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    Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

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

  1. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Okay, the M14x is now officially released. Now could a mod please create an M14x sub-forum?

    On another note, looks like the M18x might really contain that Intel chipset being released next month, if it's being delayed. That would certainly help battery life.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. hizzaah

    hizzaah Notebook Virtuoso

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    "forgetting about the computers.." hot chick loses 10pts :p

    holy f.. 16lbs for the 18x lol...
     
    hizzaah, Apr 19, 2011
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  3. itcomic

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    Pure gpu vantage score of 555m is much lower than stock 460m. After OC, the cap is getting pretty close but performance is still slightly weaker. Check out DELL XPS section, 555m OC thread.
     
    itcomic, Apr 19, 2011
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  4. sparklesmcgraw

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    The peeple asking questions are massively unprepared for this.
     
    sparklesmcgraw, Apr 19, 2011
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  5. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    POUAHAHAHHAHAHAH 16 pounds for the m18x
     
    granyte, Apr 19, 2011
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  6. OoSchismoO

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    m18x is 16lbs :O
     
    OoSchismoO, Apr 19, 2011
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  7. EviLCorsaiR

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    So, does anyone know at this point whether there's any difference between the 1.5GB 555M and the 3GB 555M (in the M14x) other than memory size?

    Quite honestly, I really don't think there'd be any benefit to 3GB, 1.5GB would be more than enough for any game, both now and in the future, at 1600x900.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Apr 19, 2011
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  8. HSN21

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    it wont, read my previous comment.
     
    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  9. RRei

    RRei Notebook Evangelist

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    very disappointing day. now i have to wait another 2-3 weeks to return this R3.
     
    RRei, Apr 19, 2011
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  10. DEATHx2

    DEATHx2 Notebook Guru

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    so why does it say the m11x has a NVIDIA® GeForce® GT430M card in canada!! is this a typo?
     
    DEATHx2, Apr 19, 2011
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  11. OoSchismoO

    OoSchismoO Notebook Consultant

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    Did that other guy say the m18x will be releasing within the next week or was that something else?
     
    OoSchismoO, Apr 19, 2011
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  12. vikingrinn

    vikingrinn Notebook Evangelist

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    :eek2:this.
     
    vikingrinn, Apr 19, 2011
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  13. SaosinEngaged

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    Unless you're gaming with AA set to 98,982, you'll never need 3GB on a 555m. Total megapixel marketing BS.

    I'd bet money that benchmarks will reflect this (minute, if any difference).
     
    SaosinEngaged, Apr 19, 2011
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  14. MaynardLD50

    MaynardLD50 Notebook Consultant

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    Attractive woman: "Updates for the M14x?"

    really....really?

    Terrible Speaker: "Um we just updated this now...."
     
    MaynardLD50, Apr 19, 2011
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  15. redbalrog

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    What a heavy boy!
     
    redbalrog, Apr 19, 2011
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  16. RRei

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    psh, i wish that would happen.
     
    RRei, Apr 19, 2011
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  17. Zolutar

    Zolutar Notebook Guru

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    16 lbs for the M18x+ the ac adapter+ laptop case = not legal carry-on baggage for airlines lolz
     
    Zolutar, Apr 19, 2011
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  18. BlazeGaj

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    3 hours for m18x!!
     
    BlazeGaj, Apr 19, 2011
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  19. HSN21

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    He is wrong with the 18lb i believe, the manual says Dimensions
    Height
    Front
    53.0 mm (2.09 inches)
    Back
    54.20 mm (2.13 inches)
    Width
    436.0 mm (17.17 inches)
    Depth
    322.0 mm (12.68 inches)
    Weight with 12-cell battery and optical drive (starting at)
    5.41 kg ( 11.93 lb) and 11.68 lbs on the website
     
    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  20. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    3 hours on the m18x fail if i disable 1 of my card i get that on my m17
     
    granyte, Apr 19, 2011
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  21. SpecialEffect

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    That was horrible.
     
    SpecialEffect, Apr 19, 2011
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  22. RRei

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    well, that was kind of disappointing for M18X gohards.
     
    RRei, Apr 19, 2011
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  23. iPhantomhives

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    just over....boring......
     
    iPhantomhives, Apr 19, 2011
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  24. phobic

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    Looking forward to ordering a near fully loaded M18X but if it really is 16 lbs.... then... uhh..

    Wow.
     
    phobic, Apr 19, 2011
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  25. BeastRider

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    M11x R3 or M14x..Hmm..Decisions decisions..Price of the M11x R3 is very attractive compared to the M14x..Hopefully the prices of the M14x drops a bit in a month or two.. :) all these 3 laptops support SATA 6GB/s right?
     
    BeastRider, Apr 19, 2011
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  26. hizzaah

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    that was my question :D the "will the multi-gpu solutions in the m18x support graphics switching? bettery life?"

    3 hours on the integrated chip? seems kinda low.. i bet we could get longer with no lights and light surfing..
     
    hizzaah, Apr 19, 2011
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  27. JackEtienne

    JackEtienne Notebook Geek

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    I travel for a living and I'm 100% positive you're not going to have any issues getting onto plane with a 16 pound laptop.
     
