- #ALIENWARE M14X R2 ATHEROS BLUETOOTH DRIVERS KEEP HANGING DRIVER#
- #ALIENWARE M14X R2 ATHEROS BLUETOOTH DRIVERS KEEP HANGING UPGRADE#
- #ALIENWARE M14X R2 ATHEROS BLUETOOTH DRIVERS KEEP HANGING PLUS#
We’re not sure why Alienware chose to remove the VGA port, and certainly some users (i.e. HD Audio (2 speakers with mic and 2x headphone jacks)ģ-year and 4-year extended warranties availableĪdvanced and Premium In-Home Service availableĪll the features are identical to the original M11x, outside of the CPU/chipset, with one exception: the original M11x had a VGA output, which the R2 removed. NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M with Optimus Technology
The installed options in our test system are bolded.
#ALIENWARE M14X R2 ATHEROS BLUETOOTH DRIVERS KEEP HANGING DRIVER#
For those that don't care about Linux, however, the R2 is going to be the better option-remember that getting driver updates for switchable graphics from NVIDIA is unlikely, whereas the latest Verde drivers support Optimus laptops.īefore we get into the numbers, here's a quick look at the specs of the M11x R2. In fact, if you're willing to give up Arrandale ULV, you can get the original for a lower cost, with slightly better battery life and the potential to run Linux and still get switchable graphics. That's another complaint we have with the M11x R2: pricing is no longer quite as compelling.
#ALIENWARE M14X R2 ATHEROS BLUETOOTH DRIVERS KEEP HANGING UPGRADE#
What's truly unfortunate is that along with the CPU upgrade and Optimus, the price jumped $150 and we're still stuck with a panel similar to what we find in entry-level 11.6" netbooks. In our actual testing, it manages just 262:1 and is the weakest link in an otherwise awesome package. It's faster at general computing, slightly faster at gaming (the GPU is still the primary bottleneck), but the LCD is the same AU Optronics B116XW01 with a claimed 500:1 contrast ratio. Of those changes, the item that the M11x needs the most is the LCD, at least if it's a higher contrast option, because the LCD panel is our primary remaining complaint with the R2. For that you get an i5-520M (2.40GHz), GT 330M (48 SPs), and dual 64GB SSDs along with a 1600x900 LCD. The deal breaker for most is going to be pricing, however, with the Sony starting at $1800. It also has a faster Arrandale CPU (non-ULV) but a GT 330M GPU. The VAIO is certainly attractive, and it actually weighs quite a bit less than the M11x. Regardless, this is still the smallest viable gaming system right now, with the only real alternative being the Sony VAIO Z series. The LCD bezel is huge, and Alienware could have easily tweaked the design slightly to get a 13.3" panel in here. Let's be honest, though: despite having an 11.6" LCD, the M11x is hardly an 11.6" chassis.
#ALIENWARE M14X R2 ATHEROS BLUETOOTH DRIVERS KEEP HANGING PLUS#
Take the winning formula in ASUS' U元0Vt/UL80Vt and shrink it down, plus add in a juicy GT 335M to replace the anemic G 310M and you're looking at a potent little gaming system that can still last all day on a single charge. When we first heard about Alienware's M11x at CES 2010, we were super excited. Alienware M11x R2: Optimus and Arrandale Join the Party
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