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    just got my m17x yesterday...

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by caspersvapors, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. caspersvapors

    caspersvapors Notebook Enthusiast

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    and I only have one question...


    how do I get the webcam to work?! And by that I mean record and capture video/pics. It IS ON.
     
    caspersvapors, Sep 25, 2009
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  2. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Use the included software (youcam, IIRC).
     
    sleey0, Sep 25, 2009
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    Congratulations man, Is the M17x the latest of Dell's Alienware? Im not that updated with this model series.

    How's the performance?
     
    joelfonzie, Sep 25, 2009
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    caspersvapors Notebook Enthusiast

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    sleey0- I take it that software is on the CD packaged with my comp and not pre-installed? Otherwise I wouldve seen it in the programs. Just asking cause Im at work and cant open it up myself at the moment

    joel fonzie- the latest is the m15x which has the mobile i7. I am more than pleased with performance but then again Im coming from a 6 year old Inspiron laptop.
     
    caspersvapors, Sep 25, 2009
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    It should be listed in your programs list (windows start menu).
     
    sleey0, Sep 25, 2009
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    Congrats! I love mine, you'll love yours!

    Cyberlink YouCam is the included tool for the webcam.
     
    lordqarlyn, Sep 25, 2009
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  7. -=$tR|k3r=-

    -=$tR|k3r=- Notebook Virtuoso

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    CONGRATS caspersvapors!

    Can't wait to get mine!

    sleey0 or lordqarlyn...... I am curious..... is that Cyberlink YouCam the full version, or the lite OEM version?

    Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    -=$tR|k3r=-, Sep 25, 2009
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    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    Congrats, any chance for the specs?
     
    the3vilGenius, Sep 25, 2009
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  9. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    Congratz... I can't wait to get mine too.
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Sep 25, 2009
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    its silver and the only 2 things I upgraded - 1200p screen and blu-ray. was watching a movie on it yesterday, it is t!ts
     
    caspersvapors, Sep 25, 2009
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    Hmm... So it was probably a good idea to get silver since you watch t!ts on your laptop. Doesn't show the guilt. :p
     
    b0oMeR, Sep 25, 2009
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    i put in the software yesterday and was able to get youcam to work, thanks guys!
     
    caspersvapors, Sep 26, 2009
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    Your alienware notebook looks ready for "take off". Nice buy. I wonder what's your reason primarily to prefer a notebook over to PC besides portability.

    -Carpe diem! (seize the day!)
     
    joelfonzie, Sep 26, 2009
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