jeffreybaks Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 There have been many different designs brought to the alienware laptops over the course of its history. From the first designs of the alienware area51-m 5500/776 onto the 7700 clevo, to the M9700 aurora, to the m17x/m15x beginging models and to the new lineup we have today. Does anyone have any idea on what they think wll be the next design of the alienware laptop series? What kinda changes will we see compared to what we have now aesthetically?Personally I would like to see them stray away from the current muscle car design and focus more onto scifi designs. I would also like to see something much more original then the current media controls. [h=3][/h] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted August 23, 2011 Founder Share Posted August 23, 2011 I would like to see a more industrial/refined look with a hint of the current muscle/scifi design. Kinda like a thin sleek MBP with a hint of AW styling and all metal design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreybaks Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thats interesting you say industrial. The M9700 aurora was one of my favorites, is that more industrial? It is better to have more air flow and that laptop I think got pritty hot when they started puting core 2 duo's in the m9750. I like the red m18x alot tho, maybee if I found 5k siting under the couch or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearsguy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 lost me at macs 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingrinn Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Personally I would like to see them stray away from the current muscle car design and focus more onto scifi designs. I would also like to see something much more original then the current media controls.I would like to see a more industrial/refined look with a hint of the current muscle/scifi design. Kinda like a thin sleek MBP with a hint of AW styling and all metal design.like perhaps an alienware designed competitor to razer's forthcoming balanced/thin 'blade'? Edited August 26, 2011 by vikingrinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreybaks Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 yea the blade is nicely designed for sure. Something like that would look really nice indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I'd also like more sci-fi-ish design a la Star Trek, or "Orion's laptop" from Chuck series. Maybe not that tacky but more futuristic design, then little things like backlighting going on and off smoothly as you turn on and off the laptop. Also bring back color LEDs for Alien head on the lid (like on R2). Media controls are crap -- get something better. There are TONS of idea in different Winamp or Media Player skins for example. Maybe some design like a Thinkpad but more futuristic. Otherwise, I hope they dump the crappy BIOS at some point and switch to full graphical high res user interface from the beginning when you turn on the laptop. Get rid of the damn "DOS mode" during boot, it looks like shit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granyte Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 a more sci-fi / futuristic desing would be nice (and bring bak the damned skullcape)i don,t know how to tell it but i hate simplistic desing ala mac or blade they seem to say i have no inspiration let's put nothig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commy1 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I really like them. They're not comparable to other brands, the only thing I'd love to see is more Aluminum in the cases. An aluminum M14x, or a front plate, or something. Maybe someone will come out with a custom M14x case mod for purchase.. Mmmm engraved aluminum *drool* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 You know MLAX or MLX or whichever was the really large one from years ago was ALX anyway that one had a awesome surface to it on its cover made it really Alien like cant we see some of those out of this world designs again. Maybe thats what you meant above on the skull cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volkly Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 sleeker and lighter design and bringing back the RGB display would be awesome. Also wishing the next model design would have liquid cooling =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecacho Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Honestly they should think about doing a fan based design, everyone who is interested could submit what they think the next alienware should look like and we all could vote on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rblack Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The current material for the M14x gets annoying visible fingerprints too easily ... should use Gloss like the M15x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSkies Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I think the current design line is just fine and I'd like Dell to keep it. It's slick and simple enough to be truly aesthetic and IMO it's the best what AW has come so far over the years. It's not too flashy/childish, yet still deeply matt black and uncommonly interesting enough to stand out and become AW classic, so to say. I am glad AW is after 'clean' display assemblies just with a lit up head and so on. I really don't like things overdone and the skullcap design always seemed so.The question here would be much more if we want to see more 'varieties' of Alienware hardware. A slim yet still similarly looking ultrabook would be nice for instance, not really for gaming/performance, but for matching looks. I'd buy it. BTW, those Razers are crap. Their hardware/performance is nowhere near what a gaming machine should offer (especially vs the price they ask for this thing). IMO they are trying to lure customers with over-fancied elements like that touch screen (how is this useful? it isn't at all, it just looks fancy enough for some kids to buy it) and limited number of units offered (to render the thing 'elite' enough). The most attractive thing about Blade is that is both deeply black and thin, but as said, an AW a'la-ultrabook would be much more interesting providing the same.- - - Updated - - -I really like them. They're not comparable to other brands, the only thing I'd love to see is more Aluminum in the cases. An aluminum M14x, or a front plate, or something. Maybe someone will come out with a custom M14x case mod for purchase.. Mmmm engraved aluminum *drool*That would make m14x much heavier, perhaps too heavy for easy portability at this size. What I would rather have them to do is to introduce graphite display assembly. The current plastic one is IMO too flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator BAKED Posted October 28, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 28, 2012 I've got the best idea ever! What if the next Alienware would be circular och triangular shaped? Would'nt that be a nice twist huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetsussaiga Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I've got the best idea ever! What if the next Alienware would be circular och triangular shaped? Would'nt that be a nice twist huh?Haha green and circular in the shape of an alien's head? I'm hoping for a new design, since not much has changed since the m17x r1 generation. Also I hope they will offer a matte screen option, bring back the m15x, and make the m17x aluminum again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeyBoy1991 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I think try should make it so the alienhead on the back of the screen works as a ambilight that would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggymf Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'd love some sort of Ripley design back which the pre Dell Alienwares had.I'm a big fan of the soft touch and matte also.And no more plastic cases please (the M18x is fine). Really, stop that ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleyalex Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 new design is ugly,that's all I can say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen0zid Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 The current material for the M14x gets annoying visible fingerprints too easily ... should use Gloss like the M15xWord.I'm cleaning my M14x almost every day. =/I already got used to it, since i have to clean my ipad as well, but is annoying always to be cautious about fingerprints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansfan Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I love everything about the new design except the thickness of the screen bezel. Heck, I'd opt for an even sleeker design if they wanted to make one. Super flat lid with an ultra-thin bezel, super sleek metallic frame. Like the macbook of alienware's lol. A Razer without the stupid accesory keyboard and overheating. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ompek Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 my friend have new m17x r5, very good materials and design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preist Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hello,I have the new Alienware 18 and am really enthusiastic about it. Only the volume up and volume down bar to make etc. I miss.Of the materials here, Dell has made a good choicegreeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackjackCZ Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The new AW 18 rocks! I find the sturdy design and lighting very appealing. Also, the performance, even at stock is impressive. I am look forward to a BIOS update to push the processor to 4.5 or higher. Overall, I am satisfied the system and can wait to push it the extreme with a VBIOS AND BIOS update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti575 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Agree with BlackJack above. Happy with my M18, except perhaps the hit and miss of using USB 3.0. Also, had to give up trying to create an AlienRespawn backup using 3.0 USB stick and instead get a 2.0.The WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) is also higher as it runs a lot more quieter when idling than my old R1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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