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Alienware M17x Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M Windows 7 Home Premium Black, Red

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  • - NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M
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Warranty: 2 Years
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The Most Powerful 17-Inch Gaming Laptop in the Universe

Dominate the Horde
When your opponents swarm down like locusts, the Alienware M17x laptop gives you the firepower for all-out extermination. The most powerful Intel® mobile processor available, ATI CrossFireX™ dual-graphics processing unit (GPU) graphics and Alienware’s dramatic industrial design deliver the ultimate high-definition mobile gaming and entertainment experience. Strike fear in your enemies and taste sweet victory.

Speed Is Survival
Any hesitation means almost-certain death. Power through the most hard-core games and intense applications with the latest Intel® Core™ i7 and Core™ i5 processors featuring Intel® Turbo Boost Technology for dynamic, on-the-fly overclocking.

Graphics to Be Reckoned With
You’re only as good as your GPU. If you want your games cranked up to max settings with ultra-fast frame rates, the Alienware M17x now offers up to a full one teraflop of sheer graphics power with ATI CrossFireX™ . Experience incredible scalability, performance and compatibility while obtaining desktop-quality imagery.

BinaryGFX — With Alienware’s BinaryGFX technology, users have the ability to switch between discrete or integrated graphics.

Stealth Mode — While in Stealth Mode, discrete graphics cards are turned off and other components throttle down to achieve a 65W power limit.

Alienware Command Center provides intuitive, user-friendly access to exclusive applications and controls, including AlienFX® lighting effects software and AlienFusion power management system. Updates and new releases download directly into Command Center, creating a constantly evolving tool for modifying and personalizing your M17x.

AlienSense — This facial recognition software identifies numerous distinguishing features, utilizing the M17x’s webcam to read and verify biometric measurements that cannot be faked or stolen like a typed password.

Powerfully Unique Design
Power isn’t only on the inside of the Alienware M17x. Protect your world with Alienware’s all-new, anodized aluminum case design with aggressive lines and in-your-face attitude that can manage your thermals and look good doing it. And you can personalize your machine with a choice of two color options: Metallic Silver or Metallic Black.

QuickTouch system control pad — Run your fingers above the keyboard on your M17x and you won’t feel a thing. Your laptop, however, will. The Alienware QuickTouch control pad uses touch-capacitive sensors to access and manage power and volume controls, Bluetooth® and wireless connectivity and Command Center and Stealth Mode launch functions. Illuminated by the dramatic AlienFX lighting control system, QuickTouch renders mechanical buttons and control knobs obsolete.

Stunning Display — See bolder colors on the 17¨ widescreen LCD display. Featuring a dual CCFL back-lit LCD with higher brightness, the Alienware M17x will display more detailed, higher-quality imagery than single CCFL displays. And with an 8-ms response time, ghosting will be a thing of the past.

Webcam — The 2.0-megapixel webcam and digital microphone array lets you broadcast across the web, while wireless capabilities have you up and running anytime, anywhere.

Anodized aluminum — Sophistication. Protection. Durability. Alienware M17x’s case design combines a long life span with naturally textured beauty that can withstand normal wear and tear. Considering the amount of gaming power the M17x pumps out, a case that can manage thermals efficiently and has plenty of strength to protect everything inside is essential. The M17x’s anodized aluminum case design boasts aggressive lines and an in-your-face attitude.

Short summary description Alienware M17x Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M Windows 7 Home Premium Black, Red:
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Alienware M17x, Intel® Core™2 Quad, 2 GHz, 43.2 cm (17"), 1920 x 1200 pixels, 4 GB, 640 GB

Long summary description Alienware M17x Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M Windows 7 Home Premium Black, Red:
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Alienware M17x. Processor family: Intel® Core™2 Quad, Processor model: Q9000, Processor frequency: 2 GHz. Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 640 GB, Optical drive type: DVD-RW. Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Home Premium. Product colour: Black, Red. Weight: 5.3 kg

