Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

I know a lot of you are excited and anxious to see what exactly is the truth to these rumors and discussions floating around the net concerning two possible new models. I am as well.



Problem we have here is we've had a couple of threads on this already. Initially, I (along with the other moderators) opted to let these threads continue however each time, they spiral into an off-topic free for all with considerable bickering and back and forth among posters. NBR does not permit inflammatory posting or personal attacks. This is covered in the forum rules. We received numerous post reports over these threads due to the bickering and attacking of members over their 'opinions'.



If you cant discuss a topic without attacking each other or derailing the thread into an argument over RGB vs. non-RGB/R2 vs. R3, etc., it just is not going to be permitted. This is EXACTLY why these threads were closed in the past. Don't blame the moderation team for this - blame the ones who have repeatedly turned these threads into a personal crusade. If you cant agree, please learn to disagree in a civil manner. Back and forth flaming of each other is pointless and not permitted in the Alienware forum or anywhere else here on NBR.



So, with that said, we are going to give this one more shot.







Post with the forum rules in mind. No inflammatory posting or trolling. This will not be permitted and instead of closing the thread, the parties involved will be subject to an infraction and/or ban from the forums.



Questions/comments on this are welcome - PM them to a moderator - do not post them.



Thanks everyone and happy speculating...





NOTE: I am not going to link to or copy over posts from the previous threads. You can re-post. Make sure all images are not over 500x500 pixels. If they are, re-size or link to them. All non-english posts must contain an english translation.

Reply 1 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

First one in yay



I have a question however: Do you think battery life will be significantly improved over the M15X in the assumed M14X? Will performance be "dimmed down" in the M14X? Also, Thank you BatBoy for letting the speculations carry on.

Reply 2 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

I hope the m14x is more like an m11x (light, long battery, can game) then be like an m15x.



I want some middle ground

Reply 3 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

m13x would be nice 14x is almost the same as 15x, still a brick



m18x that everyone seems to be holding out for is going to be a massive 15lb brick that costs 5k lol.

Reply 4 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

a 14x doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. they already have a 15 and an 11 I cant see a 14 unless one of the other 2 is going bye bye. The 18 I can understand as it will be a top of the pack machine with dual GPU's. but just my thoughts

Reply 5 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

Personally, I'm still hoping for a GTX 485M in the R3, as I really want Optimus more than any other feature in a gaming laptop*. Pitty there's no chance of that with the M18x, assuming of course that it will be dual GPU.



Main things I'm hoping for in the M18x:

Aluminum chassis - a defining aspect of the M15/M17x, I hope to see it again.

Excellent cooling - this is what made me choose AW over the other manufacturers.

Backlit chicklet keyboard - IMO their current one looks a little dated.

Subwoofer - I think such a high-end laptop should get a nice audio boost to round it out a little.

Dual HDDs - a given really. Triple would be nice, but I don't see that happening, unless you count the optical drive bay.

Matte screen option - would conflict with their design philosophy I know, but I'd personally love to see it.

Decent LEDs that will actually produce white, and not the tinted crap as seen with the M15/17x.

Dual GPUs - not so much for me from a starting point, but it's an excellent upgrade option down the line for those people that keep their machines for a long while.



* Why no-one has bothered to make a laptop with anything more than a 460 and Optimus is beyond me. Personally, I would think that the more powerful the dedicated GPU, the more sense Optimus makes, rather than this stupid approach of a hidiously crap IGP and a mildy crap dedicated card that all the manufactures seems to love at the moment.

Reply 6 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

that's great thanks for this thread



if only they could include switchable gfx in the m18x with cfx capacities that would be reall great

Reply 7 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by raynefall a 14x doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. they already have a 15 and an 11 I cant see a 14 unless one of the other 2 is going bye bye. The 18 I can understand as it will be a top of the pack machine with dual GPU's. but just my thoughts

well if they used an very small sized motherboard with with a decent gpu they could make pretty small i think. something like the thickness of m11x but slightly longer wider to fit the screen in it.

Reply 8 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

Leaked Pictures Show New Alienware Laptops



I wish it had 1200p ;(

Reply 9 : Alienware New Model Speculation Thread

So the black one must be the 18" model? At first I thought it was an M17x-R2 but then noticed the lid didn't have that plastic bezel. Looks like it's a soft-touch finish but no contours like the other models.