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    New Notebook Teaser from Alienware, New Notebooks Coming Very Soon?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by MICHAELSD01, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    I'm sure they'll announce whatever the new product is by the end of July. I doubt that they'll start shipping them until at least the end of August, so just wait to see what Breed leads to. If it's too long of a wait for their new product, go order a m15x. You have 30 days to get a full refund after you get it, anyway. So you could return it for the new notebook if you wanted.
     
  2. jmstewart93

    jmstewart93 Notebook Consultant

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    Good call. Again, i just wish I had more time. I really am an AW loyalist and would love to get one of their machines for university, but at the moment I dont see A) why I should pay an extra 700 bucks for an inferior machine B) buy an outdated laptop to game on

    Pretty stupid. But I guess while I wait for.... whatever Bre3d is... I could just save up more money. I am about ready to strangle AW right now for keeping me in suspense like this...

    Edit: and they had better announce whatever release they will be making by end of month. Just think of their loss of sales they are experiencing right now! I will tell them AW guys straight up that if they put out a decent 15 inch lappy it will be a success. You have your first buyer right here...
     
  3. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    WTF...? Yesterday when you clicked on email alerts for Breed, it said

    "Be the first to get the latest information from Breed. Learn about:

    * Breed video launch times
    * Download latest Breed wallpapers
    * Product announcements"

    Today, they took out the last part. We already caught on, Alienware. Did they really have to remove that?
     
  4. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    I think I figured out what part (or all, hopefully not all...) of it is. Check out Alienware-James's post on this forum and another notebook forum, let's see if anyone else can figure out.
     
  5. Wraithers

    Wraithers Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha.. They're teasing you Michael. That's what happens ;)

    Edit: Now you've got me on a wild goose chase *Wags finger at you*
     
  6. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    what other forum?
    another thread on this one? or a totally different site?
    this is the only one i am a member of and like... :)

    *Wags finger at you* also.... :)
     
  7. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    I'm not a member of any other notebook forum either. I just googled Alienware Breed...
     
  8. Wraithers

    Wraithers Notebook Evangelist

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    This post on NotebookForums.com ?
    The users were discussing probabilities for Montevina on the m15x or m17x - and after his post they pointed out that he said 'these platforms'

    @Michael - I just saw you searched Alienware Breed in contrast to my search for Alienware-James :eek:
     
  9. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    what does wraith win?

    :)

    damn AW....i call sinanigans (sp) on em now...... :)
     
  10. Wraithers

    Wraithers Notebook Evangelist

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    Hehe..
    I don't want nothing... but my Black Skullcap :cool: If that's not too hard to ask for ;)
     
  11. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    since AW seems to be behind the 8 ball on that i can offer the following:

    flat black or glass black engine spray paint.... :)
     
  12. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    No, that wasn't what I was hinting at. Have fun :p.

    BTW, just because they're not going to release Montevina for the current m15x and the m17x, it doesn't mean that they won't release it for a redesigned m15x.
     
  13. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    grrrrrr
    now AW-James and michael are playing games with us....
    not funny people....not funny at all.... :)

    pfffft.
     
  14. Heathkidd

    Heathkidd M860TU

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    black moltenova m15x i guess?
     
  15. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    heath...
    go to page 6 i believe....AW-James is quoted as not having the Montevina in the current platforms....
    maybe a black 15 - but it appears with no upgrades....
     
  16. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    That's an old reply from him, plus it was from a different forum. With the bad reputation Alienware caused for the m15x, I'm sure that they'll rename the new notebook if it's a new 15", it'll be a new platform either way
     
  17. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    ok give it up michael....what is it that you found that we have not then....
    before i make more of an idiot of myself with outdated postings... :)
     
  18. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    This hopefully isn't it...

    But the "Alienware Breed" thing could just be a gaming clan for Alienware owners.

    This quote from Alienware-James tipped me off that it was just a clan:

    Since he posted that in the same thread as they were discussing Breed and here, too, a clan might be what Alienware is teasing us with. I don't really think it is, but it's a step above speculation with Alienware-James sort of hinting at it. Then again, he also said it was a product launch, and so did Alienware, before they removed those hints today.

    http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=219024
     
  19. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    lol - i thought it was deeper than that...
    i looked at that too - not to sound rude, but they sponser a team before they offer a black updated 15x - pffffft.

    but then again...to be sponsered by AW....if i was only female and pretty... :)

    and yes they did say those things - kinda bizarre they no longer have those links or wording....makes one wonder.
     
  20. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    I'm sure that they still have something coming. Why would they spend so much time and money on Breed if it wasn't for a new product?
     
