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

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

  1. v_c

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    1920x1080 is a $150 option on US page.

    It is a $0 option upgrade on UK/Europe pages. Must be a mistake. Im gonna order asap before they change it and see if they honour it (probably won't :D ). Managed to find the EPP M15x page for my region.
     
    v_c, Sep 23, 2009
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  2. Dio

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    yup what happen with M17X and EPP Drake. I wasnt around for that can you enlighten me I do want complete care. this is holding up my purchase.
     
    Dio, Sep 23, 2009
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  3. HiHu

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    what kind of discount can we have ? i live in france, so i'm not sure if "epp" applies to me..

    where could i get this kind of info ? maybe by ordering it directly over the phone ?
     
    HiHu, Sep 23, 2009
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  4. Mandrake

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    It took them 3 days to make it available for EPP.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 23, 2009
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  5. Dio

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    Appreciate it thank you. I will wait then no sense in doing so I wonder if doinf an online chat will help. Then again I dont want to deal with CSR who are clueless either. lol
     
    Dio, Sep 23, 2009
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  6. Bubbamel

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    EPP is finally working all!.. Have at it! :D
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  7. Darkhan

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    ETA ship date is 10-21 why not just wait and order 10-22 and get full install of win7 instead of crap upgrade?
     
    Darkhan, Sep 23, 2009
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  8. Dio

    Dio Notebook Evangelist

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    The upgrade coupon is for a downloadable version of WIN7? or is it a coupon to order the upgrade anyone? I rather have it the day of release rather than wait 4 to 6 weeks for them to send it.
     
    Dio, Sep 23, 2009
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  9. XRod

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    I know its off topic...but that new desktop design looks fantastic too...
     
    XRod, Sep 23, 2009
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  10. Ty Haegs

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    yeah but on the uk site it doesn't say that the 1920x1080 screen is WLED or not...
     
    Ty Haegs, Sep 23, 2009
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  11. Bubbamel

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    I am hoping they could surprise us afterall. If so close to win 7 release, maybe they will already come pre-loaded? Okay, okay, I am pushing it, but a man can dream can't he? :D
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  12. Darkhan

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    I have been working with the new desktop for over 2 months now and its the most desktop personally I have seen in person.
     
    Darkhan, Sep 23, 2009
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  13. WaR

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    WaR, Sep 23, 2009
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  14. Mandrake

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    Are you going to get the 4870s for your M17x?
     
    Mandrake, Sep 23, 2009
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  15. Darkhan

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    Yes when they become available.
     
    Darkhan, Sep 23, 2009
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  16. Darkhan

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    I am trying to see when they can be purchased seperatly now.
     
    Darkhan, Sep 23, 2009
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  17. Bubbamel

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    I find it so odd that the 4870 is available for the M17x now, but not available as an option for the m15x. Granted, I am okay with the 260, but I would have liked the option for the 4870. First sad face about the M15x :(
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  18. XRod

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    Hmmm, no integrated graphics, no HDMI and only a 260GTX at this stage........I'm not sold on this one and actually slightly disappointed...
     
    XRod, Sep 23, 2009
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  19. Ty Haegs

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    i agree. At least it makes my decision easier to go with the 17x. Now if only they would throw on a LED screen I would very happy.
     
    Ty Haegs, Sep 23, 2009
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  20. Mandrake

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    Cool, get part numbers of you can.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 23, 2009
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  21. Bubbamel

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    Ok, this is what I am ordering in about an hour.

    Intel Core i7 820QM 1.73GHz (3.06GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache)
    4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
    15.6-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 (1080p) WLED
    1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M
    500GB SATAII 7,200RPM
    Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
    Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
    Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN Half Mini Card
    Primary - 9-cell (85Watt) Lithium-Ion Battery
    Internal Bluetooth 2.1 Mini-Card - 2.1 Enhanced Data Rate
    2Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis (no complete care     :( )
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  22. Ty Haegs

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    don't feel like building one so what is that priced at? 2500?
     
    Ty Haegs, Sep 23, 2009
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  23. Bubbamel

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    $2823 before EPP discount and taxes.
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  24. Thrawn

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    I am loving that they put an option for dual 4870s in Crossfire in the M17X. Thats my machine for sure.
     
