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    Can the m15x replace my desktop?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by megadl, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. megadl

    megadl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm thinking to replace my desktop and have a m15x instead.
    Do you guys think m15x can last 12 hrs a day?
     
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  2. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    You can get 2-3.5 hours on battery depending on your settings. With smart bay you can get double that. Plugged in, of course, is no problem.
     
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  3. Ricky_S

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    I rarely shut mine down or put it on sleep. my m15x has been at home the past month and I've only shut it down once. I've kept it running for 2+ weeks straight.
    of course while plugged in. :)
     
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  4. megadl

    megadl Notebook Enthusiast

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    great!
    to be honest, i ordered it on oct. 3 and is still in phase 5 in the website.
    im gona use this a lot too in school (hs) so,
    im trying to search for a plastic (silicon?), transparent skin, or w/e for the case but i can't find any ( i don't want it have scratches :D).
    or can u guys recommend me a protector for it ?
     
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  5. Ricky_S

    Ricky_S Notebook Evangelist

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=3378744&postcount=30
     
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    That's a sleeve, I think he meant something to stick onto the chassis. I don't know of anything like that, if that's what he means. I have 0 scratches on mine though after 3 months, but I take care of it pretty well.
     
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    Do you know of any transparent skins, findvikas?
     
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    UHMMM.... could not find them. I was also looking for transparent as these looks tooooo funky :) wish AW sent the lappie with those protective skin
     
    findvikas, Oct 11, 2008
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    t2ppp124 Notebook Consultant

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    "If your device is not listed on our site, we can even custom design one for you."

    www.zagg.com

    I have these skins for my iphone and theyre very good, dunno how much custom stuff would be, but its worth a try as you can do anything to it without breaking it :)

    Tom
     
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    I've tried contacting that company before (invisible shield) and they said sure, we will make one for you - but you have to send in the product while we make it and stuff. :(
     
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    My personal fav is 105 (yes im bord enough to look through them ALL). Matrix is sick imo. If not they have relatively subtle designs if you take the time.

    Anyways If transparent is worth it to you ask how long it will take them. If you don't need the lappy right away (im assuming you dont because your ordering for AW) then add that time onto the delivery time. . . Even If you cant resist opening it up for a while and playing with it, send it off to them whenever you like otherwise.

    [EDIT]: I also recently noticed that they provide a nice sticker similar to the one AW provides for the touch pad. :)
     
    shadedurza, Oct 12, 2008
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