unreal25 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 From Eric G blog:GPU options (UPDATED): NVIDIA GT555M 3GB or NVIDIA ??? 1.5GB. These GPUs seem to be part of the motherboard, and cannot be upgraded.The GT555 3GB is an impressive choice, especially when you consider it's inside a 14" inclosure.Btw anyone thoughts on "TrueLife" glossy display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 4, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 4, 2011 TruLife is just the bullshit marketing name for the glossy plastic they overlay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 14, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 14, 2011 M14x product page with pics + description: Google Translate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 "...M14x starting weight of less than 7 pounds..." Should I be impressed by it or what? It IS a 14" laptop afterall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Is it just me or should they try to get these things thinner. 1 1/2 inches seems big for the size they are going for. The DTR category are the ones we all accept to be over sized. I think they should jam the same hardware into a form factor like Macbook Air and then we would see some real portability. 7 pounds they can do better. Ultra Thin, very low weight but amazing gaming power for such a small form factor, that's the market they should shoot for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 My guess would be it's hard to cool down any graphic beast if you go with thin factor in mind. I wouldn't mind thick, if it can be made lighter. It just seems way too heavy imo. M11x is too heavy too in that respect. I know it's not a good comparison, but if you compare to Thinkpads which lack dedicated GPU you have T420 @ 4.3lbs (vs M14x @ 7 lbs) and X220 @ 3.3-3.8 lbs (vs M11x @ 5lbs). I do agree - something portable but still relatively powerful and well built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I couldn't have said that any better. That's what they need to go for since that's what a 11inch and 14 inch computer should be designed as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 14, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 14, 2011 The problem is you can't have both. If you want power, you have to add in adequate cooling and the build quality can't suffer at the same time. Since M14x is plastic/rubber like the M17x-R3, they obviously made trade offs with material used. Plus the AW design lends itself to being thicker than other notebooks since they keep the height uniform throughout the chasis. If they did the Asus approach and created a huge ass for it with the rest of it being thin, then most people would be fooled into thinking it's a thin notebook. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 The problem is you can't have both. If you want power, you have to add in adequate cooling and the build quality can't suffer at the same time. Since M14x is plastic/rubber like the M17x-R3, they obviously made trade offs with material used. Plus the AW design itself lends itself to being thicker than other notebooks since they keep the height uniform throughout the chasis. If they did the Asus approach and created a huge ass for it with the rest of it being thin, then most people would be fooled into thinking it's a thin notebook.Brian you forgot Calvin pissing on ASUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 15, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 15, 2011 Brian you forgot Calvin pissing on ASUS! Oh you mean this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I seriously hope M14x won't have the "peeling" problem like M17x-R3. I don't get it - its not like there aren't tons of laptops (even Dell) that have decent coating. Even some rubberized plastic will be fine if they put decent support underneath. The shiny surface on M11x is very prone to scratching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Not sure if this has been posted yet, but (for now at least) you can configure the m14x at the UK site here - The Dell Online Store: Build Your System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Jimbo, retali8, Partizan, dookieoneone and MiahSoul welcome to the forum. That's a great idea dookieoneone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 M14x official Australian page - Alienware M14x Laptop Details | Dell Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzachari Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Here is the US config link for the M14X I can't find the link for the US m18x config page 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 So first systems will ship in May. I am beginning to contemplate which configuration I'll go for if they let me swap my M11x for it + I add some $$$. Might just upgrade the screen. Warranty upgrades are pretty expensive - they turn out to be about the same as I paid for 1year extra for M11x after I already had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 19, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 12 more hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanbag37 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I just ordered my m14x from Dell Australia..Don't forget to grab your coupon. I just saved $220 (au) with one.Should have it either on or before 23 May 11.. (According to Dell). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Congrats Beanbag, Good deal on the coupon too.The wait begins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedomofthedarkendheart Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yup 238 dollars off instantly and it's a great day but man that thing is expensive but both the m11x and the m14x are beasts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 $1200 for base conf, then about $1300 with less mediocre screen. Add to that NY tax and you're up at $1400 for a relatively heavy 14" system and GT 555M. Thanks, but... no thanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 19, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 At that price, it'd be smarter to grab an M17x-R3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah. I just read the review you posted, and there are plenty more reasons to choose M17x-R2 or R3. Or M15x even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanbag37 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 The m17x would be great, but i need a bit more portability as i'll be travelling overseas in the next year or so. The m11x would have been nice for that, but a bit too small and for an extra $400 the m14x has better specs. Hopefully it won't have any hinge problems like the 11 inch had. It is a bit pricey, but it is built for gaming, which is why i went for the alienware in the first place. Just have to wait and see how this beast performs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 The most puzzling part: how the hell M17x-R3 has a bit better (25%: 5hours vs 4hours?) battery life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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