Laptop Purchase

[glorybound]

Any suggestions and/or comments on the below specs?

Alienware from Dell Alienware M17x


Intel® Core™ i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8 GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 64bit, English
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
250GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD
1GB ATI Radeon™ Mobility HD 4870

Price $2,429.00

[glorybound]

is anybody running the MAC Book Pro with 3DS MAX? I wouldn't need to buy a new seat of MAX, would I? Would I be able to download the MAC version for my laptop and keep the Windows version on my Desktop?

http://store.apple.com/us/configure/...co=MTc0Njg1NzI

[dlparisi]

MAC version? I don't think there is one, only running the windows version through bootcamp or Parallels.

[pskdude]

http://www.pro-star.com/

[flino2004]

check HP, I remember seen one model that it has the same features for around 1,800

[YoyoBoy]

I just got a screaming laptop from this place: www.cyberpowerpc.com. The deals they have are pretty insane.

[mike_kennedy]

Check this ASUS out.
Better Video card and about $1000 cheaper.

ASUS G73JH-A1-CBIL

[mike_kennedy]

http://gizmodo.com/5468476/asus-g73-...-sale-for-1430

[glorybound]

I am going to hit the purchase button. Here are my specs.. anything look off or will I be fine?


CPU Speed 720QM(1.60GHz)
Chipset
Chipset Intel HM55
Display
Screen Size 17.3"
Wide Screen Support Yes
Resolution 1920 x 1080
LCD Features LED backlight
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics
GPU/VPU ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Video Memory 1GB GDDR5
Graphic Type Dedicated Card
Hard Drive
HDD 500GB
HDD RPM 7200rpm
Memory
Memory 8GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Communications
LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth Yes
Ports
USB 4
Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI
Audio Ports Yes
Audio
Audio Integrated Sound card
Speaker Internal Speakers
Input Device
Touchpad Yes
Keyboard Standard
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader 8-in-1
Webcam 2.0MP
Power
Battery 8-cell lithium ion
Physical spec
Dimensions 16.60" x 12.80" x 0.80" - 2.30"
Weight 8.00 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
Accidental Damage Warranty 1 year ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty - Drops, Fire, Spill, Surge
Parts 2 years limited
Labor 2 years limited

[pskdude]

Were did you buy it finally ?

[glorybound]

I am ordering it from Newegg

[cecofuli]

Very soon (June) Nvidia release the new Geforce 480M Fermi.
Good for VRay-RT GPU version and Octane.
Here you can see already in the config

http://web.eurocom.com/EC/ec_model_config1(1,212,0)

[pskdude]

Read the Reviews on Newegg. Has many Bad reviews Regarding cooling and heating issues. I would suggest reconsidering. The slimming in the case up front probably makes the back end short on space. Thus heating issues.

[glorybound]

I already ordered it. I'll let you know how it goes.

[pskdude]

Ah you will be fine just make sure you get yourself a good laptop cooler to sit it on top. =P