Price range can see from here: http://www.dell.com/my/p/alienware-m14x-r2/fs?pf=v

Also depends on which price you getting, you can also get different range of discount from 3%, 5%. 7% & 10%.

I am not sure.. you can always check the Dell Alienware to get quotations. I think M14x is around 3.5k to 5kRM depends on RAM, HD or SSD and what processor you're going to use.

i saw the price already.

tempted to get the RM4, 699.

but whats the difference with the RM5k specs?

I don't quite understand it. dont really have computer knowledge

if you dont wanna get an explained reply just let me know what do you do on you laptop, Like everything you do on it.

i usually use my laptop for gaming like dota, hon, cod and cs.

i also use it for assignments and work where i need to store a lot of client information.

and i also use it to store a lot of movies, tv shows, musics and pictures.

oh ya, if i purchase straight from retail outlet, can i customize my laptop like how they allow me to online?

they dont allow customize on shop.
if you want cheaper, find Viper88, customize your own and PM him your specs. he will help you to buy it at a cheaper price and then send it to your place.

oooohh, okay okay.

one last question, battery life span is it an issue?

i heard Alienware is famous for their battery being short life span.

battery life span on the M14x is ok only since it uses 8-cell battery. the M14x also comes with nvidia optimus graphics switching technology, which means it will switch to intel HD4000 automatically when 3D applications or games are inactive or not running, for the purpose to save battery life. however, if you select core i7 option, it will however, decrease your battery life.

You can disable the battery charging also if you don't want it to keep charge even 100% though.

So it can prolong ur battery life span.

just got my M14X!! super excited to join the alienware club hehe...
anywayz issit advisable for me to remove the battery if im gonna use it mainly while docking in? o

Oh, I see.

Thank you very much for the advice and information.

Hope to get mine soon and join the club. Haha.

Gratz

My X51 Desktop still not yet arrived !! 19 days already T_T

1st ETA: 22/04/2013
2nd ETA: 02/05/2013
3rd ETA: 07/05/2013

This post has been edited by TongCN: May 4 2013, 09:27 AM

hope u get urs soon my m14x is everything i imagine it to be.. hehe..
anywayz and idea on the battery? remove/ leave it?

You got the monitor offer also?

Not sure is it same with mine M14X R1 but you may try go to Bios (Press F2 when you power up your laptop) and change the "Charge behavior" to disable will stop the power input charge to your battery.

I only charge my laptop once a month if didn't really use battery mode

i sourced my lappie else where.. but service tag etc.. still under dell msia.
hence no offer on any monitor
thx for the info on how to preserve my battery

the battery wont die even if you leave the AC adapter plugged in without disabling the charge behavior. once the battery is fully charged, the battery sensor will automatically route the power to the laptop, to prevent overcharging. however, the battery will eventually degrade if you use battery less than 10%. recommended to left the charge in battery is 30%.

TongCN seems like you plan to plug in your baby 24/7.

Right now use as my main PC until X51 arrive XD

nicee

nice setups.
but if i choose the M17x, i dont need a monitor and keyboard. the scissor switch keyboard and screen size is large enough for watching movies and play games.