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    Joining the m17x club.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Qualao, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. Qualao

    Qualao Notebook Consultant

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    I have been wanting a AW laptop for as long as I can remember, but now it's finally happening. After reading a lot of info on these boards I decided to go with the m17x.
    Phase 3 starts today! I can't wait!

    On Order - (Alienware Area51-m17x)
    Dual 512MB 8800M GTX
    WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD with Clearview
    Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz
    1GB DDR2 667 Ram (upgrading to 4)
    120GB HDD (upgrading to 2x160 Raid 0)
    8x Dual Layer Burner w/ LightScribe
    Intel Wireless 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card
    External Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card
    3 Year Warranty
     
    Qualao, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    nice setup you've got there, mate! hope it serves you well.
     
    whizzo, Jul 18, 2008
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  3. tanamerra

    tanamerra Notebook Consultant

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    Good luck Qualao,
    So far mine has performed well with no defects or problems.
     
    tanamerra, Jul 18, 2008
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  4. Stone825

    Stone825 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Tasty except for the 320GB raid. I would just buy (1) 320GB drive. Raid really doesn't have the benefits that most people think it does and it increases your drive fail rate too 0_0.
     
    Stone825, Jul 18, 2008
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  5. stirfriedsushi

    stirfriedsushi Confuse a Cat LTD

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    I'd love a machine like that, except i don't have the money. I got the m15x instead with just 1 8800 gtx and a 2.1 processor. I'm pretty happy, but am still jealous of yours.
     
    stirfriedsushi, Jul 18, 2008
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  6. ckh20051988

    ckh20051988 Notebook Consultant

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    I support you. Most of the time, there won't be any difference in performance. But it's his own money he's spending and if RAID makes him happy, then so be it. Good luck with your m17x.
     
    ckh20051988, Jul 18, 2008
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