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    Saw the M17x in person today, wow!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Ripfire, Sep 11, 2009.

  1. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    Today I went to Microcenter to buy some pc parts and did some browsing.
    Then I noticed the M17x, I had forgot they carried them.

    I've read all about the M17x here, but reading is not seeing. After having a hands on, I have to say the M17x is one slick notebook. :) Chassis/finish is simply awesome.

    I was really impressed with edge to edge screen & strong hinges, feels very solid. Looks much better in person imo.

    I'm not in the market for one, just wanted to share my experience and show a little AW <3.
    Congrats to all that are rocking this bad boy. :D
     
    Ripfire, Sep 11, 2009
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  2. TimeWriter

    TimeWriter Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, same here. Awesome machine, I'm very happy for its owners.
    I wish I had one, of course, but it's way too expensive and I can't afford it.
     
    TimeWriter, Sep 11, 2009
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  3. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Get rid of that M1730 and maybe you can afford it :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 11, 2009
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  4. TimeWriter

    TimeWriter Notebook Evangelist

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    sleey0, too easy to say. Here where I live, M17x is damn expensive...
     
    TimeWriter, Sep 11, 2009
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  5. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Where do you live?
     
    sleey0, Sep 11, 2009
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  6. TimeWriter

    TimeWriter Notebook Evangelist

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    In Europe, Romania.
     
    TimeWriter, Sep 11, 2009
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  7. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Anywhere outside the US would qualify for the answer.
     
    Mandrake, Sep 11, 2009
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  8. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Ahhh... I see.

    So sorry :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 11, 2009
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  9. TimeWriter

    TimeWriter Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyway, at least there is a hope. If my M1730 dies, I may receive an M17x as a replacement. :D
     
    TimeWriter, Sep 11, 2009
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  10. cookinwitdiesel

    cookinwitdiesel Retired Bencher

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    Going to Microcenter and trying one out pushed me over the edge too haha

    they would probably give you a m17 if you get a replacement btw. Sorry to be a downer haha
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Sep 11, 2009
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  11. TimeWriter

    TimeWriter Notebook Evangelist

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    M17 doesn't sell here where I live, only M17x.
    Actually, the M17x is the first Alieware product ever sold here in my country. :D
    Only one store sells it, and that's the store where I've buyed the M1730.
     
    TimeWriter, Sep 11, 2009
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  12. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    How much is it for what config?
     
    WaR, Sep 11, 2009
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  13. masterblade

    masterblade Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alienware M17x - Space Black
    PROSESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q9000 (2,00 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 6 MB L2-buffer)
    OPERATIVSYSTEM Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1(64 Bit) Microsoft® Office 2007 Home and Student
    GRAFIKK To SLI™ 1 GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M 3 yares Premium Warranty Support
    LCD 17-tommers widescreen UXGA (1920 x 1200) - "Beyond HD"-skjerm (1200p)
    RAM 4096 MB 1333 MHz tokanals DDR3 SDRAM [2 x 2048]
    HARDDISK 1 TB dobbel harddisk (2 x 500 GB, 7200 rpm) RAID 0 (striping)
    OPTISK(E) STASJON(ER) Optisk Blu-ray-ROM-Blu-ray, DVD CD)
    PRIMÆRBATTERI 9-cellers litiumionbatteri på 85 Wh
    SIKKERHETSPROGRAMVARE No Antivirus Software
    SKRIVEBORDSBAKGRUNNER Tredimensjonalt alien-hode (widescreen)
    MUSEPEKERE Standard
    AVATAR Alienhead 3D
    TIDSSONE (GMT + 01.00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Roma, Stockholm, Wien
    VINDUSSTIL Vindusstil - standard
    BLUETOOTH Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth-modul - europeisk
    TRÅDLØS TILKOBLING Dell Wireless 1510 halvt minikort (802.11n) - europeisk 3 års Complete Care - Accidental Damage
    Gedis Bundle-referanse N09W1701 Alienware M17X Order - Norway Norwegian Documentation system Alienware M17x Resource DVD
    Power 240W AC Adaptor
    Kabel Euro 2M 250V Power Cord
    Tastatur Internal Norwegian Qwerty Keyboard
    Standard garanti 1 Year Premium Warranty Support
    AutoMatic Updates AutoMatic updates - On
    Power Plan Balanced
    Hidden NamePlate Engraving Generic Name Plate Engraving

    I live in Norway. And this config cost me 5 563,661 USD this i the first time Alienware has bin sold in my Country.
     
    masterblade, Sep 12, 2009
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  14. coldcase

    coldcase Notebook Consultant

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    :eek: wow. That's expensive. I'm glad I'm in Canada all things considered.
     
    coldcase, Sep 12, 2009
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  15. TimeWriter

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    5000$ for Q9000, 280M, 1TB RAID0, 1920x1200 screen and 8 gigs of RAM (wich are @ 1066MHz, not 1333).
     
    TimeWriter, Sep 12, 2009
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