[-OFFICIAL-] Alienware M17x Owners' Lounge

I had to turn it all the way up.

 

I'd have to agree

 

I had to turn it all the way up, place the speakers next to my ear, and lean forwards xD

 

Only just found Chaz's thread and posted in it. I had the volume on the player turned up and my speakers at full but had lots of static so it was horrid to listen to. But Chaz's voice makes it that much better.

 

Sorry, I'm not up on my slang. Does "=p" mean pack it in? I tried to google it.

 

No, it's a tongue smiley. But in WOW I use '=' rather than ':' because it looks better and sometimes it spills over into texts and forums. I apologise. =p

 

Oh, I actually have a habit of having to look up acronyms cause I'm a little behind the curve. lol

Certainly no apology needed. I'm the one having to catch up.

 

Just an FYI:

Alienware-Rose just replied to my PM stating that the ship dates are set for 7/2/09.

So we might be waiting a while after all

 

does anyone know what that carbon fiber thing is yet?? just design??

 

On the lid?

That looks like textured rubber to me.

 

yes you are right. something about technical problems. on the eu one there is not even as choice.

 

I was wondering is there any good HQ pics of both the black and silver im kinda torn on which color i want, i mean off the bat the black is nice but cant really get the full beauty of the silver, right now i have a DELL 1720 with Midnight blue but i kind of hate that silver on the inside which this does not have anyway any HQ pics of the black and silver????

 

?I went full black. I like how the silver looks, as duo-tone can compliment itself nicely. However, the problem here is that the M17X is not duo-tone, it's tri-tone. You have to factor in how the colors of the AlienFX contrast against the rest of the laptop, too. A laptop with two primary colors? Good. Three? Not quite so much.

 

yea thats why with the black you can pretty much use any color on the FX and still look awsome as for the silver prob not

 

I totally agree Ink, not to mention the black casing makes it look slimmer than it actually is... Have you seen the Video on the homepage from E3, there are just too many features and additions that bring this Laptop above any other... I can't pass up this deal.

 

I guess thats true if you choose a color that may clash with either the black or silver personally i would love red alienfx with the silver outside and black inside

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ez9g-R4v_0

I don't know if I'm breaking rules posting a youtube vid on here, sorry if I am, but have you seen this brief vid of the M17x? Look at the lighting on that thing, that is SICK. I always promised myself not to become a brand fanboy of anything but I think i'm losing my discipline fast ;P

 

On the home page of NBR one of our guys got time slot with Alienware... I think it was Chaz it has a video of him Looking at the laptop, pointing out features and demonstrating things... check it out

 

my main prob right now is im waiting for dell to get back at me from the credit debt i had a 2k DPA and now its gone for some reason but my credit is way way higher than it was 2 yrs ago i can buy a house with my credit in CA lol but my prob is also the QX9300 or get the T9600 i got my desktop with a Q6600 OCd on air to 3.8 and i love it lol dont ask me how but its really cool inside my case lol maybe i just got lucky

 

Man I hope not. We just got done waiting a month for the count down and now another month to actually get it. LOL!

Plus I was waiting for an XPS 1730 a month before that! (Glad that order never did get filled. )

My delivery date is 7/7.

 

LOL I was going to get an xps with that "deal" but that order never got through i'm so glad this came out and hopefully its everything that we're expecting from it

 

How long did the original M17x last in Alienware as their 17" laptop... and how long do you guys think the new M17x will be a Alienware's standard for 17"... I'm just trying to think since I am going to college next year for virtual technology and design, the first two years I would need only an average strength computer like the Sager 8662... but in my 3rd and 4th year I would want a computer on the top of the line... Do you guys think Alienware will have a completely new and better 17" in two years?

 

Probably thats a long time and the original only lasted around a year and a half I think.

 

wow the person I talked to really pulled some strings for me...

 

Here's my post on the M17x for those of you who haven't seen it:
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5082

I have also attached a pic of the silver vs. black.

 

I pick the same specs as yours, how much did you pay for it ?? I live in Canada right now so I just want to compare the price (included tax)

 

True but the original didn't have upgradeable GPU configurations (MXM 3.0b should be around for a while) So I would think down the line they would put new GPU configs as options, they spent alot of time on this comp, and made a crazy cooling system capable of handling more than 2 280m's.... Btw just curious but how long did the Dell Xps 1730 last, wasn't it quite a few years?

 

that silver is so sexy

 

The original m17x was also a pretty bad flop. I don't think it will be the case with the new one.

MrBB: future-proofing is hard but I think this one will set a few good standards and records for a while. Also, as you're in the US you benefit from a pretty competitive pricing strategy compared to people across the pond.

So enjoy it while you can!

 

We'll Im trying to determine If I should buy now or wait two years... I will buy it now If I could upgrade the GPU's and CPU later on to stay current

 

I made the plunge for the M17X. Mainly due to the 9400. Battery life is a killer, and while I love my m9750, being able to have extended mobility is the real deal for me on this one. And it's just sexy as all hell.

 

The manual shows that as an access cover for the internal connections on the LCD.

 

Oh okay cool, i bet it is a grip so you don't drop it lol

^^ actually that sounds cool kimoT, you're from columbus??? i am too

 

Makes sense since there no bezel to pop off. The LCD bezel seems to always be the piece I break when I take these apart and now it gone.

 

My m15x has the 9800M GT..........is the single GTX 260M in the M17x equal to or greater in performance?

Will I be able to upgrade the M17x by buying one GTX 260M card or will I have to buy two?

Will the M17x with single GTX 260M performance be equal to or better than the m15x with the 9800M GT ?

I am sorry if this has been discussed........

 

My total was $2761 with free next day shipping. (due to my xps order being cancelled by Dell.) No tax for Alaska!

 

Greater. It has 112 shader cores (instead of 96) and the clocks are higher all round.

 

The 260M out performs the 9800M GT. 260M has higher core/shader/memory clocks, and has 112 stream processors compared to the 9800M GT's 96.

 

Hello everyone, I have been watching this topic for a while now and decided to post.

Once my Dell card is paid off from ordering the studio xps 16 (any day now as payment was sent electronically yesterday) I am taking the plunge.

I have always dreamed of owning an Alienware and for all of the features this thing has, I cant pass it up.

I just wish the payment would post so I can place my order.. lol
Then I will have to wait another month for it to ship.

 

Just ordered and complete for $2396! Will post details in a little bit. I'm pumped!

 

Welcome to NBR.

So you were going to get a Studio XPS 16 but are changing it to the M17x?

 

Welcome to the club....you've been abducted!

 

Waiting for this thing is excruciating!

I guess I have too much time on my hands

 

Reading these posts while building up the courage to 'get abducted'! Such a lot of money though I think it will only be 2x 260Ms

 

No I already have the Studio XPS 16.

I need to clear that off the card so I have enough balance to Pay for the m17x.

The only debate I have is what processor. Yes I have read all the topics here and thoughts.. I am thinking either the Q9000 or t9600.. Guess I have time to make up my mind while I wait for the CC to update.

I guess I can always upgrade it manually later.

 

Is the BR drive able to burn DVDs or Cds?

 

yes, BR- which means it can read Blu ray and DVD +- R along with CD

 

hummmmmmmmmmmmm

red version has peaked my interest

 

that would be "piqued". also, sneaky says his sources said red won't happen anymore.

 

Will look awful with AlienFX imo =p