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    AW CES 2011 Discussion Thread

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

  1. iaTa

    iaTa Do Not Feed

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  2. Joebarchuck

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    Alienware M17 x rev 3:

    Features the next-generation i5 and i7 quad core Sandy Bridge processors
    Intel P67 Express chipset
    HDMI-in capability (great for connecting a Blu-ray player, Xbox 360 or PS3)
    Wireless HD capability means uncompressed true HD
    Graphics option: 1.5GB NVIDIA GTX 460M
    Graphics option: ATI 1GB HD6870M 2GB 6970M
    Wide FHD WLED 120Hz display (1920 x 1080 resolution)
    Pricing and availability: starts at $1,499 available on January 10, 2011 (that date will vary by region)

    Source: Here
     
    Joebarchuck, Jan 6, 2011
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  3. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    Answers my question...a desktop chipset.


    No switchable graphics support.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 6, 2011
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  4. Eidorian

    Eidorian Notebook Geek

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    I still think it's a typo. The HDMI-in is interesting.
     
    Eidorian, Jan 6, 2011
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  5. usshellfire

    usshellfire Notebook Consultant

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    Alienware M17 x rev 3:

    •Features the next-generation i5 and i7 quad core Sandy Bridge processors
    •Intel P67 Express chipset
    •HDMI-in capability (great for connecting a Blu-ray player, Xbox 360 or PS3)
    •Wireless HD capability means uncompressed true HD
    •Graphics option: 1.5GB NVIDIA GTX 460M
    •Graphics option: ATI 1GB HD6870M 2GB 6970M
    •Wide FHD WLED 120Hz display (1920 x 1080 resolution)
    •Pricing and availability: starts at $1,499 available on January 10, 2011 (that date will vary by region)
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  6. 5abivt

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    Wohoo 120hz I'm in love!!!!
     
    5abivt, Jan 6, 2011
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  7. usshellfire

    usshellfire Notebook Consultant

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    there goes RGBLED for the M17x. but i wonder if the 6870/6970 will fit into the m15x...
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  8. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    No switchable graphics....but it COULD be a desktop CPU as well! Assuming it is not just a typo ;)

    Also, if it is desktop chipset, multi gpu is an option again :D

    Also the price is rather attractive actually.....we will see what the options cost though

    And 120Hz can be interesting!
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jan 6, 2011
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  9. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    That is heartbreaking... and I even own one....

    No M13x/M14x or M11x updates :(
     
    Docsteel, Jan 6, 2011
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  10. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    There's no PM67 chipset so your other option is an HM67 that likely doesn't support dual GPU.


    Though I did notice a lack of SLI or Crossfire mentioned in those specs.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 6, 2011
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  11. Villosa

    Villosa Notebook Deity

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    Why no RGB...looks like Joker was spot on once again lol. Need more info!! I hope it's not plastic...
     
    Villosa, Jan 6, 2011
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  12. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I'm digging the lid....that's enough for me, I'm superficial. :p
     
    Mandrake, Jan 6, 2011
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  13. dave-p

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    will the GPU's have CF or SLI options ???
     
    dave-p, Jan 6, 2011
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  14. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    no more RGB 1920x1200??? that's disappointing :(
     
    blaster, Jan 6, 2011
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  15. nobodyshero

    nobodyshero Notebook Speculator

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    Any R2 owners can breath a collective sigh of relief and happily keep it. No xfire (unless the chipset is a typo), no RGBLED, the design looks exactly like the cheapish plastic (unless its carbon fiber in which case I retract) looking pic leaked in the R3 thread awhile ago.

    I'll pass. Again. Should've just bought a M15x awhile ago and been happy.
     
    nobodyshero, Jan 6, 2011
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  16. Villosa

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    Because it's thinner, maybe the cooling ability is now limited to only a cpu and gpu (not xfire or SLI...would be a disappointment).

    But for the love of god is it plastic??
     
    Villosa, Jan 6, 2011
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  17. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    ROTFL IF it is plastic
     
    blaster, Jan 6, 2011
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  18. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    No SLI nor crossfire? mmmm. I'll stick with my M15X then...
     
    MexicanSnake, Jan 6, 2011
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  19. Eidorian

    Eidorian Notebook Geek

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    Quite true. Hopefully the size and battery life will be reflected in the loss of of SLI/Crossfire at the very least. You'd still want switchable graphics to the IGP as well though.
     
    Eidorian, Jan 6, 2011
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  20. Villosa

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    The only reason I speculate is because of the lid design...exactly like the M11x...
     
    Villosa, Jan 6, 2011
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  21. dave-p

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    Configurable with the latest NVIDIA 500 series mobile graphics on the XPS 17 why not the M17 ?
     
    dave-p, Jan 6, 2011
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  22. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    If there is no multi gpu support it should be the HM67 chipset to keep the IGP accessible.

