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    Alienware questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by moneyman101, Jul 13, 2009.

  1. moneyman101

    moneyman101 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all

    I'm going to be buying an alien ware M17X and I have a couple questions.

    1. Is there any game that doesn't play well on the laptop
    2. I heard that the battery power is under an hour when playing a game so is there any way to increase it even a little
    3. I know this may be a stupid question but does it have a cd-rom compatibility and can it play games like the sims 2, the sims 3 and RCT3.
    4. Is it has painful as people say it is to hold due to its weight
    5. Can you install Windows XP (any version) and if so how.
    6. Are there any online deals or coupons to shrink the price
    7. Most importantly is the laptop with its extreme price and weight worth it even for a younger person
     
    moneyman101, Jul 13, 2009
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  2. bifnewman

    bifnewman Notebook Evangelist

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    1. no but post games you might have doubts about.
    2. not while playing but if you turn off the dedicated graphics cards you can get 3+ hours and lower brightness and stuff.
    3. yes it has a dvd drive that you can upgrade to blueray player/burner
    4. not sure dont have one
    5. yes but i dont recommend it due to lack of drivers.
    6. check the owner's thread
    7. yes if your a gamer or enthusiast, this laptop is for people who want extreme power.
     
    bifnewman, Jul 13, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    1 NO
    2 NO (....why game on battery ?)
    3 YES
    4 no
    5 Maybe but proably no
    6 EPP student discount and couple other coupons
    7 YES IMO you are the only one who can decide this ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 13, 2009
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  4. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

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    Maybe he want to finish crysis in a airplane? :D
     
    BIGX333, Jul 13, 2009
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    lol good luck, you will super heat your little space....

    maybe its just me but 6'6 people DO NOT FIT !!!!!
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 13, 2009
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  6. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    The world is not built for people our height. Anyway, Gabe our resident Dell tech says no on XP. No SATA drivers to recognize the disks to do the install.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 13, 2009
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