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    Should the M11X be brought back with a XPS 12 convertible form factor?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Mitlov, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. Mitlov

    Mitlov Shiny

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    The Dell XPS 12 has probably been the best-reviewed convertible tablet overall and has gotten a LOT of interest. And I was thinking...why not use the same sort of hinge for Alienware's first touchscreen device and Windows 8's first real gaming-friendly convertible tablet?

    11.6" 1080p IPS display (pretty common for Win 8 Ivy Bridge tablets)
    Duo-style hinge
    full-power i5
    640M
    SSD
    Price starting at $1100 or $1200

    Use it like a tablet when you need that. Use it like an ultraportable laptop when you need that. Use it as a small gaming rig when you want that. The ultimate in versatility, particularly for students.

    Why wouldn't this be a good idea?
     
    Mitlov, Dec 21, 2012
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  2. Noah14

    Noah14 Notebook Evangelist

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    From a consumer perspective? Not a bad idea at all. I'd love to get my hands on a machine like that.

    From dell's perspective though, probably not a good idea.
    The big question is how large is the market for such a laptop/tablet? Seeing as how the M11x is discontinued, the market at the time was not large enough to reach their expectations. I'm not sure how the market for ultra-portable performance laptops has changed, but if it doesn't grow substantially I have doubts dell/alienware will re-enter the market.
     
    Noah14, Dec 21, 2012
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