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    M17x Show Off! - Pics, Vids, etc.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Torai, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. vviz

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    Any time, that's what this thread is for :) And good luck with your order, hopefully you won't have to wait for ages and it will come perfect :)

    Those dolphins, can't trust them! :)
     
    vviz, Apr 24, 2011
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    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    Could have been a sardine for all I care but nice catch with the marine science lesson.....
     
    steviejones133, Apr 24, 2011
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    I want a swimming pool too :(
     
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    vviz Notebook Consultant

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    vviz, Apr 24, 2011
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    DO NOT PRESS THIS LINK. My antivirus says it got something malicious!
     
    Cloudfire, Apr 24, 2011
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  7. pmassey31545

    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    Your AV doesn't like dolphins then. It's just a pic with some writing.
     
    pmassey31545, Apr 24, 2011
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  8. ECKS

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    Just got back from being outta town this weekend...More problems listed in my replacement thread fyi. I think I already posted the pix for the raised media bar though :(
     
    ECKS, Apr 25, 2011
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  9. M18x

    M18x Notebook Guru

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    indeed yours looks true red :) thanks to your pics Im probably buying a red AW :)

    btw nice setup, I purchased a HP zr24w LCD and still not sure how to organize my desktop space and so. Is it comfortable to work with the monitor not in a perpendicular position?
     
    M18x, Apr 25, 2011
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  10. steviejones133

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    Thanks!

    Yeah, I find my setup is quite comfortable to use...I have limited space as you can see but it all seems to work together very well. I can adjust the screen up and down and tilt/swivel it too....the monitor itself goes up and down by about 100mm so its comfortable to view, for me anyhow.
    The two monitors (Dell and HP are pretty similar in looks and performance....I havent had mine long, I use it mainly in the landscape position but should I want to rotate the screen, because mine is in a corner, I have to pull it out and turn it to portrait and put it back.
    Although its a nice feature, its probably a feature that I wont use a great deal, I must admit.
     
    steviejones133, Apr 25, 2011
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  11. Sekmeth

    Sekmeth Notebook Guru

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    Please, can you send me a link to the Ebay page where you buy that multimedia Dell remote?

    Can somebody tell me if it will work on a M17x R3?
     
    Sekmeth, Apr 25, 2011
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  12. steviejones133

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    If youre in the UK, just type in "Dell remote" and hit search....same goes for Ebay US I guess...

    Here is the UK one..... Dell Express Card Remote Control NU851 + Battery. | eBay UK or one of them....theres loads on Ebay.

    The US one can be seen here: NEW Dell IR Travel Remote Control NU853, NU851, MR425 | eBay UK

    Cant say 100% if they are R3 comaptable but I would imagine so as its just a case of getting the right driver which I linked to a few posts back....
     
    steviejones133, Apr 25, 2011
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  13. Ronen91

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    Does anyone have the actual specifications of the M17x-r2/r3 RGB LED

    IE Response time, TN/IPS/MVA, Brightness cd/m2, Display colors, Contrast Ratio?
     
    Ronen91, Apr 25, 2011
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  14. AirJordan

    AirJordan Notebook Evangelist

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    Bit off-topic, sorry. Where did you get that laptop bed stand from? I'm looking for one and that looks perfect.
     
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    AirJordan, Apr 25, 2011
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  15. skygunner27

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    hizzaah Notebook Virtuoso

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    lol, my gf would get up and leave if i rolled that thing over to the bed
     
    hizzaah, Apr 25, 2011
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  17. AirJordan

    AirJordan Notebook Evangelist

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    Awesome, thanks for the link. Looks even better than I thought, I think I'll be getting it. :)
     
    AirJordan, Apr 25, 2011
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  18. skygunner27

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    It took me a few tries to get her to get with the program....lol
    Sweet!
    I use it for all my anime. Last nite I watched Insidious on it. Sometimes I use it for our sectional. Even though I have a 55" 240hz 3D LED Sammy I usually prefer my 1920 x 1200 RGB LED :D....but for downloaded videos not in HD I'd prefer the 1440 x 900 screen.
     
