Alienware 13 R3

gordon_freeman · 21 Mar 2017 at 16:57

Looking at one of these, any real world experience from anyone here. I am particularly interested in the OLED screen. Let me know your thoughts.

slap ed · 22 Mar 2017 at 14:59

got mine last month ..
build quality is very good and that oled screen is to die for

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for me noise and heat are a lot better than from my auros x3 ..
downsides only one that i can think of when the battery is charging it seems to get a little warm when resting on my legs ,when doing some web browsing ..
also although some will say the touchscreen is a gimmick i find it incredibly usefull and very responsive

gordon_freeman · 22 Mar 2017 at 16:24

That is great to hear, thanks. Just reading some more reviews but i think it ticks all my boxes at this time.

reflux · 22 Mar 2017 at 17:39

The Dell Outlet has quite a few for sale and there is a 15% code also just popped up. Could work out a lot cheaper than buying brand new.

gordon_freeman · 22 Mar 2017 at 23:00

reflux said:
The Dell Outlet has quite a few for sale and there is a 15% code also just popped up. Could work out a lot cheaper than buying brand new.

Thanks! Just had a look and yes there are a few with OLED screens. How did you get the 15% discount code?

*edit just found it.

reflux · 22 Mar 2017 at 23:02

They have a voucher page here - http://www.dell.com/learn/uk/en/ukdfh1/campaigns/shop-outlet-deals?c=uk&l=en&s=dfh

Sometimes there are codes not advertised elsewhere on the site so worth checking

krooton · 23 Mar 2017 at 10:28

Must. Fight. Temptation!

reflux · 23 Mar 2017 at 11:10

Me too! It's by far and away the most gaming power you can get in a laptop under £1000.

krooton · 23 Mar 2017 at 11:22

And I could easily get £700 more my current laptop, so it would be a hell of a power upgrade for just a scratch & dent

Still, I don't need to upgrade, and I need to save up for an engagement ring.

gordon_freeman · 27 Mar 2017 at 14:28

reflux said:
They have a voucher page here - http://www.dell.com/learn/uk/en/ukdfh1/campaigns/shop-outlet-deals?c=uk&l=en&s=dfh

Sometimes there are codes not advertised elsewhere on the site so worth checking

Damn, no discount and OLED ones are not that much cheaper than buying new. I will speak to Dell and plead for some discount!

reflux · 27 Mar 2017 at 15:12

Yeah, the discounts come and go. Hopefully they can give you something on the phone!

slap ed · 27 Mar 2017 at 19:21

i used the dell chat box to negotiate discount

krooton · 29 Mar 2017 at 10:51

Discount on Alienware in the Outlet again, 15% will get you a nice IPS AW 13 for £988, so tempted!

gordon_freeman · 29 Mar 2017 at 11:02

managed to get a quote for £1,664 for the OLED version. Trying to resist but i think it is inevitable.

bingham67 · 29 Mar 2017 at 17:53

What are the 15 r3 like I see one for £970 with the discount?