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    And there comes another competition for envy 14 - Alienware M14X !!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jimmyrock88, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. jimmyrock88

    jimmyrock88 Notebook Guru

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    Dell just announced new Alienware M14X with all sorts of options:

    (all SB Chips) i3-2310M to i7-2820QM
    Full HD or regular 1366x768
    Nvidia GT555M 3 GB (!!!!)
    and ofcourse the different lightings that Alienware offer


    Seems to me that if HP doesn't refresh their envy fast, atleast I am going to jump the m14x bandwagon!


    Source: Alienware M14X - Powerful, yet portable (UPDATED) - Dell News and more
     
    jimmyrock88, Apr 5, 2011
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    If they release pricing within the next month or so, I may reconsider my Envy 17 purchase. It'll have to priced pretty aggressively, and we'll have to see how that 555m compares to the 6850m
     
    trucha, Apr 5, 2011
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    jimmyrock88, Apr 5, 2011
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    As for pricing, given the fact that m11x starts at $599 and m15x starts at $1200 (but old chips) I would say m14x would start at $999 like the envy but with basic configuration
     
    jimmyrock88, Apr 5, 2011
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    It's a decent spec but I couldn't purchase an Alienware due to the design. I'd much prefer something sleeker like the Envy 14 or Macbook Pro.
     
    StuM82, Apr 5, 2011
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    I totally agree. I want something that looks at home in a boardroom. Alienware's design screams gamers and youth.
     
    vsherry, Apr 5, 2011
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    I wouldn't call Alienware/Dell's offering competition. It is an alternative choice, but the brand and looks target a limited demographic compared to HP's and the envy.
     
    awdotson, Apr 6, 2011
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    Too bad I would be embarrassed to take it in public
     
    Mike415, Apr 6, 2011
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    Szadzik Notebook Evangelist

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    100% agreed. Alienware is no competition to Envy, it is a totally different category of equipment.
     
    Szadzik, Apr 6, 2011
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  11. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    That much power in a 14" laptop would be tempting, but I'd be concerned about battery life, weight, thickness, design, and heat profile.
     
    Fat Dragon, Apr 6, 2011
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    Holy 1080p in a 14"!

    I want!
     
    ggcvnjhg, Apr 6, 2011
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    Dell/others need to release a 13-15", SB processor, ~1" thick laptop with decent styling, 5+ hr battery life, solid build, dedicated graphics capable of playing newer games but nothing crazy, and a good trackpad. Finally dont fill it with crap bloatware to ruin it all.

    Doesnt seem too difficult.
     
    Mike415, Apr 6, 2011
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    M11x weights a pretty hefty 4 and half pounds. If that scales to a 14in and add an optical drive, you'll be looking at pretty close to 6lbs for a 14in. Way to heavy imo.
     
    ncc1701k, Apr 6, 2011
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