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Yes I went and did it, tate's 3rd AW lappy

post #1 of 60
9/7/06 at 10:57pm
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Just ordered it about 45 minutes ago. I'm getting 2 gigs of ram from newegg before it arrives. I just couldn't resist the 1gig of video


[1] Aurora™ m9700

Processor: AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile ML37 2.0GHz 800MHz FSB 1MB L2 Cache
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Chassis: 17" WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD with Clearview Technology - Saucer Silver
Motherboard: Alienware® NVIDIA® Mobile SLi Chipset
Memory: 512MB Single Channel DDR SO-DIMM at 400MHz - 1 x 512MB
Hard Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 80GB Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
Optical Drive: 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW & 24X CD-RW Burner
Video/Graphics Card: Dual 512MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS - SLI Enabled
Sound Card: High-Definition Audio with surround sound
Wireless Network Card: Internal 802.11b/g WiFi Card
Communications: Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet & 56K V.92 Modem
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth® Device
Primary Battery: Alienware® m9700 12-cell Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
Alienware Exclusive Offers: GameFly - Unlimited Game Rentals for 15 days - FREE TRIAL
Free Alienware Shirt: Free Alienware® T-Shirt - Black
Desktop Enhancements: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
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post #2 of 60
9/7/06 at 11:10pm
Nice! Im thinking whether I want a m5750 or a m9700 Still deciding. I like the 9700 looks and features a bit more, but I hear the 5750 runs better.
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post #3 of 60
9/7/06 at 11:51pm
Bada$$...congrats tate, that m9700 is gonna be a sexy silver beast.
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post #4 of 60
9/7/06 at 11:56pm
Gratz man.
Looks to be a nice machine... I have a blue one on order myself. As to the M5750 ... I would be all over that if it had sli. Hell Id be all over it if someone had the foresight
to at least make a motherboard with even a empty second slot so that I could get a second card once Intel was sli ready. Ive read a few things online...and its def gonna happen. Question is ...sooner rather than later?
If a intel laptop came out that was sli ready in the next 6 months id prolly wait. But ...need a new comp , so my next laptop will def be a intel of some sort with sli. Ive decided to just build my own desktops from here on out like I did with my last computer and laptops will be built by peeps like Alienware. Also hoping like hell that the m9700 will maybe one day in the future accommodate a dual core processor.
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post #5 of 60
9/8/06 at 12:05am
..heres to my 101st post.
( like the rest of my posts...its full of absolutelty nothing worth commenting on heh )
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post #6 of 60
9/8/06 at 12:06am
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Thanks guys


Hey memory experts, this will work in my lappy right?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145562
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post #7 of 60
9/8/06 at 12:07am
Congrats to you, tate. Everyone should have at least three notebooks!
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post #8 of 60
9/8/06 at 12:10am
Congrats, Tate...Saucer Silver is nice...although one of the colors would be tempting...
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post #9 of 60
9/8/06 at 12:22am
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Thanks Rob and Shazza, i thought about green but said naw
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post #10 of 60
9/8/06 at 4:04am
yes that ram will work =P

and congrats tate!
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post #11 of 60
9/8/06 at 7:37am
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Cool thanks Yang
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post #12 of 60
9/8/06 at 10:18am
Yeah, that's a good memory choice...

I've been reading your posts for a while tate, kind of figured it'd be a while before you bought anything, but I completely understand the lure of the sexy, sexy m9700...

Mine arrives today... I can't wait.
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post #13 of 60
9/8/06 at 10:33am
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Hammerhead you lucky guy getting yours today. I expect a full review And yes I could not resist the very sexy and seductive ways of the m9700. Man I need to see my woman. I called to verify all the stuff and the lady said it was in Phase 4 already WOOHOO
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post #14 of 60
9/9/06 at 12:12pm
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Originally Posted by shazza
Congrats, Tate...Saucer Silver is nice...although one of the colors would be tempting...

I didn't realize the other colors were extra until I checked out the site. Saucy Silver is classic though.
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post #15 of 60
9/9/06 at 3:25pm
i like the blue...

dang if tate gets his before me, I'm going to go bonkers...

I'm kinda tempted to switch to a m9700
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post #16 of 60
9/10/06 at 4:36am
Yangggg...."DON'T" start with the indecision...remember how you talked yourself out of the last notebook (lol, why do I get such a kick out of telling you what to do ).
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post #17 of 60
9/10/06 at 5:37am
Say the truth, after seeing Hammers screenshots and benches, and also frustrated with playing Phase 4 games for a week with my m5750, I am tempted to switch to m9700 as well... Those 'babies' are just both lovely. The thing is I'm not sure extra $700 for SLI and WUXGA screen would be effectively invested money in my case since I'm not really a ProGamer ...

Now what wins... wallet and sanity or excitement of possessing the powerhouse???
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post #18 of 60
9/10/06 at 9:00am
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Just get the m9700 with the 1 vid card
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post #19 of 60
9/12/06 at 3:41am
If my m5750 doesn't go to production in 3 days I'm gonna definitely do that!
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post #20 of 60
9/12/06 at 4:19am
well the funny thing is, LiL yang's AW which I ordered 2-3 days after mine is already in phase 9...while mine is still stuck in phase 3...

i really like the 5750, but w/ the delays plus I just noticed that the card reader, usb, express card slot are all on the right side ...i just bugs me (I can't stand having a bunch wires right by my mouse pad and my hand hits "stuff" when i'm gaming...

argh, this is getting frustrating =(
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