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    2013 Alienware Notebooks revealed

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Cloudfire, Jun 1, 2013.

  1. steviejones133

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    Some of these spec's are not complete or accurate, I imagine. I can't see the M18x NOT having Sli'd 780m's - but it's not showing as such, as yet.
     
    steviejones133, Jun 10, 2013
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  2. Prolixious

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    It should be an oversight. Offering IPS for the 14 but not for the 17 would be...

    strange.
     
    Prolixious, Jun 10, 2013
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  3. Salvatore80

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    Yeah, my browser has this feature as well, I've just never used it :)

    Magnesium alloy frame is reinforced with durable aluminum alloy shell LCD and helps to protect the internal components.

    17.3 inches (439.42 mm) WLED HD + (1600 x 900) Anti-glare TN 220 Nit display
    17.3 inches (439.42 mm) WLED FHD (1920 x 1080) display, anti-glare TN 300 Nit

    No IPS at Korean site, but anti-glare at least.

    Edit: And up to 4 SSD drives :eek:
     
    Salvatore80, Jun 10, 2013
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  4. baii

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    I would assume the 1080p on m14x would be launch at a later date?
     
    baii, Jun 10, 2013
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  5. Supermiguel

    Supermiguel Notebook Evangelist

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    hehe im right there with u... 4 lb Razer vs a 6 lb AW
     
    Supermiguel, Jun 10, 2013
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  6. Benchmade 42

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    Don't say that, don't you ever ever ever say that again!!
     
    Benchmade 42, Jun 10, 2013
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  7. Supermiguel

    Supermiguel Notebook Evangelist

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    デュアル NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M 2GB GDDR5 - NVIDIA® SLI®
    デュアル NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770M 3GB GDDR5 - NVIDIA® SLI®
     
    Supermiguel, Jun 10, 2013
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  8. netinbd

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    US people should get more configuration option
     
    netinbd, Jun 10, 2013
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  9. Supermiguel

    Supermiguel Notebook Evangelist

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    Supermiguel, Jun 10, 2013
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  10. AirJordan

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    Looks like they're all a hybrid of aluminum/plastic. Looks pretty cheap honestly, I'm not liking the look of this design even though I really want to.
     
    AirJordan, Jun 10, 2013
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  11. Albake21

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    I can already tell that the M14x is going to be so expensive, WAY out of my budget. But I guess I can only hope for the best though. Also does anyone know the dimensions? I cant find anything on the Dell site for the size of the machine.
     
    Albake21, Jun 10, 2013
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  12. Supermiguel

    Supermiguel Notebook Evangelist

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    Front: 4.01cm (1.579 inch ), Rear: 4.17cm (1.642 inch) length: 25.84cm (10.171 inches) Width: 33.5cm (13.314 inches)
     
    Supermiguel, Jun 10, 2013
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  13. netinbd

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    netinbd, Jun 10, 2013
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  14. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Japanese site lists the 3D Vision 2 display panel for the AW 17 as well as the i7 4930xm...HELLO!
     
    widezu69, Jun 10, 2013
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  15. CobraPizza

    CobraPizza Notebook Guru

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    Why is that :p ?
     
    CobraPizza, Jun 10, 2013
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  16. Albake21

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    Damn... I was afraid it was going to be that thick... This thing might be too big and not portable enough for me (College/University)
     
    Albake21, Jun 10, 2013
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    netinbd, Jun 10, 2013
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  18. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    widezu69, Jun 10, 2013
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  19. Micaiah

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    How far off is the South Korean laptop prices compared to U.S.? The mid-configuration M14x R3 with the 1080p screen, i7 4800MQ processor and the GTX 765M is $2000 U.S. Dollars with current conversion rate.
     
    Micaiah, Jun 10, 2013
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  20. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist

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    If you load the Japan web ordering page and let Google Chrome do its translation magic, you will see what it comes with. And, the 4930MX CPU @ 4.3GHz and 780M SLI is there. In fact, there is no lower spec option available for order other than 780M SLI, at least in Japan.

    Alienware 18 HD
     
    Mr. Fox, Jun 10, 2013
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  21. nastrodamous

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    i carried around a lenovo w520 for a year it wasnt "that" bad
     
    nastrodamous, Jun 10, 2013
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  22. CobraPizza

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    I was/am sceptical to the new design, but I am still drooling more than a freshman on a nude beach...
     
    CobraPizza, Jun 10, 2013
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  23. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I like that we have Dolby + Klipsch back. I never really liked the Creative SounBlaster implementation in the M17x R4.
     
    widezu69, Jun 10, 2013
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    They redesigned the backpacks hahaha are the [physical dimensions different on this line up from last time?
     