    skygunner27, Apr 26, 2011
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  19. skygunner27

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    [​IMG]
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    I finally got my remote!! Thanks steviejones133. It works perfectly and goes well with the space black look. The seller you linked to was fast, efficient and provided free shipping The driver you provided works perfect!!
     
    skygunner27, Apr 28, 2011
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  20. kunekaden

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    lol. This.
    And I hate dolphin guy for being able to have a pool open :( It's still like -83497982734 degrees up here in the great white north.
     
    kunekaden, Apr 28, 2011
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  21. Jestare

    Jestare Notebook Consultant

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    :( it was 99 fahren here in TX yesterday. Hopefully I'll get my computer soon so it won't matter either way!
     
    Jestare, Apr 28, 2011
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  22. JAD85

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    Just received mine today, replacing my M15x horror story. Picked it up on ebay for $1,350, still smells like new lol.. Will post better pics soon.

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    JAD85, Apr 28, 2011
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  23. hizzaah

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    that's a superbly clean looking rig man. especially since it's from fleabay. congrats!
     
    hizzaah, Apr 28, 2011
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  24. JAD85

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    YouTube - M17x R3 Setup

    Quick vid of my setup and a quick test of the media buttons.. all is well.. for now.

    Pardon the quality
     
    JAD85, Apr 28, 2011
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  25. skygunner27

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    Congrats on your setup.
     
    skygunner27, Apr 28, 2011
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  26. Basilownzyou

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    Cool setup.
    Any immediate positive or negative thoughts in regard to your expectations yet?
     
    Basilownzyou, Apr 28, 2011
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  27. X3NIA

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    Heh, looks quite good next to the r3.

    I think I might have to pick one up soon.. Controlling all of my music and movies wirelessly is appealing.

    Want to see if you can get the remote working with Winamp? If you can I'm sold :)
     
    X3NIA, Apr 29, 2011
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  28. skygunner27

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    Thanks I love it. I miss having a remote that stores itself in the PCMCIA slot.
    I have a R2. I can get it to work with W764 OS, WMP, WMC, MPC but not winamp for some reason. The only time I use winamp is for the AlienFX plugin.
     
    skygunner27, Apr 29, 2011
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  29. steviejones133

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    Great stuff! - does look better than mine lol....and you have more buttons :( hahaha....think im gonna have to get a black on too now...

    Glad the driver I linked to worked...I went through a fair few in order to get it working correctly...wish dell would address that issue with the M17x ITE driver, it doesnt work!
     
    steviejones133, Apr 29, 2011
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  30. JAD85

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    Only been using it for 24 hours but this is probably the best computer I've ever purchased, and that's saying something because I've had quite a few computers including 3 Alienwares. I am obsessed about quality like you wouldn't believe, although some of the materials are of questionable quality, they feel and look great. I was worried about the media button bar being messed up, as well as the keyboard flexing. I am happy to report I am experiencing no issues thus far, and the rubber coating looks to be free of any peeling. The laptop was surprisingly lighter than i thought it would be, i just love that it's so slim for a 17" desktop replacement. I have to give kudos to Alienware on their cooling setup for the laptop, the thing is whisper quiet for the most part, and in gaming sessions it's quieter than M11x and M15x. I am just happy I only paid for $1,350 for it, really can't beat that.
     
    JAD85, Apr 29, 2011
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  31. Basilownzyou

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    Awesome stuff guy, glad you're so impressed with your system. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your new toy.
     
    Basilownzyou, Apr 29, 2011
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  32. skygunner27

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    I don't think I can say Thank You enough!! I Love being able to control this beast from afar...I really like the "Power Off" button for when I'm feeling lazy...lol. The track forward, track back, volume up & volume down buttons are very useful. What's really amazing is the IR receiver's field of view!! It must use the LCD to help receive the signal.

