Alienware Overpriced?

[BeefBravo]

I just compaired an Asus G51JX-X1 to a similarly configured Alienware M15X and the Alienware comes in at $600.00 more! Is there any good reason for this or are you just paying for the name?

I wonder if Alienware price matches..lol

 

[buwish]

Yes, for the most part, I have noticed that Alienware's are severely overpriced in most instances, i.e. like you said, you are just paying for the name.

 

[Tunafish]

Alienware makes the best gaming laptops, as in their looks, their design, and there software. I would say 100 dollars for their name, 100 dollars for design, and that’s pretty much it. I guess the Asus is a better, more reliable laptop, while still being cheaper.

 

[lostandwandering]

Alienware makes the best gaming laptops, as in their looks, their design, and there software.

Can't say I agree. I would take a Clevo/Sager built laptop over an Alienware for performance and looks just about any day of the week.

But yes, IMO, Alienware is very overpriced.

 

[Tunafish]

Read on, lostandwandering, I stated the Asus is a much better buy

If I was rich, I would most definitely replace all my laptops for an Alienware and Macbook Pro. Because, well, I have the money. For the best Buy, Asus, Sony, Sager, Toshiba, and Lenovo is the way.

 

[neckbone123]

Don't even look at the asus g51jx-xi I believe that might be the one that was discontinued due to bsod. I believe they are coming out with another to replace it which I think is ag51jh-a1,however alienware makes a great laptop ,definitly overpriced but compared to falcon northwest laptop not so bad.

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

What is overpriced?

Apple? For some like me yes, for my dad and sister, no.

Alienware? Depends on if you like their design and prefer their support (which I have found to be better than typical DELL).

I like many of the Alienware designs, and I have recommended some of their desktop build for friends who want a little above the norm and want a brand name and not DIY.

For a laptop, I prefer a few other makers because of the options I look for, but if Alienware made a sweeter 17" I might consider it cause their M17 doesn't offer an MHD5 series yet. They also cripple their Studio 17s now too to make the ALienware look better.

Although I'd still prefer a return to VooDoo's roots between the two as they did a better job of putting together top features, and they used to have fantastic support prior to HP.

Currently though I prefer Eurocom for 17", although by the time I buy there'll likely be more options.

Essentially Alienware is a niche/boutique brand, it's not about band for your buck but niceties that some people might prefer over value.

 

[BeefBravo]

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