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    [-OFFICIAL-] Alienware M17x Owners' Lounge

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

  1. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    if its like OG AW their OS was optimized removed services you didn't need ETC

    but i unno about dell ...
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 7, 2009
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  2. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    If you know how to change local policy Microsoft already provides a baseline security policy that does it also.

    On a side note, when are all the new accessories coming??
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  3. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Aye, the mouse looks sick..just to me at least. Or if anyone has a good suggestion for the mouse. Id be welcome to any ideas
     
    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    im not a fan of it ... and i prefer AW keyboard they are amazing ....(the laptop )
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 7, 2009
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  5. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    So you like the keyboard that is in the laptops themselves? personally ive actually never used an alienware laptop. But the m17x will be my first, just need a dope mouse to go along with it. Right now im using some laser logitech and its amazing.
     
    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    im using a 30$ logitech cheapo from WALLY world lol
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 7, 2009
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  7. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    You're a fan of a different mouse? I like getting a matching bluetooth mouse. I have one for my thinkpad. I also want to see if they release any new backpacks.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  8. Richjuk23

    Richjuk23 Notebook Consultant

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    Ye I'm interested in how to lug this thing around too. I saw a while back someone named a good bag, could you repeat it please?
     
    Richjuk23, Jun 7, 2009
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  9. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    these are popular around here link
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  10. Ken204

    Ken204 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Lol, with the same specs but mine has the base HDD, base optical drive and cost me about 3400$, great job, De!!

    EDIT: i live in Canada.
     
    Ken204, Jun 7, 2009
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  11. Capuleto

    Capuleto Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi im new here i just wanna know whats the difference between having the T9600 and the Q9000 in this beast tnx
     
    Capuleto, Jun 7, 2009
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  12. Aristotelhs2060

    Aristotelhs2060 Notebook Virtuoso

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    woo! even the alienware backpacks are cheaper than these
     
    Aristotelhs2060, Jun 7, 2009
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  13. Vandit

    Vandit Notebook Consultant

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    Vandit, Jun 7, 2009
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  14. bdkillaz

    bdkillaz Notebook Consultant

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    For names on the nameplate I was thinking about Gambit or The Barbarian. I always loved Gambit from X-Men
     
    bdkillaz, Jun 7, 2009
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  15. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    Q9000 has 4 cores that are running slower than the T9600's 2 cores. If the programs you're planning to run on the M17x uses more than 2 cores the Q9000 should perform faster than the T9600. If not then T9600 will perform much faster than the Q9100.


    Base your decision on what software you will be running.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 7, 2009
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  16. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    The discussion yesterday convinced me I need to think of something unique yet generic to put on the nameplate.

    Something like LUV2PKU would work for me but a former guildmate of mine already got that for the license plates on her car. :)
     
    Phinagle, Jun 7, 2009
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  17. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    GLaDOS was the best thing i heard, But i went with my name cause I wouldn't sell it. Hoping for it to least me all 4 years of college. *knock on wood*
     
    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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  18. bdkillaz

    bdkillaz Notebook Consultant

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    Haha that would be sweet! too bad she took it first :( . Yea I should come up with something more unique too.
     
    bdkillaz, Jun 7, 2009
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  19. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Do people actually buy microsoft tools/software with it. It is like half the price on ebay? for the m17x, or any computer for that matter.
     
    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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  20. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Ha ha, that reminds me of the Vegan tofu eating woman from Oregon that was refused her custom license plate: "LUVTOFU". lol
     
    Rob41, Jun 7, 2009
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  21. bdkillaz

    bdkillaz Notebook Consultant

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    HAHAHA! I never heard of that. That is hilarious
     
    bdkillaz, Jun 7, 2009
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  22. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    I'ts true too. It was on the news a few weeks ago.

    I guess it was Colorado.
     
    Rob41, Jun 7, 2009
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  23. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    You're about a week late on these. Dell was selling them for $95. I bought 4 with a 15% off coupon. It's still cheaper through Dell but they are backordered. Link

    If you get a hold of a 15% off electronics and accessories then even cheaper.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  24. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    bahahaha

    rule 42 xD
     
    Scytus, Jun 7, 2009
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  25. Capuleto

    Capuleto Notebook Enthusiast

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    if i get the T9600 and in the future i upgrade to QX9300..will i have any prob?
     