  21. Oodle-Bear

    Oodle-Bear Alienware Mug, Testpilot

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    I'm hoping that it's the m15 & m17x's with Montevina platform. Not that it makes a real difference to gaming and to be honest with the m17x, battery life is irrelevent too really but, cooler running and DDR3 would be cool...

    I'm betting that IF it's a new notebook release, it will be slightly different, to change/update the existing m15 and m17x range would cause worldwide outcry with people demanding upgrades for free etc. And, to be honest totally understandable really.

    Ho Hum, guess we wait.......

    Still waiting for the m17x to be released in the Uk so..........................

    OB
     
  22. Miho

    Miho Notebook Consultant

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    (10 characters)
     
  23. newfiejudd

    newfiejudd Notebook Deity

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    Maybe it's something to compete with the Envy. Maybe a 15" or 13". I guess time will tell.
     
  24. AzalnRex

    AzalnRex Notebook Consultant

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    It´s more a new laptop/desktop line...
     
  25. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    maybe its just to take everyones mind of the problems with the m15 and the delays with the m17
     
  26. milcs

    milcs Anti-fanboy

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    Well... I've watched the "movie" and I can only say... a handful of dust to close people's eyes. But, that's just my opinion.
     
  27. Heathkidd

    Heathkidd M860TU

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    Its some thing only in regard to the M15x... and Area 51 desktops...

    my guess

    new colors (black mabye others i hope Green and Blue)
    new GPUs (9800 GT 9800 GTS... mabye 9800 GTX mabye not)

    still SR platform.

    its a refresh of the m15x options basicaly.

    and in regard to the Area 51 desktops.. mabye a new case design? current one is old.

    im 99% sure with 0 sources its a no brainier really


    ALienware want to spice up there most popular laptop now VoodooPC is about to show off its 15 and 17inch gaming notebooks.. (that have heaps of color options /carbon fiber prob and will only have 9series GPUs)


    i would advise people to wait for this refresh.. a 9800 GT or 9800 GTS could blow the 8800 GTX out of the water in features and heat.
    + if you have been waiting for colors i would def wait n see..
     
  28. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Oh yeah, let's see the 9800 come out. :D
     
  29. jmstewart93

    jmstewart93 Notebook Consultant

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    If I might play the devil's advocate here for a moment:

    If I were AW right now I would be really worried about my recent loss of sales (and everyone talking about it openly on forums such as...) and would want to quell it a.s.a.p. So, I would probably release a new campaign... in order to get people to stop buying the competitions products whilst I redesign my own products. To me at least, it seems like AW might just be tired of getting their A$$ kicked around the house by the new clevo in the 15 inch gamer race, so they are buying some time.

    Any information we have right now is purely speculative, of course, and as such I would encourage people to not take this forums ideas as facts until AW does release some info. That is not to say that one cannot talk about why Breed is being launched, merely my reminder to not get your hopes up people...
     
  30. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    i luv the quantative backing you have.... :)
     
  31. Stone825

    Stone825 Notebook Virtuoso

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    "your rig. The difference of getting a frag or being fragged can often depend on who is running with the best system...which is why we chose Alienware as our official PC Sponsor for PMS Clan. Alienware systems are already built for PRO performance since they can be custom-tailored to our specifications and give us all the fragging power we need to play against the best. Package that with Alienware’s sleek and sexy design, what more could a hard-core gamer ask for?" -AthenaTwin"

    What happens when you are playing some hard core crysis and your computer downclocks :)

    Disclaimer: I know that they fixed the GPU downclocking I was just throwing that in there for some humor.
     
  32. Daemen

    Daemen Notebook Enthusiast

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    What if the competition has a Sager with 9800GT SLI and a quad core?
     
  33. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    u insert a virus... :D
     
  34. Pandadeist

    Pandadeist Notebook Consultant

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    "The difference of getting a frag or being fragged can often depend on who is running with the best system..."

    That's completely wrong. I have a 3 year old HP laptop with an integrated graphics card and I can own my friend in CounterStrike: Source who has a brand new Compal with an 8600M GT. Sure, having a good system helps a lot, but if you suck at a game throwing more hardware at you is only going to make it more pathetic when you lose.
     
  35. jmstewart93

    jmstewart93 Notebook Consultant

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    True dat Pandadeist.
     
  36. milcs

    milcs Anti-fanboy

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    I hope AW can make something significative to change their image...
    I mean, I hope people will remain reasonable enough and will be able to distinguish between what seems to be clearly an image/marketing strategy from any true intention of fixing anything.

    I really wished I could believe there is a revision on the way... But all the flashy colours and webpages just show where they are burning their money... IMAGE and marketing! Please... do not let yourselves be alienated by these propaganda strategies. Please, don't be naive and use your inteligence and be a bit "critic".
     
