Dell alienware laptops?

[Crymson]

Hey, i'm looking at a new gaming lap. (CURSE YOU CIV 5!)

Does anybody know if it's a "good" time to buy. I mean, if i get an alienware m17x, is it approaching the end of it's model year or something like that. Is it best to wait a few months and get the "new model"?

It's been about 6 years since i paid attention to PC games, PC hardware, or anything like that. So i'm WAY out of the loop and really don't want to spend 3 days on tom's hardwared trying to catch up.

[n1zm0]

do you need a laptop for sures?

i've had my qosmio x305 ages ( in computer years, so 4 is alot lol) and i've played and can still play tons of games with the 512mb 9700m GTS, no major problems whatsoever in the 4 years at all, only thing i've had to do is my personal 'ritual' of reformatting every year or half yearish or so just for a fresh start forthe new games.

that said Toshiba Qosmios for gaming are another alternative if youre interested.

personally the only way i would get an Alienware ANYthing is if it was some sort of insane sale like 30-40% off like they just had on that calgary deals and discounts, the dell days of deals, you of course know Alienware is a subsidary company of Dell, so i would keep checking the dell website for the deals if youre bent on getting an Alienware.

[Crymson]

No, doesn't have to be Alienware. I know that they're owned by dell now, i just want a good daming laptop.

[Chandler_Racing]

Originally posted by Crymson
No, doesn't have to be Alienware. I know that they're owned by dell now, i just want a good daming laptop.

I was in the same position as you. Buy this, it is much better than anything Alienware has within $1,000.

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX27463(ME).aspx

[topher91]

Originally posted by Chandler_Racing


I was in the same position as you. Buy this, it is much better than anything Alienware has within $1,000.

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX27463(ME).aspx


AGREED!

This thing is a beast. But has a hefty price tag, but dollar for dollar better then Alienware.

[Commanderwiggin]

Originally posted by topher91



AGREED!

This thing is a beast. But has a hefty price tag, but dollar for dollar better then Alienware.


I have an ASUS W90VP and if I was going to buy another laptop the one in the link would be it. Can't go wrong with ASUS...alienware is way overpriced.

[Crymson]

What about the G51JX-A1 ?

[AaronK]

Originally posted by Chandler_Racing


I was in the same position as you. Buy this, it is much better than anything Alienware has within $1,000.

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX27463(ME).aspx

My buddy has this and loves it. It is fast as hell, one beast of a laptop!

[BigMass]

Originally posted by Chandler_Racing


I was in the same position as you. Buy this, it is much better than anything Alienware has within $1,000.

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX27463(ME).aspx

that model is a complete waste of money at that price

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220695&nm_mc=OTC-sho6b0tCA&cm_mmc=OTC-sho6b0tCA-_-Notebooks-_-ASUS-_-34220695

way better deal

[zipdoa]

I have a G51J-A1 w/ 3yr warranty for sale... yours for $1200!

[Crymson]

Originally posted by BigMass


that model is a complete waste of money at that price

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220695&nm_mc=OTC-sho6b0tCA&cm_mmc=OTC-sho6b0tCA-_-Notebooks-_-ASUS-_-34220695

way better deal

SWEET!

Thanks for saving me 500$! I don't need a backpack, a mouse, or a Tb drive.

[Alterac]

Ive got that Asus laptop, it works great for me.
SC2 on Ultra, Battlefield Bad Company 2 Maxxed out.

A fair warning though, if you have not used a 17" laptop, be prepared, they are fucking huge!... full keyboard is nice though.

The backpack was actually useful also, and mouse.. not so much.

[Kavy]

I own 3 Alienware laptops and a few of my friends have them as well.

Some people believe alienware are overpriced, its true they are expensive but you pay a premium for a premium product that type of thing will never change.

I have had 0 problems with my laptop and it runs everything I throw at it perfectly.

The only thing I did not like about the Asus was the build quality was not quite there compared to the Alienware IMO.

[Crymson]

Looking forward to playing SC2 and Civ V properly. Been a long itme since i had something decent for games!

I don't really plan on taking that laptop anywhere, it's a desktop replacement. So it'll be perfect.

[BigMass]

Originally posted by Crymson


SWEET!

Thanks for saving me 500$! I don't need a backpack, a mouse, or a Tb drive.

good luck. You should be set for a long time to come with that beast.