    JackEtienne, Apr 19, 2011
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  28. HerrKaputt

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    1) Follow his link
    2) Go to "video card" customization option
    3) Click "help me choose"
    4) Go to the rightmost tab, "compare side-by-side"
    5) You'll see a comparison of GT 555m to GTX 460m

    Interestingly, the last entry is "SLI support", which is not ticked on the GT 555m, but is ticked on the GTX 460m... maybe we'll yet see a M14x with SLI 460m's?
     
    HerrKaputt, Apr 19, 2011
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  29. BlazeGaj

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    BlazeGaj, Apr 19, 2011
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  30. HSN21

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    I'm talking about gaming benchmarks not 3D mark scores

    In their tested games they did look very similar unless they are running at different resolutions ? either way it's already confirmed that GT555m is easy to OC and once you do so it actually pass GTX460 performance

    Point is you are not losing much compared to the GTX460, the different is tiny, not GTX460 and 6970m level of difference
     
    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  31. LamboFreak4ever

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    when is the release of the m18x?
    I didn't get it from the beginning :(
     
    LamboFreak4ever, Apr 19, 2011
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  32. JackEtienne

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    I've been without a laptop since December.. a few more weeks won't kill me at this point. I'm excited about the announcement today and looking forward to ordering an M18X when available.
     
    JackEtienne, Apr 19, 2011
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  33. BlazeGaj

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    It says in the review that it's 5.4kg
     
    BlazeGaj, Apr 19, 2011
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  34. DEATHx2

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    well i just bought my m11xr3
     
    DEATHx2, Apr 19, 2011
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  35. Zolutar

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    I get harrrassed from time to time with my 1730 as it is lol. Though its rare, it was kinda a "holy shizznit" thats a heavy notebook, but its my next laptop.

    I didnt hear anything for video card options though. honestly I'd love to see SLI 470's or more 500's, the 485m is ridiculously overpriced to the 6970 option, I just hate ATI....
     
    Zolutar, Apr 19, 2011
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  36. BeastRider

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    Is it physically possible to fit 2 GPUs on SLI in a 14" form factor? It'll be quite a feat..Well alienware's done some pretty crazy stuff lol..That would be something..14" laptop with SLI lol.. :D Or it could just be a "if you want SLI, go for the M17x" type of thing..
     
    BeastRider, Apr 19, 2011
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  37. Ghost_AWP

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  38. SOS4DELL

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    What are or can be the benefits nad/or drawbacks of a "factory OC"?
     
    SOS4DELL, Apr 19, 2011
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  39. revdiesel

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    Wow.. that presentation was a bundle of social awkwardness wasn't it?
     
    revdiesel, Apr 19, 2011
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  40. BeastRider

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    Well for one the warranty doesn't get void..Plus you're sure that the OC is stable..Drawbacks, I can't think of any.. :)
     
    BeastRider, Apr 19, 2011
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  41. JCtek88

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    My m11x R3 order from last night has been confirmed with the $350 off coupon! Estimated delivery is Firday May 13th =)
     
    JCtek88, Apr 19, 2011
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  42. HerrKaputt

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    It would indeed be a feat. At least then the M14x would be one of the most powerful laptops, even in the 15'' range.
     
    HerrKaputt, Apr 19, 2011
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  43. HSN21

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    [​IMG]
     
    HSN21, Apr 19, 2011
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  44. Spydweb

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    Mine also can't wait, now to sell the R1

    FHRRHN2JSKLHDL for $350 off M11x priced $1459 or higher
     
    Spydweb, Apr 19, 2011
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  45. BeastRider

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    Yes it would, I actually think it's "impossible"..But hey, i could be wrong lol..3 years ago no one even thought of an 11.6" laptop that could game with the best of them (well not really but you get the point)..So 14" laptop will SLI could be another leap..I mean you rarely see a 15.6" laptop with SLI, but a 14" laptop?...Now that's a different story lol..I believe Dell just put the GTX460 in there so people would get the M17x R3 if they wanted SLI..Well at least IMHO.. :)
     
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  46. Leminator

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    Wth, I chatted on Alienware.be.

    Me: The M11X-R3 is already available on the US website. When will it be released here and how much will it cost.
    Employee: Good day, I will check.
    Employee: Sorry, we don't have an indication for that!

    ??????
     
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  47. SOS4DELL

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    The warranty issue is of course crucial but... Is it possible to 'downclock' when OC is not needed? will be there a 'button' (or alike) to OC/DC? :confused:
     
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  48. revdiesel

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    Those tards still have the M11x pictures for the M14x gallery ....
     
    revdiesel, Apr 19, 2011
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  49. thebigalex

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    You can order here...
    :)
     
    thebigalex, Apr 19, 2011
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  50. NothingShocking

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    Can't say I have a problem keeping my new m17x R3 now. The m18x can't replace my Aurora ALX desktop and doesn't have a 120hz screen. I have 3d at home and I wanted it on the road as well. But hey I am 1 and a million who actually likes 3D.
     
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