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    AW CES 2011 Discussion Thread

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

  1. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    that is definitely a 16:9
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jan 6, 2011
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  2. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    If I remember correctly Compal is supposed to be taking over production of the Alienware systems.....hope that's a positive thing.
     
    Mandrake, Jan 6, 2011
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  3. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    The "pointedness" is barrel distortion on the camera shot I think... I popped my M17x up and looked at it, looks the same to me, but the borders on the sides do appear a bit thinner in the CES shot.
     
    Docsteel, Jan 6, 2011
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  4. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    Hmmm, they have not done alienware before I think.

    They have used Flextronics, Clevo, Quanta in the past up to now that I know of. I liked the build quality of the Flextronics systems :( (They also made my desktop psu which is freaking amazing! - Corsair AX1200)
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jan 6, 2011
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  5. teflonsheep

    teflonsheep Notebook Consultant

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    It's a very positive thing in my opinion, having dealth with them in the past.
     
    teflonsheep, Jan 6, 2011
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  6. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    Last minute longshot bet...

    No PM67 chipset from Intel means no dual-GPU support for mobile Sandy Bridge, and Dell has converted the M17x to a single GPU machine like the G73, or W870cu.


    I know the odds on it aren't any good but that's what Vegas is all about.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 6, 2011
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  7. GetFound

    GetFound Notebook Evangelist

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    Many do. May not be much to some, but I prefer the extra top and bottom real estate.
     
    GetFound, Jan 6, 2011
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  8. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    Hope it means Flex gets back into the barebones business.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 6, 2011
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  9. 5abivt

    5abivt Notebook Consultant

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    Wow so for the first time no SLI or Crossfire? I dont know the skinny with the intel gpu but perhaps they have a way to scale with a dedicated card which is kind of like dual gpu (one strong one tiny... kind of like Arnold and Danny Devito in Twins) ?

    If it's single gpu as well maybe theyre actually trying for some decent battery life?
     
    5abivt, Jan 6, 2011
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  10. 5abivt

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    The pointedness does look the same to me I figured it was just the picture. the sides are definitely slimmer.

    With regards to 16:10.. personally Im always go big or go home. I mocked the g73 for having 16:9 and now aw has it :( BUT... I must say it doesnt look as square as my r2 which I like. And when you crunch the numbers.. 1080 vs 1200... its not THAT much..
     
    5abivt, Jan 6, 2011
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  11. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Maybe they can steal the skull-cap from Alienware while their at it. ;)
     
    Mandrake, Jan 6, 2011
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  12. Indiran

    Indiran Notebook Evangelist

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    Can anyone post pics of the new Alienware? Or where can i get the news of the latest release? :D Cant wait to c the new one lol.
     
    Indiran, Jan 6, 2011
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  13. GetFound

    GetFound Notebook Evangelist

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    Dont put too much faith in no sli or xfire. They wouldnt shoot themselves in the face like that.
     
    GetFound, Jan 6, 2011
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  14. Irb Digital

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    I must agree. It would be an epic fail to reduce that to a single GPU system. I think it would close the gap between the performance of the M15x vs M17x too much, and cannabalize M17x sales in the end. Unless they could stick a FAR superior GPU in the 17 over the 15.
     
    Irb Digital, Jan 6, 2011
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  15. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would be thrown off balance with 16:9. I literally use those extra pixels for my rainmeter, IM window, and Media Player. Then any random window sits just above my rainmeter. Seeing those stats to me it's like seeing a fishtank. Lol.
     

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  16. unlogic

    unlogic Notebook Evangelist

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    Now already 12:40AM of January 7th here in Japan. Still no info and pics of the new Alienware from North America? I’m so sleepy :(
     
    unlogic, Jan 6, 2011
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    Still over three hours to go...
     
    nk290, Jan 6, 2011
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  18. unlogic

    unlogic Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh, really! Time to go to sleep for me :p
     
    unlogic, Jan 6, 2011
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  19. Joebarchuck

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    Why 3 hours? I'd expect some journalist to walk in front of the alienware stand and take some pics to post them on some blogs...
     
    Joebarchuck, Jan 6, 2011
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  20. nk290

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    I guess it depends how tight a lid Dell keeps on the products before the press conference, which isn't until around 11 AM PST.

    CES: Dell event Thursday at CES 2011 (live blog) - CES 2011 CNET Blogs
     
    nk290, Jan 6, 2011
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  21. Alcal

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    sorry for the super late reply, but aren't the 5970 and 6970 two gpu dies in one casing aka two 5870/6870's in one? If so, 2 6970's would be hardly any better than one, because the more gpu's you add, the less gain each one gives. By the time you have 4, you are getting little-to-no gains.
     