[Chandler_Racing]

Originally posted by BigMass


that model is a complete waste of money at that price

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220695&nm_mc=OTC-sho6b0tCA&cm_mmc=OTC-sho6b0tCA-_-Notebooks-_-ASUS-_-34220695

way better deal

I paid 150 more than the sale price of yours. Not much difference, just depends on whether you want Blu-ray which I did.

[Crymson]

OOOOOOH OOOOH!! purolator says its in calgary today!

If you don't see me for the next few weeks it's because i have 4 years of pc games to catch up on.

[Crymson]

this thing is awesome!

[T-Dubbs]

Originally posted by Kavy
I own 3 Alienware laptops and a few of my friends have them as well.

Some people believe alienware are overpriced, its true they are expensive but you pay a premium for a premium product that type of thing will never change.

I have had 0 problems with my laptop and it runs everything I throw at it perfectly.

The only thing I did not like about the Asus was the build quality was not quite there compared to the Alienware IMO.
my alienware laptop was top of the line(3 yrs ago), but in the last year, its gone to shit
hard drive crapped out. my upgraded video card crapped out, my LCD screen is fucked(need to use external moniter), the only thing that still works perfectly are the speakers/keyboard.

i wouldnt spend more money on another one.

[Hakkola]

I've had the Asus for several months now, it kicks ass, no problems so far, perfect except the battery will last under an hour.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by Crymson
OOOOOOH OOOOH!! purolator says its in calgary today!

If you don't see me for the next few weeks it's because i have 4 years of pc games to catch up on.

get steam for communications and the insane sales they have during the holidays and randomly

what games in specific do you play?

[jsn]

Originally posted by Crymson
Looking forward to playing SC2 and Civ V properly. Been a long itme since i had something decent for games!

I don't really plan on taking that laptop anywhere, it's a desktop replacement. So it'll be perfect.

Why don't you just get a desktop then? For the same price, you can always get a better spec desktop, and it has the potential to be upgraded later on too. Unless you do want to take it out occasionally.

[Wakalimasu]

meh i got my dell studio 17 for a year now.. only paid 1150 back then too .. costco.ca had an amazing deal on it

core i7-720 4 gigs win7 radeon 4650..

installed a 80 gig ssd for my main drive and its smoking quick

only thing i didnt like is that the cpu or gpu was directly under the wasd keys.. it heats up alot

espeically in sc2 and/or multiboxing 3 accoutns for wow

[Crymson]

Desktop wasn't an option. I have no room for it, and i travel for work and need to take my games with me.

I have steam. First thing i did was install civ 5. Going to rock that for a while, then pick install the sup com games. There is alot of games i haven't played. Basically any FPS post BF-2

[Drsuce]

just picked up an asus g72gx for 929... very happy with it so far.... older duo core pro but for the price it gets the job done very well :)

plus the baller status blue lights & backlit keyboard rock :)

[BigMass]

Originally posted by Drsuce
just picked up an asus g72gx for 929... very happy with it so far.... older duo core pro but for the price it gets the job done very well :)

plus the baller status blue lights & backlit keyboard rock :)

the gtx260 is still a powerhouse so i'm sure you'll be more than satisfied with it at that price.

[sabad66]

Man all this talk about laptops is tempting me... This may be an impulse buy, but what is your guys' opinion on:

Dell XPS Studio 16
i7 840QM 1.86GHz (3.2GHz Turbo, 8MB Cache)
Windows 7 Home Premium
15.6" WLED 1920x1080 + 2MP Cam
6GB DDR3 1333MHz
500GB 7200 RPM Sata
ATI Mobiliity 5730 - 1GB
Slot load Blu-ray Burner (Writes to DVD/CD/BD)
Bluetooth
Dell Wireless N
HD Audio 2.0
85 WHr 9-cell Battery

$1,862.70 including tax & shipping

This includes a discount of $475 that expires on the 15th, so really this thing is worth about $2400. Ugh decisions decisions...

[Critical]

ASUS G73 - $1500

• 17.3-inch screen (1920x1080, LED-backlit)
• Intel Core i7 720QM
• 8GB DDR3 RAM
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 1GB graphics
• 1TB (7200RPM) hard drive
• DVD burner
• HDMI/VGA/4 USB

Best laptop I have ever owned.