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    M17x r1/ r2 / r3 hinges?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by arcade16, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. arcade16

    arcade16 Notebook Consultant

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    As an upcoming owner of an M17x R3 and an ex-owner of the M15x R2 and M11x R1 , I was curious if the M17x line has ever had any hinge issues or similar quality problems? Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!
     
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    There's no such thing as an M15x R2. As for the hinges, no, the M17x's have never had that problem. But seeing how the R3 is a completely new design made of plastic/rubber, it remains to be seen how well it holds up. The M17x-R1 and R2 were built on an aluminum frame and are super sturdy.
     
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    Villosa Notebook Deity

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    Man the M17x-R1 and M17x-R2 are built like tanks, solid solid solid. Did a complete tear down today on my system installing upgrades and the hinges are quite sturdy. Don't know about the R3 though.
     
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    arcade16 Notebook Consultant

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    I was referring to the M15x R2 as the Dell-ienware M15x , to keep people from mixing it up with the original m15x.
     
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    You know the old (and very wise) adage: You get what you pay for. The R3 is priced cheap (in the US anyway) for a reason.
     
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    -l-Z3K3-l- Notebook Consultant

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    R1 is rock solid. probably would take a bullet
    anyone wanna test that?
    :)
     
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  7. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    No hinge problem in the m17x R1 and R2(only for the m11x).
    IMO if the hinges were the only problem I would have with a laptop I'd be happy(never saw a pair from a decent seller above 15$).
    Hopefully your new system will make you happy.
    Cheers
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 28, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Totally agree,it would take the bullet but it won't function as good as before the shot. :p :D
    If you're reffering to rubber bullets then yes,go ahead!
    And if tou ever have any problem with the R3 then don't worry that's why warrenty is for.
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 28, 2011
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