Design
Product colour *
Black, Red
Display
Display diagonal *
43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution *
1920 x 1200 pixels
LED backlight
Yes
Native aspect ratio
16:10
Processor
Processor manufacturer *
Intel
Processor family *
Intel® Core™2 Quad
Processor model *
Q9000
Processor cores
4
Processor threads
4
Processor frequency *
2 GHz
Processor cache
6 MB
Processor cache type
L2
Processor socket
Socket L1
Processor front side bus
1066 MHz
Processor lithography
45 nm
Processor operating modes
64-bit
Processor series
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename
Penryn
Bus type
FSB
FSB Parity
No
Stepping
E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
45 W
Tjunction
100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors
410 M
Processing Die size
107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
7.5
ECC supported by processor
No
Memory
Internal memory *
4 GB
Internal memory type
DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)
2 x 2 GB
Memory slots
2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory *
8 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity *
640 GB
Number of HDDs installed
1
HDD interface
SATA
HDD speed
7200 RPM
Optical drive type *
DVD-RW
Card reader integrated
Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model *
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M
Discrete graphics card *
Yes
Maximum graphics card memory
1.024 GB
Audio
Audio system
HD Audio
Number of built-in speakers
2
Network
Wi-Fi
Yes
Networking features
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
2.1+EDR
Cabling technology
10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
5
eSATA ports quantity
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
HDMI ports quantity *
1
DisplayPorts quantity
1
DVI port
No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
1
Headphone outputs
1
S/PDIF out port
No
Microphone in
Yes
Docking connector
No
Charging port type
DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
No
SmartCard slot
No
TV-out
No
Keyboard
Pointing device
Touchpad + Scroll zone
Software
Operating system installed *
Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
No
Intel Clear Video Technology
No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
No
Intel® Insider™
No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
No
Intel Flex Memory Access
No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State
No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
No
Intel Demand Based Switching
No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
No
Intel 64
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
No
Processor package size
35 x 35 mm
Processor code
SLGEJ
Embedded options available
No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
No
Intel FDI Technology
No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
No
Intel Fast Memory Access
No
Processor ARK ID
40480
Conflict-Free processor
No
Battery
Number of battery cells
9
Security
Cable lock slot
No
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates
ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width
405.9 mm
Depth
321.3 mm
Height (front)
5.13 cm
Height (rear)
5.36 cm
Weight *
5.3 kg
Other features
AC adapter included
Yes
Infrared data port
No
Graphics card family
NVIDIA
Type
PC
Swivel webcam
No
Power supply type
AC/DC
Compliance industry standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
TV-in port
No
Wake-on-LAN ready
Yes
Internal modem
No
TV tuner integrated
No
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Uk has collected 131 expert reviews for Alienware M17x Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M Windows 7 Home Premium Black, Red and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
82%
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uk.askmen.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
It's a good thing that the new Alienware M17x gaming laptop comes with Facial Recognition, because everyone from your kid sister to North Korea 's Kim Jong-il is going to want to lift it from your possession. Oh, are you wondering about the Facial Detecti...
93%
pocket-lint.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware has been flying the flag for gamers for a while now. While its hardware isn’t exactly cheap, for those serious about PC gaming, it is one of the go-to brands. The M17x sits right at the top of the company’s line-up. With a 17-inch screen, th...
Good Performance, build quality, connectivity...
Bad Screen, price, size and weight...
Bottom line A very good gaming laptop, but the base model the screen lets it down...
80%
whatlaptop.co.uk
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware is back with a bang, with a threefold attack on the PC gaming arena. Along with the M14x and the M18x, the M17x ( £1,749 inc. VAT ) has had a third-generation Intel flavoured refresh for 2012.If you're after cool gadgets for 2014, Alienware has...
0%
kitguru.net
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Today we are looking at the latest, 4th revision of the ever popular M17X laptop from market leader, Alienware. The M17X R4 features a quad core Ivy Bridge processor and AMD’s Radeon HD7970M discrete mobile graphics solution for enhanced gaming perf...
Good Chassis design is class leading, lighting is attractive and customisable, screen quality, Klipsch sound system, AMD HD7970M is a powerhouse discrete card, Intel Ivy Bridge processors...
Bad battery life, can get loud under gaming load, heavy, Kitguru says: The Alienware M17X is a gamers wet dream, just be sure to select the AMD HD7970M, Rating: 9.0, Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25, Share, Facebook, Tw...
