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    Alienware m15x General Information - Post m15x questions here!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mjl2142, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. mjl2142

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    Configuration:
    Features

    * Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Extreme Processors
    * NVIDIA® GeForce 8800M GTX
    * 667MHz DDR2 Memory
    * Dual Hard Drives with SmartBay
    * Above 1080p Video and HD Audio

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  3. mjl2142

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    I reserve this space
     
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  4. mjl2142

    mjl2142 Notebook Evangelist

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    Quotes about the m15x. Validity is not guaranteed.


    Thank You:
    nttg
    Stone825
    Alufoliengriller
     
    mjl2142, Dec 1, 2007
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  5. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    You know there's an edit post feature right?
     
    Thomas, Dec 1, 2007
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    naticus Notebook Deity

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    All BS aside... do we have enough info on this model to get a rough estimate on its 'starting price', I'm not talking its price with a q99000 with 9.9ghz and 5 8800mgtx ddr9... just the starting rate of the computer pre-configured?? And hell when It might be available? :)
     
    naticus, Dec 1, 2007
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  7. mjl2142

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    Yes, I do. Otherwise I would not post a "Space reserved" post, as I could do nothing to it.

    I am simply using different posts to divide the information I plan to add later.

    We thought Q1 '08, but alienware pulled the m5550 already, so it may be sooner.
    While there has been no official announcement, $1800-$2000 and up is my guess.
     
    mjl2142, Dec 1, 2007
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  8. Stone825

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    mjl2142 and I think alike :)

    "The starting price of the M15x probably will be $1799.99 or 1999.99, with a "good" configuration being about $2300-2500."
     
    Stone825, Dec 1, 2007
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  9. mjl2142

    mjl2142 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup..... Also, Alienware has started advertising for the m15x and m17x, (and a silver Area 51 7500) in PC GAMER.

    Would a scan uploaded be legal?
     
    mjl2142, Dec 1, 2007
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    Of course, it's an ad after all.
     
    Eiden, Dec 1, 2007
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    Alufoliengriller, Dec 2, 2007
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    Alufoliengriller, Dec 2, 2007
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    Is it just me, or is there no trackpad on that Alienware?
     
    Dustin_D, Dec 2, 2007
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  14. Alufoliengriller

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    Alufoliengriller, Dec 2, 2007
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  15. nttg

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    Well I hope that the prices will be that low..you know, in EU the Alienware is a bit more expansive.

    My Theory

    With GTX and a SR 2.2 GHz it would cost around ~18 00 Euros without the taxes.

    (I have compared AW between the US and the EU value blabla, and did some math. I'm to lazy to write how I did it...maybe later)
     
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  16. dtwn

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    I hope you mean 1800 Euros. :eek:
     
    dtwn, Dec 2, 2007
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  17. nttg

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    Sorry my mistake

    It got edited :-]
     
    nttg, Dec 2, 2007
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  18. Stone825

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    Hey. It says that the shipping date is December 4th / 2007. Who knows, that could be the real release date :)
     
    Stone825, Dec 2, 2007
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    I really doubt that but who knows. The 4th is my birthday too so that would be the ultimate present!
     
    zeppelin420x, Dec 2, 2007
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    if it is the 4th im going to be so f***ing happy, cuz i can afford the 15X :)
     
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    whts december 4th guys? i mean whats being delivered on the 4th?
     
    alienware_fanatic, Dec 2, 2007
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  22. Asylum

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    3 weeks ago with the original leaked website, it said the ship date was November 19th. I wouldn't take December 4th too seriously.
     
    Asylum, Dec 2, 2007
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  23. Vedya

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    On the dell website, they also say that somethings special is happening on Dec. 4th(XPS), and isnt AW part of dell?
     
    Vedya, Dec 2, 2007
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    No AW isn't part of Dell. Dell owns AW, but they still remain separate companies. By the way, I'm just speculating on the release date, that is not a serious date by any means.
     
    Stone825, Dec 2, 2007
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    But they may pull some arrangements together?
     
    mjl2142, Dec 2, 2007
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    I'm torn apart between 15 inch and 17 inch. If i'm going to be using it for hardcore gaming, will this be good? I don't want too small of a screen :S
     
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    15 inches seems to be the general size for laptop users. But some like 17" notebooks. I personally think 17"s is on the larger side for a portable notebook. However if your not gonna be carrying it with you everywhere i think a 17" is fine. After that you still have to know how thick these things are gonna be. The resolution however shouldnt be a problem if your going with the 8800 in either single or Sli seeing as it will tear through any game at any reasonable resolution currently out there.
     
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    Ship date is moved to the 5th. I knew it was just... not... real... :(
     
    zeppelin420x, Dec 3, 2007
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    hmmm... Since there not moving it back a ton i think this could be it
     
    Laxislife1265, Dec 3, 2007
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    ^ what do you mean by this?
     
    wafflesx, Dec 3, 2007
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    Look at all the pretty lights :D I think I'm sold.
     
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    Does anyone know the dimensions and the weight of the m15x?
     
    danapp10, Dec 3, 2007
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    i think that the ship date on that link (pg2) is bull cuz every day at 12 it goes up 1 day
     
    wafflesx, Dec 3, 2007
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    guys, the ship date on the fake config pages are calculated by a program that starts at a default of 4 days plus anything special Alienware has concerning the ship date. ignore it.
     
    rsgeiger, Dec 4, 2007
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    weight? size? i think this thing will be a beast that i dont want to carry in my backpack
     
    pyr0000, Dec 4, 2007
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    Got that link already. Thanks though.
     
    mjl2142, Dec 5, 2007
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    Man when is this baby gonna be available...i'm hurting for one. I believe I might have to wait until Jan 08 before these are available, which makes all my gaming during the holiday break non-existent. We need a couple of these badboys to be beamed down from the mother ship!
     
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    After watching the video on AW's site, I am quite sure that the reso on those would be 1680 x 1050, judging from the size on the Vista's clock on the right side panel. It could be 1920 x 1200, because it won't be that small if it was 1440 x 900 (or 1280 x 800).

    http://www.alienware.com/intro_pages/m17x_m15x.aspx

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    after looking at the tiny tiny single icon on the left hand side, I was thinking it could be 1920 x 1200 too. Damn it but I already know what I want. I want that one. Not 1440 x 900 for sure. It's either 1680 x 1050 or 1920 x 1200.
     
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  41. Vedya

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    This is all speculatipn but I would expect the m15x to be in Jan due to the fact taht they took out the m5500 off the website like 3 weeks ago
     
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    Re screen resolution.

    I was thinking it should be 1920 x 1200. Under features on the link it says 'Above 1080p Video' so 1680 x 1050 etc would be too small?
     
    Tanglefoots, Dec 12, 2007
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    good catch there. But that doesn't mean they wont offer something lower, aye? I hope they will come in 1680x1050, 1920x1200 will be too damn small for 15.4incher.
     
    derred, Dec 12, 2007
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    Smaller is OK, as long as they offer the larger. Can always change font size if too small :)
     
    Tanglefoots, Dec 12, 2007
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  45. mjl2142

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    Remember, the m5550 had a 1920x1200 screen option.

    The new one is probably similar there.
     
    mjl2142, Dec 12, 2007
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    Eiden, how is the m15x ad scan coming?
     
    Vedya, Dec 13, 2007
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    So I guess that means it will be 1920x1200.. damn I wish they have 1680x1050 reso..
     
    derred, Dec 13, 2007
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    looks amazing....wonder what the m17x would look like...i hope they offer it in black...would be cool with all those lights lit up on a black chasis
     
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