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Alienware: New M17 with mobile Quad and CrossFire

post #1 of 37
11/3/08 at 1:15pm
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"Experience the Evolution" with Alienware's new M17, equipped with a mobile quad core CPU and Ati Crossfire graphics. Customizing your notebook with the new upgrades puts the base price on an M17 at $2499. Enjoy the Evolution and customize your own here.

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post #2 of 37
11/3/08 at 1:39pm
Holy Crap!
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post #3 of 37
11/3/08 at 1:45pm
Steve - I figured that you would be all over it. I just beat you by a few minutes.
On my thread that I started, it looks like you locked it.
Maybe make the "Direct discussion here" a little bigger so that those that want to comment won't miss it.
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post #4 of 37
11/3/08 at 2:12pm
I thought the base price was $1399. And I would expect it to be that low too because many would figure out that this is really a OCZ Whitebook, which many resellers have sold already.
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post #5 of 37
11/3/08 at 2:14pm
The $2499 price was with the Quad core and Dual Graphics cards.
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post #6 of 37
11/3/08 at 2:18pm
The thing is ugly! The saving grace is: Performance, price and the color/rubberized finish.
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post #7 of 37
11/3/08 at 2:20pm
I like it myself. It is not as sleek as the m15x or m17x but that is me.
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post #8 of 37
11/3/08 at 2:28pm
Except that until AMD gets their drivers working, a single 9800M GTX can blow away two 3870 in Crossfire in just about anything and by a significant margin.

And imagine paying an $850 premium on a quad that only goes 2.25GHz?
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post #9 of 37
11/3/08 at 2:42pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by scottwmp View Post
The $2499 price was with the Quad core and Dual Graphics cards.
I see. I apologize, I didn't interpret the OP correctly.
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post #10 of 37
11/3/08 at 4:06pm
Owns!
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post #11 of 37
11/3/08 at 5:29pm
My E1705's 7950GTX gave up it's ghost two weeks ago. I ordered an M15X on Thursday, and luckily had time to cancel it once I saw the M17 added to the AW lineup this morning. I was instructed by my better half to keep it around $2,500, so I couldn't get the Quad.

[1] M17

Video/Graphics Card: Dual 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 - CrossFireX™ Enabled!
Processor: Intel® Core™2 T9600 2.8GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Chassis: 17-Inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p) with Clearview Technology
Keyboard Options: Illuminated Keyboard – Alienware Exclusive Design - Astral Blue
Operating System (Office software not included): Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1
Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 1024MB
System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 250GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Wireless Network Card: Internal Intel® Ultimate N 5300 a/b/g/Draft-N Mini-Card with MIMO Technology
The World's First 450 Mbps Wi-Fi Adapter!
Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with Surround Sound
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Onsite Service and 24/7 Toll-Free Phone Support
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mousepad
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mobile Binder
Alienware Extras: Owner Identification Card
Alienware Extras: M17 Protective Cloth Sleeve
Alienware Extras: M17 Keyboard Diagram Overlay

It is slated to ship on the 17th of this month. I'll post a review and benchmarks as soon as I can.
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post #12 of 37
11/3/08 at 5:47pm
M17: 2.53ghz T9400, Dual 3870s, 4gb ram, 160gb 7200rpm hd, 1440x900 17" lcd... $2100.

m15x: 2.4ghz T8300, single 9800 GT, 2gb ram, 160gb 7200rpm hd, 1440x900 15.4" lcd... $2174.

M17 is very price efficient!
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post #13 of 37
11/3/08 at 7:14pm
wow this looks amazing - gonna get saving and get 1 for christmas.
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post #14 of 37
11/3/08 at 8:10pm
My m9700 needs and update and it just keeps getting better and better for the mobile platform vs. desktop discussion. Also if I were to purchase another desktop replacement laptop I wouldn't worry that every week a new mobo or gpu is being released and want to purchase them since mobile platforms for the most part aren't updated so often and in it's current configuration with dual gpu's the M17 looks to be able to hold it's own for a few years.

I'd prefer to go with a lower end cpu and upgrade later. Also definately purchase some GDDR3 memory on the cheap a few months down the road as well.

Good job AW for sticking with a chassis that has stood the test of time as it looks only to be a slightly altered version of the Arima chassis used in the m9750 and m9700 (going strong after 2 years of abuse).
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post #15 of 37
11/3/08 at 9:01pm
Wow haven't been on in a while and boy did I miss a lot. This thing is a beast yet relatively cheap, OMG!!
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post #16 of 37
11/3/08 at 11:20pm
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Sweet!

Well it looks like I'm going to have start saving.

Probably wait until the beginning of next year, while in the mean time, I can read about people's personal experiences w/it.

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post #17 of 37
11/4/08 at 4:13am
IT'S a BEASHT!!! (Sean Connery Accent!)

Faster Ram!
Faster Processor!
Interesting Graphics!
Still has the Illuminated keyboard!

NO PERSONALISED NAME PLATE!!! Whats up with that!!??

I like it!!!! NOW WHERE IS THE SILVER!!!???
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post #18 of 37
11/4/08 at 10:50am
i would like a picture of the bottomside of the m17...i have an m9700 and honestly its the same chasis but a tad bit fatter for obvious reasons.....


It would be pretty insane if that iluminated keyboard could fit into my m9700...
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post #19 of 37
11/4/08 at 12:59pm
I did a price comparrison with the OCZ Whitebook and the M17 was slightly cheaper for the same configuration.
I am suprised! AW is usually more expensive.
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post #20 of 37
11/4/08 at 5:12pm
It wouldn't be a bad thing to purchase a new Laptop after having the last one for 2 years would it?

For some reason I wasn't impressed with the m17x's release but this M17 makes me want it quite badly.
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