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    M11x R3 for M14x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Caladdon, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. Caladdon

    Caladdon Notebook Evangelist

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    Caladdon, Oct 17, 2011
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  2. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Oh my I would love to trade my R3 for an M14x. It depends on your needs. I do not travel much and I keep my laptop in 2 places so an M14 is a great laptop for me. I got my R3 for free so I would've personally purchased the M14x originally. Too bad you are in the UK I couldn't split from my laptop for more than a day without falling behind in classes.

    edit: My roommate has an 14x and its about a 10-15% boost alone.
     
    DeeVu, Oct 17, 2011
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  3. RayDawg

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    Uh, what? How did you get one for free? Did your original m11x break down so many times that you demanded AW support an upgraded replacement?
     
    RayDawg, Oct 17, 2011
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  4. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    In the most basic terms yes. I got an R2 for about 700 bucks during a promotion on dell. About 9 service calls later I got one for free maxed out.
     
    DeeVu, Oct 17, 2011
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  5. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    Caladdon, didn't you say your laptop has issues? Heat, dust in screen, etc...
     
    i has m11x, Oct 17, 2011
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  6. Caladdon

    Caladdon Notebook Evangelist

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    Had.
    Received new parts via warranty.

    Complete New screen, cover and top section.
    Complete New Speaker system.
    Vents cleared.
    :D

    I wouldn't be listing otherwise.

    So it wasn't really free then... You paid 700 bucks for it - correct?
     
    Caladdon, Oct 17, 2011
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  7. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Well considering I usually I would've bought a new laptop after that period of time I look at it like getting an upgraded laptop. But essentially you are right. :rolleyes:
     
    DeeVu, Oct 19, 2011
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    Just to be clear, you're considering giving up an M14x for an M11x R3? I only have both the M14x and the M11x R2 (not the R3, so I don't know how comparable the two machines are) - but I would never ever trade my M14x for an M11x. The M14x is so much more powerful and luxurious!

    Just my opinion, as the thread asks for. :) And again, maybe the R3 is a thousand times better than R2; I wouldn't know.
     
    UberJason, Oct 19, 2011
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  9. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    In my opinion - R3 surpasses the R2 by at least 10-20%. I've had all three models.
     
    DeeVu, Oct 19, 2011
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  10. Caladdon

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    After careful consideration I decided NOT to accept M11x R2's. They just don't have the punch I'm after.

    From now on M11x R3's i7 only with warranty.
     
    Caladdon, Oct 20, 2011
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  11. CATALANOpunch

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    The M11x R3 is a great machine. I also have a MALIBAL X7200 (DTR BEAST), and I ended up getting another M11x R3 (had the R2, sold it towards the MALIBAL) because I missed having it everywhere with me.

    Drop an SSD in there and you have a machine that kills most laptops for gaming portability.


    Also, game in native res, increases performance greatly, you dont need/cant tell 1080p that small anyways.
     
    CATALANOpunch, Oct 25, 2011
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  12. Caladdon

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    Caladdon, Oct 28, 2011
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  13. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    No hinge problem on the R3 model.
     
    Steven, Oct 28, 2011
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  14. MassiveOverkill

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    It's too bad you're in the UK.
     
    MassiveOverkill, Oct 28, 2011
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