Bottom line The fourth revision of the Alienware M17X has been a very enjoyable machine to review, incorporating the latest high end components from both Intel and AMD.The new Ivy Bridge Core i7 3610QM processor is a very capable design from Intel, and quite often no...
90%
stuff.tv
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Stuff magazine Fri, Jun 8 2012, 1:28PM Alienware’s M17x is a supersized beast in an Ultrabook world. Can it prove there’s still a need for the desktop replacement laptop? It weighs-in at a massive four MacBook Airs or six iPads, but the M17x isn'...
Bottom line True desktop performance in an almost portable size. Costly, but just about worth it for gamers with limited space...
80%
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
If you're after a showcase of what the most powerful mobile hardware can do, the new 2012 version of Dell's Alienware M17x is it. This is an almost old-school huge desktop replacement laptop with a brand-new quad-core Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM pr...
Bottom line Amazing 2D and 3D power and a great screen make this an incredible desktop replacement laptop...
100%
tracyandmatt.co.uk
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
The Alienware M17x is now in it's third-generation and it is one of the most powerful laptops in the world: Available with SSDs, a 3D 1080p screen, quad-core Intel I7 processors, up to 16 GB of RAM and top end NVIDIA graphics cards.The M17x is definite...
Bottom line I can comfortably say that the Alienware M17x is the best computer I have used. Even though I am Mac through and through, I have been persuaded and turned by my experience with this computer. Windows 7 runs beautifully, the screen is gorgeous and the...
0%
hardwareheaven.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
The GTX 580M is available in Alienware's M18x and M17x systems with the M17x also offering the option of a 3D enabled display. We took a look at the M17x R3 back in February and today we revisit it, equipped this time with the GTX 580M to find out in a...
Bottom line Well firstly our request for a faster GPU to assist those who want to try 3D Vision with maximum performance has been answered. The GTX 580M will allow gamers to play with far higher detail level and less compromises in stereoscopic 3D than the GTX 46...
90%
Zdnet.com.au
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Tweet Power — it's something that Alienware has chased since inception. When it comes to thumping big laptops that have the ability to drive a small economy, let alone a mere AAA title, Alienware's usually been right at the bleeding edge. The "R" in...
Good Huge amount of power, HDMIin lets you use the screen as an external monitor, Lighting system allows customisation, or can be turned off...
Bad Big and heavy, AMD switchable graphics are awful...
Bottom line The M17x is a glorious piece of kit. The sheer size of the thing means that it isn't for everyone, but for those who want outrageous gaming ability from their laptop, this is it. Unless you get the bigger one...
85%
gadgetshow.channel5.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
The Alienware M17x is one of the most powerful laptops on the planet. It features graphics performance that puts most PCs to shame, and you can easily play the latest games on the move. Just don't plan on travelling too far, as it's also one of the bul...
Good The keyboard is one of the best features on the Alienware M17x. The keys feature a soft-touch covering, and the typing action feels easily tough enough to withstand hours of gaming. It also offers backlighting, with the ability to change colours, so you'll be able to play games all night long. The materials used are amazing throughout, with an all-metal chassis that smacks of high quality. It rea...
Bad The Alienware M17x may be a great gaming machine, but it's not a good laptop. It's simply too large to carry around with you, and the battery life isn't up to much either. That said, it's still easy to pack in a draw once you've finished playing.
Bottom line We like the Alienware M17x. If you're looking for a gaming laptop, then few choices are better than this. It's amazingly well made, powerful, well-specced and comfortable. It's just not that portable. Best offers for the Alienware M17xDell Home £1,298...
80%
kitguru.net
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware are an iconic system builder. For years they have been building radical, futuristically styled machines which have featured in many high profile TV shows and movies. Several years ago Dell took over the brand, incorporating them as their h...
Bottom line If you want the ultimate performance desktop replacement, then this might just hit the spot. Just be aware of the weight and the short battery life, this is a desktop replacement, not a ‘portable, everyday’ machine. Carrying it to LAN parties, then ba...
90%
techsmart.co.za
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware, arguably the top custom gaming computer brand in the world, has finally expanded to South Africa as the company's out-of-this-world products finally start invading the country.We were recently fortunate enough to get our hands on the new Ali...
Bottom line The Alienware M17X is without a doubt one of the best laptops we've ever had the fortune of testing. The device is powerful, looks absolutely divine, sports a wide variety of customisation options and comfortable and easy to use notebook. If we lived...
0%
shopexplorer.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Well, I did it. After years of putting up with playing games on an under-strength and over-worked laptop, I've finally taken the plunge, saved up the pennies and splashed out on a gaming-specific laptop; Dell's Alienware M17x is, quite simply, a beast...
