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post #21 of 40
12/28/05 at 5:01pm
get the 5500 and upgrade it to hell still cheaper than the mj, well not if you consider you want XP pro but i just reimage it anyway so dont matter.
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post #22 of 40
12/28/05 at 9:23pm
Why the 1 hour difference in battery life?
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post #23 of 40
12/29/05 at 2:20am
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Originally Posted by Tanamerra
Why the 1 hour difference in battery life?
That's exactly the same question I asked myself. Also, why is there a difference in thicknes in the two models? 1.36" for the MJ vs 1.4" for the Area-51 (as per the Alienware site). I have to buy a laptop by 12/31. If someone can point me to an official source that verifies that the the Area-51 m5500 "hardware" is the same as the MJ-12 m5500i and that the only difference is the software/hardware options selected during the online configuration, I'll buy Area-51 m5500 tomorrow.
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post #24 of 40
12/29/05 at 2:56am
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Originally Posted by aurora
StuckUp, what the heck did you do to get the full red negative reputation bar? Did you get your system yet?
yeah, what the hell did you do, christ. /me adds rep for stuckup
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post #25 of 40
12/29/05 at 10:37am
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Originally Posted by tridge
yeah, what the hell did you do, christ. /me adds rep for stuckup
I posted a thread talking about the lack of customer service AW was providing me and the fact that out of 10 times I called AW in my life only one spoke decent english, the rest I couldnt understand. So people on this board flipped the **** out.
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post #26 of 40
12/29/05 at 11:20am
Hey man,
Ive got a mj12 (7700) for pro-usage. As said here, the more important factor is the graphics card (FX go). These cards are certified by major cad program suppliers like PTC (Pro engineer), Unigraphics, Catia etc. Furthermore these cards can cut the workload of high end rendering of cad models etc. The MJ systems are truly a desktop workstation replacement. Yep battery life is about one hour. When its on battery it also bites a big chunk of the performance, so its wisely to have two adaptors (like one at work & one at home). Downside is that these cards are usualy not that good for gaming (although the fx go 1400 can stand its own in BF2). The software suppliers are also a bit slow to certify new drivers, so your always running a couple of months behind which is not optimal for gaming .

greets
dj
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post #27 of 40
12/29/05 at 11:43am
Dojo, the MJ12 needed a Pro user to clarify things. Thanks.
if you need help with the ear plug issue
send a message to Alienware-Steve he will help you out.
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post #28 of 40
12/29/05 at 12:52pm
Cheers Aurora. The bios update did solve the issue :-)
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post #29 of 40
12/29/05 at 5:28pm
If you have specific questions about the different models, call the sales number and ask.
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post #30 of 40
12/30/05 at 12:11am
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Originally Posted by Hammerhead
If you have specific questions about the different models, call the sales number and ask.
I called and chatted with a couple of support folks (Jose and Armando) and was told that there is a new motherboard rev/design in the MJ to support the Quadro card. Maybe they don't have all the facts, but that's what I was told made the difference in thickness and battery life. They also said that MCE is not a supported platform on the MJ, but that it was just as good for gaming as the Area-51.

I'm in a bit hesitant now as they said that this was a new motherboard rev with better battery life. I don't want to pull the trigger and find that next week the new rev has made it to the Area-51 series.

I'll sleep on it and will probably buy the Area-51 as I think that having a thicker case might allow for better air flow... Just me speculating here.
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post #31 of 40
12/30/05 at 1:06am
i still think their the same damn laptop...
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post #32 of 40
12/30/05 at 4:00am
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Originally Posted by Guntizzle
i still think their the same damn laptop...

They are the hardware is the same shit
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post #33 of 40
12/30/05 at 2:33pm
okay my 2 cents:

m5500j - 9cell battery standard
WinXP Pro
maybe else something stupid

m5500 - 6cell battery standard
WinMCE

both - everything but 1.36 thickness rounds up to 1.4, no?
both have MXM2
both come w/ same software installed

i think the m5500j was made to charge professionals a lil something extra, that is all...
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post #34 of 40
12/31/05 at 2:03pm
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Originally Posted by Guntizzle
okay my 2 cents:

m5500j - 9cell battery standard
WinXP Pro
maybe else something stupid

m5500 - 6cell battery standard
WinMCE
I couldn't find any where in the AW site where it specifically said that the MJ had a 9 cell battery. It would make sense, but the 9 cell battery actually appears as an "option" under configuration. Go figure!

