Alienware Windows 8 Compatibility list

[DDuB420]

I found this earlier today....

My apologies, but if your system is not on the Windows 8 supported list (http://dell.to/SEbR4e), we cannot know what software issues you may encounter or how to address issues found. We also cannot address the lack of Windows 8 drivers for unsupported systems. Our advice is to return the system to the operating system shipped on it.

Posted by DELL-Jesse L
on 13 Nov 2012 8:59 AM
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SOURCE: http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=575111#Alienware
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Now I know this list isn't entirely correct I had Win 8 running on my M17xR3, But I think its complete BULLSHIT on Dells part to not support a system that's only one Generation OLD! My laptop was purchased from the Dell website in January of 2012!! Thats pretty messed up

 

[adityadragoniyer]

This is really ridiculous indeed! I'm running Win 8 Pro fine on my M14x(R1) and they won't support it? so screw ppl who actually supported them who bought their products before >_<

 

[yikes81]

Concur ... this is complete rubbish. I expected better of Dell.

BOOOO!!

 

[ProblemKazansky]

Tablet OS for a desktop/laptop? You guys are crazy!!

 

[DDuB420]

Tablet OS for a desktop/laptop? You guys are crazy!!

We are just upset that our 1 yr old laptops won't get support for the new Windows OS. When I know other manufactures support Windows 8 on laptops that are more than 1 yr old. I might not ever upgrade to Windows 8, but that's besides the point.