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    Just ordered! :)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by CristoWall14, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. CristoWall14

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    Hi guys,
    I just ordered the i7! :p
    just want to know, what is the difference between the cover's texture difference between the R1 and the R2? :D
     
    CristoWall14, Jul 21, 2010
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    Congrats. You'll love your laptop.

    The R1 is more of a plastic-like texture, while the R2 feels more rubberized.
     
    kent1146, Jul 21, 2010
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    Thanks! So I believe its less attractive to finger prints? :rolleyes:
     
    CristoWall14, Jul 21, 2010
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    Correct!
    The Black Matt (Ruberized) finish does not attract finger prints.
     
    Noah14, Jul 21, 2010
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    just grease stains. :(
     
    Punctual, Jul 21, 2010
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    Wash your hands more? lolol
    Sorry I had to. No offense meant!
     
    Inate8, Jul 21, 2010
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    Why would anyone have grease stains on there laptop? LOL hahaha :rolleyes:
     
    Testosterone580, Jul 21, 2010
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    I think he is talking about the natural oil that comes from your skin.
     
    Noah14, Jul 21, 2010
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    here's a quick fix to avoid those grease stains...order lunar shadow :)
     
    duckwing89, Jul 21, 2010
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    r1 has a glossy finish that picks up finger prints easy the r2 has a rubbery feel to it
     
    MikeeDinh, Jul 21, 2010
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    ebondefender, Jul 22, 2010
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    Just install the ones on the Dell support site:
    Drivers & Downloads
    You could also install the Nvidia 258.96 drivers, but you will needed a modded .inf to make it work on the M11x. Could someone else give a link to that?
     
    Noah14, Jul 22, 2010
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    Thanks, but do I need to install that BIOS update?
    EDIT: Ah ok, I think I understand. I need look for late release dates. :D
     
    CristoWall14, Jul 22, 2010
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    Beats me.
    You can if you want to (I myself haven't installed it yet)
     
    Noah14, Jul 22, 2010
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    Can anyone help us on this?
     
    CristoWall14, Jul 22, 2010
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    I installed the latest Bios on my R1 and it runs great. Just make sure you plug it in to an external source while flashing.
     
    ebondefender, Jul 22, 2010
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    Does the R2 needs that update? :eek:
     
    CristoWall14, Jul 22, 2010
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