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    Does it last?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ryd00d, Dec 26, 2010.

  1. ryd00d

    ryd00d Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my m11x for Christmas and I'm just nervous it will break or something. I take very good care of it, so should it be fine for a few 3 - 4 years?
     
    ryd00d, Dec 26, 2010
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  2. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    Maintain a valid warranty and you have nothing to worry about.

    Don't worry, be happy.

    Update - Owned mime for 9¼ months without a single problem. Dropped it twice, spilt coffee in the keybord (stripped down and cleaned) and it's still going.
     
    DrGoodvibes, Dec 26, 2010
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  3. ryd00d

    ryd00d Notebook Enthusiast

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    how long have you had yours?
     
    ryd00d, Dec 26, 2010
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  4. DrGoodvibes

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    Owned mime for 9¼ months without a single problem. Dropped it twice, spilt coffee in the keybord (stripped down and cleaned) and it's still going.
     
    DrGoodvibes, Dec 26, 2010
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  5. Vidaluko

    Vidaluko Notebook Evangelist

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    3 months here, perfect in shape, I think besides the hinge problem, the laptop is very durable....
     
    Vidaluko, Dec 26, 2010
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    Agreed, other than the hinge the build quality is great. There's really no way to avoid it though. I hope the M11xR3 has an updated hinge and not just a new motherboard for Sandy Bridge (so we can get them as replacements that will last).

    I've owned two M11xR1s, and nothing has happened to either so far. The one I have now has something going on with the hinge, but I use this very frequently (and don't take particularly good care of it like I do my M15x), and it hasn't broken yet.
     
    Sirhcz0r, Dec 26, 2010
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  7. Intangble

    Intangble Notebook Consultant

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    no one can answer if it will last 3-4 years, it just came out march 2010.

    now if u are asking if it will still be competitive and playing new games on med-high settings, then i'd say probably not, as comp technology moves fast...


    enjoy!

    had mine 6 months, no probs yet
     
    Intangble, Dec 27, 2010
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  8. Sirhcz0r

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    As DrGoodVibes already said, the real question is simply how long are you willing to extend the warranty (if I had to answer the question directly: no, the hinge won't last that long). Getting Complete Care is worth it. I have it on all three of my Dell/Alienware machines.
     
    Sirhcz0r, Dec 27, 2010
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    Agree with everyone here so far - if you want peace-of-mind, get an extended warranty on it.

    If you don't have it already, extend your warranty to a 3-year warranty with some kind of accidental damage protection on it, like Dell's 3-Year Advanced Service Plan. It protects the laptop from just about anything except theft. You could literally drop your laptop out of a 10-story window onto the sidewalk, call Dell, and they will have a technician out the next day to repair / replace the laptop for you.

    Warranty is *THE* most important part of a laptop... more important than any CPU, RAM, or hard drive upgrade. If you use that plan even one time (and you will - trust me), it will pay for itself.
     
    kent1146, Dec 27, 2010
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  10. TalonH

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    You'll be fine. I'd recommend that you keep the felt that came between the screen and the keyboard. When you're not using it, pop the felt in, and it makes an instant oil-from-your-fingers guard.
     
    TalonH, Dec 27, 2010
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  11. DeeVu

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    Had mine for 6 months. Still going strong. Besides the minor hinge problem (which doesn't bother me much) I still am loving this laptop!
     
    DeeVu, Dec 27, 2010
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    I'm confident that the M11x is built to last. My old MSI 1029 was taken care of and used as my main computer for almost 5 years, it's still in perfect working condition. Just ensure that your M11x never overheats and there's no reason it won't last for 5+ yrs. Mine's still perfect in every way after 9 months of heavy use, not a single scratch on the exterior/LCD. Neither is there any keyboard/trackpad ware - though I usually use an external keyboard and mouse when gaming.
     
    Bendak, Dec 27, 2010
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