Travis' Alienware M15x Review

Sir Travis D · 05-06-2008, 08:49 PM

Hello, and this is my Alienware Area-51 m15x laptop review. When I came home from school, it had arrived. I cannot post an unboxing video as my mom opened it. :'(

Here are some sized down pictures of it.

I will summarize the computer in to categories about it.

Screen: The screen is a gorgeous 15.4" display with clearview. It has a 1440 resolution, which is more than i'm used to. I have not found any dead or stuck pixels, and it is bright. However, the screen is really wobbly.

Keyboard: The keyboard is one of the selling points of the m15x. It, along with the logo, bezil, touchpad, and alienhead lightup in different colors. You can even set it to pulse. In terms of performance, I do not really like the keyboard as much as other laptops. You can't type fast, because it misses some letters, and there is some give or whatever in the lower right area by the arrow keys. This is bad for gaming.

Touchpad: Again, the touchpad lights up. Other than that, I would say it is average. It is really glossy, but that's why I have a logitech mouse.

Optical Drive: The optical drive can only be opened with the fn+f8 keys. I don't like this, or the fact that it is a little flimsy.

Sound: I haven't tested it yet. I'll get to it later in a later post.

Performance: I will post cod4 benchmarks later.

Other ---

This laptop is in my specs. 8700m gt graphics card, T8300 2.4ghz processor, dvd burner, 15.4" 1440 resolution, and lights everywhere.

I have been satisfied with it so far, except the OWNER IDENTIFICATION CARD WAS NOT INCLUDED

Kill Bill · 05-06-2008, 09:32 PM

Ouch that sounds terrible. On a mac you just hit F12 and it ejects the dvd /cd.

`PaWz · 05-06-2008, 10:17 PM

And yet another mac fanboy comment from you.

Pressing Fn+F8 would be too much effort for you, wouldn't it?

Kill Bill · 05-06-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by `PaWz

And yet another mac fanboy comment from you.

Pressing Fn+F8 would be too much effort for you, wouldn't it?

My laptop doesn't have FN, What does that mean? And it's not a fanboy comment its the truth. Do you need a rolling demo to set you straight.

`PaWz · 05-06-2008, 10:54 PM

Who cares if it's the truth? There's nothing 'terrible' about pressing two keys to open up an optical drive. The fact that you think the mac is better because you can press one key instead of two makes it a fanboy comment.

voyagerfan99 · 05-06-2008, 11:32 PM

You could always get "CD Tray Pal" and configure one key to open it.

Sir Travis D · 05-06-2008, 11:41 PM

I think it's alienware's stock drivers, as they are always bad. After a while of playing cod4, the display stopped working ect. I'll update the drivers later.

On gta san andreas, 1440 res with 2x anti, I get 50-60fps.

g25racer · 05-06-2008, 11:45 PM

Ha my stock HP pc has 2 open buttons for each tray! LOL

Alienware is over-rated! Thats the TRUTH

g25racer · 05-06-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Travis D

I think it's alienware's stock drivers, as they are always bad. After a while of playing cod4, the display stopped working ect. I'll update the drivers later.

On gta san andreas, 1440 res with 2x anti, I get 50-60fps.

And how much did your mommy spend on that? Thats crap frame rate!! I get more than that with my 8600gt!!! And I bet I have half as much money in my pc as what that laptop costs!

g25racer · 05-06-2008, 11:54 PM

I want to see some 3dmark06 scores and get more beef on it!

05-06-2008, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,070	Travis' Alienware M15x Review Hello, and this is my Alienware Area-51 m15x laptop review. When I came home from school, it had arrived. I cannot post an unboxing video as my mom opened it. :'( Here are some sized down pictures of it. I will summarize the computer in to categories about it. Screen: The screen is a gorgeous 15.4" display with clearview. It has a 1440 resolution, which is more than i'm used to. I have not found any dead or stuck pixels, and it is bright. However, the screen is really wobbly. Keyboard: The keyboard is one of the selling points of the m15x. It, along with the logo, bezil, touchpad, and alienhead lightup in different colors. You can even set it to pulse. In terms of performance, I do not really like the keyboard as much as other laptops. You can't type fast, because it misses some letters, and there is some give or whatever in the lower right area by the arrow keys. This is bad for gaming. Touchpad: Again, the touchpad lights up. Other than that, I would say it is average. It is really glossy, but that's why I have a logitech mouse. Optical Drive: The optical drive can only be opened with the fn+f8 keys. I don't like this, or the fact that it is a little flimsy. Sound: I haven't tested it yet. I'll get to it later in a later post. Performance: I will post cod4 benchmarks later. Other --- This laptop is in my specs. 8700m gt graphics card, T8300 2.4ghz processor, dvd burner, 15.4" 1440 resolution, and lights everywhere. I have been satisfied with it so far, except the OWNER IDENTIFICATION CARD WAS NOT INCLUDED __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Thinking of getting a Camera? Read this first. http://www.computerforum.com/125639-...ml#post1026478

05-06-2008, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kill Bill Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ireland Age: 12 Posts: 868	Ouch that sounds terrible. On a mac you just hit F12 and it ejects the dvd /cd. __________________ Hackintosh for Video editing: Intel Core Quad Q6600 2.4ghz/ 4096mb 800Mhz 6400CL5/ 2xXFX 8800ULTRA 768mb/ 500GB/Mac OS Leopard (iATKOS) / 22inch LG Flatron Wide 1680X1050/Abit IN9 32Max Wi-fi 680i SLI MoBo/ Macintosh for Video editing and Gaming: Macbook Pro 2.5GHz 17'' matte,2.5GHz C2D Penryn,2GB 667MHz,8600M GT 512mb,250GB 5400RPM, Mac OS Leopard (Latest Firmware) with Vista Ultimate VIA bootcamp. Website

05-06-2008, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
`PaWz Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 267	And yet another mac fanboy comment from you. Pressing Fn+F8 would be too much effort for you, wouldn't it? __________________ Laptop/Desktop Dell Inspiron 1525 Notebook/Custom built 80GB HDD 5400RPM/Seagate 320GB 7200RPM HDD X3100 graphics/Visiontek HD 4850 Core 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz; 3MB L2)/Core 2 Duo E4300 @ 2.7GHz 3GB DDR2 memory/2GB DDR2 800 memory Vista Home Premium Last edited by `PaWz; 05-06-2008 at 10:22 PM.

05-06-2008, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
`PaWz Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 267	Who cares if it's the truth? There's nothing 'terrible' about pressing two keys to open up an optical drive. The fact that you think the mac is better because you can press one key instead of two makes it a fanboy comment. __________________ Laptop/Desktop Dell Inspiron 1525 Notebook/Custom built 80GB HDD 5400RPM/Seagate 320GB 7200RPM HDD X3100 graphics/Visiontek HD 4850 Core 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz; 3MB L2)/Core 2 Duo E4300 @ 2.7GHz 3GB DDR2 memory/2GB DDR2 800 memory Vista Home Premium

05-06-2008, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
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05-06-2008, 11:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,070	I think it's alienware's stock drivers, as they are always bad. After a while of playing cod4, the display stopped working ect. I'll update the drivers later. On gta san andreas, 1440 res with 2x anti, I get 50-60fps. __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Thinking of getting a Camera? Read this first. http://www.computerforum.com/125639-...ml#post1026478

05-06-2008, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	Ha my stock HP pc has 2 open buttons for each tray! LOL Alienware is over-rated! Thats the TRUTH __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

05-06-2008, 11:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	I want to see some 3dmark06 scores and get more beef on it! __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

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