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How did you save?

post #1 of 23
1/23/04 at 7:40pm
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How did you save/get the dough for your aleinware?

i just got a new job, so i financed.
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post #2 of 23
1/23/04 at 7:42pm
I didnt, I saved almost half the money for the same performance.
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post #3 of 23
1/23/04 at 8:25pm
Yea, less a 16" screen, cool looking case and a removeable GPU, but nevertheless you got what you paid for.

I just dropped cash on my AW, I don't have a ton of time to go out and spend my money so it saves up pretty fast.
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post #4 of 23
1/23/04 at 8:42pm
How long did it take you to save up enough?
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post #5 of 23
1/23/04 at 8:47pm
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Originally Posted by EmeraldICE
How long did it take you to save up enough?

Well it didin't actually, I just had the money. Technically I guess I have been saving since I was about 19. Then I got married at 22 and now we both save, and since we never spend it, the money is just kinda always there.

I am sure there are smoe other old folks on this board that can relate to this, I am not describing it very well....
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post #6 of 23
1/23/04 at 8:54pm
I used to be in a lot of debt...so I didn't buy anything for about 5 years. Now that I've got money in savings, I can use some of it to buy a laptop. I suppose you just have to be able to have the self-discipline to put the money away without spending it. I learned that the hard way...making ends meet when I was in debt was NOT fun.
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post #7 of 23
1/23/04 at 8:55pm
Oh, it's taking a long time for me but i started off with just a pocket full of lint. lol now i have 700 dollars.
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post #8 of 23
1/23/04 at 8:58pm
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Originally Posted by Time-Pilot
Yea, less a 16" screen, cool looking case and a removeable GPU, but nevertheless you got what you paid for.

I just dropped cash on my AW, I don't have a ton of time to go out and spend my money so it saves up pretty fast.
one inch doesnt matter to me, The case was a big one to get over, but my 5680's case looks very cool so I dont mind that, and the removeable GPU thing....I dont need it really, My 9600 pro turbo is one sweet card, and if I ever want to upgrade, I will do it the hard way once there is one available. The upgrades are like $750 for the Sagers, but its worth it since you basically get a whole new laptop.
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post #9 of 23
1/23/04 at 9:02pm
Now I spoke with Sager before I purchased my Aw, and they said a mobo upgrade on the 56x line was 1,100. And there was no guarentee that they would even have such an upgrade in the future as parts were seldom compatable for the older chassis.
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post #10 of 23
1/23/04 at 9:16pm
Built a client website over a weekend.
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post #11 of 23
1/23/04 at 9:32pm
I saved Christmas season's earnings in commission sales at Sears. Plus my rents gave me $1100 for Christmas.
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post #12 of 23
1/23/04 at 9:58pm
got a PT job at the bank, its all about income or theres no way
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post #13 of 23
1/23/04 at 10:05pm
I just bought it :P
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post #14 of 23
1/23/04 at 10:46pm
someone kick the troll please
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post #15 of 23
1/23/04 at 11:33pm
Wrote a program for one of my clients which took about 3 days. Nevertheless, I am like Time-Pilot, the money has always been there. I have been saving for about 12 years now. Credit cards are the devils work, in my opinion.
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post #16 of 23
1/23/04 at 11:36pm
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Originally Posted by CharlieBox
Wrote a program for one of my clients which took about 3 days. Nevertheless, I am like Time-Pilot, the money has always been there. I have been saving for about 12 years now. Credit cards are the devils work, in my opinion.

Preach on brother! Down with credit cards! I have a stcak of unused ones stashed in our wall safe, I banished them from the light!
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post #17 of 23
1/23/04 at 11:43pm
Lol I didnt have to save up any money. Im 14 years old and my dad got me a alienware laptop on the 23rd for christmas and I live in Cali and currently it just left memphis Tennesee so I should get it maybe on monday? Who knows im way happy that im even getting one
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post #18 of 23
1/23/04 at 11:44pm
Is your dad adopting? I could use a dad like that! Congratulations!
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post #19 of 23
1/24/04 at 12:34am
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im 25 and still never have had a credit card, which is good because if i did i dont think id be able to get an alienware, but since i have no debt and great credit im oing to be an owner in a month or so, hopefully not anylonger but with the current wait time who knows.
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post #20 of 23
1/24/04 at 1:11am
Parents credit card!!!!!!!!!
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