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    Using the R1/R2 on your lap for several hours possible?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Voodooi, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Just curious if the weight is just too much to bear?

    I've always gamed on my lap 100% of the time and I was able to bear laptops such as the G73 just fine.

    To compare, the G73 weighs 8.5LBS and the M17X-R2, a whopping 11.68LBS.

    I'm afraid that if I pick one up from the outlet, it'll be too uncomfortable to game. I find myself fit/active, but at the same time keep asking myself: "can I withstand 13.68LBS on my legs for 3-4hrs at a time?"

    Perhaps someone with a comparable physique could comment ..6'4" / 167LBS.

    But yeah, desk is out of the question :p
     
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  2. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    You would definitely want a desk, even if it is out of the question. I cant even imagine having this thing on my lap. You will need to have it in a very uncomfortable position to not block the vents, like half the laptop on your lap and the other half sticking out in the air.
     
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  3. Mechanized Menace

    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    I have used it on a cooler several times on my lap for long gaming sessions, but it was a little of a hassle with all my peripherals attached so I bought a desk.

    Similar build to you just shorter 6'0 /150 lol. I def would not recommend putting this on your lap without something underneath to protect certain areas.
     
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  4. eldub0844

    eldub0844 Notebook Consultant

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    Without a laptop cooler, NOT advisable. If it's cold and near sub-zero, on your lap for a heater, sure, why not? :p
     
    eldub0844, Jun 13, 2011
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  5. zergslayer69

    zergslayer69 Liquid Hz

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    You could buy one of those laptop lap board things to put it on.
     
    zergslayer69, Jun 13, 2011
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  6. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    any sort of detachable TV tray would work too...
     
    whitrzac, Jun 13, 2011
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  7. T2050

    T2050 Notebook Deity

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    Try this one | AWE55US | by Targus

    Otherwise if you don't care then just put it on your lap and game on it, it your choice :)
     
    T2050, Jun 14, 2011
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    pp_ph Notebook Consultant

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    If you like your balls to act like a heatsink , then go for it ...

    Girl gamers enjoy the full Alienware laptop experience! :p
     
    pp_ph, Jun 14, 2011
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  9. fjc2

    fjc2 Notebook Consultant

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    This. I bought one of the Logitech lap desk things for use with my M17xR3. It's not a cooler, but it keeps the laptop off my legs, and keeps my legs from blocking the fan intakes. Way more comfortable. Cost about $30 or so at Newegg.

    Logitech - Comfort Lapdesk N500
     
    fjc2, Jun 14, 2011
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