The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
← Previous pageNext page →

    Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by BatBoy, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

    Reputations:
    5,447
    Messages:
    3,143
    Likes Received:
    27
    Trophy Points:
    116
    I am very pleased with my M18X it plays all games max out in 1600P :D
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 18, 2011
    #2051
  2. Conjuredevil

    Conjuredevil Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    54
    Messages:
    90
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Your avatar gets me more excited for M18x :D
     
    Conjuredevil, Apr 18, 2011
    #2052
  3. youven

    youven Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    68
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    S-L-O-W-L-Y is the word. looks like every single other country other than the US has it. Put it on already!
     
    youven, Apr 18, 2011
    #2053
  4. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

    Reputations:
    5,447
    Messages:
    3,143
    Likes Received:
    27
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Metro.......
     
    Last edited by a moderator: May 8, 2015
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 18, 2011
    #2054
  5. Pion2099

    Pion2099 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    23
    Messages:
    185
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    31
    ......In 3D. :eek:
     
    Pion2099, Apr 18, 2011
    #2055
  6. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

    Reputations:
    1,850
    Messages:
    2,874
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Voodooi, Apr 18, 2011
    #2056
  7. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

    Reputations:
    4,974
    Messages:
    7,036
    Likes Received:
    113
    Trophy Points:
    231
    From what I can see of the M18x photos it's going to have a rubber palm rest and the rest will be aluminum--very nice design decision by Dell. The soft touch palm rest feels really good once you try it. I loved it on the M17x-R3 an I'm sure it will be just as good on the M18x. My biggest complaint of the R3 has been addressed with M18x: Aluminum lid + chasis. This combines the best features into one product. Just wish it had IGP support but I'll deal. Hmm I see the following config in my near future:

    Nebula Red Avenger
    2720QM (can't afford 2920xm yet)
    4 GB 1333 mhz ram (gonna upgrade to aftermarket 8-16 GB 1600 mhz)
    2 x 500 gb seagate momentus xt
    intel wireless
    Blu ray Rom
    AMD 6970M Crossfire

    My first red Alienware, I never tried it before and frankly didn't really like it but I figured I'll try something different this time since all I've purchased in the past is black. Wish they had kept silver.
     
    5150Joker, Apr 18, 2011
    #2057
  8. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

    Reputations:
    1,757
    Messages:
    1,322
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    So no igp for m18x?
     
    Typecast, Apr 18, 2011
    #2058
  9. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

    Reputations:
    4,974
    Messages:
    7,036
    Likes Received:
    113
    Trophy Points:
    231
    I wouldn't count on it.
     
    5150Joker, Apr 18, 2011
    #2059
  10. hawk1410

    hawk1410 Bird of Prey

    Reputations:
    296
    Messages:
    2,171
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    56
    They are available in India already(M14x and M11x R3), i was at the AW website and i hit refresh and there they were -
    Alienware Laptops | Dell India
     
    hawk1410, Apr 18, 2011
    #2060
  11. sparklesmcgraw

    sparklesmcgraw Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    121
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    sparklesmcgraw, Apr 18, 2011
    #2061
  12. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

    Reputations:
    4,974
    Messages:
    7,036
    Likes Received:
    113
    Trophy Points:
    231

    Wow there's no way that price can be accurate. If it is that really sucks for Australia since the AU dollar is matching the USD.
     
    5150Joker, Apr 18, 2011
    #2062
  13. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

    Reputations:
    1,850
    Messages:
    2,874
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Wow that Australian price is disgustingly overpriced. Guess Aussies will be using HIDevolution type services to acquire one from the USA.
     
    Voodooi, Apr 18, 2011
    #2063
  14. HEUR

    HEUR Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    237
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    HEUR, Apr 18, 2011
    #2064
  15. hawk1410

    hawk1410 Bird of Prey

    Reputations:
    296
    Messages:
    2,171
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    56
    I guess that by 19th April they meant local times.
     
    hawk1410, Apr 18, 2011
    #2065
  16. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

    Reputations:
    1,757
    Messages:
    1,322
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    You sir are correct! :D
     
    Typecast, Apr 18, 2011
    #2066
  17. BlazeGaj

    BlazeGaj Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    72
    Messages:
    324
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Given I already ordered the M17 R3 for the 3d if I find it not very good I'm giving it back and getting the M18x I'll get it for the same price which is great.

