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 Alienware Mothership V10, AW 14,17 & 18 released!

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post Jun 11 2013, 09:42 PM

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Anyone thinks the new AW lineups looked much thicker and basin-like than before? laugh.gif
Looks like AW has gone for the squarish, flat buttons found on earlier Toshiba units as well hmm.gif

Can't wait to have a look at the real thing thumbup.gif


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post Jun 11 2013, 09:46 PM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jun 11 2013, 09:44 PM)
it is stated there is an event this thursday. to have any idea where it is held? as im very free to check it out at the moment. biggrin.gif
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Eh, got event ar? laugh.gif

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post Jun 11 2013, 10:04 PM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jun 11 2013, 09:48 PM)
here

dont know where it is.
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Yalo, no info.. and its only one day away laugh.gif
The launching might only be for VIPs perhaps? hmm.gif
If you manage to go, please do take some cool photos yo! laugh.gif
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post Jun 11 2013, 11:56 PM

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QUOTE(lace @ Jun 11 2013, 11:22 PM)
Thanks for sharing, specs seemed pretty good for the AW 14 wub.gif

Can't say much for the AW 17 though... the hybrid HDD configuration seemed a bit too weak for the price (even if its the base model) laugh.gif
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post Jun 12 2013, 11:47 AM

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QUOTE(lace @ Jun 12 2013, 01:33 AM)
everything is good
no customization
the hdd setting can change ourself?
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Yeah, we can change the hDD ourselves no problems there nod.gif
But as mentioned in the Alienware FB page, its best to wait for awhile when getting newly released notebooks since the specs and customizations are not that matured yet in Dell Malaysia.
Last time when I bought my M14x R1, there was no laser nameplate for the many 1st buyers, which is downright ridiculous, who wouldn't want one when its included in the price hmm.gif
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post Jun 12 2013, 11:48 AM

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QUOTE(Neoborn @ Jun 12 2013, 06:03 AM)
it kinda look fatter than the mx. i like the glowing line alienfx though. looked better if the side light curve upward abit.. dont u think?
n the glowing grill is gone.. sad.gif
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I prefer the older design based on what I've seen so far... and I will miss the glowing grill that's for sure, it was one of the most iconic design of the now ex-AW lineups sad.gif
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post Jun 12 2013, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(rc2x @ Jun 12 2013, 02:59 PM)
How do you spell disappointment? Start with A.
The Verge Alienware 14 Review
http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/11/4417968/...nware-14-review

I just died when this guy mention mech structure with full alu back.

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Thanks for sharing the review notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
Not really sure whether potential buyers will be interested in thicker and bulkier designs, especially when everyone else is going slimmer and lighter hmm.gif

Update: Looks like the new AW 14 still has only one fan, but at least there are a whole lot more vents at the bottom hmm.gif

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post Jun 12 2013, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(riku2replica @ Jun 12 2013, 05:50 PM)
Wow i hated that kind of optical drive when it comes to un-ejectable cd/dvd. doh.gif
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Yeah, those slot-load optical drives have been around since the R1 haha laugh.gif
Many people complaint cannot eject CDs, and slot-load optical drives also make installing Jack Sparrow programs/games more challenging sweat.gif
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post Jun 12 2013, 06:24 PM

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QUOTE(Pro3363 @ Jun 12 2013, 06:17 PM)
The new AW lineup only comes in silver right? whistling.gif  cool.gif
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Good to see you here man thumbup.gif

Yep, so far we've only seen photos of silver variants~

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post Jun 12 2013, 06:28 PM

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QUOTE(riku2replica @ Jun 12 2013, 06:02 PM)
Few questions will be most likely asked for the new alienware models.
1. Custom Orders Plate possible with the screw slots? Bear in mind, just order the custom plate.
2. Cleaning instruction? Call technician for maintenance??
3. Stucked cd? Call technician i suppose( need to fully diassemble? what happens when something snaps or scratched the body?).
4. Battery suddenly DOA after 2 weeks or longer of used? Call technician for battery replacement?
5. Card stucked? Call technician?
and there's more actually. Lazy to list out.

