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    Some questions about M11X R2.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by qwin, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. qwin

    qwin Newbie

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    Hi.

    First of all I need to apology for my english (Please correct me when I'm wrong :) ) and for not having time reading around in this great forum.

    I'm thinking of getting m11x r2 with i7, 4gb ram and 500gb hdd.
    At the moment I own a GX660R but I always wanted an Alienware.

    Well here are my questions.

    1. I often use my 50" Tv (Panasonic G20) to watch 1080p movies. Will this m11x play these movies flawlessly on my TV?

    2. How easy is it to change the HDD into a SSD and get the Alienware customed windows?

    3. Do you think that the 11 inch screen is too small too watch a movie?

    4. Is it possible to play a 1080p movie on the 1366/768 screen or will I just see like 70% of the picture?

    5. The reason I didn't bought m11x instead of my GX660R is that I do like to play games when I have time and now that I've had my MSI for 6 months I realized I don't really play so many graphics demanding games (HoN, SC2 and such. Will play Diablo 3 a lot when it comes) so how much difference is there really between the 5870 and GT 335? Will I feel a huge difference or will it just play like normal when playing these games?

    Best regards
    q
     
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  2. MasivB

    MasivB Guest

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    1. Perfectly.

    2. I have not done it yet, although I know its very easy. (Pop out, pop in)

    3. Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. On a plane I love the 11" screen (especially when someone puts there seat all the way back.) But when a great movie like SAW comes out, I usually hook it up to my 50" PLAZZY

    4. I think its possible. My HDTV is the LG50PJ550 and it plays fullscreen @ 1360x768 which is close enough.

    5. I'm aware that the 5870 is DX11 and the 335M GT is DX10.1 (that doesn't necessarly make it worse). I am very pleased with the 335M GT as I had the 8600M GT in the past and this is somewhat of a major improvement. Take a look at these links:
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 - Notebookcheck.net Tech
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M - Notebookcheck.net Tech

    Hope that helps.
     
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  3. xXscionXx

    xXscionXx Notebook Consultant

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    Don't have time to use the search but have time to type a new thread?

    1: Yes it will
    2: Very easy but will require reinstalling windows and (may) voild your warranty.
    3:That is personal opinion, though I don't think so.
    4:The computer will automatically scale the 1080p movie to the correct size. However, it won't be 1080p anymore but 720p
    5:HUGE difference! the 5870 will play SC2 at 1080p on ultra settings just fine. the 335m will play it at 720p with medium/high settings ok.

    I'm guessing, but I think diablo III will need about the same requirements as SC2
     
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