Founder Brian Posted April 19, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Alienware M18x Laptop Review - IntroductionNot the best review IMO. They didn't really discuss the cooling, benchmarks were done with a single GPU, the gaming benchmarks were limited and the sample configuration Dell sent them was completely stupid.*EDIT* Read Tech|Inferno's official M18x review here: http://www.techinferno.com/2011/07/07/alienware-m18x-review-the-fastest-18-notebook-in-the-universe/ Edited July 9, 2011 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Michael Posted April 19, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 the review is quite unprofessional but i liked the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huuy Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I guess the plastic glossy border around the keyboard is confirmed now. >.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 19, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah I was hoping they went matte like the M17x-R2 but nope, we got that ugly m17x-R3 gloss. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted April 19, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 The CPU-Z is reporting an HM67 chipset, the 3DMark11 score is a joke btw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eYe-I-aïe... Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 That's what the manual says, sorry for the french: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted April 19, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 Just replied to that reviewAlienware M18x Gaming Laptop @ HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 19, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 Can't wait to see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichime Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 The only things I like is that it can use the on-chip Intel GPU (kinda makes me wonder why Dell couldn't have used a modded HM55 in the M17x-R2) and the fact that it uses the same connector for the Power Adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eYe-I-aïe... Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 If these are the ONLY things you like, you must hate this thing ☺ !!! I like: Up to 32GB 1600MHz memory 2 USB 3.0 ports SATA 3 HDD/SSD bus Intel HD 3000 Onboard (512MB) Program Keys Subwoofer 18.4"... And I'm sure I forgot some things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichime Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Oh yeah, forgot about the 32gb of memory and SATA 3.Also, 16:9 is evil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reginal Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Is it just me or does the screen look like shit in the boot up speed video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted April 19, 2011 Founder Share Posted April 19, 2011 The screen of the M18x, due to the fact that it is 18.4" and it has lower resolution it will have 119.72 PPI (more is better) and 0.2122mm dot pitch(lower is better)The screen of the M17x R2, has 133.19 PPI (more is better), 0.1907mm dot pitch(lower is better)plus it is WLED vs RGB LED so..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) "...is a very impressive looking machine thanks, in part, to the single surface area screen which is a high gloss layer which runs out to each of the four edges on the top half of the system. It is even more impressive on this larger model that the others." If that's whats considered 'impressive' today, God save us all... The review has pretty pictures, but is way too long - I wish it focused on important bits. I don't need a full detailed description of the computer when I can just take a look at those pictures. "...and has an epic feel to the screen." I guess it's not that bad then. Edited April 19, 2011 by unreal25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kune Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Since when are extremely glossy screens a good thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtefere Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Look at this pic http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviewimages/alienware-m18x/alienware-m18x_inside.jpg See the foam ducting on the GPU fans now? I would like to think I had something to do with that Anyway, thank god they decided to do a better job on the cooling this time around. Shame they didnt do the same to the CPU fan though... Guess I have to come up with another cooling mod! -Ash EDIT: And here http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviewimages/alienware-m18x/alienware-m18x_inside2.jpg Looks like replacing GPU's is going to be a royal PITA. Looks like fun! -Ash Edited April 19, 2011 by Ashtefere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 20, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 20, 2011 Look at this pic http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviewimages/alienware-m18x/alienware-m18x_inside.jpgSee the foam ducting on the GPU fans now? I would like to think I had something to do with that Anyway, thank god they decided to do a better job on the cooling this time around. Shame they didnt do the same to the CPU fan though... Guess I have to come up with another cooling mod! -Ash EDIT: And here http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviewimages/alienware-m18x/alienware-m18x_inside2.jpg Looks like replacing GPU's is going to be a royal PITA. Looks like fun! -Ash I noticed the ducting + plate too. Seems they did their best this time to mitigate heat and hopefully it shows. I wish Dell had sent out an M18x with 6970M xfire + 2920xm to review. Hey dell if you're reading this, send one our way for review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eYe-I-aïe... Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Just as an FYI, 330W PSU will weight only 3.2 lbs...M17X's 240W weights a huge 1.5 lbs...Finally, Dell learned something...Anyways, never mind ☺☻☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted April 21, 2011 Author Founder Share Posted April 21, 2011 Is it just me or does the screen look like shit in the boot up speed video?I thought the same thing, it was extremely washed out. I hope the final sample isn't like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmadmud Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Just as an FYI, 330W PSU will weight only4 3.2 lbs...M17X's 240W weights a huge 1.5 lbs...Finally, Dell learned something...Anyways, never mind ☺☻☺woow, that is really too heavy, the psu alone heavier than many notebooks, are you sure of this info?also do you know its size, and how does it compare to the good old 240w? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Dual 6970M > 2x memory bandwidth of a Dual D5870M. Factory 4ghz overclock 2920XM. Plus what Unreal25 said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eYe-I-aïe... Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 woow, that is really too heavy, the psu alone heavier than many notebooks, are you sure of this info?also do you know its size, and how does it compare to the good old 240w? I can't be 100% sure as I don't have it in hands. This info has been pulled out a French site review, here. They're talking about 1.47Kg, 3.2 lbs, but let's pretend it's gonna be only 2.8 lbs, + the weight of the M18X itself, 5.41Kg, 11.9 lbs as per the manual, which makes 11.9 + 2.8 = 14.7 lbs, so this is ± 15 lbs total cost of ownership... For comparison again, the 240W PSU of the M17X weights 0.675Kg, 1.5 lbs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtefere Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 The only time this monster will be moving is on the plane to/from lan parties.Gonna love > gtx 580 performance in a laptop! (overclocked)-Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 The only time this monster will be moving is on the plane to/from lan parties.Gonna love > gtx 580 performance in a laptop! (overclocked)-AshLate night games sessions at my friends house! Woot it's like a portable TV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G8GT Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 so, to sum up, exactly how baddly do I need to go blow another $4,000 again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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