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

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

  1. nobodyshero

    nobodyshero Notebook Speculator

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    It's really not AW's style, they use to vary their designs, colorings and size offerings more then perhaps anyone on the market for a long time. Part of the cool thing was wondering whats coming next. I understand they probably chose to stick with the exact same design because of its proven thermal superiority but they are not wise in thinking the M17x case design won't have a fatigue effect on the mass market and potential 15' customers will look elsewhere for a more unique, fresher design as the M17x case design has already been on the market and peoples image concious minds for months and months now.
     
    nobodyshero, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. Uroboros

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    I was looking for the fan layout but I didn't see it. I want to order a cooler tonight if I can figure out if the bottom fan sucks in or blows, I'm imagining the intake is on the bottom or it would blow hot air in your lap.
     
    Uroboros, Sep 22, 2009
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  3. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    *ahem*

    ^^^
    Pics, with the fan layout
     
    JWest, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. Mackan

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    If that DisplayPort does not support audio, then that might be a deal breaker... very annoying.

    What are the odds that the new PM55 chipset supports audio over DisplayPort, and that Alienware implmented it? I haven't seen any notebooks yet that do audio over DisplayPort...
     
    Mackan, Sep 22, 2009
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  5. MUMM RA

    MUMM RA Notebook Guru

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    Has anyone seen thiis?
    <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o8jlL5MvZ_g&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o8jlL5MvZ_g&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width='560' height='340'></embed></object>
     
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  6. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    I actually like the design of the M15x, and I'm glad they stuck with the new design introduced with the M17x. It's a nice design, and I don't mind bulk if it means good performance and thermal properties. Heck, the old Area-51 m15x was thin, but we all remember the thermal troubles that plagued it's lifetime. Really the only thing I don't like on the new design is the massive bezel on the top and bottom of the screen.
     
    JWest, Sep 22, 2009
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  7. Templesa

    Templesa Notebook Deity

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    Videos like that make me wish I could speak another language :(
     
    Templesa, Sep 22, 2009
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  8. MUMM RA

    MUMM RA Notebook Guru

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    ditto Templesa
     
    MUMM RA, Sep 22, 2009
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  9. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    Woah, nice find, +rep ;)

    Gotta say, I like what I see. Definitely a must-purchase I think. Looks like I know what I'm upgrading to now :D
     
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  10. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    whoaaaaaaa :(

    dang germans
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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  11. Lp18

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    Lp18, Sep 22, 2009
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  12. Lp18

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    Bah lost the interest on buying the new m15x : (
     
    Lp18, Sep 22, 2009
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  13. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    GE force GT 240m is the GPU GUYS
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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  14. sleey0

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    He says the graphics card but I don't speak Deutsche :(

    ANyone?? PLEASE!

    Oh, and I bet notebookjournal doesn't get any more test units for releasing that early. lol
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  15. Malignant

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    240m GT?? Is that all
     
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  16. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    1399 Euros

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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  17. Digital1337

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    @ 1:15 he begins to say something about stock Nvidia 240 chip while 260 would be optional ....!
     
    Digital1337, Sep 22, 2009
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  18. dykast

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    2 things I have noticed.

    1. per the pdf files there is no bios option for turning off integrated graphic card. So I would assume this has no onboard but im sure you guys already knew that.

    2. More importantly, if you go to the youtube link page, it says the machine has a text...

    [German Language] In this video, Markus Schütz from Dell, presents the 15.6" gaming laptop Alienware m15x with Nvidia GeForce GT 240M. Look and feel of the new gaming beast - starts from 1.399...
     
    dykast, Sep 22, 2009
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  19. sleey0

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    Not good fellas.

    I thought the 260 consumed 75W?
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  20. Thrawn

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    Can speak Assembly, C, C++, Python and a little English. Im gonna need a port on this one guys rofl.

    I'd open a translater and try to get snippits, but what I have so far is "Einhorn is Finkle, ankh Finkle is Einhorn." Maybe this guy is gonna use the lappy to steal a dolphin named snowflake and kidnap Dan Marino.

    Seriously, laces out Dan.
     
    Thrawn, Sep 22, 2009
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  21. MUMM RA

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    Well the m15x is off my list now!
     
    MUMM RA, Sep 22, 2009
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  22. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i was considering if nothing just to tinker but ... i think ill

    A keep mine and wait for a review unit

    B keep mine and wish i could get a review unit
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 22, 2009
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  23. Templesa

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    lame! a 240!????
     
    Templesa, Sep 22, 2009
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  24. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Translation here.


    There is switchable graphics per these guys.
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  25. Rorschach

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    Rorschach, Sep 22, 2009
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  26. sleey0

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    If your in the US, just remember that the M17x was MUCH more expensive over there.