    Capuleto, Jun 7, 2009
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  26. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    yes, rule 42. and therefore, rule 24. :D
     
    whizzo, Jun 7, 2009
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  27. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    No, you won't have any problems. It's plug and play and enjoy the new bios over clocking! :D
     
    Rob41, Jun 7, 2009
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  28. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    So this week you guys think we will see updates on ESD/EDD and processing stuff? any ideas or expectations
     
    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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  29. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Well we'll see which rumors are correct. Either build time will be 20 days or shipping will start this week.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  30. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    For some reason...shipping this week seems quite hard. I know parts are on backorder, specifically my processor, and i bet others will be/are. So this week seems irrational to me. Also i don't want to get my hopes up.
     
    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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  31. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    The T9600 is going to be a very popular proc because of it's price/performance ratio. They called you to tell you it's back ordered right?
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  32. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    I doubt they will be shipped before end of the month. :mad:

    But then again, I am in Europe. Perhaps USA will get them a little earlier.
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 7, 2009
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  33. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I'm a little more optimistic because with all my past Dell orders the estimated delivery date has always been off by weeks. The last M1730 I ordered took 7 days.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  34. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    So who's shoulder's do you think it will fall on to fix any potential kinks in the workings of CrossfireX with Nvidia's chipset?

    I can picture Nvidia blaming ATI for any issues and ATI blaming Nvidia and AW offering no support. :)
     
    Phinagle, Jun 7, 2009
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  35. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Dell!

    10 char
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  36. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    Just thought up some kewl ideas (with the Nameplate)

    Name the Computer [And change the sound files for logging in/off]

    HK-47
    Log On: "Hello, Meatbag".
    Log Off: "You are a very harsh master, master. I like you."

    HAL
    Log On: "Hello, Dave"
    Log Off: "Will I dream Dave?...daveeeeee..."

    GLaDOS
    Log On: "We assure you that Android Hell is a real place and you will be sent there upon the slightest sign of deviance."
    Log Off: "Uh oh. Somebody cut the cake. I told them to wait for you, but they cut it anyway. There is still some left, though, if you hurry back."

    I can't decide xD
    What do you guys think?
     
    Scytus, Jun 7, 2009
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  37. mixedkid

    mixedkid Notebook Enthusiast

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    portal right? i would use the last one!
     
    mixedkid, Jun 7, 2009
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  38. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    Yup, the last one is portal. The first s HK-47 from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Second one, HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
     
    Scytus, Jun 7, 2009
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  39. dikkiedirk

    dikkiedirk Notebook Evangelist

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    I really hope you are right. This is a new machine though.

    About the M1730, yes the one I ordered took a bout a week too.
    But that one has been in production for a long period.
     
    dikkiedirk, Jun 7, 2009
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  40. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    The last time I ordered a new release was my T60p and that took a month from lenovo. Luckily Dell is a bigger operation.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 7, 2009
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  41. Phinagle

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    You're right the last bit should be... and Dell offering no support.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 7, 2009
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  42. Morgotth

    Morgotth Notebook Evangelist

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    Those who ordered top end specs like the qx9300 dual 280m GTX and 4 gigs 1333mhz will probably ship a lot sooner than lower end specs since a lot of people order lower end specs to save money.
     
    Morgotth, Jun 7, 2009
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  43. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    its based on stock.
    there is no such thing as sending out higher spec'd units ahead of an order with less.
     
    ryujin, Jun 7, 2009
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  44. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Sorry to respond late mandrake, no i called them to ask questions regarding shipping and the status of my order. Was told my processor was on back order. (shrugs)
     
    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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  45. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    I'd assume its the other way around.

    They'd have more of the low-end parts
     
    Scytus, Jun 7, 2009
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  46. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Your funny :rolleyes:

    Dell uses a que and it is first come first served.

    Anyway, just for fun I was looking through the old M1730 owners thread. When it first came out, Dell had those systems shipping within 10 days.

    I am not saying that will be the case for the M17x, but one can hope :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 7, 2009
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  47. Morgotth

    Morgotth Notebook Evangelist

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    How popular was the M1730 when it first came out?
     
    Morgotth, Jun 7, 2009
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  48. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    It had mixed reactions but it was a very popular laptop at the time.
     
    sleey0, Jun 7, 2009
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  49. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Sorry to change the subject a bit off shipping, but does anyone know a good laptop sleeve for m17x/m17 sized laptops. I've been looking around the accessories forum but everything is to the damn macbook. And its making me want to flame macs...But i shall resist, anyone know of an specific good sleeves for alienware sized laptops.
     
    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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  50. Nvida

    Nvida Notebook Consultant

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    I hope alienware does come out with a new backpack even though I like the Orion backpack they already have but you never know they could improve upon it some how.
     
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