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    M17x-R2 questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by agena, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. agena

    agena Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does the new i7 model use the same graphics system as the previous model; as in 9400M + Radeon HD or Geforce GTX graphics?

    Anyone know when the newly refreshed models will be available in Australia?

    Would DPC latency problems seen on the M17x-R1 exist if I used an SSD?

    Are the touchpads on either the M17x-R1/2 or the M15x really THAT horrible? I used the M15x briefly at a Dell Kiosk...and it feels like the pad isn't sensitive at all. I'm not sure about the M17x ones though...
     
    agena, Jan 25, 2010
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  2. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    the new i7s will not have 9400 and no hybrid AFAIK therefore slashing your battery life.

    DPC latency problems are connected to Nvidia chipset + Nvidia GPUs, SSDs won't change anything.

    The touchpads suk in windows but work perfectly under linux (more sensitive and responsive) so I assume it can be tweaked on a software level in Windows.
     
    Aikimox, Jan 25, 2010
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  3. SillyHoney

    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    I doubt it works perfectly in Linux lol. Maybe a lot better IDK but far from perfect. M17x touchpad SUCKS!!!

    If only Dell improve touchpad on R2. Does anyone think of that :D
     
    SillyHoney, Jan 25, 2010
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  4. agena

    agena Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah right. I obviously didn't read enough of the DPC latency issue to know. That said, the new models may not have the issue right? Because of the default HD 4870 and i7 chipset which nvidia do not manufacture...
     
    agena, Jan 25, 2010
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  5. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    You should try it! I was astonished by the smoothness of the touchpad under linux (Ubuntu, OPenSUSE, Fedora). This touchpad is amazing. It suks in windows though, but I bet it can be tweaked.
     
    Aikimox, Jan 25, 2010
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    Uninstall the Dell driver and use the windows one and it works perfect.
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 25, 2010
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  7. SillyHoney

    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    Wish I still had my beast lol. Thanks for your recommendations.
     
    SillyHoney, Jan 25, 2010
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  8. psychoD

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    If i uninstall the dell touchpad drivers will windows install the default drivers automatically?
     
    psychoD, Jan 25, 2010
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  9. SillyHoney

    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    Yup... 10 chars...
     
    SillyHoney, Jan 25, 2010
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  10. gatti-man

    gatti-man Notebook Consultant

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    So true! Wht is up the with herculean strength required to use the left click button :mad: On the plus side my hands are much stronger now.
     
    gatti-man, Jan 25, 2010
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    Blazertrek50 Notebook Evangelist

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    It surprises me that so many people actually use the touchpad on the M17x... :confused:
     
    Blazertrek50, Jan 25, 2010
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  12. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    ...or battery. :D
     
    Mandrake, Jan 25, 2010
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  13. SillyHoney

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    I never used touchpad on my M17x :D Battery? Never need battery for 3.5hrs :D
     
    SillyHoney, Jan 25, 2010
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    Yeah, systems like these and Batt life... The only time I can see myself using the batt on my R2 is once every month or two when I let it drain just to keep it conditioned correctly. Forgot to do that with my Dell 9300 and it'll last maybe 20min if I'm lucky, lol.
     
    Jakkarus, Jan 25, 2010
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  15. dave-p

    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    Well being a road warrier I use battery a fair bit, Sitting the Airports etc.
     
    dave-p, Jan 25, 2010
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