Well, never mind about the MJ... I pulled the trigger on the Area-51 m5500. I'm in phase 3 with a tentative delivery of Jan 9th. Got the Pentium M 760 and the 256MB Nvidia, but only one 256MB stick of RAM. I read somewhere in this forum that I can get Kingston RAM for this laptop from newegg.com at better price than what's offered by AW. Can someone point me to where I read this. I can't find the post and the search engine for the forum is not working. I'm interested in two 1GB sticks for a total of 2GB to get the two channels going. Now if someone can tell me exactly which model Kinston 1GB RAM I should get or give me any RAM recommendations for the m5500, I'd be very greatful.

Thanks...

Happy New Year to all!

EDIT: Is this the RAM DIMM I should get? KVR533D2S4/1G Kingston 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200)
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post #35 of 40
12/31/05 at 4:58pm
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Originally Posted by tamanaco


EDIT: Is this the RAM DIMM I should get? KVR533D2S4/1G Kingston 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200)
Thats what I did I bought my m5500 with 256 and ordered the same the memory from newegg.....shit works great.......and yes that is the model number. On a side note when I go to My Alienware PC Information page it says "256mb PC2-4300 266mhz" is this the same thing as PC-4200 533mhz its supposed to come with? Or is ddr2 memory really 266mhz per stick and when you run in dual channel it makes it 533?
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post #36 of 40
12/31/05 at 5:35pm
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Originally Posted by Guntizzle
...i think the m5500j was made to charge professionals a lil something extra, that is all...
Refer to post # 26 For more information regarding the reliance that professionals have on the certification of the equipement. These components are tested to ensure compatibility and the highest performance in several environments used by professionals in the high-end content creation field. Once there are professional reviews done on the new MJ12 there will be more info for people to consider. Reviews for the MJ12 usually include multiple benchmarks and application scores. If a person does not require a true workstation then it would be a good idea to get an Area 51m
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post #37 of 40
12/31/05 at 6:12pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the info on the memory... that saves me a few bucks.

Well, even with all the chatter about the MJ-12 being nothing more than a "gotcha", I went ahead and just pulled the pin on one. They gave me 512 of memory (256 x 2) for the same price as just 256 as it was a free upgrade.

Once I get it I'll do the newegg thing and upgrade the memory... and probably sell the old stuff on eBay or something like that.

Estimated delivery Jan 9th. I'll run any and all benchmarks requested though I need to know what programs you guys use.



Processor: Intel® Pentium® M 760 2.0GHz 2MB L2 Cache 533MHz FSB
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Warranty: 3-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Depot Service
LCD Display: Alienware® m5500 15.4" WideSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 LCD - Xeno Grey
Motherboard: Alienware® Intel® 915GM + ICH6 Chipset
Memory: 512MB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 533MHz - 2 x 256MB
Graphics Accelerator: 256MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go MXM 6600
Hard Drive: 80GB 7200 RPM ATA100
Modem: 56K Modem with V.90 Technology
Communications: Integrated 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
Wireless Network: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 a/b/g Wireless Card
Digital Audio Hardware: Intel® High-Definition Audio (24-bit, 192Khz) with 7.1 surround sound
Optical Drive: 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo w/Software

Cost: Just over 2 grand. Man, I sure hope this plays Freecell without lagging!


I did not get AlienAutopsy and Respawn, were they really necessary?

SInce I am now an alienware owner, I get to do the alien dance smilie:


Update: should the jumps from phase 1 thru 3 go pretty quick? I ordered this puppy today for tax purposes and I'd like to see it on my CC by midnight tonight.
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post #38 of 40
1/1/06 at 8:26pm
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Originally Posted by sparda
nah, MJ12 = Operation Majestic-12. Something about aliens and new mexico and whatnot
I think the alien part was just a scenario to determine a way to create a new world order. It was definately way before Roswell. The scenario could be anything that could be used to cause a world chaos and a need for world government, ie: terrorism. There is a lot of info about this stuff. Its also called MAJESTYTWELVE (no spaces), Operation Majority, Project Aquarius, etc.

simtech, look forward to your review of the Alienware MJ-12.
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post #39 of 40
1/3/06 at 1:50pm
ps, heres the original benchmark, and as you can see its prolly lower then the gaming laptops

greets
dojo
LL
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post #40 of 40
1/14/06 at 3:12am
Thread Starter 
I posted the MJ-12 pics and benchmarks. I just received the unit this afternoon.

http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=125625
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