    Besides the color perfectly complimenting the black in our M17x's, the fit into the pcmcia slot is a dream. Unlike most Dells, our M17x's don't have a eject button to help remove what's inserted into the pcmcia slot. The very small amount of the remote that protrudes the slot is perfect aesthetically and for functionality.

    What a match made in Heaven :D Thanks again.
     
    skygunner27, Apr 29, 2011
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  33. steviejones133

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    No worries Skygunner - rep me laters ;)
     
    steviejones133, Apr 29, 2011
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  34. avelle

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    Wow that looks slick. So you can control your movies and such with this remote? Sorry this is my first laptop so I'm a noob. I was planning on playing anime/movies/etc from my laptop on my 57" TV and this sounds extremely useful.
     
    avelle, Apr 29, 2011
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  35. kunekaden

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    Where's everyone getting these remotes from? Hook up some info so I can purchase one too! Don't want to read back in the thread -- lazy (hence wanting the remote)!!
     
    kunekaden, Apr 29, 2011
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  36. steviejones133

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    Hate to quote myself but needs must ;)
     
    steviejones133, Apr 29, 2011
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  37. skygunner27

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    I just +1 rep'd you.
    My co-worker with a R3 just ordered a remote after installing the drivers and trying it out....lol. We anime/movie fans get lazy and require a remote. My Logitech Harmony 1100 remote can control my M17x as long as I tell it that my M17x is a Vostro. But it lacks the cool/portable factor that the Dell NU853 remote offers.
     
    skygunner27, Apr 29, 2011
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  38. bradleyg

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    I would not put my computer that close to the pool!
    Unless you have advanced coverage then i guess its alright :p
     
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  39. vviz

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    Advanced coverage indeed :) So it's covered cover to cover. Covertly.
     
    vviz, Apr 29, 2011
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    Dell should start making waterproof laptops methinks .......
     
    steviejones133, Apr 29, 2011
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    My girlfriend likes to take baths with her Xoom. If she tries that with my R3 there's going to be problems!
     
    avelle, Apr 29, 2011
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  42. steviejones133

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    Hahaha - I could see her becoming an ex-girlfriend rather rapidly :eek:
     
    steviejones133, Apr 29, 2011
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    Dude, where do you live where you have a river as a street? How do you get across the street to those houses?? lolz
     
    ECKS, Apr 30, 2011
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    That's what the dolphin/whale is for, that's the usual means of transportation here in South Florida :)
     
    vviz, Apr 30, 2011
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  45. Khovatai

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    hey all, I have the exact looking remote except its for my hp lappy . any chance I could make it work with my r3 ?
    also I will receive my beast tomorrow at 4 am !!! gonna upload some pix :D
     
    Khovatai, May 1, 2011
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  46. steviejones133

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    Yeah, I imagine so. Have a read of the remote thread I posted a page or so back....thats where I found out about drivers for 'em...
     
    steviejones133, May 1, 2011
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    thank you very much will do that :)
     
    Khovatai, May 1, 2011
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  48. ECKS

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    Ah! I have that remote too for my dinolaptop! Lemme dig it out! I've never even used it before.

    Hmm, can't find the page for the drivers...
     
    ECKS, May 1, 2011
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  49. steviejones133

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    Let me see if I can find 'em....

    Here you go Dookie....these are the drivers I used to get my remote working....

    Dell Driver for Dell Express Card Remote Controls ITE/CIR - From a XPS from Recollection

    The ITE/CIR driver listed for my R2 on Dell did not wanna work....tried a few without success and then found this one. Works a charm for me and I think Skygunner has it up and running on his R3 too so hopefully will work for you too fella.
     
    steviejones133, May 1, 2011
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  50. skygunner27

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    My co-worker has a R3, the remote & steviejones133 driver. Works perfectly. Had to install as admin.

    I'll have a R3(Maxed out Shipped) on Monday because I went off on the right person. Long story.....
     
    skygunner27, May 1, 2011
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