    I can get
    2720qm
    HD Dual 6970 crossfire
    500gb Hybrid Drive
    Blu Ray
    Intel Ultimate
    2 years warranty including accidental

    for the same price
     
    BlazeGaj, Apr 18, 2011
    #2067
  18. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

    Reputations:
    1,757
    Messages:
    1,322
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    But why? R3 has it. Why not include it on the m18x?
     
    Typecast, Apr 18, 2011
    #2068
  19. mrbee33

    mrbee33 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    98
    Messages:
    393
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    mrbee33, Apr 18, 2011
    #2069
  20. JimmyC

    JimmyC Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    14
    Messages:
    245
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    31
    NZ Alienware site has the M14X but still no sign of the M18X...
     
    JimmyC, Apr 18, 2011
    #2070
  21. Mackan

    Mackan Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    691
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    3 GB option seems not available on European sites... Dell is so great.
     
    Mackan, Apr 18, 2011
    #2071
  22. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    14,958
    Messages:
    5,671
    Likes Received:
    1,507
    Trophy Points:
    331
    be patient guys, it was always like this. Give it time! :)
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 18, 2011
    #2072
  23. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

    Reputations:
    4,974
    Messages:
    7,036
    Likes Received:
    113
    Trophy Points:
    231

    We discussed this in length already a few pages back. Basically because the chipset needed to for SLi/Xfire + IGP support isn't' available yet.
     
    5150Joker, Apr 18, 2011
    #2073
  24. PsiPr0

    PsiPr0 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    97
    Messages:
    495
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    31
    ^^^^^This

    I don't need super ultralight portable. Just movable without so many cables/wires/monitors....etc
     
    PsiPr0, Apr 18, 2011
    #2074
  25. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

    Reputations:
    1,757
    Messages:
    1,322
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Ohh. Thanks for answering Joker.
     
    Typecast, Apr 18, 2011
    #2075
  26. Benchmade 42

    Benchmade 42 Titanium

    Reputations:
    631
    Messages:
    1,738
    Likes Received:
    42
    Trophy Points:
    66
    The M14x with the GT 555m will support HDMI 1.4 for 3d monitors?
     
    Benchmade 42, Apr 18, 2011
    #2076
  27. Mackan

    Mackan Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    121
    Messages:
    691
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Have already seen several options not available on European sites... Doubt anything will change the coming hours.
     
    Mackan, Apr 18, 2011
    #2077
  28. thebigalex

    thebigalex Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    7
    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Yes. :)
     
    thebigalex, Apr 18, 2011
    #2078
  29. hawk1410

    hawk1410 Bird of Prey

    Reputations:
    296
    Messages:
    2,171
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Yeah it does. but does require some other equipment, don't know what, can some one shed som light on this matter. From Dell India webpage-
     
    hawk1410, Apr 18, 2011
    #2079
  30. Paddon

    Paddon Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    74
    Messages:
    547
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    thats just the nvidia glasses i think
     
    Paddon, Apr 18, 2011
    #2080
  31. hawk1410

    hawk1410 Bird of Prey

    Reputations:
    296
    Messages:
    2,171
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    56
    1.5 gb DDR3 GT555m vs 3 gb DDR3 GT555m, how much of a performance difference will there be?
    I am guessing hardly any, am i right?

    I guess so.
     
    hawk1410, Apr 18, 2011
    #2081
  32. revdiesel

    revdiesel Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    205
    Messages:
    382
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I just had a rep confirm to me that the M14x base model starts at "$1,199 in the US with i7-2630QM, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive and 1.5GB Nvidia card" Which I guess is the same config as the India base model.

    Alienware M14x Laptop Details | Dell India

    Still talking to the rep. She just said she found a $1,600 config and asked me if i wanted her to put it in my cart. Hold on
     
    revdiesel, Apr 18, 2011
    #2082
  33. HEUR

    HEUR Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    237
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    That is a really good price :)
     
    HEUR, Apr 18, 2011
    #2083
  34. Paddon

    Paddon Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    74
    Messages:
    547
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    how long do you think it will be before we get some video reviews ?
     
    Paddon, Apr 18, 2011
    #2084
  35. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

    Reputations:
    1,757
    Messages:
    1,322
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    What? Nice price!
     
