the bios will have to be able to boot off an sd card, but this seems somewhat common in laptops that size so you may be able to
If not, USB drives should also work
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cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher
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On Spec sheet the screen is listed as 11.6-inch WideHD 1366x768 (720p) LCD
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I think most of the time when you start a computer up for the first time, it asks for you to make a recovery disk(s). Maybe instead of making a disk it'll let you use the flash drive or sd card to make a recovery "disk"? I found this link on about.com but it's talking about a mac but some of the steps I think would be useable on both macs and pcs.
http://macs.about.com/od/diyguidesprojects/ss/usbflash.htm
I'll try to keep on looking but it might be a start. I'm interested in this whole thing too. It would be nice to be able to have a 16gb or 32gb flash drive that I could easily carry around if I needed to reinstall my os. I sometimes tend to lose disks (mostly because my kids like to take off with them). Flash drives I can hide better. -
just have to throw in some info here since I was also excited about this laptop and have done tons of research on this stuff lately.
First the cpu: if this actually launches on Feb 2 or anytime this quarter, don't be upset it doesn't have the new i5 or i7 ulv chips because they aren't available yet. Go to any computer makers sites do you see any? they are supposed to be arriving late quarter 1 at the earliest, and maybe as late as early Q3 this year (as far as when you can actually get one). My guess is Dell didn't want to delay the launch of this because of that, but you might see an update 1-2 quarters after first launch with the new intel chips, if you can wait that long, I suggest you do.
SSD: strange they won't offer a 128GB because price wise that would make more sense, a good 256GB SSD is $700, so really think hard about it, do you think Dell will charge that much for an upgrade? probably not, which means what? they will be using a cheaper Kingston V SSD that is half the speed of say a Corsair 256GB SSD (retails at $700). don't spend $500 for a cheap SSD upgrade, save the cash, wait for a price drop and install one you pick, not Dell.
battery: if its really a 8 cell 63w, how is it only getting 6.5 hours battery with the SU7300 when the Asus is getting 10-12 hours? they both can run on intel graphics and the same cpu, so something doesn't add up there.
size: strange they are releasing this size instead of a M13, unless an M13 is in the pipeline maybe with the i7 ulv in Q2... -
I just found this for making a usb recovery option.
http://store.microsoft.com/Help/ISO-Tool
But it's talking about if you buy Windows 7 from the microsoft store. So again I don't know if this would work.
http://www.liliputing.com/2008/04/install-windows-xp-on-mini-note-usb.html
This is another link that might be useful. It's about installing an XP onto a mini-notebook. But some of the steps should work. -
cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher
I doubt there will be an M13 as that would start to compete with the M15x. It would be the same hardware as an M11x just a bigger screen - so not worth it
The SSD dell offers is the same as the Corsair P256 (samsung internals) and they often have it at around a $500 option, so they are giving you a deal -
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I think some were hoping for midnight on Feb 2nd. You could check if you were up that late.
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I found this link to be extremely useful when I made a bootable USB windows 7 drive.
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What's the word beside status below?
Apologies for being a smartass, and I know the thread is long, but this has all been discussed before. It doesn't take that long to read through so if you're unsure about something, have a look through, it's probably already been answered. -
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sorry I don't have time to read through 82 pages, if you think that doesn't take too much time you have WAY too much time on your hands, ;-)
and intel saying "launched" doesn't mean available, that just means they have it and announced it. don't you find it strange i3 and i5 are all over the place but no ULV yet? -
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No, I don't find it strange, because there is no such thing as a ULV i3.Would you just go and look at Intel's webpage please, before making uninformed comments. These are the only ultra low voltage processors, I only posted this less than two days ago!
Frankly, I don't care about anything other than the ULV i7's and neither should the "All Powerful" Alienware. The bottom line is that they have been released and manufacturers are using them and building machines. If you want another example, check out the Fujitsu LifeBook P770. Also, I suggest you have a look for the link aznguyen316 is referring to above. -
I must say, I am upset that this won't have core i. I dont need the top of the line i7, but a new processor. I am getting a laptop to last me the next 4 years, and something that is already outdated- not what I am looking for. I am sorry AW, but I don't think were gonna work out.
