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    Are most m14x owners selling the M15x they own?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by KSSR1211, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. KSSR1211

    KSSR1211 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just reading most of the treads and have noticed that a lot of M15x owners after reciveing their M14x are putting the M15x, even the recent models with better specs than the M14x for sale.............WHY?
     
    KSSR1211, Jun 18, 2011
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  2. Tsukurimashou

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    Because even if the M14x is not as powerfull as the M15x there not a lot of difference between the two in native rez, and the M14x is more portable so I think they buy the M14x for more portability and if you want a powerfull laptop and you don't need portability M17x is a better choice, because the M15x isn't portable.
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 19, 2011
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  3. Gearsguy

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    You've basically started a thread to ask why people prefer the m14x over the m15x, when there are plenty of active ones of those in the forum at the moment.
     
    Gearsguy, Jun 19, 2011
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    KSSR1211 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have just noticed that more people are selling the M15x. This is not a comparison tread, but a thread that asks why they are selling a computer that has at times better specs than the M14x.
     
    KSSR1211, Jun 19, 2011
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    For me IMO, because of M14x has a better CPU thus faster in speed, and more portable than M15x.
     
    CGSDR, Jun 19, 2011
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    Better CPU, Doesnt downclock on basic task when unplugged, battery life.

    In the end selling both systems and getting m17x.
     
    jwolf7722, Jun 19, 2011
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    I did.

    The 2630QM is/feels so much faster than the 720QM that it's hard not to swap to an M14x just for that. Not to mention, going from 1080p to 720p you don't notice the GPU performance drop as much as you would think. Overall it feels like a faster system.
     
    Matt Woller, Jun 19, 2011
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    I've noticed & wondered the same. I've been looking through the marketplace & ebay to see if I can pick up a good deal anywhere. I am pretty skiddish when it comes to buying used electronics though.
     
    pggarthw8, Jun 19, 2011
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