Lid Thickness on all models - Way too thick

[V_Chip]

Yeah, but it's also newer than the RGB LED.

Newer doesn't mean better, otherwise the screen in the R3 would be better than the screen in the R2.

Statement is null since the R3 doesn't have a comparable RGB screen.

[Sleeper2112]

If an RGB LED and a WLED are too dissimilar for you to compare, then we don't really have anywhere to go from here.

[T-ravisty]

I am personally sick of the "slim formfactor" direction which everything is going to... I look at all the new lappy's instore and they just feel... cheap... light and have no body... I personally like a bit of "bulk and thickness" to the AW lappy's, I feel that there's some sturdyness to it.

I've seen that many MacBook's with their screens snapped it ain't funny... I count atleast 6... and that's in the past 2 years...

Yes, I would like a little less bulk, but I'm overall happy with it... I understand the need for it, so it doesn't bother me.
Just one of those things...

Each to their own.

[orphyn09]

all the wireless antennas run from the wireless cards to the screen assembly from what I saw last time I had my screen replaced(not sure on wireless display though). Also from what I have seen, is that the plastic lid plate takes up a lot of space, not just the guts inside.

I just meant gpu/cpu, should have quoted, mb.

Yeah idk I stick to my point about aesthetics though, plus I mean one of the top selling points for my about the AW, though not having one, is everyone complimenting its build quality and sturdiness. If you had a paper thin lid that you could snap in two..then it's kind of stupid having that on top of a super solid base.

[Mr. Fox]

Personally, I find the huge size of gaming laptops to be a magnificent plus. Along with that bulk comes portable performance that is unrivaled. And, I like having the lid as big and sturdy as the lower part of the chassis. I have no interest in owning a little touch screen device. It's just not my style. I would be extremely disappointed with something the size of an ipad. I hope that Alienware keep producing massive anodized aluminum laptops like the M17x R2 and M18x. If they were to stop I would have to find something else and settle for an inferior product.

That's not a knock against someone that wants something small, thin and light like an iPad. Different strokes for different folks, but please don't wish something on those that aren't interested in downsizing.

I am personally sick of the "slim formfactor" direction which everything is going to... I look at all the new lappy's instore and they just feel... cheap... light and have no body... I personally like a bit of "bulk and thickness" to the AW lappy's, I feel that there's some sturdyness to it.

I agree with this comment.

[contradude]

Thin support behind screen is a great way to kill pixels and damage panels. Unless they are going to make laptop lids out of strong metals (and jack the price). The lid on my m1530 wasn't super thick and if you want thin laptops, they have them, just expect ipad level costs only scaled up

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[Mr. Fox]

^^^increased cost and compromise in numerous areas where compromise is unavoidable based on size.

[Aikimox]

Gimme a 2x thicker lid but with an IPSRGBLED and I'll take it to starbucks and put it on my lap without any second thoughts

[steviejones133]

Gimme a 2x thicker lid but with an IPSRGBLED and I'll take it to starbucks and put it on my lap without any second thoughts

Hahaha - now "that's what I'm talkin' 'bout right there" LOL +rep!!

[Vergil_Sparda]

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with laptops with "thick" lids. As a matter of fact, I even like it. It actually bothers me more when lids are thin since I feel they aren't sturdy enough. Almost seems like my investment isn't well protected.