    Typecast, Apr 18, 2011
    #2085
  36. air_max

    air_max Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    15
    Messages:
    155
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    ask her about the m11x r3 base price!?!
     
    air_max, Apr 18, 2011
    #2086
  37. Drkknightfan

    Drkknightfan Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Is anyone with a M17x R2 Xfire 5870 RGB screen thinking of trading up to the M18x for the Xfire 6970? Is the lesser quality screen worth the jump in graphics horsepower?
     
    Drkknightfan, Apr 18, 2011
    #2087
  38. HSN21

    HSN21 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    358
    Messages:
    756
    Likes Received:
    94
    Trophy Points:
    41
    Why surprised? m17x R3 cost 1499$ with stronger card/bigger screen/etc

    Alienware prices are no longer "overpriced" as it used to be "you get what you pay for was a lie imo" i only jumped to alienware as new buyer when m17x R3 was released, my previous alienware was used, couldn't justify the price different with Asus when both were offering same cpu/gpu (it's not the case anymore, asus is lol stuck with GTX 460 when Alienware is offering 6970 and much better setup)
     
    HSN21, Apr 18, 2011
    #2088
  39. meximan

    meximan Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    So im from Aust what would the cheapest and easiest way for me to buy one of the new models when they are released.

    my funds are ready to be used :D
     
    meximan, Apr 18, 2011
    #2089
  40. hawk1410

    hawk1410 Bird of Prey

    Reputations:
    296
    Messages:
    2,171
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Wow, the M11x R3 seems to be expensive, the base price on Indian website is around 1500$ and usually the AW India pricing is US price+ 50%(as seen in the case of M14x, costs 1800$ for base config, thus 1200$ in US as confirmed by revdiesel). If we were to go by that then that'd mean a base price of 1000$
     
    hawk1410, Apr 18, 2011
    #2090
  41. revdiesel

    revdiesel Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    205
    Messages:
    382
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    You guys better finally give me some rep :p

    [​IMG]

    Uploaded with ImageShack.us
     
    revdiesel, Apr 18, 2011
    #2091
  42. HEUR

    HEUR Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    237
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    1000 bugs sounds really good for m11x r3....
    m11x r2 surely will cost 900-800
    and r1 will dissapear...
     
    HEUR, Apr 18, 2011
    #2092
  43. revdiesel

    revdiesel Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    205
    Messages:
    382
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    revdiesel, Apr 18, 2011
    #2093
  44. Deltaweb

    Deltaweb Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    so was i the only one who received the press release notifcation email that alienwareArena.com sent to me? Press release tues. april 19th at 8:00am pacific, 11:00am eastern (my time)
     
    Deltaweb, Apr 18, 2011
    #2094
  45. hawk1410

    hawk1410 Bird of Prey

    Reputations:
    296
    Messages:
    2,171
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Well just a 200$ difference between M14x and M11x?? Not much incentive to go for M11x
     
    hawk1410, Apr 18, 2011
    #2095
  46. meximan

    meximan Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    well it depends what you wanted it for isn't the m14x quite alot heavier then the 11x R3

    but yes that would seem the way to go
     
    meximan, Apr 18, 2011
    #2096
  47. revdiesel

    revdiesel Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    205
    Messages:
    382
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    M14x goes up to $2,400 with an upper config with the fastest CPU,GPU,8GB RAM, Wireless HD, Bluetooth, 1600 Screen etc.
     
    revdiesel, Apr 18, 2011
    #2097
  48. hawk1410

    hawk1410 Bird of Prey

    Reputations:
    296
    Messages:
    2,171
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Yes it does but I am comparing base configs of both, and the base config of the M14x is much better than that of the M11x.
    But i guess both are targeted at different users just like the M17x R3 and the M18x.
     
    hawk1410, Apr 18, 2011
    #2098
  49. JCrichton

    JCrichton Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    152
    Messages:
    530
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Please tell me you read at least 10 pages back before you posted this.

    C'mon people, read from the last time you visited.
     
    JCrichton, Apr 18, 2011
    #2099
  50. meximan

    meximan Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    23
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    looks like the m11X R3 you dont get a custom name plate. Its not one of the options to customize
     
    meximan, Apr 18, 2011
    #2100
← Previous pageNext page →