Bottom line There is one reason why I bought the Dell Alienware M17x, and one reason only; gaming. I saved for a considerable amount of time for it and if you can afford to do the same, or even buy it outright - and love your PC games - then I can thoroughly recom...
0%
tomshardware.co.uk
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
The second incarnation of Alienware’s M17x is creating lots of excitement amongst mobile gaming enthusiasts, but does it really beat a field of premium models? We put it up against solutions from Eurocom and AVADirect to find out what CrossFire can do...
0%
zath.co.uk
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
For those of you with good memories, you might remember we covered the launch of the updated design of the Alienware M17x gaming laptop back in the summer of last year, at the time it was well received as being a real step up from the previous model a...
Bottom line Overall, the Alienware M17x is a great gaming laptop, it’s stylish, well built and performs very well for the purpose it’s designed for, as I’ve said previously, if you’re in the market for mobile desktop replacement computer like this for your gaming...
0%
whatlaptop.techradar.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware is renowned for its eye-catching, high-powered gaming computers, but there has been little change in its laptops designs since its acquisition by Dell in 2006. The M17x (£3369 inc. VAT) aims to change this and is the most powerful and stylis...
0%
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
The last Alienware machine to make an appearance at PC Authority, the M17, wasn't good enough to win an award. Back then, the Asus W90 was faster in games, better-looking and cheaper. Alienware, however, has struck back.Its new M17x makes a fantastic f...
Bottom line Superb performance in one of the sturdiest and best-looking gaming laptops we’ve seen – the Alienware M17x is worth the expense...
83%
itreviews.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Its expensive, bulky and just a little bit noisy, but if youre after a gaming laptop and money is no object, you wont get much faster than the Alienware M17x. Those with less change in their pockets can scale down some of the components to make it...
0%
techradar.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware is renowned for its eyecatching, high-powered gaming computers, but there has been little change in its laptops designs since its acquisition by Dell in 2006. The M17x aims to change this and is the most powerful and stylish gaming laptop we...
Good Unrivalled performance, Excellent features, Surprisingly good battery life...
Bad Heavy, Shame about the plastic interior...
90%
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Product Code: NW1701 You put a price on laptop power: the Alienware M17x desktop-replacement gaming laptop costs from £1,699 inc VAT. Like the Alienware M17, the Alienware M17x laptop tries loading up on features while still achieving a fairly reas...
Bottom line So to the £1,699 (and the rest) question: should you buy this sort of muscle machine? Yknow, these days it may seem ridiculous to drop so many ducats on a laptop that you can upgrade only so far - but some live in ivory towers and demand the best. Li...
80%
alphr.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
The last Alienware machine to make an appearance at PC Pro, the £2,127 M17, wasn't good enough to win an award. Back then, the Asus W90 was faster, better-looking and cheaper. Alienware, however, has struck back. Its new M17x makes a fantastic first im...
Bottom line Superb performance in one of the sturdiest and best-looking gaming laptops we've seen - worth the expense...
83%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
When the gaming stakes are high, you need a laptop with components that can deliver a high level of performance. Alienwares Area-51 M17X is one of those laptops, but youll need to empty your mattress of your life savings in order to buy it. Its a hi...
Good Great looks, illuminated keyboard, HDMI, Blu-ray, SLI graphics, RAID 0, high-definition screen...
Bad Blu-ray drive sometimes had problems closing, touch buttons didnt always work, indicator for stealth status isnt immediately clear, no e-SATA, expensive...
Bottom line High frame rates and fast performance are hallmarks of this high-definition notebook, but it also looks fantastic. If you dont already have the funds for it, you might want to start saving like youve never saved before!...
80%
shinyshiny.tv
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
Want a mammoth gaming machine that comes in its own crushed velvet case? This ones for you. Crushed velvet isnt the focus though, what is its superior gaming ability, thanks to specs to knock your socks off.
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techdigest.tv
Updated:
2016-02-05 02:52:25
The final specs on this monster are up to dual 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M graphics processing units, Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-core factory overclockable mobile processor (which Dell expects you to overclock by up to 3 bin speeds), 8GB DDR32 1333MHz RAM...
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stuff.tv/my/
Updated:
2016-12-01 03:30:05
It weighs-in at a massive four MacBook Airs or six iPads, but the M17x isn't even the biggest laptop made by Alienware. Most of us have an eye on the brave Ultrabook future, so is Alienware fearless or foolish in its defence of the supersized gaming deskt...
Bottom line So, we like the M17x a great deal. Gaming performance is better than most ‘proper' PCs and it's twice as fast as the majority of gaming laptops released just a year ago. The only flies in the ointment are the fact that it's too heavy and power inefficient...
