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Discussion in 'Computer Technology and Setup' started by D-Riot, May 4, 2007.

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  1. D-Riot

    D-Riot NI Product Owner

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    Much appreciated!!! Am thinking about getting this..N E pro's con's...Oh it comes in at around $1700.00 US the Mac I fancy is around$3400.00....
    Alienware Sentia™ m3450

    Processor: Intel* Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7400 2.16GHz 4MB Cache 667MHz FSB
    Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Windows* Vista Home Basic
    Display: 14" WideXGA 1280 x 768 LCD with Webcam - Xeno Grey
    Motherboard: Alienware* Intel* 945GM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz - 2 x 1024MB
    System Drive: 100GB Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
    Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 24x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Burner w/ Nero Software
    Video/Graphics Card: Intel* GMA 950 Extreme Graphics
    Sound Card: Intel* 7.1 High-Definition Audio
    Wireless Network Card: Internal Intel* PRO Wireless 3945 a/b/g Mini-Card
    Communications: Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet & 56K V.92 Modem
    Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
    Alienware Extras: Alienware* Mousepad
    Alienware Extras: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection - $100 Value - FREE!
    Free Alienware* T-Shirt: Free Alienware* T-Shirt - Black
    T-Shirt a huge bonus!!...
     
    D-Riot, May 4, 2007
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  2. ew

    ew Moderator Moderator

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    One big con... integrated graphics and no way to add a graphics card. Integrated graphics are a bad idea on any machine. I'd step up to a cheaper Area-51 myself if you're dead set on 1) Alienware (who do build nice PCs, btw) and 2) a laptop.

    If this is for live work, have you thought of building a rackmount PC? That's what I did for my most recent machine, and I couldn't be happier.
    The downside? More weight. Carrying around a mouse, keyboard and display.
    The upside? Infinitely more expandable and customizable.

    ew
     
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  3. D-Riot

    D-Riot NI Product Owner

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    Tx! Not hell bent on alienware just on the hunt for a solid new rig...Love the rack mount idea don't think I wanna tote it around though....I'm looking to streamline a set-up thats "carry-on" style......Infinitley more expandable and customizable is a good thing!http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/8193/ Your new keyboard soulution?....not sure if it works but it looks kinda cool....Now if we could get the Minority Report screen thingy Tom Cruise had....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp-y3ZNaCqs
     
    D-Riot, May 4, 2007
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