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    What is the m13 case made of

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by hoofhearted, Nov 2, 2014.

  1. hoofhearted

    hoofhearted Notebook Evangelist

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    Metal or plastic?
     
    hoofhearted, Nov 2, 2014
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  2. ThisIsBrutus

    ThisIsBrutus Notebook Consultant

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    m13? I take it you just mean the 13? Or I might not know which machine you are talking about, is there an older m13x ?

    Incase it is the 13 you're talking about, I believe the answer is plastic. Although it's part of the exact same "design language" it doesnt feel nearly as solid as it big brothers the 17 and 18 when you pick them up. I don't actually know though.
     
    ThisIsBrutus, Nov 2, 2014
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  3. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's just like the other systems.
     
    J.Dre, Nov 2, 2014
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  4. Splintah

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    More plastic supposedly which is to be expected

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    Splintah, Nov 2, 2014
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  5. ssj92

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    The display cover is supposed to be carbon fiber, while the rest of the system is supposed to be plastic. It's not going to be aluminum/magnesium alloy like the rest of the line-up.
     
    ssj92, Nov 2, 2014
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