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    Alienware MJ-12 M7700a Mobile Workstation Review (pics, specs)

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by CrackerJack, Oct 9, 2006.

  1. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    But arent all the components laptop components ? What weighs extra here as compared to a dell XPS m1710 or M90?
    Graphics card same, 2xHDD, 2x dvd drive, ram same, display weight same....
     
    wearetheborg, Oct 13, 2006
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  2. CrackerJack

    CrackerJack Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I'm telling you it's the body!!!
     
    CrackerJack, Oct 13, 2006
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  3. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think the motherboard is different, the processors are different, and more likely these are more like desktop components to some degree.

    I can't tell you exactly since I don't know exactly what components alienware puts into a machine like this.

    -Zadillo
     
    zadillo, Oct 13, 2006
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  4. CrackerJack

    CrackerJack Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    For real, I know that the processors are heavy and make up for the weight, as well as(as Zadillo stated)some of the components used are desktop components. This does make it heavier.
     
    CrackerJack, Oct 13, 2006
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  5. wearetheborg

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    How thick is it (the laptop) ?
    If the processors are desktop grade, what about cooling ? Desktop components with laptop cooling dont go too well.
     
    wearetheborg, Oct 13, 2006
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  6. CrackerJack

    CrackerJack Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I was hoping you meant the laptop...A little over an inch..(the laptop that is)
     
    CrackerJack, Oct 13, 2006
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  7. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    :D :D
    Cracker - I really really really hope u'r not a republican :D
     
    wearetheborg, Oct 13, 2006
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  8. CrackerJack

    CrackerJack Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    no, im a musician
     
    CrackerJack, Oct 13, 2006
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  9. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wait, surely not? Cramming all of that into a 1" thick system would be an amazing engineering feat. Hell, cramming it into a 2" thick system would still be an amazing engineering feat.
     
    zadillo, Oct 14, 2006
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  10. CrackerJack

    CrackerJack Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Here ya go:
    Case & Chassis
    Exclusive Alienware Design and Color
    Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.1” x 15.6” x 11.7
     
    CrackerJack, Oct 14, 2006
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    CrackerJack Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    CrackerJack, Oct 14, 2006
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  12. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    CrackerJack, I don't think you know that you can edit your posts but you can; please try to do that:
    [​IMG]
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 14, 2006
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  13. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    Definitely makes more sense. And really it is quite an engineering marvel when you think of the amount of power crammed into this dimensions.

    -Zadillo
     
    zadillo, Oct 14, 2006
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  14. CrackerJack

    CrackerJack Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Sorry about that Chaz. I had no idea.

    [QUOTDefinitely makes more sense. And really it is quite an engineering marvel when you think of the amount of power crammed into this dimensions.
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    I concure!

    Hey Chaz, do you ever sleep? Your help is always invaluable but dang man, your the forum machine!!
     
    CrackerJack, Oct 14, 2006
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  15. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Yes I do have an offline life, but I jump on here fairly frequently that could give the illusion that I am always online.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 14, 2006
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    With an investment like that, you'd best get a wrist wrap or something and tie your laptop to your arm :)
     
    Ditig, Oct 16, 2006
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  18. CrackerJack

    CrackerJack Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Funny you say that. It's definately a catch 22 about this notebook. Because I spent sooo much money on it, i'm so afraid and paranoid that it'll get scratched, bumped, dropped, stolen, breathed on wrong and looked at funny! It's like Spinal Tap. Nigel: "Don't even look at it!"
     
    CrackerJack, Oct 16, 2006
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