| Dell Inc. acquired Alienware as a subsidiary in March | | | | 2.53-GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad QX9300 CPU. |
| 2006; however, Alienware was established about 10 | | | | With these, no game would be too heavy to play. |
| years ago. Alienware had specialized in high | | | | Other features of the M17x include HDMI, VGA, |
| performance desktops, laptops and workstations. | | | | Ethernet, four USB 2.0, eSATA, DisplayPort and |
| Previously, most major manufacturers, including Dell | | | | FireWire ports, plus, a memory card reader, and an |
| had failed to see the potential of the high | | | | ExpressCard/54 slot. |
| performance gaming market. As the demand for | | | | SPECS AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Dell's website) |
| gaming laptops grew, Dell was drawn towards | | | | CPU - Intel Core 2 Suo P8600 (3MB Cache, 1066MHz |
| Alienware. | | | | FSB) up to Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad QX9300 |
| Alienware's name itself as well as the names of its | | | | (12MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) |
| company products are inspired by the successful TV | | | | RAM - 4GB, 6GB, 8GB DDR31 |
| series, The X-Files. Even the designs of its laptops | | | | Screen Size - 17-inch WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 - (900p) |
| have extra-terrestrial themes. | | | | LCD, 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 - (1200p) LCD |
| Alienware's absorption into Dell did not result to | | | | Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home |
| drastic changes to its products. Alienware actually got | | | | Premium (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate |
| a lot of leverage now since it still has autonomy with | | | | (64-bit) |
| regards to design and marketing while it benefits | | | | Battery Life - About 3 hours |
| from Dell's supply chain, purchasing power, and | | | | Graphics - Single 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTX |
| production capabilities. | | | | 260M, SLI Dual 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTX |
| There's no doubting the fact that the Alienware | | | | 280M |
| M17x is a gamer's machine. The design is not | | | | Pros |
| ambiguous at all. LED lights are found everywhere on | | | | It's difficult not to obsess about the Alienware M17x |
| the M17x and we especially like the option that allows | | | | with its many top-of-the-line features and sheer |
| the user to customize the lighting combo. | | | | power. We like its style and its sturdiness. Most |
| Like most gaming laptops, the M17x is quite heavy. | | | | people would definitely find the customization options |
| And it is made heavier due to the metal trimmings, | | | | useful, plus has outstanding graphics. Because it can |
| the eccentric design, the chassis, and its internal | | | | be easily configured, it is more practical than others. |
| parts. Even the lid is heavy. Portability is decreased | | | | Cons |
| since we doubt that people would enjoy carrying this | | | | The weight of the Alienware M17x is a minor |
| much weight around. | | | | problem. Upgrading the device is costly as well as |
| We like its full-sized keyboard that's as responsive as | | | | causing more inconvenience since it adds more |
| any laptop we've tried. The M17x is able to do | | | | weight. Its battery life leaves much to be desired. |
| multimedia tasks extremely well. The figures say it all: | | | | Conclusion |
| 17-inch display with a 1920 x 1200 high-definition | | | | We recommend the Alienware M17x to gamers, |
| resolution. In addition, its speakers produce clear and | | | | consumers, and businesspersons alike. It is just that |
| loud sounds. | | | | good. If you don't mind the aching of your shoulder |
| Alienware does claim that the M17x is the "the most | | | | after lugging it around a few times or if it stays on |
| powerful laptop in the universe." We're not sure | | | | the desk most of the time anyway, then this laptop |
| about that but we'll go along and say that it ranks | | | | should definitely be considered a major contender for |
| quite high on that list. The laptop is equipped with | | | | most people's attention and money. |
| two Nvidia's GeForce GTX 280M graphics cards and a | | | | |