*OFFICIAL* Alienware M11x Owners Lounge - Part 2

No this samsung ssd is a lot fast 260 mbs write and the usual read 70mbs. This second generation one comes with trim and a lot better. I am really stuck between this and a M17x I kinda don't feel like spending 2,200 again but i have never had dual graphics card.

 

I moved from 3/4 to 3/3 lol...

 

I'm sure its safe to assume the SSD that comes in the m11x is the same as the XPS 1645... I'll see if I can get some one in the XPS 16 throttle thread that has an SSD to give us the stats on it.

 

When did you place your order? And what shipping did you get?

 

Yeah I moved from 3/8 to 3/4 lets hope I move up some more.

 

Humms "Movin on up" from the Jefferson's. Hope mine keeps moving as well.

 

Ordered 2/3 and got overnight.

 

Interesting... then it must have something to do with the parts ordered. I placed my order on the 3rd as well and got overnight and my EDD is still 3/4/2010.

 

If it helps any I got the SU7300, 4gb ram, and 320gb HDD.

I also called the 24hr 800-283-2210 line for the update. My order status online still says 3/4.

 

My specs are SU7300, 4GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Bluetooth, and Gobi MBB for AT&T. I wonder if it's the HDD that's doing it? Maybe they really did start running out.

Edit: Oh is that the automated status checker number?

 

Who knows with Dell. I just want it now really...lol.

EDIT: IT's the one someone posted a couple thousand pages ago where you have to pick option 3, then 2, then 1 and finally 1

 

Would you be able to post that number? The number that I have is a direct line to some order check and it's only giving me the same stuff on the site.

Edit: nevermind, I found it. 800-283-2210

 

800-283-2210 is the one I used. I just called again and the date is 3/3. Its dell financial services with different extensions.

 

Oh wow I just called that # and they said it has moved to pre production and that it will ship on 3/3/2010. Guess I got moved to 3/4 and then today I got moved to 3/3.

 

Oh wow mine moved up to the 3rd, too! This is great!

 

Well I was always in "pre-production" lol

 

I appreciate that the SU 4100 and 7300 are "similar", but the missing SSE instruction set is used by a lot of the more demanding game emulators and does make a difference for speed. The older console systems are not an issue, but the systems from the 90's use the SSE instruction sets in the Windows emulators.

 

I assume the SU7300 is the one with the SSE set?

 

we know that both CPUs overclock, but we also know from other systems that the SU7300 can be pushed to 2GHz and in some cases even higher.

If (more like when) that is figured out on this system, the SU7300 will be worth it to the people who want to take advantage of that. Its very possible the SU4100 will OC the same or perhaps even better when it comes to manually OCing it through 3rd party software, but we at least have some evidence as to the SU7300 being able to.

TL;DR: If you want to manually OC and you're pre-ordering, the SU7300 has the best odds if/when it becomes possible.

 

Perhaps I'm mistaken but everything I've read in comparison on the two CPUs indicates the only difference is the Virtualization Technology support and the extra 1MB cache... I didn't realize that there were additional SSE sets that were offered by the SU7300.... you sure about that ?

 

something about the sse4 instruction set aint there, but im not gonna say anything about emulator speed based on it, that will have to be something to be figured out after we get our machines.

I have a quad core and it doesn't run dolphin very well, plus im sure with most other older systems they will run well on an m11x, they really dont require that much processing power. dunno about mame,but i know things like snes and gba and the like run very well on crappy cpus.

 

Anyways, Since this thread is going to get CTRL-ALT-DEL as soon as people actually start getting these systems, what are REALISTIC features you would have enjoyed the option of having on this system? If you say anything about different CPUs to this question, I swear I WILL FIND YOU.

Some things I would have liked:
-Fingerprint Logon option
-2mp webcam, it really is a huge step over 1.3mp
-Non-glossy screen option (I thing glossy looks better, but matte is my preference)

I'll leave some of my other ideas to be mentioned by other people. I know that fingerprint security isn't really something that has a place on a gaming laptop, but because of how portable this system is it would have been nice to have for quick access. I don't really like the results the facial login programs give me.

EDIT: Also, this will probably be overlooked, but @ Alienware Rep: can you give a rough time frame of when the soft touch will be available? I've seen it asked a few times but I haven't seen if you can or have a reply.