    Thrawn, Sep 23, 2009
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  25. Marvie100

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    $2624 USD
    10 char
    -EDIT- That's with a 1-Yr Warranty, not 2.
     
    Marvie100, Sep 23, 2009
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  26. Archaon

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    I'm trying to order one on the European site now,but it seems to be having a bit of a fit.....
     
    Archaon, Sep 23, 2009
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  27. Bubbamel

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    Marvie, is that for a config similar to mine? How did you get yours lower? Just curious! :D
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  28. Ty Haegs

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    :eek: umm wow.
     
    Ty Haegs, Sep 23, 2009
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  29. Bubbamel

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    don't forget though, I added the 9 cell battery and blu ray. I was expecting that amount anyway..especially with a 2 yr warranty. You know what, I will just join you....it is a bit much isn't it? :eek:
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  30. sleey0

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    I already have on in my cart with my big discount.

    I am pretty pissed though. Why couldn't they slap 1 4870 in the M15x?

    I am happy that the M17x got the 4870 love. Anyone know if it is DDR5??
     
    sleey0, Sep 23, 2009
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  31. Bubbamel

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    you and that boeing discount... *mumbles under breath*... :D
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  32. Marvie100

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    so sleey0 I lost track of all your orders/cancellations. Did you end up getting an M17x or not?
     
    Marvie100, Sep 23, 2009
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  33. sleey0

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    DOES ANY1 KNOW IF THE 4870 IS DDR5?

    I might hold out on the M15x depending on this answer ;)
     
    sleey0, Sep 23, 2009
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  34. Bubbamel

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    Hey Sleey0, what are you getting in that M15x?
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  35. Ty Haegs

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    what kind of discount... I will need some heavy persuading to get me back on the 15x boat, as I will be using my Alienware Titanium Account and only have $2500 to work with :(
     
    Ty Haegs, Sep 23, 2009
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  36. sleey0

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    I have the 820, wuxga, 260 selected.

    Everything else stock.
     
    sleey0, Sep 23, 2009
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  37. Trelawney

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    Trelawney, Sep 23, 2009
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  38. Bubbamel

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    Unfortunately Ty, they do not take the Titanium account anymore.. only Dell Prefered Account.. DPA as it is known around here. Sorry about that. :(
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 23, 2009
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  39. Mandrake

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    according to notebookcheck it is...
     
    Mandrake, Sep 23, 2009
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  40. Marvie100

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    Obsess much? LOL. Seriously though, 4870 is "supposed" to have GDDR5 but so was the 4850s so who knows.
     
    Marvie100, Sep 23, 2009
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  41. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    I knew you would not be able to resist :D.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 23, 2009
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  42. sleey0

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    According to Asus it wasn't.
     
    sleey0, Sep 23, 2009
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  43. sleey0

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    I am torn, quad.

    I guess I could give it a whirl and return the thing if I don't like it, right?
     
    sleey0, Sep 23, 2009
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  44. Mandrake

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    Wasn't the Asus card 512MB? Different card.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 23, 2009
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  45. WaR

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    That is the million dollar question. I've been trying to find that out myself.
     
    WaR, Sep 23, 2009
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  46. Ty Haegs

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    really? is it odd that they don't send you a notice? weird on my last bill (august) it still showed my Credit limit...
     
    Ty Haegs, Sep 23, 2009
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  47. Quadzilla

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    These are 4870XTs and these cards are built by ATI . The Asus cards were built by Asus and they just called them what they wanted . Still not positive though on the whole DDR5 simply based on the comment of DDR3 in the bios update for the M17x.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 23, 2009
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  48. sleey0

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    You can use the titanium acct on www.alienware.com NOT www.dell.com;)


    Think one would fit in the M15x?
     
    sleey0, Sep 23, 2009
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  49. WaR

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    Return the M17x with the 260 and put the 280 on the M15x
     
    WaR, Sep 23, 2009
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  50. Quadzilla

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    Yeah you may just want to do that. Try and see if its all that .


    Gotta love dells "Award winning return policy" :D.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 23, 2009
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