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

I have long given up on trying to decipher any of Dell(ienware)'s actions
We don't get personalized nameplates over here either

 

They must think it is too difficult to translate alien font to whatever funny language you guys use over there

 

hi, i'm thinking to buy the new m15x, is there any discount for student?
and about win 7 cupoun how it works?

 

what language....English! LOL

 

Maybe the slightly different spelling on a few select words is what gets them,tricky stuff you know

 

Dell does offer discounts for students depending on your school, but it is typically 5-7%.

The windows 7 coupon program works as follows: once you get your system, there should be a coupon with a cd key on it. You go online, register the information and I believe dell or microsoft mails you the cd. It supposedly is going to take a few weeks. Unless it has changed recently? Anyone else chime in?

 

Congrats! I ordered mine last night finally its switched to "In Production". I ended up getting best of everything except the cpu, ram, and HDD I got the base cpu and 500gb hd. I figured the base CPU is beast right now and should keep up with a t9600 If It starts falling behind in a year or two a processor seems like a simple upgrade. I really hope we can break the 3 hour mark with a 9 cell.

 

This is my theory:

1) Alien FX off
2) Stealth enabled
3) Brightness set to low
4) bluetooth off
5) Vista profile set to battery (mobile)

I honestly think, based on the reviews I have seen so far regarding the I7's, that we can realistically expect 2:30 on battery power if the above points are done. Those are my 2 cents.

 

Dang.

$150 for the 6 cell and $180 for the 9cell.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&mfgpid=203778&chassisid=8867

 

I'm gonna pick up the 6-hour since its comes included in the price and just buy a 9-cell afterwards so I have a spare battery.

 

Haha corrected almost choked thought there was a new discovery on 6 hour battery life for the m15x

 

If I OPT for the Alienware mouse, the alienware command center can change it's colors right? Aswell as the alienware keyboard colors also?

 

Yes, though I'd just go with a good ol' logitech set.

 

When it comes to mice,I'm sticking to my trusty DeathAdder.

 

Classic copperhead for me haha, but it will be a while before I start investing in the mouse, keyboard, monitor stuff from AW, they look nice but I have already put enough money into logitech and razer

 

The just refreshed the deathadder. lol

MEh. I'm still using the original logitech laser mouse from like 5 years ago!

 

Pleasantly surprised this beast is offered through Dell's Employee Purchase Plan (go to http://www.dell.com/eppbuy/). 7% discount and free ground shipping.

Went with middle processor, 3GB of 1033 memory, 500GB HD, Blu-ray ROM drive, 1GB video, 1920x1080WLED, 6 cell battery. Figured memory would be easy to replace in a few months. 3 year hardware warranty.

Will get the 9 cell battery with a $200 American Express rewards certificate.

I even talked my wife into letting me get it. That's a moment for Ripley's.

 

How much did your config come out to after discounts?

 

Congrats! Sounds like a great build do some extensive battery testing on the 9 cell and 6 cell for me haha

 

Good job on convincing the wife lol.....So how much was youre config. I havent pulled trigger yet because the EPP does not have option for accidental care yet spoke with CSR and he said they will be updating in a couple of days. Frankly I may just wait till Win 7 launches.

 

$2773.00 less $194.11 = $2578.89 before tax

 

Did you get the option for Complete Care Tech?

 

Does anyone think Dellienware will add the GTX 280 or the ATI 4870 to the M15x in the next weeks(maybe even days? ) to come?

 

I vote no.

 

I'd say that would be very unlikely...

 

Yeah what they said, maybe maybe in the future but not likely no

 

The price of M15x dropped around $200 in Australia a few days after release. There's also the coupon code for 15% for M15x making it even cheaper.

 

Wahh! Where is the 15% coupon for us?

 

You could link the coupon to help other aussies out, ya know.

 

Im having such a hard time deciding if I should get the m15x or m17x.
Need a good gaming laptop.. m15x is cheaper with a better processor but not as good gpu.. m17x cost more better gpu(dual) but no core i7.. what to do what to do..

 

Well in that case, it looks like im getting the M17x with the 4870. Possibly the Crossfired ones if im willing enough to shell out that much.

 

Well, if you get the cf ones I'll buy the second card from ya.

Let's see.... The upgrade to a single 4870 is $300. The dual is $700.

I'll give you $400 for the second card and it was like you never even spent extra

Oh, and shoot me a pm. I might be able to convince you further

 

@sleey0: lol and once you get the 4870, give me your 280 XD jokes. We should start a "Official M17x graphics card trading thread"

 

This code worked for me so everyone should try it.

DXKW9QTD468G0T

Please rep +1 me if it works.

 

Just as a warning guys, at least with stock vbios, the 4850 slave card from the M17 isnt bootable by itself. Not sure if thats true of these too. I dont know if lack of display was down to vbios or the cut/missing connector though.

 

Just depends on if you need to move it and what you are willing to spend, if you are going to leave it at home then by all means go for the m17x since the m17x packs plenty of power with the cpu's it comes with and that much more gpu power

However if you are in my shoes then the m15x more suits my needs since I will be taking it to class and just for some not crysis level gaming

 

Nope, doesn't work for me. Can you tell us whats in the deal at least?

 

Wasn't there a way to flash it to recognize it as the main card?

 

Well its official...

I'm allowed to post in this thread now. Picked up a base model w/ the 260m. I'll be upgrading everything else myself.

 

^^^^Congrats!

 

The whole thing about the 260 sucking is really getting old, wish Moo was here to chime in on this one but the difference between a single 260 and a 280 is minimal, especially when you OC the 260 theres nothing it shouldn't play well. I think Its also physically the same card with a few more shaders or something. They probably put a 260 in because of power consumtion issues or heat. And no they wont change the card that it ships with in the coming weeks, I bet they wont change anything about it until the 5000/300 series of cards is available which will probably be 4-6 months. Assuming that the 5000 series rumors are true they will only be 40ish W draw and would make a good upgrade for the M15x if AW sells them. Also the chipset shipping with the M15x is probably more future proof considering i7's will probably be on sale for pretty cheap in 6-18 months (just go on newegg or something now and you can buy good DUO and Quad chips for under $500)

On a side note has anyone on these forums changed the processor in the M17x yet? Be interested to hear about the results

 

Supposedly, the power draw for the high end broadway xt evergreen part from ATI will be 45 - 60W.

So yeah, it would work in the M15x

 

I just hope Dell(ienware) offer them as an upgrade when they are released,so we don't have a repeat of the m17 4850 fiasco.

 

It's tough. Buying high-end notebooks is really a crap-shoot.

Dell will eventually have a part number for anything they sell. Problem is their pricing can get quite rediculous

 

that's what i was thinking the price for those 4870;s is going to be ridiculous like 2000 for two with the heatsink and xfire cable but we can purchase a new system with everything low specs only with dual 4870's for 2500 and swap the cards keep the best system and sold the other one on ebay for 2000 we going to spend like 500 for the 4870's only

 

Yep, that's prolly your're best bet.

Just sell the old and get the new. Unless of course Dell is feeling generous and sells the cards for $200 each. lol

 

Because Dell have always been soooo generous in the past

 

this got me thinking two days i am going to do that i just need to save same more like two weeks i just buy my new honda rincon 680 and got a hole in the walet

 

I can see it now... There are going to be a bunch of M17x's for sale here and on ebay

lol

 

ha ha ha that is true and is what i think this morning too