Alienware Laptops

CyberstormL45 · 10th October 2007, 10:27 PM

anyone hear got a Alienware, looking at getting one to replace my current system

CyberstormL45 · 11th October 2007, 3:33 PM

* Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz
* Dual NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX
* 17" WideUXGA LCD
* 2GB DDR2 667Mhz
* 240GB Storage (RAID 0)

http://www.alienware.com/product_det...AD0033#pdp-nav

neon_87 · 11th October 2007, 3:58 PM

thats not a laptop. thats insanity. must weigh a tonne.

cyrax83 · 11th October 2007, 4:03 PM

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Originally Posted by neon_87

thats not a laptop. thats insanity. must weigh a tonne.

about 4 kg.

don't know why you'd even bother.

renagade · 11th October 2007, 4:09 PM

not really portable..
that is the whole thing about laptops isnt it?
when its too heavy to have on your lap and you need a desk, doesn't it then become desktop?

neon_87 · 11th October 2007, 4:15 PM

well i have an Asus F3JP. Its fast, and its reasonably light for what its got in it. 2ghz dual core, 2gb ram, 120gb hdd, X1700 256MB graphics.

Its a bit heavy after carrying it all day but its fine on my lap. im considering buying a base model macbook, just for work though, because its so light. but the Asus is a happy medium between fast laptop and portable work laptop.

MR CHILLED · 11th October 2007, 4:23 PM

I've always wondered if the alienware laptop and pc's look as good in the flesh as they do in the website pics.

kombiman · 11th October 2007, 4:24 PM

I think alienware are folding business up at the moment?

ojk007 · 11th October 2007, 4:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kombiman

I think alienware are folding business up at the moment?

what makes you think that? i mean i could have sworn they were in die hard 4.0, among others..

HellsAngel · 11th October 2007, 5:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberstormL45

* Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz
* Dual NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX
* 17" WideUXGA LCD
* 2GB DDR2 667Mhz
* 240GB Storage (RAID 0)

http://www.alienware.com/product_det...AD0033#pdp-nav

Why not just get the XPSM1730?

Alienware is owned by Dell anyway

Narcoticx2 · 11th October 2007, 6:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HellsAngel

Why not just get the XPSM1730?

Alienware is owned by Dell anyway

i was about to suggest the same thing, while the graphics are a little lacking in raw speed they are dx10 compatible, you have the option of a ppu and all the other specs remain the same. i imagine dell support in aus might be a tad better than alienware too, but that's not based on any experience or fact.

ghettro · 11th October 2007, 7:45 PM

ive never really gotten the whole "alien theme" thing, and how the eyes light up and shit. It seems kind of a bit tacky and childish. The specs are pretty good, interesting having a RAID on a lappy, built in TV tuner which sounds cool. It seems more like a luggable thing rather than a real portable.

azron · 11th October 2007, 8:25 PM

I'm pretty sure the AUstralian distributor (they're out of SA) I cant remember their name, are owing 100Million dollars to various ppl.

I swear there was a thread on here where a guy was waiting on 4 Alien Ware laptops to arrive...

Ahh, found a link... but it really doesn't make my claims stand up now and I CBF'd finding any more...

http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=225100948

azron · 11th October 2007, 8:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettro

ive never really gotten the whole "alien theme" thing, and how the eyes light up and shit.

Lol... mee too, and MACs are in the same bucket with their luminous Apple logos on the lid... wank+...

(init flame.suit)

CyberstormL45 · 11th October 2007, 11:08 PM

Weight of the lappy is no problem, im just looking for something powerfull but smaller then my tsunami dream case

DX 10, its there really a great need for it at this point in time?

So its between

m9750
http://www.alienware.com/product_det...AD0033#pdp-nav

M1730
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...dhs1&~lt=popup

Personly i like the m9750, even when its upgraded quite a bit its still cheaper then the M17300, also it looks nicer

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11th October 2007, 3:33 PM	#2
CyberstormL45 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Karratha / Perth Posts: 1,201	* Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz * Dual NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX * 17" WideUXGA LCD * 2GB DDR2 667Mhz * 240GB Storage (RAID 0) http://www.alienware.com/product_det...AD0033#pdp-nav __________________ Be the best you can be, then blow your fking brains out MY DRUG OF CHOICE Successful Purchases - Busta-P geforcemmx

11th October 2007, 3:58 PM	#3
neon_87 RIP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,783	thats not a laptop. thats insanity. must weigh a tonne. __________________ SanLAN 2.0 - Frankston VIC LAN Party - 3rd October 2009 FS: Highpoint 2310 RAID5 Card OCAU Events Noticeboard MKIII

11th October 2007, 4:09 PM	#5
renagade Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,084	not really portable.. that is the whole thing about laptops isnt it? when its too heavy to have on your lap and you need a desk, doesn't it then become desktop? __________________ RIP The Unit

11th October 2007, 4:15 PM	#6
neon_87 RIP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,783	well i have an Asus F3JP. Its fast, and its reasonably light for what its got in it. 2ghz dual core, 2gb ram, 120gb hdd, X1700 256MB graphics. Its a bit heavy after carrying it all day but its fine on my lap. im considering buying a base model macbook, just for work though, because its so light. but the Asus is a happy medium between fast laptop and portable work laptop. __________________ SanLAN 2.0 - Frankston VIC LAN Party - 3rd October 2009 FS: Highpoint 2310 RAID5 Card OCAU Events Noticeboard MKIII

11th October 2007, 4:23 PM	#7
MR CHILLED D'oh! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Awesome Adelaide! Posts: 58,185	I've always wondered if the alienware laptop and pc's look as good in the flesh as they do in the website pics. __________________ PCDB (Chilled) \| PCDB (Chiller)

11th October 2007, 7:45 PM	#12
ghettro Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 394	ive never really gotten the whole "alien theme" thing, and how the eyes light up and shit. It seems kind of a bit tacky and childish. The specs are pretty good, interesting having a RAID on a lappy, built in TV tuner which sounds cool. It seems more like a luggable thing rather than a real portable.

11th October 2007, 8:25 PM	#13
azron Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Quantum State Posts: 830	I'm pretty sure the AUstralian distributor (they're out of SA) I cant remember their name, are owing 100Million dollars to various ppl. I swear there was a thread on here where a guy was waiting on 4 Alien Ware laptops to arrive... Ahh, found a link... but it really doesn't make my claims stand up now and I CBF'd finding any more... http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=225100948 __________________ Insert 40 Quarters to continue...

11th October 2007, 11:08 PM	#15
CyberstormL45 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Karratha / Perth Posts: 1,201	Weight of the lappy is no problem, im just looking for something powerfull but smaller then my tsunami dream case DX 10, its there really a great need for it at this point in time? So its between m9750 http://www.alienware.com/product_det...AD0033#pdp-nav M1730 http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...dhs1&~lt=popup Personly i like the m9750, even when its upgraded quite a bit its still cheaper then the M17300, also it looks nicer __________________ Be the best you can be, then blow your fking brains out MY DRUG OF CHOICE Successful Purchases - Busta-P geforcemmx