Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

and nobody is helping me either

lolz

 

I'm actually looking. Just realized that they are now shipping the m11x r2 in 24 hours, i7 option is gone.

 

So the Nvidia site shows that the GT 555M has a DDR3 version and a DDR5, does this even matter? I saw the m11xr3 features that it says DDR3 there. Im wondering if the m14x will use the DDR5 version or not.

 

Both DDR3:



Stand by for the config links, I need a few more minutes. Dammit they hid the M18X well

 

The m14x uses the DDR3 version

And yes, it matters - GDDR5 has 2x the clock rate of DDR3, meaning that GDDR5 for the same clock provides twice as much bandwidth

 

found this:

Alienware M11x Laptop Details | Dell

 

Thanks anyway. But i think all of us knew that already. We need the config site.

 

right, but at least it shows the us site is up. i dont think anyone posted the m11x r3 site yet.

i got there by manipulating the url. been trying now with the config site but cant figure out how exactly to do it.

last time i just added a "-r3" after the m11x in the url

 

But in real-life, would it be noticable? I guess it will still be better than the GT 540m or the GT 335m

 

do you think that the m14x could be a possible desktop replacement?

 

well both the upgraded cpu's benchmark higher than my i5 2500k.. that says something via passmark according to a site on google.

 

no... my OCed e6300 c2d, and GtS 250(3 years old now) will blow the m14x away...

 

in that case, the stock cpu is not up to par with the i5-2500k, but can still be worth it. hmmm? something to ponder on.

 

Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz 6,317
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz 6,731
Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.20GHz 7,424
Intel Core i7-2820QM @ 2.30GHz 7,669

PassMark Benches

 

The Core i7 2630QM can hold its own against the Core i5 750 in my desktop. That is with a deficit of 600 MHz as well.

 

the m14x won't be CPU limited, it will be GPU limited...

 

Of course it could. People are using the m11x quite effectively as a desktop replacement. It all comes down to if you are willing to spend the large extra wad of cash on a m14x when you could configure a better desktop for half the price.

 

Lol. Your OC's c2d will not blow ANY SB processor away.

Are you kidding? Go look up benchmark scores for SB mobile processors. It's not even a competition.

 

but that's the catch for battery life and portability.

so, it can be a good desktop replacement for simple video editing, and flash animation..

 

Yeah, getting a desktop right now is fairly cheap and reasonable.

I am also downscaling. Planning to get the m14x as a desktop replacement (for animation and simple video editing) and getting the ASUS ep121 for my portable.
instead of having a desktop, laptop, and tablet.

 

so a Porsche 911 is faster than that a ford tempo because it has more horsepower? lol....


the m14x should be good for 10-12k in 3dmark06, while my old outdated C2D desktop will do 13-14k

 

I've mentioned this before, and I'll bring it up again to see if anyone has any thoughts.

I truly want an m14x. At heart, I'm an oldschool AW fanboy. I've had at least 6 of their systems in my lifetime, dating way back to the late 90's. The thing that is keeping me from eBaying my Envy 14 immediately to make room for the m14x is the screen.

Do you guys have any idea how gorgeous the Radiance display is on this HP? It's unreal. Comparable (easily) to the RGB of the m17x R2. Screen matters more for me than it does for most, and I can't, for the life of me, understand why AW isn't offering better screens, at the very least the B+RG LED found on the late XPS 15. Something similar, at least.

Dell frequently uses these screens, but their latest lineup of AW laptops is completely lacking any better-than WLED screens and it's really annoying me. Hell, as a second laptop to my R3, I'm even considering a Dell Precision or HP Elitebook just for the RGB and Dreamcolor displays. It's actual the thing that made me sell my m11x R1. I loved that little fun box, but you know what? The screen was positively god-awful. Terrible contrast, laughable quality. I couldn't take it. I want to start a movement to get consumer laptop manufacturers to start incorporating truly upgraded displays as an option instead of just for business/professional systems. It bothers me that much.

Why do most laptop companies think their consumers don't want these amazing displays? I don't get it. It's an option that some will gladly pay for (just like how some will pay $600 for an overpriced and underperforming Samsung SSD, like myself, just for the convenience of having it built into the system). Even HP lost the Radiance display and there was a major backlash surrounding its absence. Okay, I get the manufacturer of that screen went out of business, but they couldn't contract someone else to make an equivalent panel?

