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    Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

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

  1. mfractal

    mfractal T|I

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    Confirmed IGP in avenger (from service manual)

    Video controller :
    Integrated
    •Intel HD Graphics 3000
    Discrete
    •NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
    •AMD Radeon HD 6970M
     
    mfractal, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. HSN21

    HSN21 Notebook Deity

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    Good call :p

    Alienware M14x - Benchmark Test Results

    According to their benchmarks GT555m almost identical to GTX460 power wise without overclocking, GTX460 not worth the heat/power use which reduce the battery of this awesome laptop
     
    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  3. redbalrog

    redbalrog Notebook Consultant

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    Really? Awesome :D

    Edit: The link for the M18x manual doesn't work for me, do you need to go somewhere else?
     
    redbalrog, Apr 19, 2011
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  4. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    I wish they didnt have optimus :( also wish they still had the glossy finish, hate soft touch
     
    ejohnson, Apr 19, 2011
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  5. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Usually 10 to 15% off right off the bat.
    Welcome to the Member Purchase Program | Dell

    Nice catch.
     
    WaR, Apr 19, 2011
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  6. HSN21

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    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  7. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    Unless the reveal is the M18x not alot of people care at this point, has been live online for a half hour now lol
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Apr 19, 2011
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  8. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    M18x has switchable graphics! FN+F7 is on the keyboard and Intel 3000 is listed as a graphics option in the manual (yes its up).

     
    5150Joker, Apr 19, 2011
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  9. Cerberus

    Cerberus Notebook Evangelist

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    :D

    Can't find the manual though!
     
    Cerberus, Apr 19, 2011
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  10. HSN21

    HSN21 Notebook Deity

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    Does that means they are using intel latest chip? :eek:
     
    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  11. sparklesmcgraw

    sparklesmcgraw Notebook Consultant

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    Countdown finished. Nothing happens......
     
    sparklesmcgraw, Apr 19, 2011
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  12. Sir_Gawain

    Sir_Gawain Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone getting anything live yet?
     
    Sir_Gawain, Apr 19, 2011
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  13. OoSchismoO

    OoSchismoO Notebook Consultant

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    its time but nothing is happening >_<
     
    OoSchismoO, Apr 19, 2011
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  14. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    or they have invested in a custom pci port mux wich they could have done way earlier for the m17x




    yep live but blank
     
    granyte, Apr 19, 2011
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  15. SpecialEffect

    SpecialEffect Notebook Guru

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    nope, dell cant do anything right ever :p
     
    SpecialEffect, Apr 19, 2011
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  16. revdiesel

    revdiesel Notebook Evangelist

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    Be the FIRST to stare at 2 DIFFERENT Alienware logos!
     
    revdiesel, Apr 19, 2011
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  17. OoSchismoO

    OoSchismoO Notebook Consultant

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    o i was definately 1st lol XD
     
    OoSchismoO, Apr 19, 2011
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  18. sparklesmcgraw

    sparklesmcgraw Notebook Consultant

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    Very poor I feel
     
    sparklesmcgraw, Apr 19, 2011
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  19. HSN21

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    From the manual :
    ExpressCard slot — Provides support for additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. The slot supports 54 mm Express cards.
     
    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  20. Sir_Gawain

    Sir_Gawain Notebook Consultant

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    Hit Play!!!!
     
    Sir_Gawain, Apr 19, 2011
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  21. SpecialEffect

    SpecialEffect Notebook Guru

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    cheap wow.
     
    SpecialEffect, Apr 19, 2011
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  22. revdiesel

    revdiesel Notebook Evangelist

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    Why couldnt they have a hot girl announce this Shizz?
     
    revdiesel, Apr 19, 2011
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  23. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    common stop talking show the system adrealy
     
    granyte, Apr 19, 2011
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  24. Pion2099

    Pion2099 Notebook Consultant

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    Who is this for? It's like a shareholder's meeting. It's an extended patting themselves on the back.
     
    Pion2099, Apr 19, 2011
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  25. flybass

    flybass Notebook Consultant

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    do you guys think they are going to release the m14x with a 460m option that allows optimus switching? That would suck for us.
     
    flybass, Apr 19, 2011
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  26. DEATHx2

    DEATHx2 Notebook Guru

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    what is this bs! i have too go too work soon hurry up!
     
