Posts by Shano

Quote: Originally Posted by Hammerhead Welcome to Alienware... Alienware calls the m9750 a DTR (desktop replacement) and not a laptop for obvious reasons. Running one on your lap will cause increased heat due to the...

My new m9750 is my first Alienware laptop. My previous laptop was an Inspiron 8600. Its a few years old, used mainly for work. Anyways, basic first impression. Took it out of the box. Looks nice. I was actually surprised how light it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Yang88She go to outpost.com they have ocz n patriot 2gb for less than 100 bucks each + free shipping! Question on this - I've had not-so-good experience with Patriot memory in...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hammerhead AW uses FedEx exclusively, but they have a similar policy. Last time I did this, FedEx required the shipper to request the hold at their depot, but their policies are changing all...

Mine just hit "Phase 8" .. Though, once it ships I'll have a small void in my life. I've gotten so used to checking out the order update page every day, I won't know what to do with my time. I'll figure something out...

Quote: Originally Posted by xccess21 You still missed the point. did you even look in your bios to see if it allow all 4GB? my say the system can see 4GB but only allow 3.25GB so it regardless 1 bit or bazillions bit...

GalCiv 2 - Dark Avatar - Makes use of the graphics card as well as the two CPUs (the AI will think in the second CPU while your are making your move) Supreme Commander, Oblivion, Neverwinter Nights 2, The Guild 2, Gothic 3, C&C...

Quote: Originally Posted by littlefrankus Replacing the RAM in the m9750 is a piece of cake. It took me one minute to unscrew the back panel and replace the RAM its that easy and its way cheaper to buy it from like...

As coldsleep mentioned, you don't really need to buy anything for Linux. And judging by his tag, I'd say he has more then a passing knowledge of *nux There are many "distros" you can use, aside from RedHat. My current laptop...

Thought I would say congrats. I just ordered my first (in the sig). And I'm lazy, I figure I'll let them install the RAM. Though I'm planning on duel booting Linux (which can use the full 4GB) and XP. No plans for at least the next...