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    Bunch of random Alienware/M14x questions.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Tthursday, Apr 23, 2011.

  1. Tthursday

    Tthursday Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys. There isn't a store near me that carries Alienware and my hands-on experience is limited to my friend's M17x-R1, so I have some questions regarding Alienware PC's, specifically the M14x. My apologies for any stupid questions, but I hope that a few answers could help clear up nagging issues for prospective new PC owners.


    Does the M14x have a removable battery? I'm not seeing battery options on the Dell website.

    How upgradeable is the M14x? I'm mainly looking at RAM and the HDD.

    For that matter, what is the default 256GB SSD included with the M14x? (It seems to look like the Samsung 470 series.)

    What is the M14x's case material?

    Does the M14x have an IPS screen? Does it have RGB LED backlighting?

    Is the WiMAX wireless card worth the extra $$$? ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m14x/572571-wifi-question-6205-vs-6250-a.html)


    Thanks in advance for any answers!
     
    Tthursday, Apr 23, 2011
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  2. Plushy

    Plushy Notebook Enthusiast

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    umm i dont know a whole lot but from what i do know is, the wifi cards the differance in the 2 are something with the 3D capibilitys, i believe the 6250 is the 1 for the 3D stuff not sure. get some confirmation. i tryed :p
     
    Plushy, Apr 23, 2011
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  3. revdiesel

    revdiesel Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes the RAM and HDD is upgradeable.
     
    revdiesel, Apr 23, 2011
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  4. stevenxowens792

    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Answers are cheap, Good answers are 10 bucks, researched answers are 20 each and opinions are well...

    1. Answer one, battery is built in and non-removable like the m11x.
    2. Ram and HDD both upgradable. See my benchmark thread for links to the service manual.
    3. Not sure yet but it may be an OEM type samsung.
    4. Plastic
    5. No, and NO
    6. That's an opinion related question and I don't have a basis to respond so I will say "i dont know".

    Good Luck,

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, Apr 23, 2011
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  5. Arganon

    Arganon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry this is incorrect.

    Just want to clarify that WiMax included with the 6250 and WirelessHD are completely different things.
     
    Arganon, Apr 23, 2011
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  6. Plushy

    Plushy Notebook Enthusiast

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    like i said, i tryed sorry for any confusion i caused. :p
     
    Plushy, Apr 23, 2011
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