I don't think it has been confirmed that M17x is linux friendly. Supposedly the sager model is. But if you don't know linux then no biggie, go...
1. one company gpu is already interchangable. MSI, Clevo, and Dell/AW already do this. It is a MXM so the connector is the same just if it will...
170em supports XTU, while the 150em does not. They both support eh XM processor, just the XTU part is disabled on the 150em. OC is part the of the...
This could very well be mass miscommunication happening. If it is then kudos to xoticpc for sticking with it and trying to find a solution.
Don't know if I am repeating this... is there a reason there is no 660M in SLI?
Optimus depend on your actual use. If you are plugged in a lot then you'd probably turn it off anyways so your games always use the discrete card....
I thought MSI was supposed to have some of the best speakers around... could be wrong though as I use headphones.
If the primarily factor is the size and weight then I think the lenovo is decent. I agree the Lenovo line GPU selection does kind of suck but...
Too vague on practical application. You shoul look for a business line like dell precision of the lenovo line. They have pretty good support for...
You should probably look into the clevo/sager line.
For shipping outside the US mainland... you are pretty much stuck, but you can call to see if you can get some other discount equivalent to reduce...
The Lenovos seem the most popular of the ones you listed. Also if it is for conferences it is pretty much the go to line because a lot of company...
for linux ready you should look at lenovo or dell precision line... as for prices, I think lenovo fares a bit better than dell.
The build looks clean.
tijo has a better answer than me. I meant it as on demand, but forgot to clarify...
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