*OFFICIAL* Alienware M11x Owners Lounge - Part 2

is the su7300/4100 soldered to the board or socket type?

 

it wont. overclocked su7300 is only 1.6GHz. for same generation processor, clock speed does apply.

 

Don't forget the SU7300 supports vt-x (hardware virtualization) while the 4100 does not.

If you want to run XP mode in Windows 7, or run any virtual machines in general, then the SU7300 is a must.

 

Another $100 and about 20% quicker battery drain if it had it. Battery life / portability is a key attribute to the M11x. If it had a beefier CPU, the form factor would also be larger.

Though I was doubting the CPU choice- battery life, the ability to overclock safely and not compromise the heat level and power consumption much, tipped me into buying it.

 

Have to wait till Friday to confirm final price and shipping.. Owh well. Hope boss gets me a really good price.

 

If you are going to advertise it as a gaming laptop - it wouldn't have hurt to have at least a core 2 duo 2 ghz.. Meh. Not all games are weighted heavily by GPU performance compared to CPU >.<.

 

There is a new 100$ off 1000$ EPP Coupon now floating around that stacks. I called and canceled my other order and used this coupon now which basically netted me a free bluetooth and hard drive upgrade.

Total Price: $1,019.00

-- System Color --
-- Alienware M11x, Cosmic Black
-- [224-9555]
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-- Processor --
-- Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz (3MB Cache)
-- [313-9589]
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-- Memory --
-- 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 800MHz
-- [317-8954]
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-- Wallpapers --
-- Alienhead 3D
-- [421-1591]
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-- LCD --
-- 11.6-inch WideHD 1366x768 (720p) WLED
-- [320-9963]
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-- Video Card --
-- 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M
-- [320-9857]
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-- Hard Drive --
-- 250GB SATAII 7,200RPM
-- [342-8743]
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-- Nameplate --
-- Personalized Nameplate (Filipp)
-- [330-6106]
-- [330-9552]
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-- AlienFX --
-- Quasar Blue
-- [313-8792]
-- [421-8558]
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-- Operating System --
-- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
-- [420-6436]
-- [420-9691]
-- [421-0092]
-- [421-1400]
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-- Avatar --
-- Alienhead 3D
-- [421-1573]
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-- Integrated NIC --
-- Integrated 10/100 Network Interface Card
-- [313-9856]
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-- Adobe Reader --
-- Adobe Acrobat Reader
-- [410-1883]
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-- Sound --
-- Internal High-Definition Surround Sound Audio (5.1)
-- [313-9958]
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-- Automatic Updates --
-- Automatic Updates: On
-- [330-6348]
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-- Webcam --
-- 1.3MP Web Cam
-- [330-8995]
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-- Service --
-- 1 Year Basic Plan
-- [421-1721]
-- [908-3647]
-- [922-7060]
-- [950-3337]
-- [950-9797]
-- [994-3730]
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-- Pre-Installed Games --
-- Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed
-- [421-1360]
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-- WWAN --
-- No Internal WWAN Antenna Installed
-- [430-3773]
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-- Bluetooth --
-- Bluetooth Module, 2.1+ Enhanced Data Rate
-- [430-8555]
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-- Standard Nameplate Trigger --
-- Thank you for Purchasing Alienware
-- [330-5090]
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-- Get $50 off any EPP Laptop or Desktop
- $50.00

-- $100 off systems $1000 or more
- $100.00

-- Dell EPP Members save 10% off select Alieware systems!
- $101.90


-- $100 off systems $1000 or more
- $100.00

Subtotal: $767.10

It didn't apply my 3% DPA so I am going to call and have the order modified so I can get 3% DPA.

 

You guys are so lucky that you have such discounts available ....

We Malaysians are unlucky.. I Only managed to get $73.5 rebate..

For this Spec:
-SU7300
-4GB DDR3
-320GB 7200rpm
-3 Years Premier Service & 3 years Complete Cover
-Bluetooth 2.1

Which is $1,222.82

It's so damn expensive over here in Malaysia!!!!!!!!

 

How will this laptop handle - Starcraft 2 / Diablo 3 (the only games, I would in the future, be realistically playing)?