    DEATHx2, Apr 19, 2011
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  27. SaosinEngaged

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    I assumed the "announcement" was simply the release of the m11x R3 and the m14x. I'd be surprised if there was anything more.

    Perhaps just more info on the m18x?
     
    SaosinEngaged, Apr 19, 2011
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  28. HSN21

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    Manual page 60 :
    System chipset : Mobile Intel HM67 Express Chipset

    Audio Output power
    Speaker up to 5 W average per channel; up to 2.5 W average total power
    Subwoofer up to 10 W average per channel; up to 5 W average total power

    Hard-Drive Storage
    two Hard drive
    one 2.5 inch SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) or SATA 3.0 • (6Gb/s) hard drives
     
    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  29. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    8 hours for the new m11x nice
     
    granyte, Apr 19, 2011
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  30. sparklesmcgraw

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    6+ hours for the M14x? That review claims only 4. Must be 6 with the lesser processor
     
    sparklesmcgraw, Apr 19, 2011
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  31. DEATHx2

    DEATHx2 Notebook Guru

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    ok im not sure if anyone knows on the canadian says this

    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT430M graphics with 1.0GB Video Memory and Optimus

    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT430M graphics with 2.0GB Video Memory and Optimus

    and its a free upgrade too 2 gb
     
    DEATHx2, Apr 19, 2011
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  32. MaynardLD50

    MaynardLD50 Notebook Consultant

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    this guy is a terrible public speaker....
     
    MaynardLD50, Apr 19, 2011
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  33. Sir_Gawain

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    ooooh noooooo M18X coming soon!
     
    Sir_Gawain, Apr 19, 2011
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  34. flybass

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    this announcement totally sucks. it isn't even good marketing
     
    flybass, Apr 19, 2011
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  35. joecait

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    M18x available in May!

    First!
     
    joecait, Apr 19, 2011
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  36. redbalrog

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    May for the M18x :(
     
    redbalrog, Apr 19, 2011
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  37. Sir_Gawain

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    Nope! Sorry :D
     
    Sir_Gawain, Apr 19, 2011
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  38. flybass

    flybass Notebook Consultant

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    in regard to the the battery life, i'm guessing that alienware just turned it on and let it run down. the 4 hour result comes from use over a wifi connection
     
    flybass, Apr 19, 2011
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  39. Benchmade 42

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    That guy is a long time executive and core part of Alienware with the Aguillera's and probably have more money, women and gadgets in a few years than you will ever have in your entire life. :D
     
    Benchmade 42, Apr 19, 2011
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  40. WaR

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    Good size there for the M18x. It looks brutal.
     
    WaR, Apr 19, 2011
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  41. SpecialEffect

    SpecialEffect Notebook Guru

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    i need to change boxers.
     
    SpecialEffect, Apr 19, 2011
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  42. RRei

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    Well, the M18X coming out in May, the funny thing is , WHEN IN MAY?
     
    RRei, Apr 19, 2011
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  43. Sir_Gawain

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    Man they didnt even give a week/day in may for the M18X....
     
    Sir_Gawain, Apr 19, 2011
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  44. SaosinEngaged

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    Makes sense, I would have really been surprised for AW to release 3 new systems on the same day.
     
    SaosinEngaged, Apr 19, 2011
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  45. SpecialEffect

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    1999 base price for m18x... lol xD
     
    SpecialEffect, Apr 19, 2011
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  46. WaR

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    Expect the M18x to start at $1999? Man, that price is gonna skyrocket with few upgrades...
     
    WaR, Apr 19, 2011
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  47. NYC Drifter

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    :mad: I was hoping it would be today.
     
    NYC Drifter, Apr 19, 2011
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  48. OoSchismoO

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    woo 1 hot chick!
     
    OoSchismoO, Apr 19, 2011
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  49. RRei

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    cause im pretty sure with his fat belly and his hairline, he obviously gets the ladies.
     
    RRei, Apr 19, 2011
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  50. MaynardLD50

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    lol he still is a terrible public speaker.

    no pre order of the M18x is fail.
     
    MaynardLD50, Apr 19, 2011
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