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    My new R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Spydweb, May 9, 2011.

  1. Spydweb

    Spydweb Notebook Consultant

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    Well after waiting forever for it, I have used it all weekend,and am happy to report that all is great with it, It plays WOW and RIFT great.

    While I can't really say why, the screen is just nicer to look at, seems sharper or clearer.

    I have only noticed the fan once while playing, and never doing anything else. But I must admit,that a bomb could go off and I would not notice.

    Fit & finish are great, hinge seems very smooth. Keyboard does have a slight dip in the center.

    Hard drive replacement was easier then the R1

    All in all :D :) :p :cool: ;)
     
    Spydweb, May 9, 2011
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  2. aliengirl_x

    aliengirl_x Notebook Consultant

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    Sweet! Happy to hear I'm not the only one that's not having problems. My keyboard is perfectly flush though I've read here that if you have a dip it's easy to adjust yourself.

    M11x ftw!

    :cool:
     
    aliengirl_x, May 9, 2011
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  3. oakley1261

    oakley1261 Notebook Geek

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    Yeah, I love mine so far too. I'll love it even more when I get one that is put together correctly. :)

    I played Starcraft 2 on it most of the weekend, and I have played Rift as well. No lag at all.
     
    oakley1261, May 9, 2011
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  4. Iceman82

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    Did you run it on battery at any stage? How long did it last?

    And in case you did, do you know if you were on a balanced power scheme or run the lights the whole time etc, etc?
     
    Iceman82, May 9, 2011
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  5. lichensoul

    lichensoul Notebook Evangelist

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    I am still waiting for mine to get here. They have now pushed back the date to May 27. When i get it it will be over a month.
     
    lichensoul, May 11, 2011
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    I don't know why yours is taking so long. I ordered mine on 27 April and got it today. Specs are about the same as yours except for the hard drive.
     
    macaddict84, May 11, 2011
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  7. lichensoul

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    I have no idea as well. I called and they told me that they are high demand and that is why it is taking so long. So basicly gave me the run around. I am so thinking about returning it. It is just frustrating.
     
    lichensoul, May 12, 2011
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