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    New M17x R4, M14X R2 and M18X R2 are coming - Speculation thread.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by sn0w13, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. DanXbix

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    DanXbix, Apr 19, 2012
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    And I thought GT660m would be an option for the m14x...Why isn't it so?
     
    Evil_Mask, Apr 19, 2012
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    Sucks big time if they discontinue the M11x. Very unexpected, and sad. Wonder what valid reasons they have.
     
    Mackan, Apr 19, 2012
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    AlienwareM17x Full-HD-Notebook für 3D-Spiele ? Einzelheiten | Dell Deutschland

    It looks like Alienware engineers are lazy to put a subwoofer in M17x R4 :(

    I don’t mind if they want to use the old chassis but a least improve/modify one or two things. I also want 90%-95% gamut LCD :mad:

    Now Clevo gaming laptops already have multi-colour backlit keyboard and equipped with Onkyo speakers (and subwoofer), I think Dell/Alienware need to rise up their game.
     
    unlogic, Apr 19, 2012
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  5. Prema

    Prema Your Freedom, Your Choice

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    I guess this is why:


    W110ER_B_v3.1.pdf

    ;)
     
    Prema, Apr 19, 2012
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    Dell has updated UK site with new GPUs for the M14x, M17x and M18x
    M17x come with:
    GF660m 2GB DDR5 as base
    GF675m 2GB DDR5 + £180
    AMD7970 2 GB DDR5 + £230

    Also there is mSATA (cheapest +£100 for 64GB) and 120Hz FHD 3D screen +£230
     
    M.H, Apr 19, 2012
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  7. Red Line

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    Waiting for the US prices...Seems like the GPU update appears today for the complete laptop line-up)
     
    Red Line, Apr 19, 2012
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    Clevo is very late with the W110ER and in the view of AW discontinuing the M11x lets hope the small Clevo will be good ;)
     
    M.H, Apr 19, 2012
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    From Tom's Hardware,
    "Though no official announcement, the Alienware M18X R2 gaming laptop specs have been leaked.

    Information coming out of dell-lab.posterous.com has the upcoming Alienware M18X R2 featuring the new Ivy Bridge mobile CPUs. Users will have the option between three CPUs: i7-3610QM (@ 2.3 GHz), i7-3720QM (@2.6 GHz) and i7-3820QM (@ 2.7 GHz). To power the 18.4-inch FullHD LCD White-LED Glossy screen, end-users with have the option for dual Radeon HD 7970M (CrossFire) or dual GeForce GTX 675M (SLI) mobile graphic cards. A third option of the GeForce GTX 660M will be available but it is unknown if it will be available in SLI or just a single card setup. As for your memory options, the M18X R2 will offer DDR3 1600 MHz in 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB, with DDR3 1866 at 2 GB.

    Users will find the M18X R2 offers a wide range of storage options from standard hard drives to SSDs. Users will be able to choose either a 500 GB 7.2K 2.5-inch HDD or 750 GB 7.2K 2.5-inch HDD for their systems. If speed is more your thing, you have the option for SSD storage. The SSD storage options include; 256 GB / 512 GB Samsung PM830 (SATA3, 7mm, 2.5-inch), 32 GB / 64 GB Samsung PM830 (SATA3, mSATA) or 512 GB Micron C400 (SATA3, 7mm, 2.5-inch). In addition, the Alienware M18X R2 will feature a Wireless HD card (optional), a 240 W or 330 W AC adapter, and two color choices - red and black."
     
    JoeyFUZZ911, Apr 19, 2012
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  10. HerrKaputt

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    For what it's worth, my idea at IdeaStorm, asking for "Matte screens on all Alienware laptops", has been put "Under Review". This is good news, because topics placed under review usually end up receiving a definite answer, whether "yes we will implement it", or "no we won't".

