M17x Base review?

The m17x, I think, is a great looking computer that I wouldn't mind picking up. The only thing is, it would have to be the base model because of the price. Has anyone read a review on just the base model and if you have can you provide a link. Any help would be appreciated.

I know there are other options, but I would just love seeing that thing one my desk! Plus, it'll out perform my current laptop by huge margins. Thanks again.

 

Truly, the reviews out there are about the M17x itself. Spec-wise, I don't think anyone does such reviews. You just have to know what kind CPU you want, the amount of RAM, etc.

In my opinion the 2 Duo 2GHz won't last you. I have one and it's not that amazing. If anything upgrade the CPU at the very least. The single GPU is okay as the 260 ain't no joke. 4GB default RAM is golden.

Overall, do some google searches if you want to learn about a CPU, and build something that fits your wallet.

If something doesn't work out don't buy it. Sure an AW is nice but if you want lay down $2000 for the base, just for the sake of buying one, you can do something much better with that money.

 

Thanks for the reply. I guess my biggest concern would be the screen resolution of the base model(1440x900 ). Whats everyone's opinion on that?

 

I always thought that resolution would've been horrible. But then I look at my current Aspire, it's 1200 x 800 or something, and I realize that the 1440 x 900 is quite decent.

Though I did opt for the larger screen in my M17x, waiting on that now.

I think the question to ask here is, how much are you willing to spend?

 

You really want the 1920x1200. these are just small costs that make your machine all powerfull. I went for all the small upgrades like blu-ray combo drive and 1920x1200 because why would you buy i 2000 dollar machine that is not up to date. buy those and then get the T9600 minimum for best value/performance

 

Blueray combo drive is NOT small. The m17x is a great machine, but I say at least upgrade the resolution and the processor. Maybe a base q9000?

 

Thanks again for you input guys. I think I made my decision, but who knows after TGS.

 

WAIT I found you something for an AMAZING price..

http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0314770

 

Damn that is a good deal. I'm not fancying the 2 GHz though.

 

Its 150 dollar thats small, then at least you have all the latest technology on your machine

 

PS3 = my Blu-Ray player.

$150 is small, anything in the low hundreds is small.

 

It all adds up tho, 5 small upgrades will bring u to 500+

 

That's because you're thinking in gaming terms. Otherwise, that's enough for 90% of applications people run on computers. The only thing that is a must have is the screen. The rest is easily upgradable.

BTW, you're not the only one that's come up with this route.

 

i have a base M17x review

 

Well there's one

True, for everyday computing the base M17x will be more than sufficient.

My reasoning though is you're getting Alienware. They're made for playing games and manipulating graphics (as I was told by a rep).

So if you were to get a computer for everyday computing it would be better to look at Dell, or explore further out.

 

the Q9000 is more than sufficient for games...today and in the future....

the base processor, the p8600 is good as well.....the base machine is pretty good, I just wish it came at that price with the 1920x1200, as the rest of the specs do not fully justify the steep starting price (once you do some upgrades though it is awesome - and much better value, since most of the upgrades are actually very well priced)

 

Can you let me see it?

 

Its a 2GHz QUAD-Core, not comparable to 2Ghz DUAL-Core.

 

My laptop is pretty much the base model, but i went with the 2.8 duo core. Its plenty fast enough and the single 260 runs games just fine. I also have the 1440x900 res. Im coming from a dell inspiron that was 1280x720 and this display looks a lot better. I have had no regrets getting that resolution.

 

Thanks for your input. Especially about the base screen.

I think I'll be able to get the P8700 2.53GHz w/ the 1440x900. My current laptop(Toshiba A205 = Poop) that I got from walmart on sale for $298 has 1280x800 screen and a 1.86GHz processor.