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    The revision is called: new laptop line and just forget the m15x.
     
  38. Wraithers

    Wraithers Notebook Evangelist

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    Hehe.. I can see now that not only was Michaels teased but so are the rest of you... welll... us ;)
    I agree with not being too speculative. That will just set you up for disappointment.
    Cheers to everyone waiting to get in the Phase Game :)
    L8rs
     
  39. odessa

    odessa Notebook Consultant

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    guys you are dreaming if you think that AW is comming out with a new notebook model. The have 3 models and they do not care to offer more models. They have a 15" and a 17" models excluding the old m9750 (wich will come out of the business as soon as AW runs out of stock). As a company I do not see any point to have more high end laptops.

    Take a look @ DELL they have a single high end 17" model (m1730) and nothing more.
     
  40. Wraithers

    Wraithers Notebook Evangelist

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    A little more speculationg for everyone ;)
    odessa's statement made something click in my otherwise tired brain - Dell dropped some of it's models in it's XPS line & now we have this teaser from AW..

    Dell+Alienware is playing this one really well :cool:

    Disclaimer: This is only speculation !!! :D
     
  41. Oodle-Bear

    Oodle-Bear Alienware Mug, Testpilot

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    All hail Wraithers... the NBR Oracle ha ha ha ha

    Sorry, couldn't resist... (",)

    I admit that now you mention it, it does seems conveniant?

    OB
     
  42. Wraithers

    Wraithers Notebook Evangelist

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    No problem Oodle.. It's just speculation after all :)

    Hmmm.. Welll.. It could even be that Alienware timed this so that we would THINK they actually are doing something... Then again, that might be reading TOO much into it ;)
    And I'm not one to do that.. Hehe :p

    PS. Just in case I *am* right by some minute twist of fate - I shall change my title to NBR Oracle :cool:... When I hit the required number of posts of course :D
     
  43. Oodle-Bear

    Oodle-Bear Alienware Mug, Testpilot

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    ha ha ha ha ha ha "The Oracle" formerly known as Wraithers....

    I was wondering how some people changed there title to different things?

    So it's a high enough post count that enables this option?

    OB
     
  44. Wraithers

    Wraithers Notebook Evangelist

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    Hehehe.. Indeed I shall ;)

    Yea.. that's how it works I think.. after 625 posts I think..
    Dang you're pretty close Oodle !!!!! All the best :)
     
  45. Ricky_S

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    its just a little animated movie AW is coming out with, to promote their existing products.

    "Alienware presents Breed, its first 3D-animated short. Discover the truth for yourself and watch Scene 1: Origins Revealed."

    Here are some keywords for their **** description:
    Alienware animated short, Alienware movie, Alienware video, Alienware 3d movie, Animated short, Alien spaceship, Alienware commercial, Alienware scifi movie, Breed, Breed wallpaper, Breed movie, Breed 3d movie, Breed video, Alienware new print campaign, Gaming, Gaming PC, Gaming Notebooks, Gaming Laptops, Gaming Desktops, Video"

    Thats what I got lol.
     
  46. Stone825

    Stone825 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Oh yea I forgot about changing my title. I did it after around 1000 posts so I don't have the actual count for you.
     
  47. The Unspool

    The Unspool Notebook Geek

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    I think we need to stop looking around the situation and instead look it right in the face. What is the video itself showing us? It's clearly incomplete, as it says Part 1, but there are still probably clues that some astute and perceptive individuals may pick up on.

    Also, the music is so climactic they are definitely building up to something, and the animation is good enough for it to be something big, important enough for a teaser site. My opinion is it's something new, and it's something in the Alienware mainstream, ie: not some clan.

    Then again it could all just be smoke and mirrors, Alienware is just diverting our attention and keeping us on the line, maybe because they simply need more time to update, or WHATEVER I don't pretend to know, the m15x. Or perhaps they will simply put out a series of teasers, since this is episode 1, to keep us from looking elsewhere for weeks at a time. The internet community always over-analyzes everything thrown our way and Alienware surely knows this, this could actually just be nothing, some stupid story about some guy in a cave finding the Alienware technology. (As in "Behind The Origin")
     
  48. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    as i said, until i see a product in association with this, it shall mean diddly squat and remains just a meaningless pc generated short.

    cant even call it a tease as it shows absoutly nothing.... :)
     
  49. The Unspool

    The Unspool Notebook Geek

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    Maybe it shows everything and we're just too blind to see it.
     
  50. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    maybe but doubt it.
    if they offered a free upgrade or more then 10% off based on it "showing" something and we were to look more into it, then i would.
    but they do not, and it does not....and therefore i will not.... :)
     
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