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    Packer's Area-51 m15x Review

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Packer445, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. kobe

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    Maybe it's a release of the basic config at $1499...as well.
     
    kobe, Apr 1, 2008
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  2. kobe

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    Will the news be worth the wait for many here?
     
    kobe, Apr 1, 2008
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  3. Packer445

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    guys so many questions hold your horses. yes everyone will enjoy it
     
    Packer445, Apr 1, 2008
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  4. kobe

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    haha you should have expected a surplus of questions thrown at you... lol
    anyways, that would be my last question of the night here. Take care fellas. Can't wait till tomorrow. :)
     
    kobe, Apr 1, 2008
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  5. mattrob2

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    is the surprise a certain page that worked a while ago and now works again? if so then i noticed it now too
     
    mattrob2, Apr 2, 2008
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  6. Packer445

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    its not that.. but i would like to no what that is
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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    mattrob2, Apr 2, 2008
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    crystak, Apr 2, 2008
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  9. MAG

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    Please don't tell me that's it :(
     
    MAG, Apr 2, 2008
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  10. Packer445

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    thats not the announcement
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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  11. derred

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    That leaves us to Black SkullCap option or m17x. Great work Mag13. Technically ur not in AW's blacklist Packer445 ;)
     
    derred, Apr 2, 2008
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  12. Wraithers

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    Woot !! I was worried it would be another fake price drop (technicalities aside :p)
    So then.. Here's my guess - It's drivers !!
    Cuz that involves everyone !! (Cheap shot I know ;))
    6 Give me more.. Gimme gimme more.. 9 Hahaha..
    Can't believe I said that :D
     
    Wraithers, Apr 2, 2008
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  13. MAG

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    I think the m17x is coming up. It's about time and maybe that will take the pressure of the m15x by offering the m17x. Can't wait...
     
    MAG, Apr 2, 2008
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  14. Wraithers

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    Once again OT: The $1449 linky still works F.Y.I
     
    Wraithers, Apr 2, 2008
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  15. WLF46WLF

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    packer, how did you know this news? and if you know that, why are you still waiting for AW reply?
     
    WLF46WLF, Apr 2, 2008
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  16. Packer445

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    I was personally involved with alienware about the up coming announcement.
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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  17. Wraithers

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    Hmm.. What does Packer445 have that the rest of the first handful of m15x owner's don't.. And what about the rest of us ? :confused:
    Is this why he's been in hibernation for so long ? *Gasp* That must be it !!
    You're not the supplier for the Black laptop cases are you ???? :eek:

    Sorry.. Was just reading about the Iron Man & G.I. Joe movies and got carried away :D
     
    Wraithers, Apr 2, 2008
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  18. Packer445

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    Haha I wish I was
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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  19. Packer445

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    hmm should i give everyone another clue?
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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  20. Impressive

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    Packer stop killing us already :D Just say it. I have a feeling that writing a pm for you asking for info won't help, probably everyone is doing it :(. Am I right?
     
    Impressive, Apr 2, 2008
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  21. Nyceis

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    AW's hiring you? You're the new forums employee for AW?

    You're getting a video on their User Videos page?

    Just guessing...

    N
     
    Nyceis, Apr 2, 2008
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  22. ioaniro

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    the big announcement is that AW is releasing the m17x with the option everyone is waiting for the brand new....

    Z540 - 1.86GHz, 2.4W TDP power, 533MHz FSB, 512K L2 cache

    Muhahahahaha :D. Ok, bit late for April's fools day but what the heck.

    Anyway, seeing that Intel announced finally the Atom processors I wouldn't be surprised to finally see the Alienware mobile phones hitting the market ;).
     
    ioaniro, Apr 2, 2008
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  23. MrProim

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    Yea go ahead :D
     
    MrProim, Apr 2, 2008
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  24. MAG

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    Come on packer you can do it :D
     
    MAG, Apr 2, 2008
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    Or is he bluffing???

    Nah please give us another clue!!
     
