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    dell xps 17" 3d or alienware m17x 3d? whats the big difference?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by toondw, Mar 18, 2011.

  1. toondw

    toondw Notebook Consultant

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    can somebody explain to me why the alienware m17x 3d model is so much more expensive than the dell xps 17" 3d model? it cant be just the name alienware surely? I am interested in buying a 3d laptop but i cant understand why the big price difference?

    the alienware version has pretty lights?

    ps. i asked the same question on the alienware forum to get a balanced view of both forums.
     
    toondw, Mar 18, 2011
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  2. Neubeehunhun

    Neubeehunhun Notebook Evangelist

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    The GPU is probably the major difference. Best one XPS 17 offers is a GT 555M, which is a somewhat an average GPU(for gaming at least). Not sure about M17x, but it probably comes with the GTx 460M which is only weaker than 2 or 3 cards currently available(from nvidia, excluding dual GPU).

    And all the lights and the alien head.
     
    Neubeehunhun, Mar 18, 2011
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  3. RedlanceEQ

    RedlanceEQ Notebook Consultant

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    On major difference is size and weight of the machine. The Alienware will be a definite pain to move around, while the XPS 17 is actually much easier to, especially in a backpack.
     
    RedlanceEQ, Mar 18, 2011
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  4. gull_s_777

    gull_s_777 Notebook Consultant

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    Build Quality, upgradability, heavy duty cooling system (designed to handle upto 240W load while xps is upto 150W), and offcouse Alienware logo contributes also :D
     
    gull_s_777, Mar 18, 2011
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  5. fbickley

    fbickley Notebook Enthusiast

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    As stated here already, the higher end video card options and the cooling to support those cards is the main thing. The xps has the same stuff otherwise. If you are a gaming junkie, the aloe ware will last you longer, but the xps will do 80% to 90% just as well for a grand less
     
    fbickley, Mar 18, 2011
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    tvu1125 Newbie

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    i try to max out the option on the alienware...going to cost about 4.5G...that is a lots of $$$$ for the current economy
     
    tvu1125, Mar 18, 2011
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    killaz05 Notebook Evangelist

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    The m17x is probably going to be more future proof for gaming than the XPS 17 but not by much. The GPU in the XPS 17 is considered avg but can still play most of todays games on high settings.
     
    killaz05, Mar 18, 2011
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