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    [-OFFICIAL-] Alienware M17x Owners' Lounge

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

  1. Praze

    Praze Notebook Consultant

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    Hey peeps, first post here... I've been reading this mammoth thread for a few days and all I have to ask is... what the heck is that thing on the right? ...

    [​IMG]

    o_O

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    Snapped these screen shots from the MakingofQuicksilver.wmv that you download from within the Restricted area of AllPowerfull.com (link says "MAKING OF M17x"). Did I miss something on this site, or is this news to you too? Seems like a sweet color they maybe decided against or are releasing at a later date for whatever purpose... Anyone know?

    Love the thread, by the way! Can't wait!
     
    Praze, Jun 9, 2009
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  2. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    welcome aboard the mothership Praze.
    i cant see the in-line pics due to network settings, but hope someone can help ya....

    GL.
     
    ryujin, Jun 9, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    ..if you loved the thread you would of read that is the red color that they decided not to release .

    its rumored to release with the ATI cards but all reports are they did not want to sell it so its a no go
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 9, 2009
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  4. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    There was originally supposed to be tho choice of the third color... IE the red chassis... As you can see this is no longer an option
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 9, 2009
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  5. Praze

    Praze Notebook Consultant

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    Sweet, yeah I figured the few sections of pages I skipped trying to read the 115 pages there were when I found this thread might hold the key, thx for getting me up to speed! ;)
     
    Praze, Jun 9, 2009
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  6. Praze

    Praze Notebook Consultant

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    BTW, that's exactly how I display all my expensive gaming laptops, too.
     
    Praze, Jun 9, 2009
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  7. Comskian

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    I remember seeing a Coffee Brown color chassis in addition to the Red color one in the Makin of ... video. Noticed it a second time also while seeing the same video. Can be my bad eyes though. :rolleyes:
     
    Comskian, Jun 9, 2009
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  8. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    screenshot please? :)
     
    whizzo, Jun 9, 2009
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  9. Comskian

    Comskian Notebook Consultant

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    cant do now from office. will do it in the evening from home.

    I might have interpreted the red color incorrectly in some shots, but hv to confirm it.
     
    Comskian, Jun 9, 2009
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  10. kilthro

    kilthro Floating in Space

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    On the studio xps 16 they now offer
    INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE 4X Slot Load Blu-ray Disc (BD) Burner (Writes to DVD/CD/BD)

    Wish they had that as an option for the m17x.. I would have gone for it.
     
    kilthro, Jun 9, 2009
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  11. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I must be the only with absolutely no use for a BD burner but would use a BD player all the time. My wife's Sony has a BD burner and the one time I looked up the cost of media I laughed and never considered it again so I've never used it's functionality.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  12. kilthro

    kilthro Floating in Space

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    That is true. The media is still expensive. I would still use it for certain situations... To have the capability for so much storage on a disc is insane to me.. I just like having discs sometimes rather than HDD...
     
    kilthro, Jun 9, 2009
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  13. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    dang it freakin ebay fell through
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 9, 2009
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  14. Huey Long

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    you should be happy :D
     
    Huey Long, Jun 9, 2009
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  15. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    well turns our some one from Arab .....purchased it with 10 sec left ... to send or not to send
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 9, 2009
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  16. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    as long as he pays for shipping :D
     
    Huey Long, Jun 9, 2009
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  17. Rob41

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    You didn't say it included free shipping did you?
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  18. sleey0

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    Make sure you send it to a paypal verified address and proof of delivery.
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  19. Kevin

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    The 4870 GDDR5 is going to slaughter the GTX 280M. I'd be sticking with a single GTX 260M until the upgrade comes out.
    With delivery confirmation, you have nothing to worry about. Expect eBay/Paypal to take there 6% though, and the money will be put on hold for a while.

    Send a message to negotiate shipping. What exact country is "Arab"?
     
    Kevin, Jun 9, 2009
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  20. sleey0

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    IIRC, GDDR5 hasn't been confirmed yet for the 4870's.
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  21. Rob41

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    The Mythical 4870 w/GDDR5 is like a unicorn. lol
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  22. DHC

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    Hello folks,

    Long time no post :).

    Since the M17 is "dead" now (i was promised upgradeable graphics when i purchased it), i got a few questions.

