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    Picture of new Alienware laptop.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Rob41, May 17, 2009.

  1. Quicklite

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    Photoshopped some stuff on, nevermind. Though the actual machine ought to be interesting...
     
    Quicklite, May 17, 2009
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  2. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Just FYI, the picture I posted at the beginning of this post has nothing added to it. I only increased brightness and reduced contrast. All content in my pic was there to begin with.
     
    Rob41, May 17, 2009
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  3. zfactor

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    actually with the grills and the led's like that it reminds me of the m1730 where the speakers are....
     
    zfactor, May 17, 2009
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  4. Quicklite

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    Based potentially on M1730? interesting...
     
    Quicklite, May 17, 2009
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  5. Rob41

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    Actually, compare pictures of the M1730 to this latest photo and that of the M17.

    They all have the front speakers but the construction is very different on all three.

    IMO, the laptop in this latest photo does not look like it's based on the M1730.
     
    Rob41, May 17, 2009
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    duh dell is killing its xps seris dont you guys listen to sneaky?

    its a 17 inch not anythign else god just stop witht he 18.4
    and he said it is going to be a mix of m17x and m1730
     
    The_Moo™, May 17, 2009
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  7. Quicklite

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    What does M17x and M1730 not have in common, except for appearance?

    Two laptops are running a very similar platform, to the extent one is probably enough. I think this new laptop will simply be replacement of both, in one package.
     
    Quicklite, May 17, 2009
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  8. WaR

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    Well, earlier some "reliable" sources were saying "M17x" refresh, same chassis and all. Sneaky agreed with that earlier description too.

    It really doesn't matter what "ex-employees" say. Speculation is speculation, and so far, ALL sources, except for the dude that posted the wallpaper, have all bluffed.
     
    WaR, May 17, 2009
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  9. zfactor

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    thats what im saying. im thinking a styling upgrade for the m1730 with updated parts is what it will be.. who says it cant be "based" on the 1730. could be just a shell change with new mobo etc... ill bet they are using the same manufacture the 1730 was ROCK solid quality wise
     
    zfactor, May 17, 2009
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    Just looks like they took the speakers that were above the keyboard on the M17x and moved them to the crotch position. Not the best for sound quality but hopefully they slimmed down the touch control area between the keyboard and screen like on the M17....it makes for a much cleaner look.
     
    Phinagle, May 17, 2009
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  11. Rob41

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    I never believed all the hype of the "all powerful" advertising would end up being a warmed over 17X or a Dell with an alien head slapped on.

    Just wouldn't make sense to me.

    And that's my speculation.
     
    Rob41, May 17, 2009
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  12. zfactor

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    actually the 1730 speakers in the front are awesome. some of the best i have personally ever heard on a notebook. they get crazy loud and are so clear at higher volumes. and they are in the front...
     
    zfactor, May 17, 2009
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  13. Phinagle

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    That's the speakers though. Good or bad, speakers will sound clearer/louder facing you than facing away from you.
     
    Phinagle, May 17, 2009
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    | 51 | 50 | Notebook Guru

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    (less than) 19 more days right?
     
    | 51 | 50 |, May 17, 2009
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  15. MrButterBiscuits

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    Hahah, Enjoy slightly clearer Chassis and new Colors!!!

    [​IMG]

    Btw is there a way to post a image of Picassa from google... I really hate to upload picutes on another site
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 17, 2009
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  16. The_Moo™

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    lol .... it all makes sense ill be saying told you so ....

    yes dell is killign its 1730 of coarse its gonna be similar quanta makes both
     
    The_Moo™, May 17, 2009
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  17. MrButterBiscuits

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    Moo is it just me or does your Rep power go up by like 5 or 6 a week
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 17, 2009
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  18. The_Moo™

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    i try to be helpful :)
     
    The_Moo™, May 18, 2009
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  19. MrButterBiscuits

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    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  20. Rob41

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    Nice pictures!
     
    Rob41, May 18, 2009
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  21. MrButterBiscuits

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    Well thank you rob for the original pic, it was a team effort as far as I'm concerned
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  22. WaR

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    Favorites: Orange, green, and red. Awesome. I hope colors are changeable.
     
    WaR, May 18, 2009
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  23. The_Moo™

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    for >2000 they better be
     
    The_Moo™, May 18, 2009
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  24. Rob41

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    I think that's a given.

    I can't wait to see the actual spec's.

    Even if you look at the least (in terms of performance) it could be, it's still gonna be pretty impressive.

