Latest news on my m15x... What to do now?

Ok, since it is taking longer then my CC company thought to get it repaired, (hinge) they are deciding on letting me get a new computer from dell that is comparable to my old m15x.

My specs for my m15x are:

Design & Display: Silver Ripley Design
Display: 15.4" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD (720p) with Clearview Technology
Video/Graphics Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® Series - 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 9800M GT
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9500 2.6GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB)
Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 2048MB
Turbo Cache Memory: Intel® Turbo Memory (1GB) – Accelerate Data Transfer Speed
System Drive: 320GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW) w/ LightScribe Technology
Wireless: Internal Intel® Wireless 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card
Keyboard Options: AlienFX® Illuminated Keyboard – Exclusive Design
Mobile Essentials: Additional Battery – 6-cell Smart Bay Battery

Total amount I paid for it: $2,874.00


And my question is, what would be a comparable build for me if I went with the new M15x? I don't really know much difference between the processors and GPU's, I guess I have been out of the loop for awhile.

But if anyone can offer some thoughts, it would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

great budget, gimme a minute to make a new config

SYSTEM COLOR Alienware M15x Special Edition – Nebula Red edit
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i7-820QM Quad Core Processor 1.73GHz (3.06GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit
WARRANTY AND SERVICE 3 Year Advanced Service Plan edit
In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: for issues covered by Limited Hardware Warranty, technician and/or part will be dispatched, if necessary, usually in 1 or 2 business days following Remote Diagnosis. During Remote Diagnosis, you may be asked to access the inside of your system (where safe to do so) or to participate in troubleshooting until a cause can be isolated.
VIDEO CARD 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M edit
LCD PANEL 15.6-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 (1080p) WLED edit
MEMORY 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz edit
HARD DRIVE 500GB SATAII 7,200RPM edit
BATTERY OPTIONS Primary - 9-cell (85Watt) Lithium-Ion Battery edit
WIRELESS CARDS Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN Half Mini Card edit
Personalize
ALIENFX COLOR AlienFX Quasar Blue edit
AVATAR Alien Cyborg edit
WALLPAPER Alien Cyborg edit
PRE-INSTALLED GAMES AND CLIENTS Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed edit
AUTOMATIC UPDATES Automatic Updates: On edit
My Accessories
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
SOUND OPTIONS Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
BLUETOOTH Internal Bluetooth 2.1 Mini-Card - 2.1 Enhanced Data Rate
Adobe Reader Acrobat SW Adobe Acrobat Reader
Standard Nameplate Trigger Standard Nameplate

$2,846

 

820
260m GTX
4 gb ram
320 gig hd

 

Well thats the thing, When they say comparable, I don't know if their talking about specs, or price.

 

Does the 9 cell stick out of the back of the M15x? And how much heavier is it?

 

not much but the weight is already at 10 pounds so 5 oz isnt much more

 

it doesn't stick out the back, its underneath the laptop kinda prop it up about an inch.

 

the 9 cell battery gd for your laptop, it will last longer and it sticks out underneath and causes you to type at a slope which is more economical =)

 

Really, since I am getting an M11x i don't have a need for a 15". I am hoping for a refund instead.

 

M11x is just for gaming on the go, not really a desktop replacement.

 

But I got a desktop, for a laptop I want something that is small and looks unique.

 

You're pretty lucky if your cc company would grant you that refund man.

Even if they would be exchanging your area 51 m15x with a new M15x, it would still be a good deal. Hope everything turns out well for you.

 

Yeah, but I am not crossing my fingers for a refund, but at least I won't be stuck with a computer that breaks down all the time. It is too bad too, because I like so many more things about the old m then the new M.

I will keep you guys updated, so far this entire process has taken almost 4 months.

 

good luck either way.

 

Whoah, 4 months for the hinge issue?

I must be really lucky, and was able to find a repair shop here to have had the thing done in a day. This laptop has been with me for close to 2 years now, and I have to say I am still very much satisfied with the performance of this machine.

 

Though we consumer would want a full refund, depending on how long you have used it will determine FAIRNESS/UNFAIRNESS to both parties involved:

Consider this: How long was it in your possession?
And how long was it in "repair/broken" mode?

If the product came to you broken, then a full refund is JUST.
But if you managed to use it for a full month, then a REFUND is UNFAIR.

If your CC company simply wants a direct compatible model, m15 is no longer in production; then the only comparable is M15x.

But if your CC company is wanting you to purchase anopther $2.8K product, then get the M17x instead. You said you already have M11x, so M15x would not be logical choice. ie, you want a small gameboy on the go (M11x) and a big gameboy on the go (M17x).