![]() I'm sure a subwoofer could've fit somewhere inside this 11-pound behemoth, as both the M14x and M18x include one, but laptop subwoofers generally don't make for significant improvements. The audio is a little light on bass but sound remains crisp and clear. It gets rather loud, easily filling a room without distorting the audio. The screen is rather pretty though, serving up vibrant colors coupled with deep, distinct blacks (when you aren't staring at your own reflection), and generously wide viewing angles.Ī pair of Klipsch speakers are parked on opposite ends of the front lip, but the audio seems to reverberate from some cavern nestled inside the M17x chassis. Sunlight will not be kind to you should you decide to lug this beast outside (or near any windows), so you'll want to find a nice shady spot for extended gaming sessions. I live in what could affectionately be called a dimly lit cave, and the reflections on the 17.3-inch, 1920 x 1080 display were still something of a nuisance. For just shy of three grand I would've liked to see at least a terabyte of storage, but there are plenty of upgrade options (including a Killer Wireless-N networking card and 512GB SSDs in RAID 0) for those with deep pockets. Connectivity options include 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. ![]() Most of the changes are internal: the M17x R4 now sports a 2.6GHz Core i7-3720QM processor, couples its meager 500GB hard drive with a 32GB mSATA solid state cache, and adds the 28nm Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M GPU. The power adapter connects through the rear, keeping it out of the way. The right side hosts the slot-loading Blu-ray player, a multi-format card reader, another pair of USB 3.0 ports, an eSATA / USB combo port, and HDMI input. On the left, you'll find the Gigabit ethernet port, a VGA port, Mini DisplayPort and HDMI-out slots, a pair of USB 3.0 ports, jacks for headphones, headsets, and microphones, and a S/PDIF jack. The port selection hasn't changed since last year's model. The edge-to-edge glass is interrupted by rubber bumpers sitting on the edge of the display, which lend the screen a bit of cushioning when you're shutting the lid. The lid's hinges are a bit stiff, but it opens to reveal that large, attractive display. The lid and palmrest are encased in a soft-touch rubber material, making them both comfortable and easy to hold. One could also accuse the machine of being unsightly, but I actually find it rather attractive: there are lights (and I love lights) but the effects are as tasteful or gaudy as you want them to be. It's large: the model I reviewed is 1.75 inches thick, and weighs 10.6 pounds. No sound and the video is plays fine.ĭoes some know how to solve this ? (I haven't tried powerdivx and newer versions of iviaudio yet.The 17.3-inch Alienware M17x hasn't changed all that much over the last few years. I tried to play the avi setting/using intervideo filter v3.1.58.16 to 2/4/6 channels in bsplayer. ![]() I tried to play the avi setting/using intervideo filter v3.1.58.16 to 2 channels in WMP6.4 (4/6 channels can't be set here). The AC3 plays on two channels and the video is plays fine. I tried to play the avi setting/using intervideo filter v2.0 to 2 channels. I tried to play the avi setting/using cyberlink filter to 4/6 channels. The AC3 plays fine on all six channels but the video is accelerated. I tried to play the avi setting/using intervideo filter to SPDIF. ![]() I tried to play the avi setting/using cyberlink filter to SPDIF. (Installed the reg., so that waveout is used instead of direct sound in WMP6.4.)ĭvd's play fine on my internal dvd-player. So the digital out of my Terratec is connected with the digital in of my amplifier. I have a Terratec DMX 6 fire 24/96 sound card and I want to play the AC3 (of my divx 4) on my external dvd player. C'mon there must me more people with this problem. ![]()
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