Packer's Area-51 m15x Review

Very nice! Your review and another one here pushed me over the edge....I ordered my m15x today

 

i am jealous =(

 

I notice you said the best laptop speakers you have heard so far. FOr me they are the worst ever! Barely able to turn up the volume and tinny sounding with almost no bass. Hmmm myabe mine are just not workin right.

 

packer, are you saying you've benn able to make sidelights working??

 

yeah theres a patch for it and an entire thread for that patch.

 

By any chance, does this system underclock when not on a/c power? I remember when the XPS series first came out, you couldn't get "full" speed unless you had the a/c plugged in.

 

I'd imagine that it only does this when "stealth Mode" is enabled?

 

bump for me too.. I'm a keybord fanatics, I only like very solid keybords like on HP or Lenovo business lines.. Keyboards on Dells are awful for me for example!

 

Wow, you sound like very objective reviewer...

 

Very nice! Love the lighting systems.

Btw, just out of curiosity, how many computers do you have? I counted 4-5 in the review i think

Also, love your projector setup

 

the keyboard flex feels like that of a MacBook pro. I love this feel! It does not feel as springy as the m9750

 

You can control how much of the CPU u want to be used when its unplugged in the command center

 

Haha well I think just 5 right now. (aw 7500, aw m9750, aw m15x, macbook, hp nx 9420. The projector was just recently installed and is amazing! Before it all our other TVs were not hd so it was a big upgrade

 

thats cool to hear, i love my MBP keyboard ..

BTW packer, what max heat u got while browsing and emailing or watching videos ?

Also gaming ..?

 

Wow. That thing might just be the ultimate gamer notebook. I like how portable it is. Congrats on getting such a cool rig!

Hmmm.... maybe I need to upgrade.

 

Hey, can you talk a little bit more about the touchpad. I get the point that it is the same material as the rest of the computer, but do you like it, or dislike it. What's the overall result?

 

Well the touchpad has its advantages and disadvantages. First off it is nice and looks sleek since it blends in with the rest of the computer. However it is hard to use at times. Especially if you are looking for something extremely responsive. Although alienware does include a clear pad type thing that you can paste on top of the track pad to give it more traction. The pad also increases responsativity.

 

So can you change the settings, speed etc.

 

$3215

 

lets face it guys, we are hardly going to be relying on the touchpad for gaming eh?

 

I am anti touch pad! You will not catch me using it even in an emergency. I have my nifty bluetooth mouse at my side always. I would even plug a massive pancake-sized desktop mouse with a cord into my laptop before I would even think of using an icky touch pad.

I have mastered the art of using a mouse on *any* surface. The touchpad is never an issue for me. In fact it's disabled most of the time anyways.

 

yes you can change the speed and settings

 

Very nice Notebook....Very nice Review....

 

So, do you have a feeling that the notebook is slightly bigger and thicker?

 

Hmm well compared to my m9750 its smaller. But compared to my macbook its much bigger.

 

On my Inspiron 8500, you could set each of the four corners of the "touch pad area" to do different functions, i usually set the bottom right to right click and the rst for double click etc.

Can you do the same with the new AW touch pad?

When i finally get a M17x i am going to order a Razer Lechasis and eXactMat, so i will only use the touch pad for "mobile gaming", mind you i'm thinking that unless i'm carrying a portable generator it won't be for long :laugh:

Have you had any experience of Razer products, seeing how you've got a "few" notebooks?

OB

 

I use a razor mouse. Forgot exactly which model but it is nice

 

Cool, i figured that if i'm getting "The best gaming laptop lol" i'd get the best mouse to play with. I'm not a fan of using the touch pad for gaming as it's too slow and i'm more use to using a "normal" mouse for working. I do have it at full speed though. My work mouse is a notebook optical mouse 3000, not highly specked etc but, 2000 dpi which makes for great accuracy lol

Anyone use Razer mouse (or should that be Mice lol)

 

I have a Razer Deathadder. I love it! I could never go back to any other mouse after using it. I went out and bought the Razer Barracuda headset after that purchase and I am looking to buy this mousepad for it:


The Razer Destructor

Thinking about picking up a Lachesis at some point too. Oh, and the Razer Mako speakers

 

Nice
I was reading about all three types of mats and decidede that the metal one would work better with the Lachesis for it's 4000 dpi
I did note that the Destructor comes with it's own case, whereas the eXactmat does not!!!