80%
thestar.com.my
Updated:
2016-12-01 03:30:05
The Alienware M17X is a gaming notebook that is big on all fronts. By CHONG JINN XIUNGintech@thestar.com.my Eerlier this year we reviewed Dell's Alienware M11X, the company's first gaming netbook that boasted good performance for a computer of its si...
Good Great performance for games; good set of built-in speakers; menacing design.
Bad Bulky and heavy; poor battery performance; expensive.
Bottom line On the whole, the M17X is a great notebook to have if you want something that's purely built for entertainment - whether it's for watching movies or games. It is a pretty beefy machine with the muscles to handle the latest games and it has great sound...
70%
tbreak.ae
Updated:
2016-12-01 03:30:06
There’s something about an Alienware machine that makes you lose focus. From the intricate styling to the incredible performance, Alienware is the laptop every gamer dreams of. Today, we take a look at their recently released M17x. Packaged royally in...
Bottom line Owning an Alienware is like belonging to an exclusive club that outsiders will never understand. There’s something about an Alienware machine that makes you lose focus. From the intricate styling to the incredible performance, Alienware is the lapto...
80%
theverge.com
Updated:
2014-05-22 01:33:25
But deciding that you want a gaming laptop isn't the final choice — it's only the beginning. To learn more about the best gaming options on the market, and to find out which gives you the highest performance for your hard-earned dollar, read on...
75%
pcworld.com_techhive.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
If a laptop weighs nearly 10 pounds, can you comfortably hold it on your lap? Probably not, and that's why we call gaming monstrosities such as the Alienware M17x R4 "desktop replacements." Because, really, they're desktops that are only slightly easie...
Good Superb gaming performance, excellent battery life, Lights/colors are fun...
Bad Heavy, hard drive is a little small (500GB)...
Bottom line A huge, powerful desktop replacement at a surprisingly affordable price...
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computershopper.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Svelte, 0.7-inch-thin ultrabooks might be getting the majority of laptop attention these days. But for gamers that value high-powered hardware over light weight and super-slim profiles, large, heavy gaming laptops still hold plenty of appeal.We've seen a...
Good Excellent performance for the price, Big, bright 1080p screen, Customizable lighting effects, HDMI-in port...
Bad Thick and heavy, Reflective screen, Loud exhaust fans blast hot air when gaming...
Bottom line There's no denying its bulk and heft, but if you're in the market for a high-end gaming laptop, Alienware's latest M17x pleases on performance and build quality. Just expect screen reflection issues if you game in a brightly lit room. Read More...
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Laptopmag.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
FOLLOW US SHARE With the fourth installment in any series, be it books, movies or a TV show, its creator has to guard against reproducing more of the same. Fortunately, Alienware has avoided that sense of ennui with the M17x R4. While it looks the same...
Good Incredible performance and graphics, Gorgeous 1080p display, Rich, enveloping audio, Impressive battery life...
Bad Expensive, Bottom runs warm when gaming...
Bottom line The latest version of Alienware's M17x notebook delivers fantastic gaming performance, a gorgeous full HD display, tons of fun lighting options and more than 5 hours of battery life.
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hardwarezone.com.sg
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware products have long been the objects of desire for gamers seeking high performance, powerful graphics and flashy styling. Dell's 17.3-inch Alienware M17X continues that tradition, now in its third iteration, the R3. The R3 has been upgraded wi...
Good Topnotch performance, Great styling, 3D Gaming, HDMI input and output...
Bad Expensive...
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notebookcheck.net
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Klaus Hinum & J. Simon Leitner (translated by Pam Taylor), 08/07/2011 Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M graphics with Optimus, combined with a no less powerful Intel i7-2820QM quad-core CPU, all in a 17-inch Alienware Stealth Bomber case. Is it worth paying th...
Good Optimus, Fully adjustable backlighting, Design and feel, Easy access to HDD, memory, fans, GPU & CPU...
Bad Strongly reflective display, Keyboard ghosting, GPU underclocked on battery power...
Bottom line There is very little wrong with this notebook, as we found before with the weaker model with GTX 460M graphics. The glossy screen, the keyboard ghosting, the GPU throttling on battery power, and the high price tag are its main flaws.Other than that, the A...
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consumersearch.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Reviewers say the latest revision of the Alienware M17x, which has been updated for 2011 with Intel's second-generation processors, is one of the most powerful laptops you can buy. The 17.3-inch gaming laptop posts incredible speeds and excellent frame...
Good Topoftheline performance, Optional 3Dcapable display, Numerous upgrade opportunities...
Bad Runs hot, Very short battery life, Only 4 GB of RAM on base model...