It really makes no sense to me.

Give me an AW with an RGB or equivalent display, and I'll give AW a blank check to fill my order. No more shoddy WLEDs, pweeze.

 

Think I would prefere a timeline-X 3830TG

 

give me a blank check, and I will put one into one for you

 

Just purchased my M11x R3 .. they said about 1month delay on delivery.

 

will the screen on the m14x be same quality as the m11x? if so fck.. at least the res will be better >_> 900P

 

At higher resolutions? Definitely.

The m14x is more likely to be GPU limited than the CPU limited... the SB mobile chips are beasts

 

WHAT!? A month?

 

Here are the links for the M11x-R3 and the M14X

Enjoy and sorry for the delay:

Let me know if you guys find the M18x link, I can't find it anywhere

 

Lol at the fake 5 star review, given 5 days before release.

 

I will probably wait for a month until I sell my M11xR2 and my desktop before getting the m14x. I will be waiting for the review and benchmark results first. especially for the screen.

 

Thanks

Anyone have a good reason to upgrade from 1.5 to 3gb of GPU ram? Seems like a bit of overkill doesn't it?

 

That is incorrect on many points; not only is 3dMark06 an outdated benchmark but if the GT555M can reach 14k in a Dell, it will easily do the same in an Alienware.
Besides cpu wise it is a no-brainer, SB cpu crop circles around C2D.
Not to mention that it is a laptop, so lower TPD and temp..
Anyway feel free to keep your "outdated desktop"

Great, lucky you! What config did you get?

 

Can we already start calling or talking to reps about ordering these? or only via online? I wanna get student discount and possibly any others . Also now I gotta play the color game on which color to get

 

Thanks for the link;
My M14x would be all stock, except for the screen, the wifi card and a blutooth card. Which brings the price to $1344.99.
Very good price, a M15x with a i7 was way more expensive.
No mention of the battery life though, I'm worried. The "7" we got is about the weight..

Any thoughts how better can the 555M w/ 3GB of Vram is compared to the 1.5GB version?

 

In real games a desktop with an HD5670 GDDR5 will outperform this notebook by 20% (this costs around $73).

3GB of ram is going to be a complete waste. You may as well burn your money.

 

I don't think there will be much, if any difference. Especially not to justify the $100 increase. I don't think the 555m is powerful enough to where you'll even need more than 1.5gb of VRAM, IMO I think it's just megapixel marketing.

 

Edit,

Up to 6 hours. I'll take that for a Sure 5 hours! Which is perfect for me.

 

yeah a month.. sucks ay.. well she said roughly .. it may come sooner she said to call back in 3weeks and get an update.. aslong as I have it before 26th June.. i am happy as i want to take it overseas with me..

 

I thought Dell always brings out new models/deals on Wednesday.

 

Well thats a problem for me, i have to return my m11x asap can't be without a computer for a month

 

need some discounts!! any coupons avail that will work for this?

 

so even in video editing or flash animation, the 3GB video ram would make a barely noticeable difference in performance?

 

try BHW1L0MX0D?MCX $50 off supposedly

 

For Fellow Canadiens:
M14x Config link (same starting price as in the US )
Couldn't find the M18x or the M11 R3. Sorry

EDIT: Upgrades are even cheaper here, Same config as in the US is $45 cheaper in the great white north

 

Go Habs Go!!

Cam we order using that Canadian link now?

 

didnt work for me

 

Still may be the case this time. The announcement is tomorrow which could just be for when the new models are going live fer realzies.

 

FHRRHN2JSKLHDL for $350 off M11x priced $1459 or higher

With an i7, 8GB RAM, Xfi sound card, bluetooth, and WiMAX advanced card it comes to $1,509 - $350 = $1,159

I just ordered mine =)

 

All those who want to order in the US and are looking for coupons, check these 2 threads, they got you covered:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/456885-aw-dell-ordering-advice-how-save.html

Dell Coupons - Dell Coupon Codes, Dell Laptop Coupons and Dell Laptop Deals

JCTek, that is an AWESOME tip, thanks! I think I'm gonna do the same.