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    *OFFICIAL* "All Powerful" M15x Owner's Lounge

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by sleey0, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. sleey0

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    So, check it. The manual has been here. everything you want to know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    YES!

    :)

    It's official everyone. Link: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/M15x/en/index.html

    i7

    LED screen options 1600x900 standard, 1920x1080 upgrade

    MXM 3.0b slot with power requirements of 35W and 65W individually

    What more could you ask for?
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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    What could this mean!!!

    Video
    LCD interface
    Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS)
    External display support
    VGA and DisplayPort
    Video cards
    MXM 3.0 Type B compliant cards with individual power budget of 35W and 65W
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  3. AirJordan

    AirJordan Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, its case is exactly the same. I was expecting it to be at least slightly different

    EDIT: core i7!!!
     
    AirJordan, Sep 22, 2009
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    Levenly Grappling Deity

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    looks like i will in line to order my M15x soon :D

    1600 x 900 and 1920 x 1080 resolutions. so we're shooting for 16:9?
     
    Levenly, Sep 22, 2009
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  5. sleey0

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    Yep.

    My order is going in as soon as I can get to the configurator.
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  6. Bubbamel

    Bubbamel Notebook Evangelist

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    hahaha @ sleey0's new avatar! I cannot wait for this. I have money ready. Itching to call.. put it up for order already!!! Great to see an LED option! :D
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 22, 2009
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  7. sleey0

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    Bothe screen options are LED standard ie NO CCFL option. Better be a good LED panel. lol

    They are playing the GPU part close to the chest. Usually the specs indicate what card is in there but I can't find anything.
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  8. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    I am happy for the people waiting for this
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 22, 2009
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  9. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    I think new nvidia GPU specially made for Mobile computers, not that desktop copycat stuff, but this is a really wild geuss
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 22, 2009
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  10. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nice links!

    Just went through it myself. It's gonna be a solid laptop. I hope the base doesn't start with 2GB Ram.

    Anyway, is this thing supposed to sport 2 video cards?

    EDIT: Nevermind, I see it has 1 card only. Still pure awesomeness.
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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  11. Thatoe

    Thatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Damn, this makes me feel bad about my newly bought m17x. The new m15x seems to have everything this one has plus more portability. Anyone can tell me why I should be happy with my m17x and make my day?
     
    Thatoe, Sep 22, 2009
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  12. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, for me it's the screen. I couldn't do with less than 17" in my main computer. Also the dual hard drives, and dual cards. That's about it. If it weren't for these things I would be all over this new one.

    I thought it might have looked just a little more different.
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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  13. ichime

    ichime Notebook Elder

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    if the GTS 250M or GTS 260M turns out to be MXM 3.0 type A with SLi support and they find their way into this thing, things could get interesting...
     
    ichime, Sep 22, 2009
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  14. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    full size keyboard and screen, dual HDD's, sli, And you still don't know how good the core i7 will perform.
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 22, 2009
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    Ok. Where's phinagle!

    What cards are 1. MXM3.0b compliant and 2. have thermal budgets of 35W and 65W?

    We solve that and we might have an answer :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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    Just checked. Listen to this :)

    The thermals on the 4870 are 65W while the 280 is 75W. The GTS 260M runs 37W.

    Not jumping to conclusions but I am getting a little excited :p
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  17. WaR

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    Nice! lol Only thing left is for it to also come in colors at launch.
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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  18. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i told you darkhan was legit

    not trolling here but Clevo GOT WHIPPED :p
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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  19. Thatoe

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    Seems to me you're a bit more than "a little excited" sleey0. :p

    Anyway, at first, i thought m15x will have sli too. I was like no way! Now, I'm happy again since there's no way i can buy another laptop right now.
     
    Thatoe, Sep 22, 2009
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  20. WaR

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    That would be pretty sweet. I can see it now, i7 and 9Hours of battery... OK, maybe not but still!
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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  21. wizzkid1992

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    bleeh, makes me wana return my m17x once it arrives, bugger XD
     
    wizzkid1992, Sep 22, 2009
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  22. sleey0

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    Yes, I am VERY excited :)

    I am a nb junkie and love my toys. I am def ordering one of these and can't wait to find out what GPU is in there.

