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    Just Ordered M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by lineazy89, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. lineazy89

    lineazy89 Notebook Consultant

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    [1] Area-51® m15x

    Design & Display: Silver Skullcap Design
    Display: 15.4" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD (720p) with Clearview Technology
    System Lighting: Alienware® AlienFX® System Lighting - Blue
    Video/Graphics Card: 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800M GTX
    Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB)
    Operating System (Office software not included): Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1
    Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
    Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 512MB
    System Drive: 120GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
    Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW) w/ LightScribe Technology - View Demo
    Wireless: Internal Intel® Wireless 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card
    Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with surround sound
    Keyboard Options: AlienFX® Illuminated Keyboard – Exclusive Design
    Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mousepad
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mobile Binder
    Alienware Extras: Alienware® Personalized Nameplate
    Alienware Extras: Owner Identification Card
    Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Protective Cloth Sleeve
    Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Keyboard Diagram Overlay
    Alienware Extras: Area-51® m15x Smooth Mylar Touchpad
    Avatar: Alienhead 3D
    Window Style: Default Window Style
    Mouse Pointers: Standard Mouse Pointers
    Wallpaper: Alienhead 3D
    Power Plan: Standard Power Plan
    Automatic Updates: Automatic Updates On
    Sidebar Gadgets: Calendar
    RSS Feeds: Alienware News:
    Get the latest Alienware news delivered directly to your desktop!
    Time Zones: (GMT - 5.00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

    I went with the skullcap even though im a wee bit afraid it will make it standout and want to walk away but then again, with a glowing head and the general look of the laptop, might as well go for broke.

    This is my first laptop and i cant wait for it to come...
     
    lineazy89, Jun 14, 2008
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  2. Friar_Tuck

    Friar_Tuck Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice system! I'd recommend purchasing 4gb of RAM though, and installing it when your m15x comes. It'll open up the system's potential. But it's good you didn't get it from AW, you can definately buy it cheaper elsewhere and install it yourself w/o trouble or voiding the warranty.
     
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  3. lineazy89

    lineazy89 Notebook Consultant

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    yea, of course im upgrading to 4 gigs. Im ordering off newegg. Im alos going to get a backpack that can hold this baby and a nice mouse and stuff. Most of the stuff on the AW site is overpriced so im getting it seperatly. Time to see if the new 2 week timetable that the new site offers will actually be true. i hope it will
     
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    Friar_Tuck Notebook Evangelist

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    yep. good job. I agree - much better to shop for your add-ons elswhere! Hope you enjoy it!
     
    Friar_Tuck, Jun 14, 2008
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    Poor guy... Good luck! :D
     
    milcs, Jun 14, 2008
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    Welcome to the black, may you not have to post too often here...
     
    eleron911, Jun 14, 2008
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Congrats on the new system, the specs are very high-end.

    Good thinking getting the memory and accessories elsewhere, Alienware is definitely overpriced when it comes to that stuff. I recommend Corsair memory.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 14, 2008
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    cool man congrats. I went with newegg for ram to and thought like you did about the skullcap. Sadly I couldn't afford to go with the 8800 though I did get a bigger faster HD (200gig 7200) anothehr 350 for the 8800 just seemed to much
     
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  9. lineazy89

    lineazy89 Notebook Consultant

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    the 8800 has double the power of the 8700 and makes the most difference in games so i took the extra hit. Itll make sure that i can play games for longer b4 i have to get a new one to play games. Im still not sure if the skill cap is so much better but i think im going to stick with it.

    Anyone know how much extra height the skullcap adds to the laptop. i.e., is it going to be larger in a carrying case and such?
     
    lineazy89, Jun 14, 2008
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  10. terek

    terek Notebook Consultant

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    yeah im interested in that question too :D will it be LARGER?
     
    terek, Jun 14, 2008
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    I can't imagine it would add more than 1/3-1/2 an inch. Not sure though because I've never had a skullcup before.
     
    Lessaj7, Jun 14, 2008
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    think the question you should ask, is it better...
     
    maceto, Jun 14, 2008
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  13. terek

    terek Notebook Consultant

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    your right!! :D :D will it be better?? ;) ;)
     
    terek, Jun 15, 2008
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    oicwutudidthar Notebook Consultant

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    isnt the drive in that thing kinda small X[]
     
    oicwutudidthar, Jun 19, 2008
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  15. AtolSammeek

    AtolSammeek Tokay Gecko

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    One area that good in prices and they have normal stores is Frys.com or also known as Frys eletronics in california.
     
    AtolSammeek, Jun 19, 2008
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    lineazy89 Notebook Consultant

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    yea, the hd is so easy to upgrade that i wouldnt max it out now. Personally i dont need more than 120 gigs right now and if i ever want to upgrade its pretty inexpensive and easy.
     
    lineazy89, Jun 19, 2008
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