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    AW CES 2011 Discussion Thread

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by WaR, Dec 17, 2010.

  1. 5abivt

    5abivt Notebook Consultant

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    I was going to say with all the unused border on the m17x they easily could have made the screen almost 2 inches bigger in the same size body if they wanted to.

    Would have been cool but looks like its 17 or 17.3
     
    5abivt, Jan 5, 2011
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  2. 5abivt

    5abivt Notebook Consultant

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    possibly a single gtx460 he said?
     
    5abivt, Jan 5, 2011
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  3. eddygain

    eddygain Newbie

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    Hi everybody, could you tell me at what time is suppose to start the alienware conference tomorrow please ?
     
    eddygain, Jan 5, 2011
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  4. Merk1b2

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    At least we are getting the 500m's.
     
    Merk1b2, Jan 5, 2011
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    There are no 500M models above GT 555M. GTX 460M, 470M, and 485M aren't getting rebadged.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 5, 2011
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  6. Alcal

    Alcal Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think there is an alienware conference (or at least no major one). I think theres just gonna be a booth :( but hey, I hope I'm wrong.
     
    Alcal, Jan 5, 2011
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  7. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just one more night and relief... The wait will be finally over. :) LOL
     
    Joebarchuck, Jan 5, 2011
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  8. 5150Joker

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    5150Joker, Jan 5, 2011
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  9. AirJordan

    AirJordan Notebook Evangelist

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    I think I'm going to opt out on getting the M17x R3 and get the R2 instead when it gets discounted. The R3 is just looking like a huge disappointment so far... :(
     
    AirJordan, Jan 5, 2011
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    teflonsheep Notebook Consultant

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    I have it on very good authority (dream i had last night) that they will be releasing the M13x.

    According to my source (my subconcious), it will have a similar form factor to the MacBook Air, and come with an i7, 555m, 13.3" IPS screen, 10 hour battery life, and max temps of 60 degrees.
     
    teflonsheep, Jan 5, 2011
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  11. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    Then it looks like every other laptop... the bezel makes it distinctive and part of the defining look - I say keep it :cool:
     
    Docsteel, Jan 5, 2011
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  12. 5abivt

    5abivt Notebook Consultant

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    wow. that would be cool! how does the 555m stack vs a 5870?
     
    5abivt, Jan 5, 2011
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  13. Alcal

    Alcal Notebook Consultant

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    the 555m is actually the secret name for the yet-unreleased gtx999. it slaps the 5870 silly.
     
    Alcal, Jan 5, 2011
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  14. 5abivt

    5abivt Notebook Consultant

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    A Kia has 4 wheels and windows, doesnt mean it looks like every other laptop !

    Imo my macbook screen was a beauty, Open it up and turn it on and almost the entire lid lights up as a screen. or at least it appears that way because its so small. I have to admit I was sorely dissapointed when i first turned on the r2 and realized there was like 40% glass wasted as a border around the screen.

    Smaller borders are win win to me.
     
    5abivt, Jan 5, 2011
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  15. 5abivt

    5abivt Notebook Consultant

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    wow then it would be too awesome indeed... I may even consider it ! I'll admit Ive been kind of lost with the mobile series for nvidia ever since the 8800 ultra and 9800s were a dissapointment.
     
    5abivt, Jan 5, 2011
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    5abivt, Jan 5, 2011
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  17. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    The other thing about it is that you're getting a known quantity now... all the major questions are worked out and people have experience... and lets be honest, they rock still!
     
    Docsteel, Jan 5, 2011
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  18. MetuoMe95

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    That means my dreams of an M11x or M13x are not yet diminished!
     
    MetuoMe95, Jan 5, 2011
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  19. Joebarchuck

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    Yep, I am feeling the same way about the R3. The lack of 16:10 and RGB screen may just be it for me and I may just stay with an R2.
     
    Joebarchuck, Jan 5, 2011
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  20. AirJordan

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    Totally true, I'd actually feel better getting an R2 due to its stability now. I couldn't pass up the 16:10 or it's vintage looks for a little bit more power. I guess I'll just have to wait until they reveal this in the coming days to get the full scoop though, you never know what might be revealed. :radar:
     
    AirJordan, Jan 5, 2011
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  21. Slusho

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    Why is 16:9 bad?
     
    Slusho, Jan 5, 2011
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  22. Alcal

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    It's not bad, it's just not idea. It loses screen real-estate to the new trend of making screens super-wide. Also, the super-awesome RGB-LED is only made in 16:10, so that might not be an option anymore and that makes people very very sad :(
     
    Alcal, Jan 5, 2011
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  23. Irrational23

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    Irrational23, Jan 5, 2011
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  24. eddygain

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    Thank you very much for the informations :)
     
    eddygain, Jan 5, 2011
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  25. Killer Juice

    Killer Juice Notebook Consultant

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    I really badly want to know D:... Will there be a new M under14X with over 6 hours of battery life and a real processor

    I can't wait, the suspense is killing me
     
    Killer Juice, Jan 5, 2011
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  26. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    I'd like to either see a 12.1" screen put in or the M11x's height to be reduced. A 12.1" screen could easily fit in the dimensions of the system.
     