    Hmmm... Only a 6 cell though?
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  23. daz7781

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    No inbuilt mobile broadband as far as i can see. All high end laptops nowdays have inbuilt mobile broadband especially the smaller more portable laptops.
     
    daz7781, Sep 22, 2009
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  24. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    can some one convert these from pdf ?
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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  25. sleey0

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    Why? Grab Cutepdf... It's free :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  26. ichime

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    yeah scratch that part about two MXM slots. It seems that it can only hold 1, but complying with both type A and B dimensions.
     
    ichime, Sep 22, 2009
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  27. The_Moo™

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    these are not your typical laptops ....

    so please look around @ clevo or alienware or sagers and find one with mobile broadband
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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    Dual ATi 4870's my friend,but sadly no GTX 260 or 280.
     
    Sonicjet, Sep 22, 2009
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  29. msparrow88

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    IM ON BOARD! IM GETTING ONE!
    sold my M17 for 2k!!!!
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    Ok, so what cards are MXM3.0a compliant?

    I'm guessing they'll have the GTS260M standard with the 4870 as an upgrade option?
     
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  31. WaR

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    OK, so have the cards been pinned down already or is someone still working on it? We know dual cards is a no-go.

    lol... poor soul the one that bought that M17 for 2k.

    Sleey0 how about a service manual for the other 2 monsters?
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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    Still it's a high end laptop and it's smaller for better portability so i'm surprised they left out such a useful feature as mobile broadband. If i'm travelling around with my laptop i want an internet connection wherever i am, not having to worry about if i'm within range of a wifi connection
     
    daz7781, Sep 22, 2009
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  33. The_Moo™

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    damn it looks so nice and SLI CLEVO IS peeing their pants
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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    if mobile internet is such a huge issue, get one of those mobile broadband sticks, problem solved?
     
    wizzkid1992, Sep 22, 2009
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    Agree or disagree?

    Discuss
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  36. Lp18

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    question can or cannot take crossfire or sli???
    I'm drueling about this laptop : D_ _ _ |
     
    Lp18, Sep 22, 2009
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  37. Dio

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    hmmmm.. so this will have a lower end GPU such as a GTS260?
     
    Dio, Sep 22, 2009
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  38. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    Well LED and i7 , depending on what video cards these have i may have to snag one of these myself . Cant imagine how excited you are Sleey0 :D.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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    Yeah i know but it would of been more convenient if it was built in especially as other manufacturers do that. Those sticks can be lost easily and you could forget to bring it with you whereas if it's built in it's always there when you need it. Just surprised they left that feature out on such a high end laptop.
     
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    Probably if it has 35W and 65W compliant slot :)
     
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    sounds effing awesome, although I wish they pulled an HP and gave it the ability to have more than 8 gigs of ram. I'm so happy about the LED screen... that was one of my main gripes about the M17X
     
    d motorman, Sep 22, 2009
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  42. msparrow88

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    it says Stealth Mode in the manual.
    i remember that was a feature for the old m15x.
    thats not just for nvidia cards right?..
    because if it was, wed know they were going to use an nvidia card.
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    I'll never come close to using 8GB's now.

    And when I do, I'll need a new laptop by then ;)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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    Has nothing to do with nvidia :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    I think its nvidia no mather what. For alienware they are still the most powerfull. they only did the ATI thing on the m17 because it was to cut the price
     
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  46. msparrow88

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    it would be really great if this thing starts at like $1200,
    but i figure it will be at least $1500/1600 for base price.
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    Like others say - get a mobile broadband USB stick. I have, and more importantly carry a 3 meter USB extension cable. The ammount of times I manage to get a good signal by sticking the USB stick out of the window of the hotel makes it worthwhile. (Big Tip - I use electrical insulation tape to keep the USB stick attached to the cable, wouldn't want it falling off)
     
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    i figured...
     
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    Dang. No updates to the driver page yet :(
     

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    Just realised it doesn't have an HDMI connection either. That's strange to leave that out when so much equipment now days uses HDMI connections. That means i wouldn't be able to connect it to my HD TV.
     
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