Posts by linuxguy

With the GeForce 8600 GT video card I think you need Bios v2.06. Any other version won't work correctly.

Good luck on this. I think you'll need it.

Not true. Both of my m5550's have Core2 Duo T7200 CPUs - and they're still running great. I believe it was the m5500 that had the Core Duo (solo) processor. As stated in my post above, the 3.2GB memory limit on the m5500 and m5550 was...

Not quite. The m5500i-R3 is an m5550. The latest bios is 2.07. I suspect someone has helped him upgrade it.

AlienWare Customer Service 866-287-6727. It will ask you for your 10 digit phone number -> that is the area code and phone number tied to your account. Then select option 4. Don't forget to ask for the 10% discount if you're the...

Format it via Disk Management or some other program.

m5500i-R3=m5550 - They are the same thing.

The m9700 and m5550 are both old technology. Don't trade. Your m9700 is much better than a m5550. $300 doesn't make up the difference. Just my $.02.

Arch, What gaming laptop is better than the m15x right now? 2/9/09 Give exact make/model and tell us why.

Quote: Originally Posted by archalien I didnt readily find any 15" 9800gt's but I didnt look hard either, Im sure there are a couple out there..... There are plenty 15" 9800gts's though try an ASUS G serries on...