Anybody missing Power DVD 9.6 with their new m17x r3?

I received my r3 a couple of hours ago. Everything's great until I wanted to try a 3d bluray movie. Then I realized that PowerDVD 9.6 3D isn't on the system. It isn't even in the resource CD included with the system and it isn't on the software download page as well.

I called AW support and they said it should've been included in the resource disc. He said that mine was the only one he's seen that didn't have it. He even logged into my system to check for himself.

Unable to find it, he said he'd ship me another resource CD from an older system. It would have an earlier version of PowerDVD included. I don't know if this version would be 3D ready. He also told me to wait until the dell downloads page gets updated to get the spec'd Power DVD version.

To all the new R3 owners out there... Did you guys get the Power DVD software?

 

Nope, not on hd but have yet to look at the resource disc.

Congrats! List your specs.

 

i have a seperate CD just for the power DVD.

off topic - did any of you get a mini display port to DVI converter?
i tot it was suppose to be included as well, or is that only for the M15x?

 

Call support back - here is the part# you need:

Source:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/550787-m17xr3-part-number-list-reference-thread.html

Have them ship you that CD. They should be able to find it by part#. the older resource disc is not going to support your 3D option.

 

Thanks BatBoy! I'll call them up in the morning.

Dr J. I have M17x R3 - i7 2720QM, 460M , 1920x1080p @ 120Hz 3D, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD

I plan to upgrade to 8GB and get a next-gen SSD when they're out.

usshellfire... No display port to dvi adapter here either.

 

dell seems to be very cheapskate with the R3...

 

I had to order that as a seperate item from Dell. Funny thing is, I received that the other day, but have to wait till 2/17 for the R3

Item Number.....Description

A3448582.........Mini DisplayPort DVI Video Adapter Converter

 

I intend to do the same upgrades bug. worried a bit about mandrakes ssd upgrade troubles though.

what is the little nipple adapter with a red tip similar to an ipod audio ear bud plug in which i think was in the nvidia 3d glasses box if i recall?

 

LOL. i remember that thing. could not figure out what was it use, so chucked it right back into the box.