    Being able to use the 4870s OR the IGP in my R1 is still something I love having :D
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jan 6, 2011
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  23. cookinwitdiesel

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    Says who? Not dell.....and the 500 series are all WEAK compared to the 485m.....
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jan 6, 2011
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  24. dave-p

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    yeah I was thinking GTX580
     
    dave-p, Jan 6, 2011
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  25. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    what a disappointment

    no crossfire, sli
    downgraded resolution !!
    no RGB screen!!!
    cheap construction and ugly design!!
     
    blaster, Jan 6, 2011
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  26. Phinagle

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    <strike>Overclocked liquid cooled CPU on the M17x?

    Maybe it is a desktop CPU.</strike>


    LOL scratch that Cnet listed the Aurora desktop specs for the M17x.
     
    Phinagle, Jan 6, 2011
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  27. usshellfire

    usshellfire Notebook Consultant

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    wouldnt a 17 without Xfire or SLI be just like a 15, just bigger??? totally missing the point here....
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  28. Villosa

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    Lol I know right!
     
    Villosa, Jan 6, 2011
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  29. nobodyshero

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    QFT. What a bummer, and its particularly sad they chose 3D support over RGBLED.

    Only thing left interesting me is Joker's possible M14x rumor. Still also interested in a M15x with a 6970, which I would buy.
     
    nobodyshero, Jan 6, 2011
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  30. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    more cooling, bigger screen, full keyboard with numpad, 2 hard drives

    all benefits of 17" vs 15" ;)
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Jan 6, 2011
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  31. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    Yep, we better wait to see if a HD 6970 fits the M15X... That and a 920xm will do perfectly fine...
     
    MexicanSnake, Jan 6, 2011
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  32. teflonsheep

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    Seriously? That was all this commotion was about, a downgraded r2?

    I am Jack's disappointment.
     
    teflonsheep, Jan 6, 2011
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  33. usshellfire

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    hope they have 120hz for m15x as well
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  34. Eidorian

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    You have some limited overclocking with the locked processors. (At least desktop ones.) There is the 2920XM for notebooks that is unlocked.
     
    Eidorian, Jan 6, 2011
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  35. Joebarchuck

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    Is it confirmed there is no more crossfire or sli?
     
    Joebarchuck, Jan 6, 2011
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  36. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    I will chose 1920 X 1200 RGB any time of the day over 3d 1080p. I saw the gaming asus at best buy with the 1080p, and i can easily see the difference between resolutions and colors 1200 rbg wins!!. besides 3d is not really 3d.
     
    blaster, Jan 6, 2011
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  37. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    So it looks like the m17x can do 3d games now. Neat.
     
    ejohnson, Jan 6, 2011
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  38. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    m17x r3 is just an anorexic m17x r2
     
    blaster, Jan 6, 2011
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  39. Irrational23

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    You guys are overlooking the biggest change!

    Starting price of $1,499!

    Thats $800 cheaper than previous starting price! Thats huge!
     
    Irrational23, Jan 6, 2011
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  40. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am not a scientist but the previous starting price was $1,799.00 which would make a $300.00 not $800.00
     
    Joebarchuck, Jan 6, 2011
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  41. dave-p

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    EPIC Fail if it does not support CF or SLI configs + no RGB LED
     
    dave-p, Jan 6, 2011
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  42. usshellfire

    usshellfire Notebook Consultant

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    m17 x

    •Graphics option: 1.5GB NVIDIA GTX 460M
    •Graphics option: ATI 1GB HD6870M 2GB 6970M

    compared to the aurora,

    •Dual graphics support either AMD Crossfire X or NVIDIA SLI modes

    could be a typo, or m17 doesnt support Xfire or SLI anymore
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  43. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    That's the worst problem, that means it will be poorly made with cheap components and everybody will be able to get one :mad: ...

    Goodbye true Alienware :( ...
     
    MexicanSnake, Jan 6, 2011
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  44. usshellfire

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    thats because its now short of one GPU
     
    usshellfire, Jan 6, 2011
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  45. Irrational23

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    Your right. I was looking at the promotion starting price.
     
    Irrational23, Jan 6, 2011
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  46. benthedogtrainer

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    Totally agreeeee
     
    benthedogtrainer, Jan 6, 2011
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    You're going to need raincoat.
     
    Irb Digital, Jan 6, 2011
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    "Gamers will sacrifice nothing"
     
    benthedogtrainer, Jan 6, 2011
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  49. Irrational23

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    ROLF... 11:35AM Talking about gaming now. "What makes Dell the gaming leader? We listen to this market."

    -Dell
     
    Irrational23, Jan 6, 2011
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  50. Nathan Graves

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    Jeah but if the Infos are true and confirmed then the R3 seriously sucks.
    No SLI/Crossfire
    No GTX470SLI
    No RGB LED
    No 1200 Resolution

    AND

    3D which is the biggest sh.. ever!

    The Price was never of relevance when buying an Alienware - it was all about raw power - without that I dont need an Alienware M17x.
    Honestly this ne R3 is no more better than the Asus ROGs.
     
    Nathan Graves, Jan 6, 2011
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