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    [-OFFICIAL-] Alienware M17x Owners' Lounge

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by whizzo, May 29, 2009.

  1. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    They are the artsy too-good-for-you types..


    They are...the ones that play wii, instead of 360 xD
     
    Scytus, Jun 4, 2009
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  2. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Ok, everyone... Finish the sentence:

    Mac is to gaming as _____ is to _______
     
    sleey0, Jun 4, 2009
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  3. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    6F978-DKCCQTI value code looks to be dead now. i just tried it and it said its expired??? anyone else get this to work. what was special about this value code??
     
    zfactor, Jun 4, 2009
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  4. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    The "I" you have in the value code should be a "1"

    lol
     
    sleey0, Jun 4, 2009
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    that code is used to type into the search bar to get a configured M17x
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 4, 2009
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  6. Scytus

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    Mac is to gaming as schizophrenic is to reality
     
    Scytus, Jun 4, 2009
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  7. Vandit

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    Mac is to gaming what Obama is to fiscally responsible.
     
    Vandit, Jun 4, 2009
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  8. sleey0

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    That was good..... :)

    Keep em comin'!
     
    sleey0, Jun 4, 2009
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  9. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Mac is to Gaming as POoOoOoO is to Relevant
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 4, 2009
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  10. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    It was a useful way to find the system before it was displayed on their front page or in the laptop section.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 4, 2009
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  11. cashflow2

    cashflow2 Notebook Consultant

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    Dude that's racist.
     
    cashflow2, Jun 4, 2009
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  12. fastlappy

    fastlappy Notebook Evangelist

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    lol....very true! But, if he gives dell a bail out maybe they will send out m17x's faster!
     
    fastlappy, Jun 4, 2009
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  13. zfactor

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    i know that but this simply is giving me the normal 1799 system?? nothing any different than the base choices??

    and thanks i changed the I to a 1. i simply copied the code as posted a while back in this thread by someone so they must have had it with the I instead..
     
    zfactor, Jun 4, 2009
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  14. fastlappy

    fastlappy Notebook Evangelist

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    its not racist!! If he was yellow, green or white I would say the same thing also! Has nothing to do with color just the truth in his decisions.
     
    fastlappy, Jun 4, 2009
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  15. Scytus

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    lawl...racist....you're misguided for saying its racist
     
    Scytus, Jun 4, 2009
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  16. sleey0

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    Yeah, the code for the $2799 is a "2" instead of a "1".

    (And I have already tried using 0-9 to see if I could unearth a secret config - gave me nothing)
     
    sleey0, Jun 4, 2009
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  17. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    On the other hand, you could just encourage everyone in this section to buy a fully spec M17x then he won't have to. Interesting, just what percentage of Dell is AW anyway?
     
    Krane, Jun 4, 2009
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  18. QuadAllegory

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    I recently returned my SXPS 1640 to await a GPU upgrade, but this system is appealing. However, I don't like the 16:10 screen as much prefer the 16:9 screen for movies. Also, it sounds massively thick but seems ok in the pictures.

    A couple of questions:

    1) Can I turn all the lighting stuff off? Also, is the color white a lighting option?

    2) I'm not a gamer and would be using the system mostly for work/HD movies etc. Do you think this is a good system for other things besides gaming?

    3) How good is the return policy? I'm not really sure what it will look like in person and want to test out the waters. Can I return it without a restocking fee if I'm not satisfied?
     
    QuadAllegory, Jun 4, 2009
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  19. cashflow2

    cashflow2 Notebook Consultant

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    83.2 percent as of february.
     
    cashflow2, Jun 4, 2009
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  20. avgjoemomma

    avgjoemomma Notebook Guru

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    OK, I'm getting slightly pissed here. Day 3 of trying to order this machine and no luck. They can't give me the EPP discount even though I have a valid code from my company and apparently you can't combine the EPP discount and DPA. Anyone have someone at Dell that is reliable to talk to? At this point, I might just not even bother anymore.
     
    avgjoemomma, Jun 4, 2009
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  21. Phinagle

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    Mac is to gaming as posting about Macs is to a thread about the M17X.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 4, 2009
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  22. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Macs are to gaming as cows are to alienware laptops.
     
    Clauss, Jun 4, 2009
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  23. sleey0

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    So who's gonna do the first review???
     
    sleey0, Jun 4, 2009
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  24. Krane

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    If it's not, then I'm in a lot of trouble. My research indicates that the same capabilities that make this a good gaming laptop also make it an excellent computer for HD work. Save it's inability to write Blu-ray that is.
     