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vr-zone.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Think that you have seen everything that Dell has got to offer to the mobile gamer with our review of the Alienware M14x gaming notebook?? Well, you haven't seen everything yet. This time, we have in our labs what is probably the mothership of Dell's Alie...
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pcmag.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Any laptop that crams in an Nvidia GeForce or AMD Radeon chip can call itself gaming-ready. But what makes a true gaming laptop is the ability to smoothly play games at the highest screen resolution (1080p) and best quality settings. The Alienware M17X...
Good Best looking gaming laptop, Solidly-made chassis, Outstanding game-play and gaming scores, 1080p screen resolution, Great keyboard, Impressive lighting effects, Soft mouse buttons, HDMI-In is a rare laptop find...
Bad Screen has the characteristics of a mirror, Battery life is below average...
Bottom line With outstanding gaming scores and the most wicked design, the Alienware M17X (Sandy Bridge) is the best gaming laptop, period...
90%
anandtech.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
We've had our hands on quite a few gaming notebooks here, but most of the time they're Clevo-based machines. These aren't necessarily bad notebooks; they're fast, typically have good screens, and they get the job done. Yet they also have some persis...
Bottom line After using the Alienware M17x R3, I'm actually sorry I'll have to send it back. Usually with most of the notebooks I've reviewed there's some kind of fatal flaw, or something that makes it less than ideal for my purposes. But the M17x R3 is mostly bullet...
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Laptopmag.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
It's the pretty rare notebook that makes us giddy with excitement, but the Alienware M17x does just that. When we last reviewed this gaming rig, we praised its power, keyboard, and display, among other things, but lamented its high price and poor batte...
Good Blazing performance, Fast SSD, Excellent battery life, Built-in WirelessHD, Innovative lighting effects, HDMI input...
Bad Bottom gets hot when gaming, Audio could be better...
Bottom line Record-breaking performance, superslick design, wireless HD streaming, and five hours of battery life. Yup, this gaming notebook is pretty much perfect.
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insidehw.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
This portable PC may not be all that portable - if you have a look at the charts, you’ll see that the monster we’re reviewing this time around weighs in at over five kilograms! This makes it clear from the ground up that we’re talking about a desktop r...
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tomshardware.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
The second incarnation of Alienware’s M17x is creating lots of excitement amongst mobile gaming enthusiasts, but does it really beat a field of...
Bottom line The second incarnation of Alienware’s M17x is creating lots of excitement amongst mobile gaming enthusiasts, but does it really beat a field of premium models? We put it up against solutions from Eurocom and AVADirect to find out what CrossFire can do...
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toptenreviews.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware is probably the biggest brand name in the gaming industry, known mostly for their gaming computers. It is no surprise that they also know what they are doing when it comes to gaming laptops. The Alienware M17x is a perfect example of what thi...
Good The large screen, amazing audio and overall good performance are huge benefits...
Bad Low battery life and a high price tag may drive some away.
Bottom line If you want a gaming computer with a brand name and an overall high end gaming laptop, this is a great choice...
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techworld.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Like the Alienware M17, the Alienware M17x laptop tries loading up on features while still achieving a fairly reasonable entry price for a base model. The base-level 17in machine will earn a warm reception from gamers but, of course, what descended u...
Bottom line So to the £1,699 (and the rest) question: should you buy this sort of muscle machine? Y'know, these days it may seem ridiculous to drop so many ducats on a laptop that you can upgrade only so far - but some live in ivory towers and demand the best. Li...
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notebookcheck.net
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
by Florian Glaser 02/24/2010 In the meantime, Alienware offers its 17.0 inch luxury notebook, M17x, with a wickedly expensive combination of two ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870s, also called HD 4870 X2. The HD 4870 doesn't support DirectX 11, but is stil...
Good Well made design, Extensive, customizable illumination, Excellent performance, Excellent workmanship, Very good display, Always stays fairly cool, Vast connectivity, High-end, lavish supplies, Fast hard disk, Good sound...
Bad Unbelievably loud under load, Sometimes strange whistling noises, Extremely heavy, Several hard edges, Reflective display, Keyboard bends selectively, Touchpad is sometimes fastidious and a bit too far left, Short battery life, Graphic errors in Crossfire...
Bottom line Alienware M17xWe had a hard time rating the M17x impartially. On the one side, the great weight, the especially under load very loud noise level and the numerous smaller and bigger flaws and errors, such as crashes in battery mode or single graphic errors...