    Kaiserphoenix, Apr 2, 2008
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  26. Packer445

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    no m17x... atleast not that i know of
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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    ha ha, black m15x!!!
     
    kobe, Apr 2, 2008
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  28. MAG

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    does that mean we are only left with one option? Black case?
     
    MAG, Apr 2, 2008
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  29. Kaiserphoenix

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    Black M15X, yes maybe I will put in an order this time!
     
    Kaiserphoenix, Apr 2, 2008
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  30. kobe

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    There has to be something else..Packer did say the news was for everyone!
     
    kobe, Apr 2, 2008
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  31. Packer445

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    I wish I knew when there will be a black one
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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    MrProim, Apr 2, 2008
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    Not a black one...hmmm....skull cap? Can't be a new laptop....
     
    kobe, Apr 2, 2008
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  34. MAG

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    Is it new drivers or some kind of cool warranty for m15x owners that have issues?
    (I can't think of anything more lol)
     
    MAG, Apr 2, 2008
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  35. Packer445

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    O and when I announce it I will be sure to make a new thread
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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  36. kobe

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    Are you going to announce it this week?
     
    kobe, Apr 2, 2008
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  37. mattrob2

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    maybe they are going to bring back their 13" laptops?
     
    mattrob2, Apr 2, 2008
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  38. kobe

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    Is this news related to m15x owners only or to all Alienware owners?
     
    kobe, Apr 2, 2008
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  39. MAG

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    Will this make me stick with my m15x for life!!? Just wondering...
     
    MAG, Apr 2, 2008
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  40. Wraithers

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    Haha.. Man oh man.. We're going nuts here trying to figure out what it is..
    It's been almost 24 hrs !!!!! :eek:
    If only AW would hurry and give him "the nod" so he can post it on here !!!
    It's gotta be drivers... And no it's not the $1449 config MrProim, Packer445 said that today morning :p
     
    Wraithers, Apr 2, 2008
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  41. Packer445

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    I know i hate waiting for things like this. So i know how you guys feel.
     
    Packer445, Apr 2, 2008
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  42. rexibaby987

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    OK actually I just know if this news affects existing m15x user or for new user. That is all I am asking. U are not revealing too much right?
     
    rexibaby987, Apr 2, 2008
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  43. Wraithers

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    He said it affects all of us.. Emphasis on the word allllllllllllllll :p
    I'm going nutty !! Sorry.. Can't figure something out and it's killing me !!
     
    Wraithers, Apr 2, 2008
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  44. MrProim

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    Wups, I thought that was another one ^^

    But what do you mean with morning?
     
    MrProim, Apr 2, 2008
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  45. Wraithers

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    No probs..
    Oh.. Umm I kinda don't live in US.. So it was morning for me when we got to the middle of this whole muddle..
    It all started at 9:57 PM last night (for me at least) !!
     
    Wraithers, Apr 2, 2008
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  46. MrProim

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    ^^
    Me neither, here it's 19:50 (or 7:50PM) atm :)
     
    MrProim, Apr 2, 2008
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  47. Wraithers

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    So you looking forward to the Black m15x ?
    What kinda config ? Gaming/Entertainment/Imaging ?
     
    Wraithers, Apr 2, 2008
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    i think it just gonna be the lower spec m15x.....not looking for that

    personally will only be excited by black case , skullcap, m17x, and a fix or driver that will fix DC 100% and speeed up the m15x where it should belong
     
    EBE-1, Apr 2, 2008
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  49. fraggable

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    So I was wondering the other night, how much better do we really think the M15X will do once the DC issues are fixed (I'm trying to stay positive here)? It seems that 9K+ 3DMark06 scores are average, some as high as 10K and they may or may not be DCing during the test.

    I'd love to sell off my desktop PC and use this as my primary system so I don't have to keep syncing my documents and pics and music between my other 2 laptops and 3 desktops, but I do enjoy my Crysis and so far the 15X ain't looking so good in that area. I could deal with medium settings at 1440 X 900 if it was smooth.
     
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  50. MrProim

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    No not really for myself but I would love to see it :)
     
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