 

Will see on Friday what price I get. Hope its the supply price. Which is ULTRA low. XP. Sorry Eu if this sounds like I'm rubbing it in.

 

It should run Starcraft/Diablo on the laptop's resolution either maxed out or medium-high easily.

 

Seeing as my current laptops GPU is dead - I may just get this and put a hold on my desktop rig. I am just worried that they may add better CPU/GPU options in the coming months on this system...

 

The CPU options will come before October but not to much sooner according to an alienware rep that posted here earlier. GPU won't be upgraded at all for a long long time is my guess. This CPU can be easily overclocked to 1.6 though which is a 20% increase and with all the coupons right now you can get a 1000$ configuration down to 750$.

 

i think its safe to say a big yes, on what settings however is another question. certainly for SC2 its huge in asia and not everybody over there can afford to sink even $500 into a computer so i imagine recommended spec will accommodate very low end machines. D3 i think is based on the same engine so will play about the same.

 

I agree as far as a "laptop", but this is meant to be a bridge from a netbook to a gaming laptop. Faster CPU would be a different product and not a "near" netbook gaming device.

If the M11x would be your main computer, it would probably not be the best choice. I have a loaded Q8200 desk top, so wanted something very portable and with good battery for trips (including planes). The M11x fits this perfectly.

If I did not have the Q8200 system, I would have kept my CW27FX order from Best Buy. i5-530, 330m, 500gb with Blu-ray and 14" display. THAT would be a great main device if no desk-top. Fairly portable and more power, but about one third the battery life (half with the more expensive extended battery).

I bought my CW27FX for $950 (not counting tax). Returning for more portable M11x.

 

LoL.. i'll wait after Chinese New Year.. Since you know.. China..
Im afraid they rush their assembly and its not done well

 

Hmmm, I dunno. Just want to get my system ASAP. Pity no white option. But I think Malaysia's Dells are assembled in penang...

 

No coupons in UK though :/ - hence if I end up waiting a couple of months for better prices - it may be better off just waiting for the better CPU options? Meh ^^. I did just get my Nexus one last week - so that should keep me entertained I guess.

 

product specs state the height is 32.7mm (1.29 inches)...is this with the lid closed or open? (and this is the thickness correct?)

 

You sure? I heard they already shifted to China thats why it takes 3 weeks delivery time

 

It's a new product that's why it takes 3weeks+. No one has one yet except the reviewer's.

 

What kind of HD is everyone getting? Is 160 or 250 to small?

 

I went for the 160 originally but just found another 100$ off 1000 code so I switched to the 250. You can replace the HD yourself later on so if this isn't your only computer then 160 is fine.

 

How I wish Dell US would ship to UK - I wouldn't mind paying $100 extra on delivery costs .

 

I told you guys not to explode while I slept :O Not only did you explode, but you introduced TWO new coupons that I can't even use!

How rude!

But it looks like Dell finally processed my credit card, so yay! All hail the Almighty Dell!

 

They only really get the WWLAN confirmed and the Engraved plate haha.

Plus we seem to have delivery ETA's of next week!!!

 

lol!!!

U$350,00 off!

you are amazing.

too bad i cant buy it now.
i dont live in us, and dont have the money right now.

hope i can get that many discounts when i decide to buy it.

 

Can someone compile a list of discount codes? I see some scattered here and there, many the same, it's hard to tell what's what?

 

Is there any additional discounts one might get besides the $100, student, and $50 epp one?

 

The upside though is - it is far more cheaper - with lots of discount codes available, converting you will be getting a £1000 for around £600 after all the discount codes!

 

Yup I am re ordering right now. SU7300,Bluetooth,4gb,250gb hard drive. 750$. After 100$ discount, 100$ discount, 50$ discount

 

ah i dont even bother to think about that im used to bending over in the Uk with our prices lol

 

those are all i used..

 

How long did it take Dell to process your card?
It's been been almost 24 hours for me; and it's still processing.

 

Just curious.... how much will this thing be when they refresh it with i5/i7?

 

I would think it would be the same price. Just like the M17x versions. The i7 came out and started at the same price but instead the older version went down $100.