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infoworld.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
So the $3849 question: Should you buy this sort of muscle machine? Y'know, these days it may seem ridiculous to drop so many ducats on a laptop that you can upgrade only so far--but some live in ivory towers and demand the...
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Bit-Tech.net
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
NAAlienware prides itself on having some of the meanest gaming laptops in the business, always aiming to deliver ever great amounts of portable power and designs that are as striking as they are outlandish. Gaming laptops always encounter the same...
Bottom line There's no doubting that the Alienware M17x is a striking piece of design and one that we actually came to like. It’s the best Alienware machine we’ve seen for ages in terms of looks and build quality, brilliantly combining the solidity of outdoor latr...
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techcrunch.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Short Version: Billed by Alienware as “the most powerful laptop in the universe,” the M17x is simply an amazing piece of hardware. It combines the latest in hardware with an extremely high-quality finish to create a laptop that is incredibly fast and w...
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notebookreview.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware m17x Review Article ContentsAlienware m17x Review The M17x is Alienwares flagship gaming notebook. It features a stealthy design, aluminum chassis, and a customizable lighting system. Our review unit is packed to the gills with dual Nvidia...
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destructoid.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
You may remember the M17x. A few months ago we invaded Alienware HQ and spoke with Raymond Watkins about this beast of a gaming laptop. In addition to conversation, we were able to fondle the laptop, play Solitaire on it, and even partake in an epic u...
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Geek.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware’s M17x gaming notebook might not have gotten a new name (more like a capitalization) but it did receive one of the most anticipated refreshes in laptop computing this year. The M17x will remain Alienware’s portable flagship as well as one of...
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Digitaltrends.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware's killer M17x will break your back and your wallet, but leave you coming back for more.SummaryAlienware has been advertising its latest portable gaming rig as the “most powerful 17-inch laptop in the universe.” We’re not sure how to go about...
Good Ridiculously powerful, thanks to processor, graphics, and memory technology; appealing design, albeit a little geeky; plenty of perks, including AlienSense facial recognition and the ability to switch between integrated and discrete graphics...
Bad Slurps up power like a storm grate swallowing water; at $5, 600 fully loaded, it costs as much as a good used car...
Bottom line Alienware isn't blowing hot air when it claims that the M17x is the most powerful 17-inch laptop in the universe...
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Computerpoweruser.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
The M17x’s glossy LCD offers a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution with excellent brightness and uniformity. And its built-in speakers are some of the best I’ve heard in a notebook. The lighted keyboard flexes a bit in the center, which is annoying, but it has good...
80%
notebookcheck.net
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Alienware and gaming - evidently always a solid partnership. Doubts that this union might be destabilized by the full integration of Alienware into the Dell Company can now, after the first offspring of this alliance, be invalidated. A stylish alumin...
Good Attractive design, Good workmanship, Very stable, highquality case, Individualization possible, High image contrast and good color representation, Very good application and 3D performance, Low system noise in office mode possible...
Bad Heavy weight, Adverse port distribution for lefties, High surcharge for warranty extension, Mediocre display illumination, Price...
Bottom line The first impression of the Alienware M17x sustained even after a longer working with the device. Alienware, or correctly Dell, has done a good job with the case and in our opinion could even surpass proclamations such as "level of the Precision range". T...
88%
Laptopmag.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
When you call something “the most powerful laptop in the universe,” you have a lot to live up to. And Dell’s flagship gaming system, the Alienware M17x ($4,649 as configured), mostly lives up to those claims. This anodized aluminum beast is loaded with...
Good Killer gaming muscle, Solid CPU performance, High definition display, Excellent keyboard for gaming, Solid speakers...
Bad Flimsy display hinge, Super heavy, Poor battery life, Obscenely expensive...
Bottom line It’s the fastest, meanest-looking gaming notebook ever—if you can afford it.
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hothardware.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Synopsis: The M17x is Alienwares current flagship gaming notebook. It features an anodized aluminum shell that is available in a variety of colors, including silver, black, and red, and its 17" LCD sports a covering comprised of a shingle sheet of g...
