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    My m17x came into today..huge surprise. didn't expect it to come.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Terminal42, Dec 25, 2009.

  1. Terminal42

    Terminal42 Notebook Evangelist

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    Got home today and my parents said there was a box for me, so I expected it to be more presents from relatives, opened the box and I saw the alienware logo and I nearly crapped my pants. I DID NOT expect it to arrive today. Holy #*@& I mean, when something like this comes to your house and you don't expect it...wow.

    So far everything works ok except getting to the interwebs. ill have to fix that...installing some games now. 5.9 windows rating lol. Got it in silver, glad I did too.

    Holy crap this thing IS HUGE. I mean, its big in the pictures but wow. Comparing it to my 15' HP makes it look like a childs toy. This baby is gigantic.

    Hope everything works good...didnt install any drivers or anything due to internet problem :S

    Heres a picture of it I took with my old laptops webcam lmao, dont have a camera..
     
    Terminal42, Dec 25, 2009
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    wow, am jealous.. not cuz of the notebook.. but of the feeling of unexpected deliverance! haha enjoy
     
    Ramzii, Dec 25, 2009
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  3. Terminal42

    Terminal42 Notebook Evangelist

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    Loud as hell beep comes up when I turn it on...weird.
     
    Terminal42, Dec 25, 2009
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    Uh oh........
     
    5150Joker, Dec 25, 2009
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    Terminal42 Notebook Evangelist

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    Nvidia control panel wont let me disable SLI...is there another way?
     
    Terminal42, Dec 25, 2009
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    Terminal42 Notebook Evangelist

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    edit: NVM I got it working, had to disable integrated/hybrid graphics.

    Damn this computer is sweet...

    edit: wow i hit new post instead of edit even though I typed edit...
     
    Terminal42, Dec 25, 2009
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    :( I'm so jealous you can't even imagine...

    I ordered mine on Dec 19th... I hope I get mine before the new year.

    Have fun with your new toy!
     
    Explosivpotato, Dec 25, 2009
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  8. Terminal42

    Terminal42 Notebook Evangelist

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    holy crap I am. the 1200p display is BEAUTIFUL. Playing Pure right now...holy crap.

    Lol im probably more excited then I should be, just never owned a gaming laptop before :D
     
    Terminal42, Dec 25, 2009
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    SillyHoney Headphone Enthusiast

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    Congrats :D Sure Pure is a lot smoother than on a 8200M huh ;)

    Dont forget to jump into every thread to brag like you mentioned before ;)
     
    SillyHoney, Dec 25, 2009
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    Congrats on your new toy. Wow to get it on xmas must be nice.
     
    inap, Dec 25, 2009
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  11. Terminal42

    Terminal42 Notebook Evangelist

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    Lol yes, it is.

    and ill start doing that now..
     
    Terminal42, Dec 25, 2009
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    I bet your parents got the package a week ago and were holding out on you to give it to you on x-mas :D j/k man, hope your enjoying it.
     
    DR650SE, Dec 26, 2009
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  13. Terminal42

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    I'd be very mad if that were true T_T

    so far good things from this system except the internet issues and dpc latency, no major problems.
     
    Terminal42, Dec 26, 2009
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    Im still waiting for mine. its taking FOREVER! :(
     

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    i did receive it two days ago, I hope you will also have the unbelievable please of unpacking it soon. :)
     
    djan84, Dec 31, 2009
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