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

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

  1. ichime

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    It can't, at least according to the diagrams of the Motherboard Layout.
     
    ichime, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    that would be a sin on AWs part...
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  3. Bubbamel

    Bubbamel Notebook Evangelist

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    Sherlock Sleey0 is on the case! :D I already emailed my dell salesperson and said expect a call tomorrow or Thurs! Funny how the GPU is the mystery right now... 4870 with GDDR5 maybe? *yummm*.. count me in!
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. Lp18

    Lp18 Notebook Consultant

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    if it's the same chassis what modifications did they do? is it still 15 p or is it 16 p?
     
    Lp18, Sep 22, 2009
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  5. azndragon945

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    Wow, that is a blow. No HDMI connection. Nevertheless I'm planning to get it as soon as it's on the site :)
     
    azndragon945, Sep 22, 2009
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  6. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    Does it have displayport?
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 22, 2009
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  7. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Uhh... are we sure on this yet? Can anyone confirm? That would be a deal killer for me...
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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  8. daz7781

    daz7781 Notebook Consultant

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    looking at the specs it only has a display port and vga output. What were Alienware thinking leaving out an HDMI output that's crazy!
     
    daz7781, Sep 22, 2009
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  9. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    yah if thats true, probably a deal killer for me too.
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  10. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    display port is the fuure at the moment but for now we need hdmi
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 22, 2009
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  11. azndragon945

    azndragon945 Notebook Consultant

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    Hm, well the official announcement isn't til tomorrow...maybe dell is teasing us again...
     
    azndragon945, Sep 22, 2009
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  12. sleey0

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    Not a killer for me :)

    I don't ever hook up my lappies to my tv. I have a PS3 for that ;)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  13. daz7781

    daz7781 Notebook Consultant

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    Display port might be the future but now pretty much all AV equipment uses HDMI. It's too early to be leaving out an HDMI connection.
     
    daz7781, Sep 22, 2009
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  14. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    wow... I haven't played in consoles for such a long time.. last time was a PS2.

    Anyway, so how about the other 2 manuals for the desktops? ;)
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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  15. Bubbamel

    Bubbamel Notebook Evangelist

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    Looking at the comprehensive specs..no hdmi but does have displayport. Very interesting indeed. That caught me a bit off guard. Still buying it though! :D


    Edit: If I remember correctly, Intel now fully supports displayport.
     
    Bubbamel, Sep 22, 2009
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  16. daz7781

    daz7781 Notebook Consultant

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    Good for you but many people including myself do hook their laptops up to their HD TVs. So looks like a deal killer for me unfortunately.
     
    daz7781, Sep 22, 2009
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  17. sleey0

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    Holy CRAP!

    9lbs starting weight? Wooohhh.

    Better starting using my bowflex :D
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  18. d motorman

    d motorman Notebook Evangelist

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    If it started at less than 1500 I'd be the happiest dude alive.

    I gotcha but It helps to future proof the envy even more... provided I can swap out the gpus in it that is.
     
    d motorman, Sep 22, 2009
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  19. Thrawn

    Thrawn Notebook Consultant

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    Guys, the displayport to HDMI adapter runs between 10 and 22 dollars on Amazon

    Not to mention that AW probably puts the adapter in the box.
     
    Thrawn, Sep 22, 2009
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  20. WaR

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    Damn. Does it have a netbook inside too?
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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  21. azndragon945

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    9 lbs isn't too much, but for a 15" I would've expected a little lighter.
     
    azndragon945, Sep 22, 2009
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  22. sleey0

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    Can't.

    Don't think Dell is selling the desktops (AW still is handling that, I think).

    If it were on Dell's site I would have found it ;)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  23. Tristan

    Tristan Garrosh Did Nothing Wrong

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    It's here!!! I just geekgasmed
     
    Tristan, Sep 22, 2009
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  24. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    Yeah 9 pounds is heavier then most 17inchers out there :). Still awesome though . Atleast you know its built well.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  25. the3vilGenius

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    rofl, it will eat them alive thats for sure
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 22, 2009
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  26. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    at least it will be sturdy
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  27. Thrawn

    Thrawn Notebook Consultant

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    Im not defending the weight on this one, but remember that its actually a 15.6" screen, making the body between a 15 and 17. Wrap it in the metal chassis and it gets heavy Im sure.