Bottom line The M17x is Alienwares current flagship gaming notebook. It features an anodized aluminum shell that is available in a variety of colors, including silver, black, and red, and its 17" LCD sports a covering comprised of a shingle sheet of glass, that...
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Turns out you can put a price on laptop power. To be precise, Alienwares M17x costs $3849 (in our review units configuration, as of 7/29). Scary part: Thats a fairly "reasonable" price among the desktop replacement notebook set. Do you--or even most...
Good Clean design, The customizable gamerspecific software...
Bad The price, Speakers, while good, could be better...
81%
pcmag.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Most hardcore gamers couldnt care less about how a gaming laptop looks. Give them the fastest processor and most powerful 3D graphics card and let them get on with the show. While most gaming laptop manufacturers would agree (they would buy the bul...
Good Fantastic all-metallic design. Fastest mobile processor available. 8GB of memory. Fastest Nvidia graphics cards in SLI mode. A third nvidia chip for power savings. Customizable LED lights in the keyboard, around touchpad and button. HDMI and Displayport t...
Bad Glass screen is like a mirror. Steep price.
Bottom line The Alienware M17x is the complete mobile gaming package, as its all-metallic look can stand in the spotlight with its parts...
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extremetech.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Design The bezel looks like the front grill of the Batmobile, or inspired by some other rugged automobile. Its a departure from the boxy look of gaming laptops like the Falcon Northwest Fragbook DRX, as the M17xs front side slopes downward at 45 deg...
Good Fantastic all-metallic design. Fastest mobile processor available. 8GB of memory. Fastest Nvidia graphics cards in SLI mode. A third nvidia chip for power savings. Customizable LED lights in the keyboard, around touchpad and button. HDMI and Displaypor...
Bad Glass screen is like a mirror. Steep price.
Bottom line The Alienware M17x is the complete mobile gaming package, as its all-metallic look can stand in the spotlight with its parts.More Laptop Reviews:• Alienware M17x• Falcon Northwest FragBook DRX• OCZ Neutrino "DIY" Netbook Reviewed&bull...
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askmen.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
When it comes to PC gaming, no one does it better than Alienware, which is part of the reason why Dell saw fit to purchase the company back in 2006. Now, replacing Dell’s XPS line and the previous M17, is the overclockable Alienware M17x. It’s a gaming...
93%
notebookreview.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
The m17x is Alienwares highest-end gaming notebook.
Good Phenomenal gaming performance, AlienFX LED lighting system, Solid build quality, Fantastic screen, Good keyboard & touchpad, Input & output port selection, Modular bay (SmartBay)...
Bad Skyhigh price, Loud fans, Keyboard flex, Weight (11 pounds), Dismal battery life (66 minutes as tested), Performance and Benchmarks, Take a look at page two of this review for indepth details on the performance and benchmarks for the Alienware Area51 m...
Bottom line The Alienware Area-51 m17x is a remarkable gaming notebook and a clear step forward for Alienware in terms of design and performance. It is packed to the gills with top-shelf equipment, most notably a pair of Nvidia 9800M-GT video cards. This is one of...
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tomshardware.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
Take four gaming laptops. Arm two of them with SLI and make the others Centrino 2-compatible. Youre looking at a high-end collection of the...
Bottom line No doubt, the four contenders in our lab don’t stack up evenly. Rather, they’re for completely different customers. This is a roundup of high-end gaming PCs, though, and Killer Notebooks’ Odachi is unquestionably the fastest solution tha...
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notebookcheck.net
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
One neat little feature of all Alienware notebooks is the engraved metal plate on the underside of the laptop. The future owner has the option to engrave this plaque with up to 23 characters in "Alien-Font". The trekkies and yourself can get a preview of...
Good Rugged shell with good workmanship, Effective and impressive LED lighting, Extensive port array with excellent layout, SmartBay, Comfortable Keyboard, Bright Display with high resolution and good contrast, Excellent performance in 3D applications, Individ...
Bad Squeaky and loose Display hinges, Slow input on keysZusatztasten sprechen sehr verzögert an, Loud idling, Limited battery life...
Bottom line The backlit keyboard is recommended, as it brings out the contrast on the otherwise dull keyboard and makes it easier to use in darker rooms.The display has a bright screen with good brightness and contrast and a reflective surface. For gaming purposes, t...
88%
Laptopmag.com
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2014-05-22 01:33:25
This 17-inch beast is the fastest gaming notebook yet, but is it worth more than five grand?...
Good Top-notch gaming performance, Customizable backlighting, Large, beautiful display, Terabyte of storage, HDTV tuner...
Bad PhysX support not yet available, Mediocre Wi-Fi range, Very short battery life...
Bottom line Every once in a while a system comes through our offices that obliterates the gaming performance scores of those that preceded it. Currently, that notebook is the Alienware Area-51 m17x, an overachieving beast that sliced through most games without a h...
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