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    Thinking of upgrading from m11x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by cr1mson, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. cr1mson

    cr1mson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok guys, so here's the deal. I am currently done school, and do not need the portability of the M11x any more. I am planning on giving it to a family member, and would like to upgrade. I would like your opinions moving on from the m11x, as I would like a boost in power and performance. Right now I am considering this:

    IdeaPad Y580 15.6" Laptop | Shop | Lenovo | US | Lenovo | (CA)

    The base model ay 849 seems attractive. In your guys opinion, would these be able to run games better then my m11x? I currenty have the r3 with i7 option. Any and all help is appreciated :)
     
    cr1mson, Jun 21, 2012
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  2. deadboy90

    deadboy90 Notebook Evangelist

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    with a 660m it should do quite well, i say go for it!
     
    deadboy90, Jun 21, 2012
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  3. Yiddo

    Yiddo Believe, Achieve, Receive

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    You are asking owners and lovers of the M11x to help you decide if you should move to an Ideapad?!

    LOL Brilliant.

    From a neutral point of view the 660M is a good little mid range card but if you want to head up in the world look at high end, 7970M FTW.
     
    Yiddo, Jun 21, 2012
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    Spiral Man Notebook Consultant

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    you need to build a stationary machine, not a laptop.
     
    Spiral Man, Jun 21, 2012
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    Yiddo Believe, Achieve, Receive

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    !!Desktop Review Breach!! Decontamination in Progress....

    A Clevo P170EM with a 7970M and 3610QM will be perfect nobody needs a desktop they are out of date quicker than cheese.
     
    Yiddo, Jun 21, 2012
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    cr1mson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Desktop is not ideal, as I would like to have the option to move my rig at will! Yiddo, I would love to go big, but I am at a budget....I can get the above model with the full 1080p screen option for 950 before tax from lenovo! Its hard to beat that price!
     
    cr1mson, Jun 21, 2012
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    Yiddo Believe, Achieve, Receive

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    Could you not get an M14x R2? It comes with a 650M GT which is the same as a 660M GT but will have all the Alienware features as well.

    Nice model.
     
    Yiddo, Jun 21, 2012
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    cr1mson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do the m14x r2 run for around 950$? If so, that would def be an option!
     
    cr1mson, Jun 21, 2012
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  9. ThatOldGuy

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    look online for coupon codes for Dell's website and you could maybe get one for that (before tax). Normally they start at $1099 (US). You could also look for refurb one for cheaper.

    Note that the Lenovo 14" will be more portable than the Alienware 14" beast if that is a concern of yours.

    Personally I would wait till mid july to buy a ney Laptop. Each company has been rolling out new ones since ivy bridge came out, and each successive one has been thinner, lighter, and powerful. Also reveiews on the new laptops are limmeted at the moment.
     
    ThatOldGuy, Jun 21, 2012
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