I suppose based on the new design, Dell Might be milking more $$$ charges for their service.
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1. I guess custom plates can surely be obtained as long as one is willing to pay haha laugh.gif

2. Have to wait for comprehensive teardowns of the AW 14 and 17 to comment. But so far I'm not liking what I see on the AW 14 hmm.gif It looks as complicated to teardown for minor maintenance as the M14x. The AW 17 should be fine I guess, most larger notebooks are more "conveniently" designed for easier upgradability

3. As for the rest, just call tech support lo since its under warranty laugh.gif Stucked CDs noneed to completely teardown the M14x, but its still pretty cumbersome laugh.gif

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post Jun 12 2013, 07:48 PM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jun 12 2013, 06:33 PM)
tomorrow is the event but i still didnt get info's about it yet. and dell isnt sending me any emails to join the event!

or perhaps this is a private event for article writers?
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Its probably only for the well connected, big boys sad.gif
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post Jun 12 2013, 09:13 PM

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QUOTE(MikeX @ Jun 12 2013, 08:09 PM)
hmm... saving money up for the AW 17 or 18... see what specs are "available" from Dell Malaysia.
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Wah, envy envy wub.gif wub.gif
Better go for the AW 17 since the AW 18's warranty is not covered officially sad.gif
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post Jun 13 2013, 04:07 PM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jun 13 2013, 01:05 PM)
the event is closed media event. thats the reply i got from LYN facebook. no chance to see the release of new alienwares.
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Yeah, that was what I saw as well sad.gif
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post Jun 13 2013, 04:08 PM

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QUOTE(julchin_09 @ Jun 13 2013, 03:51 PM)
So far only seeing pics of the event via social media for the unveiling from a friend of mine whos at the event at Gardens. Wonder if they'll have highest specs than the GTX 770M currently on offer for the M17.

A thought crossed my mind that if they new lineup here isn't a major improvement other than exterior looks and aesthetics, I'd rather upgrade my current proc and GPU myself.
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Too early to tell, we should be able to get some GTX780M upgrade options in Dell Malaysia later kua hmm.gif
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post Jun 13 2013, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(MikeX @ Jun 13 2013, 09:32 PM)
Actually is there very much different between the GTX770 vs GTX780? From web, the two performs almost closely to each others.
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Eh? I thought the GTX780M is much, much better? hmm.gif
http://www.notebookcheck.net/In-Review-Nvi...5M.93277.0.html

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post Jun 14 2013, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(Rock Kapak Karat @ Jun 14 2013, 09:42 AM)
So, what they call new alienware? Still using 'R' series? (R4, R2, R3)
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Yeah, they probably will I guess laugh.gif
AW 14 R1? hmm.gif
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post Jun 14 2013, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jun 14 2013, 09:43 AM)
posted 9 hours ago. you are earlier than me. laugh.gif

actually, i prefer the previous grill design over than the new 1 too. or if alienware could make mixed ones, remain the old grill design, add surround lightning and maintain the alien power button, then it will be better. drool.gif
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My God does it look ugly from the side laugh.gif
Too thick liao sad.gif sad.gif sad.gif sad.gif
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post Jun 15 2013, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(GreaseMonkey90 @ Jun 15 2013, 08:37 AM)
jeng jeng jeng  brows.gif
Finally got mine after going through 4 sales agent. Managed to get CAD$5040. Including 5% Provincial tax.

I managed to chop off CAD$734 from the original price, which is CAD$5,774.15 including tax.
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post Jun 16 2013, 07:50 PM

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QUOTE(xandman @ Jun 16 2013, 07:46 PM)
Thanks man!
i sure hope they are still making it user upgradeable.
Another question arises....
I did a quick call to Dell asking them about the custom nameplates....
It seems that on the new system....
There are not offered...
is it true? Bcoz one of the reason AW is cool is bcoz of the nameplate!
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Hope someone can help....
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The newer systems are just released, give it some time for customization options to come yo icon_rolleyes.gif
And yes there will definitely be customizable nameplates, again give Dell time laugh.gif
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post Jun 16 2013, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(xandman @ Jun 16 2013, 08:08 PM)
user posted image

Thanks man! Ill go ahead still.... =)
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Why the rush? Reeally need one in a hurry?

Not having a nameplate for an AW is one big chunk missing yo sad.gif

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