    APE$, Jun 10, 2013
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  25. CobraPizza

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    There is, if you choose the lower starting price
     
    CobraPizza, Jun 10, 2013
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  26. steviejones133

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    I'm not seeing any IPS love for the 18x or have I missed something? - just says glossy - urghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :(
     
    steviejones133, Jun 10, 2013
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    Oh man, i cant wait to see these on the Cosmetic Modification thread.

    also dual pipes for the gpu's? did the last generation have dual pipes?
     
    ForestEX, Jun 10, 2013
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  28. aricm

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    If I can get a decent configuration for about $1500 I'm buying one of these for sure!
     
    aricm, Jun 10, 2013
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  29. CobraPizza

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    Mine has with dual pipes, so I think the 18m always have had.
     
    CobraPizza, Jun 10, 2013
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  30. bigtonyman

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    Waiting for to see some prices before I really decide what I'm going to do. Think i'll grab another M17x Though. :D
     
    bigtonyman, Jun 10, 2013
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  31. Supermiguel

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    Im probably graving one tonight .. Im not sure if ill go with the 17 or the 14.. I will be taking this to school everyday so im more inclined to the 14...
     
    Supermiguel, Jun 10, 2013
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  32. dkris2020

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    All I can say is, patience.

    The M14x is really what I want, which is a FHD display and a strong gpu. I don't need the top GPU but the 765m is the 3rd top nVidia card.
     
    dkris2020, Jun 10, 2013
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  33. Supermiguel

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    On the specs the 17 comes already overclocked, will the 14 have the capability of OC? or maybe the cooling is not good enough for OC?
     
    Supermiguel, Jun 10, 2013
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    We will give you all the info you need as soon as it is available for order then once we get it, we will test it for you. How's that?
     
    Benchmade 42, Jun 10, 2013
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  35. Supermiguel

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    Can you OC the current 14?
     
    Supermiguel, Jun 10, 2013
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  36. bigtonyman

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    I doubt there will be XM processors in the M14x. That would just be bad marketing. but who knows at this point. :p
     
    bigtonyman, Jun 10, 2013
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  37. Russchilds

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    Yes! It's quite easy and still keeps good temps!
     
    Russchilds, Jun 10, 2013
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  38. Greywolf22

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    Well, I'll definitely be picking up an 18X in the somewhat near future. Just waiting for prices/specs and permission..from my wife :D
     
    Greywolf22, Jun 10, 2013
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  39. kh90123

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    I don't see the link to the new M18x posted yet. So here you go:

    New Alienware m18x | Dell

    Or just use the same link as M17x or M14x and change the number to M18x in the link.
     
    kh90123, Jun 10, 2013
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  40. CSHawkeye81

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    Looks like about 3100 for the setup I want with the 2 year platinum warranty, though this is based off the Japanesse site.
     
    CSHawkeye81, Jun 10, 2013
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  41. CobraPizza

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    But how much, can you press out of it?
     
    CobraPizza, Jun 10, 2013
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  42. Caladdon

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    If the M14x now has access to two Gpus does this mean we are going to see a MXM slot for future card upgrades?
     
    Caladdon, Jun 10, 2013
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    No sub-woofer for the M17x again?

    Also, it's interesting that the 14's video mentions IPS, but not the 17's. Not sure I like the implications of this.
     
    Serephucus, Jun 10, 2013
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  44. steviejones133

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    I predict a mini-backlash if there is no IPS for the 17x or 18x...
     
    steviejones133, Jun 10, 2013
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  45. ichime

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    Out of those three, the Alienware 17 looks the best. The 14 and the 18 are too thick. The overall design is good, but not as impressive as the M17x/M15x when they first came out. Speaker design is just lazy and no IPS or UltraHD screen is a letdown. I just wish they got rid of the 18 and just have the 17 have the option for a dual GPU. It has more than enough space for it. But that's just me.
     
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    Remember guys, 11:30pm or 2330 hours EST or 8:30pm or 2030 hours PST for the official Alienware announcement!!! Do Not Forget!!
     
    Benchmade 42, Jun 10, 2013
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  47. vs3074

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    M18xr3 is growing on me :D looks like when I get r2, it's going back and getting r3, insurance is paying so what do I care :D
     
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    According to the Korean site, it is an integrated HDMI in/out port on the new m17x.

    And a anti-glare (matte?) WLED display - still only 1080p though.

    Only mentions up to 16GB ram, though - I hope there are still 4 slots :(

    And it looks like you can fit 4 256GB SSDs in it (from the front page), so mSATA + 3x 2.5in bays?

    Info from Alienware 17 and google translate
     
    Dusk Star, Jun 10, 2013
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  49. bigtonyman

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    yea I can see that for the 17x, but I'm not surprised about the 18x. Nobody makes an IPS 18 inch panel that I have seen. :(
     
    bigtonyman, Jun 10, 2013
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  50. widezu69

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    Here's me hoping that the IPS is standard because of the fact that it is matte by default.
     
    widezu69, Jun 10, 2013
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