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M17x 1440x900 resolution, skullcap, and montevina

post #1 of 12
5/1/08 at 1:42pm
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Will the m17x have all of these? I like the 1440x900 resolution because then I can play crysis on max settings with mods, the skullcap looks better than the ripley, and the montevina will produce less heat and have wimax and mobile quadcore processors.
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post #2 of 12
5/1/08 at 1:49pm
I would think that the 1440 x 900 res would be possible as well as the skullcap.
The Montevina may take an updated board.
You may have to wait a little while to find this out.
You could always contact AW and see what they have to say. Can't hurt to ask.
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post #3 of 12
5/1/08 at 1:51pm
1) Screen Res- Not Likely, AW markets/builds for high end gaming- that target audience usually prefers high end res's, that said you can always run at 1440x900 w/o penalty (well except screen cost maybe)
2) Skullcap, Yes its coming, noone knows exactly when, but its coming
3) Monte: Not likely, or at least for a long while, they just released the Santa Rosa version, VERY unlikely they will refresh in 1 month after release w/ Montevenia
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post #4 of 12
5/1/08 at 1:54pm
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I asked sales rep about the resolution and skullcap and they couldnt tell me anything, I guess I could try asking about the montenvina chipset
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post #5 of 12
5/1/08 at 1:58pm
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Originally Posted by archalien View Post
1) Screen Res- Not Likely, AW markets/builds for high end gaming- that target audience usually prefers high end res's, that said you can always run at 1440x900 w/o penalty (well except screen cost maybe)
2) Skullcap, Yes its coming, noone knows exactly when, but its coming
3) Monte: Not likely, or at least for a long while, they just released the Santa Rosa version, VERY unlikely they will refresh in 1 month after release w/ Montevenia
Thanks AA for responding. I was not sure about the res, but I do agree with you. If they have not already offered it, they probably will not.
Isn't the Montevina take a new chipset? I haven't had the time to go research it myself yet.
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post #6 of 12
5/1/08 at 4:04pm
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Thanks AA for responding. I was not sure about the res, but I do agree with you. If they have not already offered it, they probably will not.
Isn't the Montevina take a new chipset? I haven't had the time to go research it myself yet.
Im a little muddy on what belongs to what, it may be the internal codename, not the marketed name but its like the centrino branding was chipset + chip + wifi card.

Just the next generation afaik.
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post #7 of 12
5/1/08 at 4:16pm
What is skullcap?
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post #8 of 12
5/1/08 at 4:54pm
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Originally Posted by blazehenryson View Post
What is skullcap?
The name given to laptop cases w/ rubber/or painted alien eyes grips on the lid/back of the lcd screen
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post #9 of 12
5/3/08 at 12:44am
And ... Alienware M15x is support skullcap design ?
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post #10 of 12
5/3/08 at 12:46am
yeah the m15x should have the skullcap design... I still dont know why it takes them that long to get the skullcap design considering its the iconic emblem of alienware on their laptops...its like taking out the L in Lexus...
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post #11 of 12
5/3/08 at 1:42am
Does anyone know, or could anyone find out if the m17X is expected to be getting Binary FX anytime soon? And before you jump down my throat, yes I would make the most extensive use of this feature possible.

I'd go with the m15x but I need the 1920x1200 resolution and would find the 15" screen much too small to see. Not to mention the screen is matte, which I dislike.

Will a clearview 1920x1200 screen be offered for the m15x? Thanks for anyone with insight into this.
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post #12 of 12
5/3/08 at 8:22pm
the best thing for you to do is to call alienware and ask them your questions...
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