    Krane, Jun 4, 2009
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  25. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    1) Yes

    2)Yes but you can definitely find something more fitting to your needs.

    3)It was a 15% restocking fee when it was Alienware but now that it's Dell it probably has whatever return policy your SXPS 16 had.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 4, 2009
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  26. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    cows are associated with Aliens all the time

    Bovine Kind :eek:



    i will do one when i get mine ...won't be first though
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 4, 2009
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  27. nobodyshero

    nobodyshero Notebook Speculator

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    Umm..seriously can we not do lame attacks on Macs and Obama? Seriously this threads been pretty clean so far, take the high road if someone's going to make outright dumb claims.
     
    nobodyshero, Jun 4, 2009
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  28. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    You could do that all online without them.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 4, 2009
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  29. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    ummm...Chaz :)
     
    Mandrake, Jun 4, 2009
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  30. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Dell used to never charge their 15% restocking fee.

    Well let me tell you they are DEF starting to charge. I just returned a SXPS 16this week and I had to show him my M17x order for him to waive the fee (AND this is after I told him about it being too hot to web browse let alone play games. Oh, and the "E" from the Dell logo on the lid came off :))
     
    sleey0, Jun 4, 2009
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  31. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    so your saying macs are for gaming ?

    how is commenting on how responsible a president is get to being raciest
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 4, 2009
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  32. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    It's the same with Dell unless you can talk your way out of it.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 4, 2009
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  33. sleey0

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    Re: the whole mac thing - we are just trying to have fun waiting for these systems to ship. Jeez...

    Is there really anything else to add to the M17x???
     
    sleey0, Jun 4, 2009
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  34. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    take it elsewhere peeps....
     
    ryujin, Jun 4, 2009
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  35. invinceable

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    Haha, I guess we do need something entertaining to help pass the time :p
     
    invinceable, Jun 4, 2009
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  36. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    lol i could care less

    we have the system down ... every one knows whats in it ETC... not more else to be said in here
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 4, 2009
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  37. nobodyshero

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    I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying keep to the topic instead of childish jokes about Macs that are offensive to even an AW fan like me. Fiscally responsible is subjective, if the economy makes a bounce due to some of his large spending it will end up being fiscally responsible in the end if the budget deficit is reduced due to programs and government contracting under his watch. I'm falling into the very thing I didn't want to go into, should stop talking about politics and trashing macs lol.
     
    nobodyshero, Jun 4, 2009
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  38. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Lot more fun speculating while waiting than just waiting.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 4, 2009
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  39. Nvida

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    two things you can't talk about is politics and religion
     
    Nvida, Jun 4, 2009
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  40. Kevin

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    Truly, BIG no-no's outside of the OT forum.
     
    Kevin, Jun 4, 2009
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  41. fastlappy

    fastlappy Notebook Evangelist

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    ok, so lets talk about what the first game you load in your new m17x! And how about a contest on what your benchmark score will be!! That could be fun?!LOL
     
    fastlappy, Jun 4, 2009
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  42. avgjoemomma

    avgjoemomma Notebook Guru

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    Actually, I still can't customize the nameplate or switch to the 1 year with complete care on the EPP site. That's why I was hoping an agent could help me :confused:
     
    avgjoemomma, Jun 4, 2009
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  43. Phinagle

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    Does 3DMark Vantage count? Cause I'm sure for more than a few it will be their first.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 4, 2009
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  44. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i will see what i can do i unno if i still have the record for 3dmark 06 with a t9400... but im pretty sure i do
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 4, 2009
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  45. Phinagle

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    Why kneecap yourself by running 3DMark06? To make M17 owners feel better about their machines? ;)
     
    Phinagle, Jun 4, 2009
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  46. Scytus

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    Black & White

    Not the most graphically demanding, but wow do I love that game.

    Those of you familiar with Project Natal(and course B&W)....imagine using that with this game. Picking up/throwing peasants, scratching your god-pet, magic spells.....guhhhhhh..me want
     
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  47. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    i was wondering about 3dmark as well.
    seems the program is outdated....could be me though
     
    ryujin, Jun 4, 2009
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  48. dondadah88

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  49. cashflow2

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  50. dondadah88

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    i haven't been following because this thread moves so fast.
     
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