Should I get this 15x or this 17x

Here are my 2 quotes from Dell. I like the idea of the 15x being smaller but for only 285 more for the 17x. Is there really that much difference between these two?

What do you guys think?


1 Alienware M15X, Cosmic Black

1 Intel Core i7-620M 2.66GHz (3.33Ghz Turbo Mode, 4M cache)

1 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz 2 x 2048MB

1 15.6-inch Wide FHD 1920x1080 (1080p) WLED

1 1GB ATI Radeon Mobility HD 5850

1 250GB SATAII 7,200RPM

1 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English

1 Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)

1 Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini Card

1 Primary - 6-cell (56Watt) Lithium-Ion Battery


Subtotal: $1,764.00
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Tax: $0.00
Environmental Disposal Fee: $0.00

Total Price w/Discounts: $1,764.00


Lunar Silver - Anodized Aluminum

1 Intel Core i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8 GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)

1 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz

1 Alienware M17x 150W A/C Adapter

1 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)

1 1GB ATI Radeon Mobility HD 5870

1 250GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD

1 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English

1 8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive,QuickSilver

1 Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini Card


Subtotal: $2,049.00
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Tax: $0.00
Environmental Disposal Fee: $0.00

Total Price w/Discounts: $2,049.00

 

That one.

Go with the m17x. The screen and 5870 make all the difference

 

I agree 100%. No doubt you should get the M17x

 

M17X, the M15X isnt that much larger than an M17X. 4KG for a 15inch laptop is a waste, it will neither be portable nor a powerhouse. M17X at 5KG is great, with a fantastic screen (assuming u went RGBLED) and dual gpu capability and dual HD capabiloity. Its the way forward imo.

 

M17 is really big that is why I went with M15.

 

The difference in size is definitely not as big as one might think. Screen and GPU of the M17x make a big difference, though. Go with the M17x, buddy!

 

Not sure this would help but just take a look at the poll result, you've got nothing to lose.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/483831-2010-alienware-m15x-vs-m17x-let-poll-begins.html

 

Its really not that different as you might think.The M15X is HUUUUGE with large black borders around the screen, if you look at comparison photos, they are very similar in dimensions.

Also a big selling point for me was the Aluminium body!! its just a more expensive metal and gives it a nice finish imo

 

Does anyone have any side-by-side photo/video comparisons of the M15x and M17x?

 

Check this out.

Source:
YouTube - Alienware m15x - new gaming treasure

 

Cool Thanks

 

From the picture you can clearly see the difference in size is very small.

 

well. I do enjoy my bigger screen. and I love what SLI GPUs do for my gaming.

 

Consider also the upgrade possibilities. You have room not only for a second 5870 if you want it, but also a second hard drive.

 

Wow It seems like the M17x is a no-brainer.

I was going to get the i7-620m over the 720QM but they want $50 more.

 

I went with the M17x mostly because as people have said, the M15x size difference is not that big of a difference.

I also wanted to have my first ever Crossfire setup as well. I have been loving the M17x since.