    1.) Does the M17x have upgradeable GPU's? Are the MXM problems gone?
    2.) Is 280 SLI better then Crossfire 4870's?
    3.) How much do you think i can sell my M17 for? (see signature for specs)

    Appreciate your help folks.

    DHC
     
    DHC, Jun 9, 2009
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  23. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    lol... that made me chuckle.
     
    WaR, Jun 9, 2009
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  24. Phinagle

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    More like gas saving carburetors that get you 100+ miles per the gallon. They've been invented but for whatever reason no one is using them.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 9, 2009
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  25. Rob41

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    1. You can only hope. Mxm 4.0 could be next so don't count on it.
    2. Arguably, yes, better than existing 4870's. 4870 w/DDR5 aren't out yet if ever.
    3. You're going to take a bath unless you're very lucky.
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  26. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    They're slower and more prone to error. Plus compatibility isn't there yet.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  27. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    After it becomes obsolete and I can't upgrade it anymore... I plan on creating my Wall of Tech lol, or give it to one of my cousins...
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 9, 2009
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  28. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Yeah,

    My wife got my M9750 with 7950 GTX's in SLI rather than sellng it for cheap.

    All she does is play spider solitaire and surf the web. lol
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  29. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    lol sad, that thing could still do some serious gaming... how long did you have it?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 9, 2009
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  30. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    1. Yes! until they change their mind and say the new cards produce too much heat, lol.
    2. We'll find out when they release the 4870s for this system
    3. Montevina to Montevina upgrade? $1000 USD on NBR, $1500 USD on eBay.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  31. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Didn't you use the buying restrictions? When I put my laptops up for sale I would get nasty messages from Canadians, lol!
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  32. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Sell it to Bruno-Roc he really seemed to want it
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 9, 2009
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  33. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    but he only wants to pay 1050$... which is FAR below the true value of moo's machine.
     
    whizzo, Jun 9, 2009
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  34. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Oh I had no Idea how much he wanted to pay... My bad, it seemed to me like he was one of the last bidders the way he was talking in Moo's thread lol
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 9, 2009
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  35. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Oh I had it a couple years when the primary graphics card died.

    Didn't want to drop almost $500 for a replacement card on an "older" rig so I got my M17 with a three year warranty this time.

    Then, about 40 days after I had my M17, I baked the bad card in the oven and it's been working great ever since.

    I think my wife thinks there was never anything wrong with the laptop. lol
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  36. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    That blows! :eek:

    I would keep it as a back up rig before I'd give it away.
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  37. sleey0

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    ^

    Depends on how much moo wants the M17x.

    I have let things go for quite less just to get the latest and greatest.....
     
    sleey0, Jun 9, 2009
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  38. Mandrake

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    I guess it depends how bad he wants to "upgrade" to the M17x.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 9, 2009
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  39. Rob41

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    He could almost make more money parting it out. ;)

    Just the graphics cards and processor alone!
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  40. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    that's a stretch.
     
    whizzo, Jun 9, 2009
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  41. Rob41

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    Might find someone who wants 3870's for their M9750.

    Replacements or upgrades for an M17, illuminated keyboard, LCD panel etc.
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  42. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    that'll never get you 1051$ though. i still think he should be able to sell the whole lappy for about 1400$.
     
    whizzo, Jun 9, 2009
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  43. Rob41

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    Where?

    He's been trying here and ebay. Are there any other good venues he can try?
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  44. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    keep trying ebay. craigslist might be worth a shot as well.
     
    whizzo, Jun 9, 2009
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  45. MrButterBiscuits

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    Craigslist!... lol, I guess he could try local area stuff... Someone is interested he does a hands on with them, be a salesman ;)
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 9, 2009
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  46. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Wow whizzo same wavelength here lol
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 9, 2009
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  47. Vandit

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    THIS! I will NEVER go back. SSD rocks. I have a 128 Gig Gskill Falcon inmy desktop and boot to desktop in 10 seconds. That alone is worth the price.
     
    Vandit, Jun 9, 2009
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  48. Rob41

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    Lol, it's like that for most people once they "see the light".
     
    Rob41, Jun 9, 2009
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  49. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Ok I understand, Startup time, and I'm guessing program boot times? But does it really effect Program and Gaming performance? or is it just faster load times, with lower temps, lower memory, and much much higher price?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 9, 2009
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  50. Shuya

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    I'd love an SSD, but as you said, the price is a JOKE.
     
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