 

hmmm that changes my thoughts on buying this now....maybe I should wait

 

Is it even clear that there will be such a refresh?
It it will only make sense either if the battery live is not dimished significantly, or it stays an option for people who for some odd reason don't care about battery.

Anyway, hard to tell. Find out what the current price for the cpu offert now is, and compare it to the i5/i7 one. Also you have to take into account it needs a whole new motherboard which also be more expensive since its more recent... My guess is between $150 and $400 more..
But only if that refresh comes in rather soon. If it takes another half a year, you may get it for the same price.

 

you can see the discounts on the first page!

50$ off for subscribing to a newsletter
100$ off for systems oer 1000$
10% (rougly 100$) for epp


and theres a guy claiming he has used another 100$ off system 1000$, but he didnt shared the code.

350$ off if u sum it all.

 

$150-400 isn't too bad - for the reassurance your system won't get bottlenecked.

 

The $100 discount ends tomorrow! Better make my decision soon then.

 

some of Dell's products are still being manufactured in Penang, while most of 'em are based in China. not sure about Alienware though.

 

Maybe for their fast track products which takes 2-3 business days..

 

Holy Cow! $254 off + free shipping with tax = $836.98 for SU7300, 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200RPM, Bluetooth. I'm sold. It's $300 more than my Toshiba, but it's 5x as powerful. Anyone want to buy a Toshiba T115D-S1125 barely used? LOL. Shipping March 5. Dang, that's a long time.

 

Anyone having issues with the Dell Status Order website? I am getting 500 errors.

 

what is this 3% discount everyone is talking about?

 

Big thanks to Steve I was on edge again with my second order and the $100 off gave me reason to reorder for third time. lol This time got the lunar silver (hope it's more gray), su7300 c2d, 4gb ram, Bluetooth, and 256gb ssd all for ~$1068 before tax. Total after tax with free shipping was $1142.

I think I got a terrific deal. Hell I could sell the ssd and have my M11x for ~$700. So thanks Steve and major thanks to my dad's work epp. I'll have to call him

 

LOL I just canceled and ordered again because of all these coupons added the 250gb HD to get the price over 1000 for another $100 off! The price is actually pretty good now with all the discounts.

Item Number Quantity Item Description

224-9556 1 Alienware M11x, Lunar Silver
313-9589 1 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz (3MB Cache)
317-8954 1 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 800MHz
421-1593 1 Alienhead Chrome Blue
320-9887 1 11.6-inch WideHD 1366x768 (720p) WLED
320-9857 1 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M
342-8743 1 250GB SATAII 7,200RPM
330-6106
330-9552 1 Personalized Nameplate
313-8792
421-8558 1 Quasar Blue
420-6436
420-9691
421-0092
421-1400 1 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
421-1574 1 Alienhead Chrome Blue
313-9856 1 Integrated 10/100 Network Interface Card
410-1883 1 Adobe Acrobat Reader
313-9958 1 Internal High-Definition Surround Sound Audio (5.1)
330-6348 1 Automatic Updates: On
330-8995 1 1.3MP Web Cam
421-1721
908-3647
922-7060
950-3337
950-9797
994-3730 1 1 Year Basic Plan
421-1360 1 Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed
430-3773 1 No Internal WWAN Antenna Installed
430-8555 1 Bluetooth Module, 2.1+ Enhanced Data Rate
330-5090 1 Thank you for Purchasing Alienware

Dell EPP Members save 10% off select Alieware systems! - $101.90
Get $50 off any EPP Laptop or Desktop - $50.00
$100 off systems $1000 or more - $100.00
Order Subtotal: $767.10
Shipping and Handling Total: $16.00
Tax Total: $46.02
Total Amount: $829.12

Thanks Steve!

 

Yeah I canceled my order and re-order with the bluetooth, 500 gig HD, 3 year warranty and the more cache processor. Got everything for 1108. Not a bad deal I cant wait till I get her.

 

does anyone if I could take zip drive and take all of my microsoft office stuff off my old computer and install in the m11x? I rather not pay for it again. I don't think I have the disk either.