    Still waiting to see if they move the 4870s and the i7 in to the M17X. Seems like they would have to...the M15x with an i7 2ghz and a 4870 would probably give the m17x a real run.
     
    Thrawn, Sep 22, 2009
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  28. Lp18

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    Will m17x have i7 option too?
     
    Lp18, Sep 22, 2009
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  29. sleey0

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    ^^

    Eventually, sure.
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  30. Quadzilla

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    Yeah if it has a beefy video card in it then it will be very tempting not to get one. 1920x1080 and a 4870 would go nicely together. Pray theres no auto contrasting/dimming built in :).
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  31. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Speaking of resolutions, quad, what do you think of the 1600x900 on a 15.6" screen?

    Would it look similar to 1440x990?
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  32. Tristan

    Tristan Garrosh Did Nothing Wrong

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    I just ran around giggling like a little school girl when I found this. Is that bad? :D


    On Topic: So the GPU and RAM are still in question?
     
    Tristan, Sep 22, 2009
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  33. Quadzilla

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    Thats what i was trying to decide on myself. 1600x900 better framerates but 1920x1080 equal awesome hi def movie support with no funky scaling going on and games will certainly look better. Problem is the eye strain involved with such high res on a small panel but if the panel is bright and clear that wont be an issue. Also depending on the price difference between the 2 will be a big deciding factor. $200 more for the 1920 might be hard to swallow.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  34. WaR

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    I was just gonna ask that. It seems that on a 15" a 1920 x 1080 would be a tad small to read. I wouldn't mind but still. I would have an internal conflict when the time came to pick resolutions on this one.
     
    WaR, Sep 22, 2009
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    I guess my choice will depend on price :)

    If Dell gouges for the WUXGA panel I might pass....
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  36. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    atleast its not 1366x768 vs 1920x1080 then it would be a no brainer :).
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  37. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    i think the 1600x900 for a 15 inch laptop is actually quite good.
    i think it will look pretty darn good.
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  38. sleey0

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    Just thinking...

    The screens will be the same exact ones Dell is using in the SXPS 16. Gonna head on over there for some impressions in a bit.
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  39. Genryu

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    It's pretty beefy in its overall dimensions considering it's almost 2'' thick and 9lbs like others have mentioned. Well at least that means it'll hopefully have some excellent cooling built in there.
     
    Genryu, Sep 22, 2009
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  40. Thrawn

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    I think it depends on if you order the blue-ray and want to full screen the movies. Truthfully I don't do a lot of that. I shrink em and watch while Im surfing/emailing or even play a game windowed if its a 17".
     
    Thrawn, Sep 22, 2009
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  41. Scytus

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    I know that scaling down the resolution in a game from the native res of a screen provides a downgrade on LCDs in visual quality...

    but is that the same case with LEDs?
     
    Scytus, Sep 22, 2009
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    It has separate cooling system for CPU and GPU (as Clevo's one) so the cooling wont be a problem :)

    Just waiting for price in Europe (hope under 1500E by Dell)
     
    shavenrat, Sep 22, 2009
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  43. sleey0

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    Of course it's the same case, scytus.

    I ALWAYS run native with LCD's.
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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    It doesn’t matter if it’s an LCD or LED not using the native res will always cause degradation to the image quality regardless of the tech.
     
    Dio, Sep 22, 2009
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  45. Quadzilla

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    Yeah i think in the long run the 1600x900 will probably be the best option for GPU longevity in games(lack of SLI etc). Hopefully the quality though of each panel does not differ that greatly as it usually does going from the lesser to the greater.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  46. GLiDE-86

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    Nice machine!
     
    GLiDE-86, Sep 22, 2009
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  47. MUMM RA

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    Just when I thought I was set on the m17x, I see this and just cry. Can't wait to order.
     
    MUMM RA, Sep 22, 2009
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  48. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    I will choose to sell or keep when I see the gpu's
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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  49. Thrawn

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    Moo, what did you wind up with for your m17x spec?
     
    Thrawn, Sep 22, 2009
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  50. Mandrake

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    Nice find Sleey0. Now find a corresponding evalue code. ;)
     
    Mandrake, Sep 22, 2009
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