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Config Your NEW Alienware m17x Now

post #1 of 41
6/1/09 at 11:24pm
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The long awaited NEW Alienware M17x finally appeared on Alienware's site. You can conifgure your new monster here. The base price is actually a lot less expensive than anticipated, but as you continue to customize, the price rises pretty rapidly.
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post #2 of 41
6/2/09 at 10:22am
Thanks for the news!
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post #3 of 41
6/2/09 at 11:35am
Sexiest laptop I have ever seen. Nuff said.
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post #4 of 41
6/2/09 at 11:38am
I dunno. When the m15x was released, that melted faces big time. I'm excited for this notebook, but not sure it's that much a of shocker between the other models.
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post #5 of 41
6/2/09 at 12:08pm
If anyone has any questions regarding this new model, post them in here. I have someone reporting from E3 that can probably ask these questions at the press tomorrow.
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post #6 of 41
6/2/09 at 12:19pm
Now that Dell has taken over the manufacturing process for Alienware, will this laptop be filled with bloatware like every other Dell computer out there, or will it be a clean OS install with only the drivers added?

Also, does this laptop have bluetooth 2.0 built in?

Thanks!
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post #7 of 41
6/2/09 at 1:01pm
Actually, the news is such that Alienware will take over the current gaming development department of Dell, leaving Dell concentrating on other models.

This might turn out to be a good taking over. Time will tell. But seeing Gateway is doing well under Acer umbrella at the moment, this is a good trend.

cheers ...
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post #8 of 41
6/2/09 at 1:11pm
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Originally Posted by Oblivion426 View Post
Now that Dell has taken over the manufacturing process for Alienware, will this laptop be filled with bloatware like every other Dell computer out there, or will it be a clean OS install with only the drivers added?

Also, does this laptop have bluetooth 2.0 built in?

Thanks!
Those are both great questions. I've added them to my list.
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post #9 of 41
6/2/09 at 1:17pm
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Hi Steve,

We've heard rumors that there is an overclocking feature built in. I've looked at the description at the Alienwae sit but can't find anything about it.

I suspect it may have been only a rumor, but could you find out for sure?

Thanks,
Rob
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post #10 of 41
6/2/09 at 1:19pm
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Originally Posted by Rob41 View Post
Hi Steve,

We've heard rumors that there is an overclocking feature built in. I've looked at the description at the Alienwae sit but can't find anything about it.

I suspect it may have been only a rumor, but could you find out for sure?

Thanks,
Rob
added to my list.
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post #11 of 41
6/2/09 at 2:06pm
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For the folks that are part of the U.S. Armed forces, don't forget that you can purchace the new M17X and any Alienware or Dell computer through AAFES (Military exchange).

You get a small discount (2%) on computers from them as well as free shipping, and zero tax.
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post #12 of 41
6/2/09 at 4:53pm
Overclocking is handle in the bios under "Over clocking" you can set "CPU Multipliers Select: [Default to 16x] (**on unlocked CPU's)". You also have an option to "Select Clock mode: [Linked and unlinked]". "Unlinked" let you set "Memory frequency: xxxx" and "FSB Frequency: xxxx"

This software installed is the same as Alienware normal (ie.. no bloatware)..

Later,
Zyb
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post #13 of 41
6/3/09 at 12:33am
if you use a student discount you can save 7% off the price of the laptop which isnt bad...
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post #14 of 41
6/3/09 at 12:27pm
The big question now is what is the lead time? I configured one for my son but I noticed they do not give est ship times anymore on the checkout page.
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post #15 of 41
6/3/09 at 1:48pm
I'm guessing not any time soon.
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post #16 of 41
6/3/09 at 3:00pm
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Originally Posted by maxrule View Post
The big question now is what is the lead time? I configured one for my son but I noticed they do not give est ship times anymore on the checkout page.
The estimated lead times are around about 14-20 days (not that it will take that long) .

Zyb
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post #17 of 41
6/3/09 at 5:27pm
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Originally Posted by Oblivion426 View Post
Now that Dell has taken over the manufacturing process for Alienware, will this laptop be filled with bloatware like every other Dell computer out there, or will it be a clean OS install with only the drivers added?

Also, does this laptop have bluetooth 2.0 built in?

Thanks!
This does have Internal Wireless Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR
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post #18 of 41
6/4/09 at 8:52pm
Answers to your questions!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CM7rRnbpbY
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post #19 of 41
6/4/09 at 9:23pm
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Most people are reporting a ship date of July 2nd.

That sounds about on par for a customized gaming rig of this caliber.
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post #20 of 41
6/5/09 at 11:55am
Thanks for the reply!
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