Posts by m0e

Quote: Originally Posted by jk_baller23 Well, it has been going on for a long time, but the process isn't completely complete. You can install OS X on PC hardware, but you'll need patches/fixes/etc. in order to get it...

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankTDouglas The Powerbook has a huge, wide button for easy hitting. No matter where I hit it, it does its job and without issues. Pc laptops have a smaller width and it's split in half,...

Just for reference my Alienware m7700 with 3.2ghz P4, 1gb RAM, and ATI x800 got 3658 on 3dMark05 out of the box. I would be interested to see what the MacBook gets on PCMark05 also. I am definitely looking to get one of the intelMac...

Quote: Originally Posted by mjfan12 Old computer doesnt have a dvd writer. so I cant use a regular ethernet cable? it has to be a crossover? its called cat5? Old one has a nic card, and obviously the new one does...

I have seen TV tuner cards for desktops with a built-in FM tuner so if AW is advertising it I would guess that’s the case here. I haven't got to play with the 5500 yet so I couldn't say for sure but I would guess you would still need to...

You could try updating the video drivers to the current ones available from the Alienware site. Might help, might not, the drivers for the onboard audio still need a lot of work.

I have an Area 51m 7700 with the ATI X800 video card with the lower wattage power brick (from before the mobo revision for the new vid cards). My experience has shown I need a power inverter that will supply over 300 watts continuous to...

When I bought my 7700 in April the Alienware website was promoting it as being upgradeable and futureproof. I don’t remember if they were specifically saying the GPU was upgradeable but they were promoting the GPU as user replaceable....

Finally. Thanks for the link, really cool.

I went to the Alienware customer support forums because I thought I was having a problem with my vid card (turned out to be a software issue). One of the solutions they suggested to fix it was to reseat the video card, which involves...