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    M15X for "normal" use?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by aja58, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. aja58

    aja58 Notebook Consultant

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    I know most of you have the M15X for gaming essentially, but what is it like for normal use, i.e. DTP/Word processing/Internet/Video playing editing?

    I don't play games on my laptop so is the AW over egged for my use? would I be better with, say a XPS 1530?

    (I just like the lights and different look of the AW)

    TYIA
     
    aja58, Oct 18, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    you're probably better off with the m1530, yeah. the biggest advantage of the m15x is the 8800m-gtx, and if you're not a gamer, you won't need it.
     
    whizzo, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    or with HP dv5t. :)
     
    Xirurg, Oct 18, 2008
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  4. aja58

    aja58 Notebook Consultant

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    I had a look at one of those, but was not impressed with the finish around the keyboard, too shiny and faux metallic
     
    aja58, Oct 18, 2008
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  5. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    It can do all those things well, you just wouldn't be getting all of your money's worth if you don't game. Though, you don't have to get the 8800M GTX in that case. :) So, it could still be an option.
     
    Ennea, Oct 18, 2008
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  6. milcs

    milcs Anti-fanboy

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    The m15x for normal usage is completely unjustified... There is no reason to get a laptop like this if you are only going to use it for normal word processing and browsing the internet.
    There are FAR BETTER (but by far I mean... extraordinarily far) better choices out there, much cheaper and with much better quality.
     
    milcs, Oct 18, 2008
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  7. findvikas

    findvikas Notebook Deity

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    Obvious question, are you a rich boy ? :) or better are you ready to pay little extra for the looks and 'hey whats that' question from your friends ?

    Most of the times I have Visual Studio and Multiple VPCs opened on my m15x and it rocks. I am not hardcore gamer but love playing crysis, orangebox, timeshift and simulation games like FlightSimulatorX , NFS (ok too many games to call my self casual gamer) and 8700 is good enough for that.

    I spent that money on 4gb upgrade and 500gbx2 hard disks. soon will upgrade to 8gb RAM :p
     
    findvikas, Oct 18, 2008
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  8. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    8gb RAM sounds good, but i don't think you'll even be able to fully load 8gb with DDR2 (667mhz) speeds...
     
    whizzo, Oct 18, 2008
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  9. findvikas

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    findvikas, Oct 18, 2008
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  10. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    i know you can physically use them, but i'm wondering if you can "fill" 8gb of RAM over 667mhz speeds...
     
    whizzo, Oct 18, 2008
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  11. arcade16

    arcade16 Notebook Consultant

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    Ur my hero! lol, i plan on upgrading to the 8800 gtx eventually but i wanna see how i like the 8700
     
    arcade16, Oct 18, 2008
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