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    Is now the right time to buy an M17X ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Awight Geezer, Mar 26, 2010.

  1. Awight Geezer

    Awight Geezer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ive had a quick read of the forum and some people seem to think that a refresh version of the M17X is on its way, is this true and how far away is it ?

    Is the RGB LED screen much better than the WUXGA ?

    I just don`t want to buy now if a new M17X is on its way, also what are Alienware like as a company ? I`ll be using my laptop mainly for gaming, what are the positives and negatives of this machine ?
     
    Awight Geezer, Mar 26, 2010
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  2. Engage

    Engage Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can 100% guarantee you a new one is on the way. I can only give 5% on when with a 10% plus or minus margin of error.

    I'm patiently waiting.

    But if it offers 90% of what you want at 2/3s of the cost now.....
     
    Engage, Mar 26, 2010
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  3. Awight Geezer

    Awight Geezer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I`ll get my calculator out and work out those percentages to see if its worth buying one.
     
    Awight Geezer, Mar 26, 2010
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  4. myx

    myx Notebook Deity

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    A reasonable and common advice for computer buyin' is buy when you need, don't wait for the next gen to show up, because something new will always show up in a matter of months.
     
    myx, Mar 26, 2010
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  5. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I say yes (with a 95% CI), that now is the right time.
     
    moral hazard, Mar 26, 2010
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  6. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    There should be something new early summer. June, possibly.

    But if you need a computer now then yeah go ahead and order. If you can wait that long than wait.
     
    sleey0, Mar 26, 2010
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  7. hanselen

    hanselen Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    short and sweet:
    positives
    - outstanding performance
    - best design
    - superior material and workmanship

    negatives
    - loud and heavy

    Best regards
    Rolf
     
    hanselen, Mar 26, 2010
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  8. FXi

    FXi Notebook Deity

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    I'm waiting for the June refresh, USB 3, DX11 video are on my "must do" lists. However, sometimes you can't wait, so that'd be your choice :)

    As for the RGB LED screen, 95% of folks who get it love it like crazy. Probably some of the best upgrade money spent on this machine. Apparently the screen is so popular it frequently enters backorder status because it is in such high demand.

    Hope that helps.
     
    FXi, Mar 26, 2010
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  9. Awight Geezer

    Awight Geezer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it quiet under normal use ? It won`t bother me if its noisy when i`m gaming as i`ll be using headphones.
     
    Awight Geezer, Mar 26, 2010
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  10. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    It's quiet. Don't even worry about it.
     
    Aikimox, Mar 26, 2010
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  11. Malignant

    Malignant Notebook Ninja

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    If you order online then yes, if you order through a rep and try to get a good deal then no because they will lie to your face and hang up on you without hesitation.
     
    Malignant, Mar 26, 2010
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  12. sleey0

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    Looks as if someone had a bad experience. lol
     
    sleey0, Mar 26, 2010
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  13. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    Look at his sig pic! That's what he would do to that poor rep, lol.
     
    Aikimox, Mar 26, 2010
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  14. Malignant

    Malignant Notebook Ninja

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    Yeah I would love to :D
     
    Malignant, Mar 26, 2010
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  15. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    @Malignant
    Your frag-rate is kinda low, bro!
    You have to be around 6-8 at the very least ;)
     
    Aikimox, Mar 26, 2010
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  16. Malignant

    Malignant Notebook Ninja

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    Did you see the stat padder that's rank 50? His K/D is 137 or something.
     
    Malignant, Mar 26, 2010
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