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Well my life is entirely weight and battery life dependant. The M11x fits the bill. As said (>9000) many times, it doesn't have one of the new i series processors. But if our friend who has already taken delivery of the laptop can confirm it can play BC2 then I'm buying this thing maxed out in a heartbeat. Even before I see reviews.
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I just don't want a laptop that already has old tech. Although I won't be doing intense gaming, I want the most futureproof computer I can get. I guess I will see what happens in the next couple of months, if I decide not to get something else (probably 14") instead.
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I currently own an HP TX2120US with an nVidia 6150Go chipset and although my computer is only a year and a half old I can tell you that the mother board has gone out once (thankfully during warranty) and is really overheating a lot now.
I do not pretend to know the reasons why AW didn't put in an iX processor but the reason I am choosing this Notebook/Netbook is because AW is known for having systems that have great cooling, so... simple logic would dictate that if the machine isn't as hot as others it will run faster/more efficient and live longer. The fact that it can play games is a bonus and I hope when TOR comes out next year it can do it, but if it can't I won't look back and regret this purchase as long as my computer is still up and running headache free!
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cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher
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I'm just curious but what notebooks are coming out now or in the next week with the i7 um chips? I can't seem to find any that are ready to ship out soon. I'm curious about the reviews of the chips.
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Pardon the silly question but the M11x will be my first AW. If I buy the M11x upon release and somewhere down the line they decide to add the core i processors as options, will I be able to return mine for a refresh? (I'm Intending to have it covered for two years.)
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So now that we all know the M11X won't be equipped with an Intel Core i series processor, can people stop crying about that please? It's not going to make any difference arguing about it here. Please, take your complain to Dell. At least they can do something about it. The forum members can't do anything.
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your asus also has a 1080p screen, the m11x runs games at 720 less intensive on the card so probably about equal tbh, also it's been said before and i'll say it again if the su7300 isn't good enough for you then neither are the i7 ulv's (except maybe 640um).
and chaos you want something future proof then buy the M17X -R2 with X-fire 4870's and a quad-core i7, the m11x is not really future proof especially not for 4 years. and if the 17 is to big go with the 15 that will be future proof for about 2 maybe 3 depending on what upgrades dell offers down the line. -
Thorpe, lol yeah I figure the M11x is solid for maybe a year in terms of gaming.. but I'm a laptop swapper so who knows, I'll have this and swap it out in 6months for a new i-series
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Future-proof? Is anything really future proof in the computer industry these days? I feel like I have to get a new pc every year!
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yeah you do, unless your pc is upgradable like m17x and to extent the m15x
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can't have it all, if only we lived in an ideal world (one where apple products have flash lol)
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Thorpe24, I dont plan on having a gaming rig that would last 4 years. I was more referring to a computer that won't break. I want new tech, so in a few years its still running fast, but at that point I wont be expecting to play every new game. Even now, I am not much of a gamer, but am drawn to the reputation and build quality.
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I've been watching this thread for over a week, and I finally just joined the board because of it. I just stumbled into $1000 a couple of weeks ago and was looking for a laptop for when I head back to college soon, and then CES happened - and I fell in love. The M11x is not only my first Alienware, but also my first laptop/netbook, and I can't think of a better one for a hardcore gamer for that price.
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I want something easy... no plugs, nothing... you just lay it down in the docking and you have external monitor + mouse + keyboard + speakers + power + printer... that's how I use my 1kg Dell X300 now-a-days... -
Oh man, just went through the process of pricing up a M15x on the dell site. I thought I was being frugal on the upgrades and it came up $1000 more than the base price!! I was so close to buying it, went through the checkout and financing options, crazy, $1500 more than I have for a M11x. I don't really need all that power and the M11x is just so cute!!
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cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher
docking stations are not that common anymore.....HP computers all require a cable to be plugged in for theirs by the way
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Halo, any more info you can let us in on?
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are the M11X & asus ul30jt comparable? I know the M11x is smaller but what about power? I've heard they will be similarly priced.
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