 

offtopic: what's so good about this mouse?
thanks

 

I keep thinking about getting a serious mouse.
especially when someone else on HL2 Deathmatch manages to be much more accurate than me.....its got to count for something

and yes its offtopic talking about the mouse to go with the notebook oops

 

It's the highest dpi mouse out (or so i believe), gives much faster response for gaming, the mouse mat has two sides, one for accuracy and the other for speed.
I use a 2000 dpi mouse, believe me when i have to use a Dell mouse for example, it seems so slow and unresponsive.
For RPR's or games like Doom, i thini having a good mouse makes all the difference as you can turn/look and shoot that bit quicker.

 

Sorry, i just think it will go really well with the M15 & 17X's
The best notebooks deseve the best accessories i guess
OB

 

I get no complaints with my Ligitech revolution. :headshot: lol.

 

I use a logitech G5 plus a Rocketfish mouse pad that is also double sided one for speed one for control...
its very efficient.

 

Cool, cheers guys, sound like the Razer Lachesis it will be then.

Packer445, i have a few questions (sorry but you're the only person who has an M15X working and is willing to answer questions, so far) :-

1). When you fiurst turned you're new baby on fore the first time, was Vista fully working, or did you have to set-up Windows from scratch?

2). What if anything was pre-installed i.e. bloatware!!!

3). Any comments on the build quality, hinges etc.

Thanks

OB

 

Alienware doesn't have "bloatware" as such, just the standard things to get it goin. No add on trial stuff that u usually get from dell and sony.

Mouse pad for better gaming?
really? I've always done well with whatever mouse (provided it was a laser mouse) Even the dell one is fine for me. I play FPS and RTS and I find it easy to use. admittedly you need to turn up ingame sensitivity for some FPS but hey, i ain't complaining. Tho will be funny flying a gunship with an extra fast mouse for the 1st time.

 

There wasnt any random software that you dont want. You go through a short vista setup just to like make ur username and what not but yes vista is already installed. Build quality is very nice screen is stiff but does have some give when it is opened up. Hope that helps OB just let me know if u need anything else

 

quick Q.. did they include the dvd for windows vista in the package? i was wondering if there's a need for the Alien Respawn DVD.

 

Thanks Packer, you're a star.
I asked mainly because i'm waiting (forever lol) to get a M17X and hoping that the build quality etc. will be the same high standard on both models.
I'd guess a best 5 and worst 5 could be useful for anyone thinking of buying one, and not sure yet! Apart from that, i hope you're enjoying your new Mini-Beast, and long may it continue.

xj036e - If they are selling a respawn kit i'd guess the OS is pre-installed, you don't normally get a full OS CD.
I order pc's from Dell for work and they come without CD's, have some kind of partition instead. I hope this helps.
Personally i'm getting the respawn DVD, to be safe
OB

 

I got a green Razor Copperhead mouse. And I love it so much that I can't stand any other mouse! sounds unbelievable..but I'm not kidding!

 

Parker ur the man... Thanks alot. U have describe exactly how I would felt when mine arrived.

 

I know what you mean. I use a death adder. ( which is what packer uses ) and i cant stand anything else. Not even another razer mouse.

 

'Til I saw that matching mouse to Packer's M15, I thought I'd get by just fine with the mousepad like I did on my Pavilion (I wore off the coat of paint within a week of buying Halo) but now, the mouse of glowy must be mine. Razer, right?

 

yep I LOVE THE BLUE GLOW!

 

Yup the blue glow looks awsome, "All hail the blueness" lol

So how's life with a M15X P?

 

Razer site:
http://www.razerzone.com/index.php
look around to buy them cheaper
Awesome notebook packer, i think ill be feeling the same way when i get mine delivered

 

Packer, quick question,could you post some comparison pics with the m9750?I want to see how the sizes compare

 

yes! good question!