    If you want to make your voice heard by Dell about this, now is the time to flood that thing with "+1" comments...
    Idea Storm

    (sorry for mentioning this again; I'm not spamming, I just REALLY want to buy an M14x with a matte screen)
     
    HerrKaputt, Apr 19, 2012
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    Too bad wanted to buy a m14x... Well I hope then that for the m14x R3 matte screen and thinner chassis will be there :)
     
    Evil_Mask, Apr 19, 2012
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  13. steviejones133

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    Wow, that is a REALLY BIG disappointment ..... especially for those that waited eagerly or postponed buying an R1 only to find little enhancement of any great note on the R2.
     
    steviejones133, Apr 19, 2012
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    Super Octet, Apr 19, 2012
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    The systems are already up and ready to order with an estimate delivery date end of May 2012... I do not know why this is still a speculation thread...
     
    juliant, Apr 19, 2012
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  16. Evil_Mask

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    Can somebody explain me what is the "64GB mSATA Boot Drive" mentioned in the m14x r2 configuration? Is it a SSD?
     
    Evil_Mask, Apr 19, 2012
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  17. katalin_2003

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    It should be a mini PCIe SSD.
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 19, 2012
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  18. chewbakaats58

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    Are we all surprised? I mean this is why I went ahead and got my m18x r1 in March, because the release of the 600 series mobile weren't going to be anything different, and ivy bridge isn't worth it to upgrade atm. This was all known I thought.
     
    chewbakaats58, Apr 19, 2012
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  19. Speedy Gonzalez

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    the M14X has a removable glass there only clips holding it you can remove it cut a bezel and bamm matte screen ;)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 19, 2012
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  20. DanXbix

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    I'm waiting on the next generation m18xr3 not worth upgrading for me unless the m18xr2 Has no DPC latency & noticeably faster 3960xm extreme CPU


    Sent from my iPad3 using Tapatalk HD
     
    DanXbix, Apr 19, 2012
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    Quote: Dell-Lab

    D:?
    Not matte, but anti-glare is better than nothing!
     
    orphyn09, Apr 19, 2012
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    I now see only nvidia gtx 660 and 675 no AMD option at all (which was available earlier today) Hopefully it will pop back later on.
     
    viral taco, Apr 19, 2012
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  23. Super Octet

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    French Configurator shows exactly the same screen option for the M14x R1 and R2.
    I guess the R1 already has the "anti-glare" treatment.

    It's labelled "TrueLife" here, maybe it's not the same thing though.
     
    Super Octet, Apr 19, 2012
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  24. Evil_Mask

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    And maybe a 1920x1080 resolution would have been nice for the m14x.
     
    Evil_Mask, Apr 19, 2012
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  25. Speedy Gonzalez

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    exactly the M14X start to look real nice :)

    AMD is going to sale like hot cakes that's why :D

    yep is an anti glare screen what I don't like is the color gamut I think is 60% :(

    you don't want to kill the performance if the gt650m is on par with the GTX560m 1440x900 is perfect plus that res on a 14" is already overkill :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 19, 2012
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    And here I was thinking Clevo was lagging behind with their "refresh".
     
    Aikimox, Apr 19, 2012
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  27. MexicanSnake

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    Mmm this new m14x smells good :), perhaps this or the new mbp (when it comes out).

    The GT 650m sounds just great, is it GDDR5 or GDDR3?
     
    MexicanSnake, Apr 19, 2012
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  28. Evil_Mask

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    It is GDDR5 :) .
    You can choose between the 1go and 2go version.
     
    Evil_Mask, Apr 19, 2012
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  29. MexicanSnake

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    This is just GREAT news this baby should be on pair or a lil bit better than the GTX 560m :D. Sorry for keeping asking, any idea of the release date?.
     
    MexicanSnake, Apr 19, 2012
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    Canadian site pricing gone nut! cpu upgrade from 2670 to 2760 is $731, to 2960xm is $1481.
     
    Mk017, Apr 19, 2012
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  31. Evil_Mask

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    On the French website you can already order it.
    Better wait for ivy bridge though.
     
