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    I thought I would be bored re-installing windows.....

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Hivetyrant, Jul 7, 2011.

  1. Hivetyrant

    Hivetyrant Notebook Enthusiast

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    But HDMI-IN is the #$$*ing BOMB!

    Now I just play xbox while windows does it's thing!

    I can't get over how great this machine is, and why don't more machines do HDMI-in? I know it's probably a niche thing, but there are VERY few machines capable from what I can tell.

    Anyways, YAY!
     
    Hivetyrant, Jul 7, 2011
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  2. skygunner27

    skygunner27 A Genuine Child of Zion

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    It is sick!!

    When I used AWrespawn it only took 4 minutes. When I did a fresh install it only took about 8.
     
    skygunner27, Jul 7, 2011
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    skygunner27 A Genuine Child of Zion

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    You should put your specs in your sig to represent how sick your M18x truly is.
     
    skygunner27, Jul 7, 2011
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    pixelcloak Notebook Guru

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    Yep, one of my favorite features. Hope to see it on all future Alienware laptops.
     
    pixelcloak, Jul 7, 2011
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    skygunner27 A Genuine Child of Zion

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    me too. :)
     
    skygunner27, Jul 7, 2011
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    is that possible for 8min if with SP1 Installed?
     
    iPhantomhives, Jul 7, 2011
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    I need to get a 360 now as well as order my M18x once my refund comes through. =)
     
    TraptPatriot, Jul 7, 2011
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    Hivetyrant Notebook Enthusiast

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    The only problem was that windows setup would be waiting for me to select something and I was too busy playing to notice!
     
    Hivetyrant, Jul 7, 2011
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    Haha very true.
     
    TraptPatriot, Jul 7, 2011
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    In my case, that very IN port is the one that deterred me from getting the m18x.. it'll be too much temptation to play and never do my work.. :D
     
    dredd1893, Jul 8, 2011
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