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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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    That is my ultimate goal so I can use the Boeing discount (doesn't work with AW unless you use an e-vale code).

    So I might not be able to order right away :(
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. MUMM RA

    MUMM RA Notebook Guru

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    Whats this? New m17???
     

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  3. Mandrake

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    If it's anything like the M17x launch any EPP purchase will be delayed.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    It just needs to be a certain config to start (kinda like the red M17x Dell has up right now for $2099).

    So, I don't mind waiting (not too long, of course!).
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  5. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    ok so whats the best way to get a discounts?
    do i get 7% off as a student?
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  6. sleey0

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    Yes.

    EPP and Student discounts are one in the same (7%). DPA is another 3%.
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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    7% as a student and some ungodly number for Boeing employees.
     
    d motorman, Sep 22, 2009
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  8. sleey0

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    16% right now.

    The 21% expired on 9/19 :(
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  9. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    im sorry, what is dpa?
    are these discounts stackable too?
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  10. d motorman

    d motorman Notebook Evangelist

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    aw poor you :mad:



    :D
     
    d motorman, Sep 22, 2009
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    woah, wasn't the 1900x1200 screen better on the old m15x?
     
    tapieromateo, Sep 22, 2009
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  13. Dio

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    Dell Preferred account (Dell credit card)
     
    Dio, Sep 22, 2009
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  14. sleey0

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    rotflmao!!

    Just hope Dell puts at least one pre-configured model up tomorrow....
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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    How do you get one of those?
     
    payday4ray, Sep 22, 2009
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  16. Quadzilla

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    Go to dell.com and apply for one :).
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  17. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    if the rumors are true about a gddr5 4870,
    that would kind of be a let down because it wont even
    be as powerful as the 3870s in crossfire,
    but a 280 is more powerful than 3870s crossfire according to benchies...
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  18. Sparky894

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    did someone say that this thing got sli ???

    i cant find sli anywhere on the service manuals ???

    :(

    :confused:
     
    Sparky894, Sep 22, 2009
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  19. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    its not going to be SLI
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  20. sleey0

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    No sli.

    It has capabilities for 2 different MXM cards, though :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  21. Sparky894

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    so is that like saying capabilities for both ati and nvidia ???

    :confused:
     
    Sparky894, Sep 22, 2009
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    Dondadah benched his 3870s against the 280mGTX and the 3870s won in every category if i recall correctly . I ran my M17 with crossfire against my M17x with a single 280 running and i have better framerates then the single card. Only a couple games that just purely run better on Nvidia are where the 280 will shine.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  23. HeardEmSay

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    Meh, bulky design the original m15x looks a lot better.
     
    HeardEmSay, Sep 22, 2009
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  24. msparrow88

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    yah i had the 3870s they are powerful cards.
    and that is true for the most part, but the 280 does when in some instances.
    but 4870vs280, id rather have the 280...
    even though i love ati as a company.
    i would love for their 5000 series cards be an option.
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  25. msparrow88

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    what u crazy???
    ha jk jk :)
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    No trust me you want the 4870 over the 280 :) DX10.1 support and far more future proof. And if its DDR5 its going to stomp on the 280.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  27. sleey0

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    I'd take the 4870 over the crusty g92 any day ;)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  28. msparrow88

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    well listen, id honestly be happy with either card.
    and 10.1 isnt really a bid deal.
    and from what i hear dx11 is backwards compatible with dx10 cards neway.
    3dmark 06 there is a 2000pt diff between the gddr5 4870 and the 280.
    so idk...
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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  29. msparrow88

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    ha its still good architecture tho
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    Yeah without question. Also keep in mind that ATI cards take less of a hit at higher resolutions generally then Nvidia cards do especially the older ones like the G92, so a single high end ATI card would be great for that 1920x1080 screen.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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    since the service manual details how i can totally take apart my M15X ... where does dell stands on this ???

    will i void my warranty if i self service my M15X ???
     
    Sparky894, Sep 22, 2009
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  33. sleey0

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    Are you referring to desktop parts (2000 point diff)?

    Not a valid arguement..... The 280M isn't the same card (it's basically a 9800M)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  34. sleey0

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    That 4870x2 isn't DDR5......
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  35. msparrow88

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    no im looking at mobility.
    that would def not be fair if i was.
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    I don't look at 3DM06, just Vantage ;)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  38. msparrow88

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    ha funny,
    oddly enough ive never used vantage
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    I am honestly not a fan of the screen! is going on? Screens say alot and this doesnt look nice...
    Sorry but Overall, I prefer the M17x over this guy!

    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    lemonspeaker, Sep 22, 2009
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  40. hottestzephyr

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    Do you think this will win the new clevo w860cu? from the manual, NEW M15x lack both numpad + HDMI. One thing that M15x seem to win is VGA if it has the option for 4870 GDDR5 or New broadway ATI 5870 :)
     
    hottestzephyr, Sep 22, 2009
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    Yeah but the 3870 didnt fair so well with AA on. I would rather have the crusty G92 before the 3870. IMHO.
     
    Dio, Sep 22, 2009
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    my beefs/preference of m17x still:

    1. no hdmi = lame
    2. AC coming out of the side - EW.
    3. wouldn't the m17x get corei7's in turn?
    4. wouldn't the m17x get LED displays in turn?
     
    ZenithNoesis, Sep 22, 2009
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    I don’t believe that the M15X will have the new ATI aka 5870. 4870 or single G92 variants(200 series).
     
    Dio, Sep 22, 2009
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    scratch number 2 if displayport can transmit both HD video and audio. if it can't, hdmi is superior.
     
    ZenithNoesis, Sep 22, 2009
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  45. sleey0

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    I'd take the 280 over the 3870 as well.

    AFAIK, no one here was debating that :rolleyes:

    I'd take the 4870 over the crusty 280 though ;)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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    BTW really strange that they have no HDMI this im opinion is rather lame on AW part.
     
    Dio, Sep 22, 2009
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    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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    ha but ive trusted notebookcheck for years...
     
    msparrow88, Sep 22, 2009
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    Lol well thats your loss then :).
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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    I cant agree more with the power adapter coming out from the sides! is going on with this model?
    And the power adapter must big huge as well.
    Not only that, its not coming from near the back of the sides, but more like in the MIDDEL of the left side! HOW ANNOYING MUST THAT BE?

    [​IMG]
     
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