 

SSE4 instruction set is in the 7300, but not the 4100. Time will tell if it truly makes a difference though. Again, assuming SU4100 users run PCSX2 and NullDC.

http://ark.intel.com/Compare.aspx?ids=42791,43568

Perhaps this instruction set is not an issue.
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I agree with you on both the camera and screen options. I would have also added multiple keyboard light zones like the M15x/M17x, lighting around the trackpad, and whatever else would make this laptop look like the Vegas Strip.

An S-Video out would have been nice but I know no one uses it anymore. Maybe another USB port on the headphones side? I can't really think of anything other than that...

Oh and you can buy screen protectors that turn your screen matte. They even have one for 11.6" models, although I will research the reliability of this company.

One thing I will miss is my multi-touch gestures like two-finger scrolling. I wish they would have included something like that.

 

Only thing I really wanted was removable cpu and gpu so I can mess with stuff...

 

we really shouldnt get back into cpu like youj said, but i'd actually say the ones available are a perfect fit for this machine. extremely low tdp and if it plays games like they say it does, then in my opinion its perfect. Not only that it matches the ul30vt, a laptop i longed for a better gpu for and my wishes were granted.

If you want to know what my perfect laptop is, it boils down to the m11x along with these key features:

*1400x900 res
*3 keyboard light zones
*matte, thinkpad-like lid
*matte screen
*4 ram slots
*optional slice battery
*magnetic power adapter design
*extra sata connector and caddy for dual 1.8" drives, given even if you dont get dual HDD to start
*esata/usb 2.0 combo slot
*expresscard slot (for usb 3.0 and other things)
*expresscard-sized IR remote with ir sensor
*removable wacom digitizer overlay
*convertible tablet hinge design
*removable cpu design with future-proof socket (for possible upgrade to i7 ulv if desired)
*retractable covers for the alienware logo and alienware head for business meetings or using it as a work laptop

I'm sure I could think of more to make it even more perfect but if it had this much, that's perfection right there. I know some of what I listed is unreasonable but that's why I said this would be the perfect design.

 

ceolwolf, please be sure if you get a matte screen protector to write up a quick review and post some pics. I'd really appreciate it (assuming I'm still following the thread in a month)

 

Will do. And...

THIS.

 

still says 3/8 for me

 

ETA for me is 2 APR 2010

 

???????!!!!!!!!!!

 

What on earth happened?

 

You are a good man.

 

DR650SE is in Iraq so there might be a very big difference.

 

I ordered lastnight due to complications with a giftcard issue and I'm at an APO. Shipping takes a while to get out here when the military takes over the transport from New York to the middle east. Last time I ordered the M17X, I ordered on black friday in Nov, with an ETA of 16Jan10 and got the laptop a month earlier. We'll see if thats the case. What is the earliest ship date thus far?

 

I think someone has 3/1.

 

Some in the UK have said Feb 10th or 11th.

 

It would be nice to see a matte screen on this machine and also a battery slice to be a true ultraportable and also a true competior to the Asus Ul80 etc.. series.

 

You should be happy you can even change the battery! All those poor people in Apple-land aren't so lucky... with their MacBook Airs and iPads, they have to throw their computer out when the battery gets too old!

 

I hope this is true! Maybe we can get outs sooner as well and the March dates are just a precaution in case stock runs dry. Hopefully our dates move up web more to at least Feb something.

 

Yep...someone mentioned a day ahead of us,I think it was someone from Ireland I'm not sure,they mentioned Alienware having a base in Ireland apparently or something. :S (Too many threads to go back and check!)

Unfortunately...It's STILL 'Work in progress' ARGHHHH I'm going to start raging at Dell soon. ¬_¬

 

Twas me Still showing an ETA of 10th Feb, but status has not changed since I ordered it.

 

Please keep us posted.

 

No probs, will do. Something tells me the date is going to be pushed back though

 

nah battery is totally removable you just pull the bottom hatch off, just like the m11x has one big bottom panel.

Apple just voids your warranty if you do it yourself

 

Crud.. Malaysia's prices are exp compared to US of A (by $100) but cheaper than the rest of Asia Pac ROFL

EDIT: Can anyone be so kind as to find some discounts for malaysia?

 

tried calling Dell and order via phone? i managed to get myself around 5% discount over the online price. approx. RM200 off the RM3999 specs.

or you're looking for more discounts that that?

 

Phone is always the way to go! Thats the only way I advise people to order. See Sig

 

I'll ring em on Monday then. Thanks!

EDIT: Any discount would do since my boss can't get a retail supply price for the system.

 

great, mate. looking to receive mine by end of Feb! (no EDD yet but 2-3 weeks according to the customer care officer)