    So 1399 euros would be like a 1499 starting price in the states :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  27. Lp18

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    the only interesting part I found of translating the website page was this:

    "Beim 17-Zoller m17x bleibt vorerst alles beim Alten. Anfang 2010, zum Start der neuen mobilen Grafikkarten von Nvidia, wird es einen Refresh des Gaming-Notebooks geben. Dann ist auch Intels Calpella Plattform integriert."

    When 17-Zoller m17x time being, everything remains the same. Beginning of 2010, the launch of the new mobile graphics cards from Nvidia, there will be a refresh of gaming notebooks give. It is also integrated Intel Calpella platform.

    :/ MOORE WAINTING

    Seriously was AW thinking when they were making the new m15x??
     
    Lp18, Sep 22, 2009
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  28. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    Isnt that 260 based off there new tech ? 128bit dx10.1 ?.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  29. Rorschach

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    gts 260 is the new tech gtx 260 is old tech. Looks like the only thing this laptop has going for it is using a i7 cpu.
     
    Rorschach, Sep 22, 2009
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  30. sleey0

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    It says GT240 and GTX 260M.

    I am guessing the same 260 as in the M17x....
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  31. Thrawn

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    128 bit. Translation: Set phasers for "titty twister."
     
    Thrawn, Sep 22, 2009
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  32. Quadzilla

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    yeah thats why im thinking since the old one would be drawing to much power this would be the GTS and something got lost in translation :).
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  33. sleey0

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    128 bit with GDDR5 should be near equivalent to 256 bit GDDR3.
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  34. Purlpo

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    Purlpo, Sep 22, 2009
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  35. Mandrake

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    Well I hope they don't market this as all powerful with those gpu options.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 22, 2009
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  36. sleey0

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    I am holding out hope over here.....

    Doesn't seem like they want to compete with Clevo, does it?
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  37. Quadzilla

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    This one will be called the "Almost Powerful" :D.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  38. Scytus

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    LED yes
    i7 yes (hopefully 2nd gen when they offer a refresh)
    4870...It'd be a far better improvement to have the 5870 xD
     
    Scytus, Sep 22, 2009
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  39. Mandrake

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    With the Clevo at least getting the 280 I would assume this would also. We'll find out for certain tomorrow but this isn't going to cause M17x owners to start selling off their systems.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 22, 2009
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  40. Mandrake

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    more like "kinda, sort of"
     
    Mandrake, Sep 22, 2009
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  41. Rorschach

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    Well if it uses a mxm 3b slot no reason you couldn't upgrade later on to the more up to date cards. Remember that the new gts cards coming out aren't enthusiast cards, so something more powerful should be available in the future.
     
    Rorschach, Sep 22, 2009
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  42. sleey0

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    There is no way I'm buying with a 240......
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  43. Thrawn

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    They need the 4870XT as an upgrade.

    One thing I've noticed on here guys, I haven't found ONE machine being offered in the mobile space that has both the i7 AND SLI 280s or Crossfire 4870's. I don't think there is a motherboard for it yet.

    Go check Sager, Clevo, BuyPower, etc. Everyone has an i7 with one 280, but their SLI system goes back to the QX9300.
     
    Thrawn, Sep 22, 2009
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    Yeah not terribly exciting im afraid.
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  45. Uroboros

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    How reliable is that german source though? Would they really be so dumb? I thought 260 would be the stock card $1500 is cheap and its going to be a sweet machine but its going to leave people like me wanting to upgrade as soon as a new card is available. Also since it only has 65w I guess I cant buy a 280m off someone here and use it either could I?
     
    Uroboros, Sep 22, 2009
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  46. sleey0

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    It sucks and I hope no one buys it. That way they can get cracking on some real cards.

    I'm afraid "the sheep" will flock to it so it ain't gonna happen :(
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  47. Quadzilla

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    Its supposed to be coming to the 9850 in a few months from what they have said along with the 300m cards. Of course that few months means more likely 1st Quarter 2010 .
     
    Quadzilla, Sep 22, 2009
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  48. kobe

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    On page 69 of the Alienware M15x Service Manual, it shows you how to take out the graphics card. I don't see a SLi setup in the illustration. So, no SLi in the M15x it seems...
     
    kobe, Sep 22, 2009
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  49. sleey0

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    What a damn let down.

    FOR REAL :(
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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  50. sleey0

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    I wouldn't put it past Dell/AW's arrogance.

    Release crap now and make folks upgrade later.

    Sound like a good business model to me.....
     
    sleey0, Sep 22, 2009
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