    IMO, being billed as "All powerful", indicates to me that it will best any current laptop in their line-up. :biggrin:
     
    Rob41, May 18, 2009
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  25. The_Moo™

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    lol newest usually means that :p
     
    The_Moo™, May 18, 2009
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  26. Rob41

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    Yup, usually.
     
    Rob41, May 18, 2009
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  27. Quadzilla

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    I think a 21inch laptop would be awesome, but thats just me :).
     
    Quadzilla, May 18, 2009
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  28. dondadah88

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    idk really. how was your w90. did you like the size?
     
    dondadah88, May 18, 2009
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    For a daily carrier ie someone in school the W90 would probably a bit much, but from room to room around the house its not an issue at all and i moved mine quite abit in the month i had it . I had 17 inch laptops since the first XPS 17incher was released and never had smaller since then so im rather use to bigger rigs. The W90 though is built like a tank and has some extra heft to it because of the glass screen.

    Cant wait to see the new Alienware btw , from that pic im sure its going to be something special .
     
    Quadzilla, May 18, 2009
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  30. MrButterBiscuits

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    I don't want an 18" not only becuase of the added size, but due to the 16:9 aspect ratio... why cant they make a 1900x1200 18.4" screen?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  31. Quadzilla

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    i enjoyed the 16:9 screen(on the W90) quite abit and it didnt bother me , but then again all my TV's and monitors are that ratio so i am more then used to it by now.
     
    Quadzilla, May 18, 2009
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  32. sneakyFspy

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    I said Gophn was correct for the most part, but I did not agree on the same case-refresh comment, since I knew the front was vastly different as you all could notice. Lets hope for more wallpapers, this is killing me over here! ;)
     
    sneakyFspy, May 18, 2009
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  33. MrButterBiscuits

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    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  34. The_Moo™

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    ha i bet your inbox is full
     
    The_Moo™, May 18, 2009
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  35. MrButterBiscuits

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    Hmmm... why?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  36. Snowm0bile

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    Cool beans.

    Looks pretty neato
     
    Snowm0bile, May 18, 2009
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  37. Phinagle

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    It's called a 19" screen.
     
    Phinagle, May 18, 2009
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  38. Phinagle

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    16:9 does make for a nicer gaming resolution with the wider peripheral field of view and higher DPI count.
     
    Phinagle, May 18, 2009
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  39. cuib

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    Ok I get my confusion now, the pic I clicked didn't show the keyboard and I couldn't tell it was a laptop. Looked more like a sports car fender below a logo.
     
    cuib, May 18, 2009
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  40. rjod0342

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    if you mess with the contrast ratios, highlights and shadows, then you can make out the form of a laptop. The alienhead is probably the screen. The front "fenders" is the very front of the laptop. Probably something like this (I will apologize in advance for my crudely consructed image):

    ---- _____________
    ---- | -------------|
    ---- | -------------| <---Screen With alien head
    ---- | -------------|
    ---- |___________|
    ---- / - Keyboard -- \
    --- /_____________\
    --- [_]__________[_] <--- Front Vents
     
    rjod0342, May 18, 2009
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  41. XRod

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    Looks almost like the "Desktop" design is coming to the laptops.
     
    XRod, May 18, 2009
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  42. Rob41

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    OK cuib,

    Here is the picture I originally posted. All I did was increase the brightness and reduce the contrast a little.


    View attachment 34130
     
    Rob41, May 18, 2009
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  43. Quicklite

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    Did anyone receive a newsletter from AW?

    There pic in that is very similar to the uploaded photo.
     
    Quicklite, May 18, 2009
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  44. cuib

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    Cool, thanks, I think my settings are jacked and not your pic, since everyone else could see it clearly. I'd been messing with my settings to make colors look right, an issue I always have with every nvidia gpus. I can see it much better now that folks have pointed out the reference points I should look for.
     
    cuib, May 18, 2009
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    Yeah the Alien head is the same.
     
    Mandrake, May 18, 2009
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  47. Rob41

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    Glad to see we've helped add to the "buzz" of the new "All Powerful"! :D
     
    Rob41, May 18, 2009
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  48. Gophn

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    maybe someone should have tipped them off about my spoiler for this supposed "Allpowerful" notebook. ;)
     
    Gophn, May 18, 2009
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  49. Rob41

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    For anyone else who wants to leak some pictures or tech specs on the new "All Powerful".

    This is the best place to leak your information. We'll keep it among friends and won't tell anyone. Really. :rolleyes:
     
    Rob41, May 18, 2009
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  50. Quicklite

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    Though, if the photo uploaded by mingocr83 was real, then could Gophn's spoiler be false?

    I think mingocr83 mentioned the existing details concerning this machine aren't necessarily true.

     
    Quicklite, May 18, 2009
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