Don't get excited. :/
Here's the post on the site:
"Upgrading to the latest technology has never been easier! Right now, Alienware is giving all current owners of the Area-51® m9750 notebook an exclusive opportunity to upgrade their graphics solution from the 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7950 GTX to the powerful new 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8700M GT. Best of all, your upgrade to the GeForce 8700M GT comes AT COST. So forget about footing the bill on some inflated markup, and enjoy the lowest cost possible on the highest-performing mobile graphics instead.
Get with the Program
Here's how the graphics upgrade program works:
* If you have purchased an Area-51 m9750 notebook, you are eligible to upgrade the graphics on your system from the 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX to the 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT.
* You can choose to upgrade to a single or dual graphics card configuration, depending on your specific needs.
* After you ship your system to Alienware's facility, your upgrade will be completed in one short week.
* All previous data will remain on your system following the upgrade. Please note, however, that Alienware highly recommends you back up your data beforehand, on the off chance that a hard drive wipe is necessary.
A Direct Path to DirectX® 10
One of the biggest advantages of upgrading to the GeForce 8700M GT graphics card is DirectX 10. While the GeForce Go 7950 GTX limits you to DirectX 9, the DirectX 10-compliant GeForce 8700M GT ensures you can:
* Play the upcoming new wave of games that utilize next-generation DirectX 10 graphics technology.
* Experience incredibly enhanced detail in complex gaming environments.
* Enjoy visually arresting effects like dynamic lighting and weather.
* Immerse yourself in the most realistic gaming experience to date."
So one can upgrade for Cost, but only to 8700's at the moment. I was hoping it was for the 8800's. Maybe in the future.
Here's the post on the site:
"Upgrading to the latest technology has never been easier! Right now, Alienware is giving all current owners of the Area-51® m9750 notebook an exclusive opportunity to upgrade their graphics solution from the 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7950 GTX to the powerful new 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8700M GT. Best of all, your upgrade to the GeForce 8700M GT comes AT COST. So forget about footing the bill on some inflated markup, and enjoy the lowest cost possible on the highest-performing mobile graphics instead.
Get with the Program
Here's how the graphics upgrade program works:
* If you have purchased an Area-51 m9750 notebook, you are eligible to upgrade the graphics on your system from the 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX to the 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT.
* You can choose to upgrade to a single or dual graphics card configuration, depending on your specific needs.
* After you ship your system to Alienware's facility, your upgrade will be completed in one short week.
* All previous data will remain on your system following the upgrade. Please note, however, that Alienware highly recommends you back up your data beforehand, on the off chance that a hard drive wipe is necessary.
A Direct Path to DirectX® 10
One of the biggest advantages of upgrading to the GeForce 8700M GT graphics card is DirectX 10. While the GeForce Go 7950 GTX limits you to DirectX 9, the DirectX 10-compliant GeForce 8700M GT ensures you can:
* Play the upcoming new wave of games that utilize next-generation DirectX 10 graphics technology.
* Experience incredibly enhanced detail in complex gaming environments.
* Enjoy visually arresting effects like dynamic lighting and weather.
* Immerse yourself in the most realistic gaming experience to date."
So one can upgrade for Cost, but only to 8700's at the moment. I was hoping it was for the 8800's. Maybe in the future.
