Hey, av been looking at laptop computers and am very interested in the Alienware M15x.
However, in the UK, there going for something like £1500 ($3000), for the stock (all be it high spec model, relativly speaking). They will be releasing, a cheaper, lesser grade machine soon, which is the one am interested in, provided I can get the WUXGA spec monitor, and there not gimping it by doing things like taking out the HDMI, I am almost certainly going to buy one.
However, the main problem is graphics. I cant seem to source mobile graphics cards in the UK (specifically the 8800M GTX). My plan was, there going to release the machine for £950ish, I was hoping to get one as cheaply as possible, and source the upgraded parts myself (saving a bit if cash). Am familiar with upgrading laptops so theres little to no problem there. But I just cant find them. I can see, RAM, CPU's, HD's, you name it, everything except the graphics card.
If anyone can point me to a site that ships to the UK that has them, that would be great. Otherwise, I'll just need to hold of till next time I head stateside.
Incase anyone is thinking, why o why would you want a gaming laptop, there to expensive etc. It's simply not up for debate. Am moving to london in the coming months, and till I can sort out my own place, space is a premium in my temp residence. And I simply cannot have a huge tower with all my gear (am even having to put my big tv, and surround sound system in storage). I am of the opinion 17'' laptops are probably pushing in size, there is apparantly going to be a 17'' version, but am not so interested in it. It will never really leave the house so perhaps a larger one could be justified, but a good element of portability would be a great bonous hence why I would prefer the 15'' (15.4'' if we wish to be pedantic).
Thanks for any help
Martyn
However, in the UK, there going for something like £1500 ($3000), for the stock (all be it high spec model, relativly speaking). They will be releasing, a cheaper, lesser grade machine soon, which is the one am interested in, provided I can get the WUXGA spec monitor, and there not gimping it by doing things like taking out the HDMI, I am almost certainly going to buy one.
However, the main problem is graphics. I cant seem to source mobile graphics cards in the UK (specifically the 8800M GTX). My plan was, there going to release the machine for £950ish, I was hoping to get one as cheaply as possible, and source the upgraded parts myself (saving a bit if cash). Am familiar with upgrading laptops so theres little to no problem there. But I just cant find them. I can see, RAM, CPU's, HD's, you name it, everything except the graphics card.
If anyone can point me to a site that ships to the UK that has them, that would be great. Otherwise, I'll just need to hold of till next time I head stateside.
Incase anyone is thinking, why o why would you want a gaming laptop, there to expensive etc. It's simply not up for debate. Am moving to london in the coming months, and till I can sort out my own place, space is a premium in my temp residence. And I simply cannot have a huge tower with all my gear (am even having to put my big tv, and surround sound system in storage). I am of the opinion 17'' laptops are probably pushing in size, there is apparantly going to be a 17'' version, but am not so interested in it. It will never really leave the house so perhaps a larger one could be justified, but a good element of portability would be a great bonous hence why I would prefer the 15'' (15.4'' if we wish to be pedantic).
Thanks for any help
Martyn