    MICHAELSD01, Jan 5, 2011
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    And I didn't even think about the good deals you'll get on one...!

    Sounds like an M13x to me :)
     
    Docsteel, Jan 5, 2011
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  28. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    I'd go for that at the same price as the current M11x. I can totally see it starting at $1,000 with the same video card and a better processor, though.
     
    MICHAELSD01, Jan 5, 2011
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  29. Docsteel

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    i3 perhaps?
     
    Docsteel, Jan 5, 2011
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  30. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    That would be fine, it wouldn't be my primary computer. As long as it's a Sandy Bridge i3. A Montevina i5 would be fine, too.
     
    MICHAELSD01, Jan 5, 2011
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  31. Killer Juice

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    I'd be fine with the same 335m and a decent processor. Even an i3-370M would be great. The only thing holding me back from buying an M11X is the processor.
     
    Killer Juice, Jan 5, 2011
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  32. po1son

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    That's one of the two reasons why I sold my M11x R2 (i7 640UM). The CPU was too slow for me and the screen was too small. I'm hoping for a new M15x or an M14x.
     
    po1son, Jan 5, 2011
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  33. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    Karamazovmm, Jan 5, 2011
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  34. bumbo2

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    Yep! The amd has more power than GTX
     
    bumbo2, Jan 5, 2011
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  35. Phinagle

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    That 20155 score that Notebookcheck got for the M17x i7-2720QM HD6970M is from those leaked photos off Chiphell.com. Then in the same chart they've got a Eurocom x8100 with an HD6970M Crossfire score that's only 822 points more a single HD6970M in the same machine.


    Notebookcheck really just goes internet dumpster diving for their benchmark scores.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 5, 2011
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  36. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    yes I was aware of that possibility, but since you guys are so into leaked figures I thought I should give it a try to see if news have come around, or if that figure from the m17x was already determined to be a crossfire system.
     
    Karamazovmm, Jan 6, 2011
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  37. 5abivt

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    I am dying. surprised noone has leaked anything yet !! I mean COME ON like noone else noticed the r3 at nvidias booth?
     
    5abivt, Jan 6, 2011
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  38. MICHAELSD01

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    MICHAELSD01, Jan 6, 2011
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  39. nobodyshero

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    Yay thanks for info, repped. Please Alienware do not dissapoint me!!

    Hope to see;

    Slimmer notebooks, M14x, carbon fiber on the M17x, RGBLED continued for M17x and a feature for the M15x, no cheap looking designs.

    If any of the above criteria is satisfied I'll be buying one of the three laptop refreshes for sure.
     
    nobodyshero, Jan 6, 2011
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  40. 5abivt

    5abivt Notebook Consultant

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    Interested in the m13 or m14 if there is one... if not..

    M17xr3
    top cpu
    8gb ram
    top gpu sli/xfire
    dual 128gb ssd
    1200p rgb if there is one

    Cant wait !! My credit card is DYING to be used!!!!
     
    5abivt, Jan 6, 2011
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  41. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Maybe a styled 11.6" based off of AMD Fusion, lol. A backlit KB is my only real requirement.... Well, maybe good battery life and some hinges XD
     
    jeremyshaw, Jan 6, 2011
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  42. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    Get a Dell Preferred Account... it loves being used so much you can get deals on it :D
     
    Docsteel, Jan 6, 2011
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  43. tuxblondinet

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    More information about the video :D

    It is a Nebula-Red version, the touch button look smaller than on the photo, there will be SLI or Single GTX 460M

    Maybe 470M ? not sure!
     
    tuxblondinet, Jan 6, 2011
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  44. 5abivt

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    Good to know thanks!! Sucks that it's 3 hrs behind est.. My buddy is down there for RIM/blackberry I asked him to snap pics or details for me but I dont think it'll happen I'm sure he has his own agenda down there.

    I think I'm going to try and go next year it looks exciting
     
    5abivt, Jan 6, 2011
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  45. GetFound

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    Outside of gaming, which his isnt intended for, its just as fast as mine. Actually a little faster since he has a 256 ssd.
     
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  46. 5abivt

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    Not the greatest pics but trying to compare... Looks like the lappy is slimmer width-wise? Borders seem thinner on the sides. Screen is 16:9 but could it be the 3d or one of the options available?

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    5abivt, Jan 6, 2011
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  47. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    It's not as...umm....pointy?
     
    Mandrake, Jan 6, 2011
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  48. GetFound

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    I caught that too, the front lost some of its V shape. I didnt want to admnit it, but that does look 16:9.
     
    GetFound, Jan 6, 2011
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  49. Mandrake

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    16:9, 16:10....who cares. lol
     
    Mandrake, Jan 6, 2011
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  50. Phinagle

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    Too many people were impaling themselves.
     
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