Alienware uses muxes (requires a reboot of the system) to allow you to switch the integrated GPUs off completely, so you don't have to worry about Enduro or Optimus.
Also, if you buy an i7-3720QM or higher in an Alienware M17x or M18x you can overclock it.
If you're moving it daily there's no question; desktop replacement. Cost really isn't astronomical for the power they have (7970M = underclocked desktop 7870, 680M = underclocked desktop 670)
Just beware the muxless 7970M and broken Enduro drivers.
Ordered the EVGA 768-P3-1362-TR. Blind purchase, upgrading from a GTX 260. Play at 1680x1050... probably not worth the upgrade!
EDIT: Decided to cancel the order. No reason to upgrade ATM, and the 460 is so far unsupported in OS X.
I'm upset.
I passed on the $10 deal, thinking that my disc copy of Civ IV complete was good enough. Then they roll out Steam for OS X and look what we have, Civ IV is SteamPlay Compatible.
Give this one a big ugghh.
Pen & Paper + Auto-Document Scanner = Searchable PDF's.
For me, you get the best of both worlds. There's a tactile responsiveness to pen and paper that a touchscreen can't yet replace.
How are you liking that Mini? I'm really thinking about picking one up. My Mini 10v didn't have the screen real estate I needed and my Quad Core desktop really is vastly overpowered for what I do, so this ION netbook seems a nice fit, especially with the 3GB DDR3 Potential.
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