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    AW chat says new 17" coming

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by JellyBeans, Oct 30, 2008.

  1. JellyBeans

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    there a new 17" coming out!!!!! WAHOOOOO!!!!!
     
    JellyBeans, Oct 30, 2008
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    That's sad. The m17x is great as it is. But before they replace their failure m15x, they bring out a replacement for the m17x. Where are this company's priorities?
     
    Deathwinger, Oct 30, 2008
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  3. Ennea

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    Wait, before jumping to conclusions why don't we get more confirmation on this? Who exactly did you talk to?
     
    Ennea, Oct 30, 2008
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  4. JellyBeans

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    his name was david and he said its a 17" gaming notebook no specs though
     
    JellyBeans, Oct 30, 2008
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  5. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    This is possible as there is another rumor of someone hearing of new notebook news in whizzo's latest thread, but I wouldn't say it's positive yet. Was he from Roswell or regular CS?

    Thanks for the info regardless.
     
    Ennea, Oct 30, 2008
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  6. Sahin

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    If it was through Alienware chat then there is a good chance of this happening, but we have heard these before.
     
    Sahin, Oct 30, 2008
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  7. Xonar

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    Email from Alienware Insider:


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    Xonar, Oct 30, 2008
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  8. JellyBeans

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    way old m8
     
    JellyBeans, Oct 30, 2008
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  9. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    As in 3 hours old?
     
    Xonar, Oct 30, 2008
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  10. JellyBeans

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    yah as in 3 hours old
     
    JellyBeans, Oct 30, 2008
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  11. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I'm not holding my breath; we all know that reps don't always know what they are talking about.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 30, 2008
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  12. Oceanus

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    I won't believe until I see a picture of it.
     
    Oceanus, Oct 30, 2008
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  13. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    I just spokane to some kirsten or something from chat, she didnt no about anything.
     
    steveninspokane, Oct 30, 2008
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  14. Oceanus

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    Clever!

    I see what you did there.
     
    Oceanus, Oct 30, 2008
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  15. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    oh, haha force of habit I suppose, I meant: I spoke to...


    :p
     
    steveninspokane, Oct 30, 2008
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  16. ichime

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    Montevina and Dual Upgradable GPUs or Bust.
     
    ichime, Oct 30, 2008
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    that's awesome! we'll have more info before long....

    let's hope the picture isn't referring to BREED pt. 4
     
    Mystik, Oct 30, 2008
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    Breed 4 is already out though. This has to be referring to something else... then again.. Alienware does like to hype up small crap which often leaves us pretty disappointed in the whole affair.
     
    Grey728, Oct 30, 2008
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  19. steveninspokane

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    B4 is out yes, but if you go to AW main page, it still lists B3, and besides, i have not received an email introducing B4 yet, has anyone else.

    It would be typical for AW to get our hopes up, and than just tell us something we already know.
     
    steveninspokane, Oct 31, 2008
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    $10 its 9800GTX's
     
    Stone825, Oct 31, 2008
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  21. Oceanus

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    You're willing to only bet $10? ):
     
    Oceanus, Oct 31, 2008
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    you know, german CS has mentioned that there would be a new 17"er, with single or dual GPUs, and no flashy light stuff, just a plain machine (sorta like a spiritual successor to the m9750). maybe they're rebranding the OCZ whitebook?
     
    whizzo, Oct 31, 2008
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  23. Rorschach

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    >.> of course there is a new 17" laptop coming, the real question you should ask is when will it be available. Maybe people will do what they did last year...order their Christmas present and get it 4 months later.
     
    Rorschach, Oct 31, 2008
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  24. plasma.

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    Ew yuck. A plain alienware machine? NO WAY.

    Besides new 15in or 17in, there are there other possibilities. First, netbook. With flashing lights and stuff ;D
    Second, Ultraportable with dedicated gfx.
    Third, 16.4in or 18.4in multimedia powerhouse.

    Although some say its a stupid gimmick, 1920*1080 is really awesome. The critics have never experienced it before.
     
    plasma., Oct 31, 2008
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  25. JellyBeans

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    this is true because 1920 x 1080 is "true hd" and looks uch better then 1:1 pixel mapping or stretching the image
     
    JellyBeans, Oct 31, 2008
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