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    Just pulled trigger on m13x did I make a mistake?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by LVNeptune, Nov 4, 2014.

  1. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    This is their new flagship portable model gaming laptop and I'm reading nothing but negative reviews on it. Not sure what to do =/
     
    LVNeptune, Nov 4, 2014
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    Review the laptop for your needs to the ground.
    Oh, I see you cancelled the order. Well... this is a bit awkward.
     
    Game7a1, Nov 4, 2014
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  3. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yea. Too many BGA issues with the 8xx series. Surprised there wasn't a recall like a few years back.
     
    LVNeptune, Nov 5, 2014
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    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    I keep hearing this - can you point me to a good thread to clarify what the issues there are?
     
    Docsteel, Nov 6, 2014
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  5. LVNeptune

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    Unfortunately I can't. I was just reading a bunch of threads where people were talking about it =/
     
    LVNeptune, Nov 6, 2014
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    Not necessarily. As long as portabiliy is your main priority, then you didn't make a mistake. You'll of course have to compromise on CPU performance, but you'll gain better battery life as a result.
     
    niko2021, Nov 9, 2014
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    He has cancelled the AW13 order and instead bought the AW14.
     
    RS4, Nov 9, 2014
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    I think they both suck.
     
    dandan112988, Nov 10, 2014
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    Duly noted - now please let the adults continue their discussion ;)
     
    Docsteel, Nov 10, 2014
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  10. LVNeptune

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    Now wait a second doc. He might be onto something. dandanthelaptopman please explain your justification behind saying they both suck? What would be better in its size/class?
     
    LVNeptune, Nov 10, 2014
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    I'm all for relevant discussion but just trolling commentary is pointless - make a point and state a case, but just dropping negative comments without backing them up in the post doesn't do anything constructive, but I guess that's what passes for discussion these days.

    The Eurocomm M4 comes to mind as does the upcoming MSI (forget the series number), surely there are others.
     
    Docsteel, Nov 10, 2014
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  12. LVNeptune

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    Oh I know. I want to see if he had any more relevant information other than "this sucks"
     
    LVNeptune, Nov 10, 2014
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    That guy had two review units and did a thorough review. Tons of charts, benchmarks and other pertinent comparatives. 15 pages worth. Brilliant work.

    I guess he got crushed when in the Discus comments he read what one reader wrote, "TL;DR ... seriously, brevity is your friend doood. T.M.I."
     
    2.0, Nov 10, 2014
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