life because it only ever ran off the GPU. Also, unlike HP, Dell's shipping estimates are actually conservative. I've bought an R12 desktop and that R3 M15 I mentioned in the last few weeks and they both arrived almost a week earlier.
Are u going for 360hz?
May 3, 2021
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kevinh
May 3, 2021
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Quote from FairHalibut340 :
Are u going for 360hz?

I went for the 144hz. It's not my main computer so I value the battery life bump and more importantly the price savings Smilie than the superior screen.

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May 3, 2021
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FairHalibut340
May 3, 2021
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Quote from kevinh :
I went for the 144hz. It's not my main computer so I value the battery life bump and more importantly the price savings Smilie than the superior screen.
360 hz will kill battery life faster than 144hz?
May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
henrylin22
May 3, 2021
95 Posts
Quote from FairHalibut340 :
360 hz will kill battery life faster than 144hz?
yes because the 360 hz version doesnt come with nvidia optimus and can only use the 3070 even when just word processing
May 3, 2021
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323Rj
May 3, 2021
84 Posts
I own an Alienware and can attest that they have the WORST customer service. I will never buy another one. Be warned!
May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
FairHalibut340
May 3, 2021
24 Posts
Quote from henrylin22 :
yes because the 360 hz version doesnt come with nvidia optimus and can only use the 3070 even when just word processing
So 144hz is the good option for this deal now
May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
MarvelMeetsDestiny
May 3, 2021
94 Posts
I still have this in my cart do I get it or wait?
May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
burneddna
May 3, 2021
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Quote from MarvelMeetsDestiny :
I still have this in my cart do I get it or wait?
The save12 code expired already
May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
sguru01
May 3, 2021
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Quote from burneddna :
The save12 code expired already
Yupp..you know whats sad. I was literally about to press order when it expired. Needless to say I couldnt order it in time oh well.

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PoptartJones
May 3, 2021
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Quote from mhoward84 :
Eh, when's the last time you had a ram failure. It's been a looooong time for me across all the computers I manage.
Last year, though admittedly It's somewhat rare, but still happens. The bigger picture is that it's just another item on the list that can't be easily replaced in the event of failure.

This one is silly, and needless, though. We've had memory slots in laptops since the beginning, why remove them??

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