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    (Soon to be) new M17x R2 owner - advice?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Docsteel, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    Hey all, I am waiting on an M17x R2, and was wondering what advice you might have considering some of the ongoing issues reported on the platform.

    I am hoping there are no stuttering issues since its a P55 platform, but what else should I be on the lookout for? It *sounds* like there are several problem areas:

    - throttling

    - bios version

    - stealth mode

    - slot drive

    - old ATI drivers (in my case)

    Anything else you guys would recommend taking a look at?
     
    Docsteel, Jan 18, 2010
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  2. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    no body knows how that machine performs yet but we going to find out soon
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Jan 18, 2010
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    ?????

    only thing i can really understand is the throttleing ... but i doubt it will happen since it is a 17 inch laptop so it has the room needed for a mjor power supply
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 18, 2010
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  4. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    I don't think DELL is going to screw up again.

    I'm waiting for the the M17X v2 CF with SSD
     
    bigspin, Jan 18, 2010
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  5. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Mine should hit boxing in the next day or two. ETA is 2/3 but I should have it before then. I'll test it for throttling and the iPhone USB sync issue.
     
    5150Joker, Jan 18, 2010
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    CoastGuy Newbie

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    Just placed an order for the M17x R2 and surprised to see Nero 9 Media Burning software in addition to McAfee virusscan. I thought the Alienware folks prided themselves on shipping their gear with no junk.
     
    CoastGuy, Jan 18, 2010
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  7. Megacharge

    Megacharge Custom User Title

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    My advice is to just enjoy it! ;)
     
    Megacharge, Jan 18, 2010
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    CoastGuy Newbie

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    Good advice. That is exactly what I plan to do. For what it is worth, I have found this site to be the best source of information about notebooks and especially Alienware gear. My hat is off to all the regulars that contribute so much value to these discussions.
     
    CoastGuy, Jan 18, 2010
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  9. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    Good point : )
     
    Docsteel, Jan 18, 2010
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  10. SillyHoney

    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    You mean he should enjoy his life before it arrives and becomes pain in the... with DPC Latency and throttling issues combined? :D
     
    SillyHoney, Jan 18, 2010
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  11. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Don't forget the mysterious FPS drops for no apparent reason ;) ...All because stealth mode snuck up on you. lol j/k Enjoy it man.
     
    DR650SE, Jan 19, 2010
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