    Alcal, Jan 6, 2011
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  22. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    I almost convinced my self to jump from my current m17 to read that maybe flex is no longer making the laptop , it's no longer 16:10 and it could be not compatible with cfx



    Edit: no amd changed thier naming scheme the dual GPU card is not even out yet in the 6XX0 serie
     
    granyte, Jan 6, 2011
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  23. Alcal

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    oh I apologize then for the misinformation.
     
    Alcal, Jan 6, 2011
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  24. Phinagle

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    Only in desktops do you find two GPU on a single card. The new HD5970 will be the dual GPU HD6990.

    The rest of the HD6900 cards (incl. mobile) are single GPU.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 6, 2011
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  25. Mandrake

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    Don't forget the old M1730. That was two cards in one slot.
     
    Mandrake, Jan 6, 2011
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  26. Mirakel

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    Official unveiling will most likely be at the Dell Press Conference, which is starts at around 11 AM PST.
    Alienware/Dell don't have a booth at the Convention Centre, they have suites at the Palm's Hotel just like last year. If they don't want press inside before the announcements, they can easily keep them out.

    In the meantime, I'm keeping an eye on the Alienware Twitter account while streaming CNET's CES coverage (which usually stream most important press conferences). Makes me wish we had such extensive coverage...
    Not sure if they will stream the Dell press conference though, otherwise you could follow the press conference through the liveblogs ( CNET and Engadget will probably have one as well).

    Or you could just do something else and check back tonight... ;)
     
    Mirakel, Jan 6, 2011
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  27. Phinagle

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    Yup true. There was also a reference dual-gpu card made for the Mob. HD4000 that never made it into notebooks.

    I didn't forget them, I just left them out to not complicate things. ;)

    I just wan't someone to design a gaming notebook with a programmable keypad to the left of the keyboard.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 6, 2011
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  28. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    Sigh... yes, I use a CH-Products throttle for that very purpose at home.
     
    Docsteel, Jan 6, 2011
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  29. BatBoy

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    BatBoy, Jan 6, 2011
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  30. N!GHTHAWK

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    It would be a great idea if Alienware and others made the keyboard modular so they and other 3rd party's could make different hot swappable layouts. May be even a 2nd touch screen.
     
    N!GHTHAWK, Jan 6, 2011
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  31. usshellfire

    usshellfire Notebook Consultant

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    only 30 mins left!!!
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  32. oneabove

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    LOL... I am sure those people who say they wont get R3 now coz they are happy with R2 will probably end up getting it anyway... cant wait to see the improvements though...

    all we know till now is:
    New gfx (cfx/sli ??)
    Sandy bridge
    16:9 1900x1080 (with 3d option)
    new slightly improved design (thin I suppose)

    should be usb 3 too...
    no express card slot

    What else?
     
    oneabove, Jan 6, 2011
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  33. Villosa

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    Rep just told me that a new M17x will be launched on 1/10/2011 and asks me to wait so I can decide before I order my system!
     
    Villosa, Jan 6, 2011
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  34. Irrational23

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    SWEET! I will hopefully be ordering a new laptop in the next week depending on the R3 announcement.

    They should launch it on 1/11/11 b/c thats an awesome day.
     
    Irrational23, Jan 6, 2011
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  35. usshellfire

    usshellfire Notebook Consultant

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    did he mention anything about m15x? *praying real hard*
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  36. Docsteel

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    The excitement fills the stands!
     
    Docsteel, Jan 6, 2011
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  37. IXIKelsonIXI

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    Where can I view coverage for this?
     
    IXIKelsonIXI, Jan 6, 2011
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  38. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    ejohnson, Jan 6, 2011
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  39. Irrational23

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    Did they stop with the user comments??? I don't see any?
     
    Irrational23, Jan 6, 2011
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  40. usshellfire

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    @ doc steel, are you at CES right now?
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  41. usshellfire

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    they are posting selective comments only. wonder how many of us from notebookreview are on CNETs live blog.
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  42. usshellfire

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    judging by the amount of pp asking for alienware updates, seems like a ton!
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  43. Eidorian

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    CNet's live blog is nothing but Alienware. :D
     
    Eidorian, Jan 6, 2011
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  44. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    Heavens... sadly no I am at home sick :eek:
     
    Docsteel, Jan 6, 2011
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  45. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Im on there :)
    I only asked about the coffee Dell was serving though
     
    ejohnson, Jan 6, 2011
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    Irrational23, Jan 6, 2011
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  47. Docsteel

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    I really am amazed... people join the queue just to trash Dellienware... that's sad...
     
    Docsteel, Jan 6, 2011
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  48. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    That is the world we live in
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jan 6, 2011
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  49. Irrational23

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    Anyone found any live video streams?
     
    Irrational23, Jan 6, 2011
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  50. dave-p

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    OMG that = 23 lol :laugh: :laugh:
     
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