    Evil_Mask, Apr 19, 2012
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  32. MexicanSnake

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    Yep, I guess the first batch of core i7s will cost a kidney :p, but the performance looks very nice. Is just that on some place of the official alienware page I managed to customize the R1 :S, but by entering through DELL I got the R2.

    Let's see how much it will cost in Mexico... I have some discounts there!.
     
    MexicanSnake, Apr 19, 2012
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    BorntoPumpGas, Apr 19, 2012
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  34. katalin_2003

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    After further review we are reopening this thread.

    Thank you kindly for your understanding.
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 19, 2012
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    so they call M18X R2, M17X R4, M14X R2 just with the refreshed GPU or they are just the old machines with new GPU's ? :confused:
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 19, 2012
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  36. Aikimox

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    yeah, time to think about MBP 13" with retina display :D :D
     
    Aikimox, Apr 19, 2012
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    From what I have read, Sandy Bridge proc, 600 series GPU's, and 1600 htz standard memory, same screen, same chasis.
     
    BorntoPumpGas, Apr 19, 2012
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    or Elitebook 8770 with IPS ;)

    yeah but do they call this a refresh or this are the next gen models like R2-R4 you know ?
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 19, 2012
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  39. Aikimox

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    not after they went to a chiclet style KB - total disaster.
     
    Aikimox, Apr 19, 2012
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    that sucks is always something the M6500 was a nice machine with a nice RGB screen but the M6600 sucked because the cheap plastic build and no screen now the M6700 comming with RGB screen but I scare of the bad build Quality :(
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 19, 2012
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    Dell Alienware M18X R2 With Ivy Bridge Specs Leaked

    Dell Alienware M18X R2 Specs Leak | techPowerUp

    I would say possibly that what we are seeing on the config page is not the R2 but a revision with 600 series GPU's and the R2 will be close behind, agian speculation.

    Sadly looks like no screen upgrade at this time.

    Leak: Alienware M18X R2 gets Ivy Bridge, SSD options | Electronista
     
    BorntoPumpGas, Apr 19, 2012
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    do you guys think they offering the M18X on dell site with the old CPU because they can't sale the ivy bridge until next week but if we order now we get ivy?
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 19, 2012
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    yeah, seems like it.

    Moves like that make Nvidia the last choice on my list, ever. We already know that the 675M is the 580M flashed with a new vBIOS, same clocks, same performance. And they still push it as a new tech. C'mon.... :mad:
     
    Aikimox, Apr 19, 2012
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    Alienware M14x-R2 Full HD 3D Gaming Laptop Details | Dell

    Alienware M17x-R4 Gaming Laptop Details | Dell

    Alienware M18x-R2 Powerful 18-inch Gaming Laptop ? Specs and Reviews | Dell


    Well , we still able to stick with our R1 for awhile , that's the good point of view for m18x-r1 owners.
     
    iPhantomhives, Apr 19, 2012
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  46. Lanscaper

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    so far the 675m isn't too inflated (like the 580m was)... so far.... well on canadian site anyways. It's a bit higher on the USA site
     
    Lanscaper, Apr 19, 2012
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    Killing the 11" was a typical Dell Move.

    They innovate, build something ahead of its time.. And wonder why it doesn't sell well. However, after they have established a brand and the market is about to explode for it.. they pull it.

    Did it with the Adamo (ultrabook), did it with their MP3, PDA, Smart Phones.. everything..
     
    TheBluePill, Apr 19, 2012
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    What!?! No XM CPU?!? Hopefully, this leaking information is incomplete. If they do not offer an unlocked Extreme CPU, then I'm totally disinterested in downgrading to an R2 model.

    Until I see clear evidence that an Ivy Bridge XM proc solidly outperforms a Sandy Bridge XM proc and the new generation dual-GPU configurations totally slaughter what I already have, and that the M18x R2 is not downgraded to a plastic chassis like the shenanigan they pulled with the M17x R3, I will have minimal interest in the R2. For me personally, the speculation is all rather pointless until we have full disclosure and Alienware shows us their cards.
     
    Mr. Fox, Apr 19, 2012
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