Anyone switch from an m17x to an Alienware Aurora desktop

Just wondering if anyone made the switch from laptop (m17x) to desktop? I'm thinking about maybe returning my m17x and making the switch.

advice, comments suggestions welcome

 

My Advice: Think carefully about why you decided to get a laptop in the first place. Was it to take on your frequent vacations? Perhaps to bring to friend's/relative's houses? Think also about how important it is for you to be able to game on vacation/at friend's houses/at relative's houses. For me, I bought the m17x instead of a desktop because I go on a LOT of vacations/business trips and I always spend a lot of time at my relative's houses. It's always fun to show up the cousins, you know

 

yea I hear you. I don't ever really move around too much. I've just always had a laptop, so that's what I'm used to.

I've never experienced the power of a desktop, but i was just wondering if there were people here that have done so.

 

I was kind of wondering the same thing. Having a 'portable' gaming computer is nice, but there seem to be so many more issues with notebooks rather than desktops, and desktops can have much greater power for lower costs. A fairly spec'd Aurora plus something like an M11x or 13" Macbook pro could cost about the same as a high-end M17x. A single 5970, since it has double the memory (GDDR5 instead of the M17x's GDDR3, too), faster clocks, and no CF-related issues would significantly outperform CF 4870's, right?

 

I think desktops in general have a longer lifespan than laptops and you get more bang for the buck. But if you need portability, laptop is the way to go. But I must say the m17x is rather large and bulky, and is more like a "desktop" replacement. The new M11x-R2 looks as cute as button. I'm gonna wait to see what goodies Santa brings to the E3 before I pull the trigger on anything.

 

Never heard a laptop described like that before...



But in regards to Pdogg, I was thinking about just ordering one of the new desktops, especially the ALX mini. I'm a minimalist and enjoy the size and compactness of laptops. Desktop's are great if you like being in one spot constantly but, I can game in my bed now . Not having to worry about a keyboard, monitor, and mouse is also quite nice.

Transporting a beautiful looking laptop is also satisfying when passer bys oooh and ahhh it. I'm taking it to school next week to show off; say some big names like i7, and crossfire and confuse all the non-techies

 

haha BKC. I personally love the m17x. I think it's the most wicked laptop i've ever seen. But I just ordered an alienware aurora desktop, with a 5970 vid card for $2,200. Almost $1k cheaper than my m17x.

we'll see which one i prefer when the desktop gets here.

 

M17x is hardly compact and weighs up to 20lbs. Not something I would want to lug around all day. I consider it more a desktop replacement. It's portable but more cumbersome than the smaller and lighter models.

 

If you never carry it around, laptop is kind of pointless. For one, desktops have far better performances, bigger screen keyboard etc.

 

I agree with you. The laptop is for portability, and the desktop for performance at the expense of portability. I have a M17x but its not something I want to carry around all day, perhaps around the house, or if I'm planning on staying somewhere for an extended period of time I'd bring it. I think having a smaller and lighter laptop in addition to M17x (or desktop) is easier on the back if you really want portability.

 

Or you can buy a clevo, the D900F or the X7200 lol If your really worried about performance.

 

Let see I plug my laptop into a hdtv 42 inch Or go to my dads that has a larger 120 inch HD projector screen. that better then Most desktops screens unless the person has the same setup. I tend to use a wireless keyboard Mouse so I can sit in a easy chair So my Laptop just a Hub. Kinda beat the 21 inch screen most dekstop use. And it lighter then a Desktop Tower but might not be as fast. But I like to move around.

On Raids I can move to another room and use the 17 inch screen or plug into a hdmi screen.

 

LOL. Alienware Aurora just landed. All bone stock with latest ati catalyst drivers.

 

I see it says you have crossfire enabled...? Is that just because the 5970 is a "dual card"? Or did you somehow get two of them? Because I don't see that as an option on the Dell configuring site..

 

His score is so epic that the computer had to lie to its self to believe the score.

Anyway, glad you like your desktop. I custom make mine so theres no point in buying a AW desktop, but with laptops I might as well say "F'k it" and go with m17x. Is yours the ALX model?

 

I think it's because the 5970 is a dual card (internal crossfire?). But yea i only have 1 card.

 

i only have 1 5970

just the regular aurora model. The m17x is a beauty laptop, and with the rgb led it makes it very desireable. But this new desktop just blows me away and is well worth the $2200 price tag

 

double post. sorry my newb