Question about the R2

There might be a chance that I might be getting an M17X R2. I currently have an R1, but have some questions regarding the difference?

1. Is it more/less/same buggy than the R1?

2. Does it have an integrated GPU and what's its battery life like? (I get a 3hr Battery life on the integrated GPU on the R1...hoping its the same or better)

3. Is more/less/same as heavy?

I actually really like the R1, except for the issues. I had some parts which needed replacement, major power management issues, and now; I having this problem with Sleep Mode. It won't wake up and either crashes or gives BSOD. I'm sending it to Alienware today. Hopefully they get it fixed, or less I'm asking...demanding for a new one.

 

1. Currently, The last remaining R2 issue is related to the PM55 chipset SSD performance.
2. There is no IGP, Battery life will vary depending on CPU and GPU selected, most people report 1.5-2hours, 2.25-2.5hours maximum. I usually see 1.75-2hours with my configuration.
3. it's the exact same weight.

 

So is there like a power saving mode where it turns off the discrete cards? I heard the Core i7's have their own integrated graphics solutions.

 

only arrandale chips(i5 and the 6xx i7) have integrated IGP, and it is not acessable.