Laptops Arena

Alienware is known for manufacturing the best gaming computers in the world. Actually, it Dell to thank because Alienware is the name of the line with gaming systems, both laptops and desktop computers. Within the series, you can find customizable laptops and even though the starting price looks decent, when you choose to update, there is nothing reasonable about it. For instance, the customization of Alienware M17x or M15x can go as high as $4000. If you are looking for a desktop computer, Alienware Area-51 ALX is one of the best as it brings an amazing design and a high-end processor. It comes at around $3500 and it is one solid choice you can rely on.
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Once you take a look at the exterior, you will notice from the start you are dealing with an Alienware gaming computer. It meets the high standards of gaming and the components inside state this as well. The dual 1GB GDDR5 ATI Radeon HD 6870 CrossfireX cards are worth the price and because there are two of them, the power increases. Te heart of the computer is the processor and in this case it is Intel Core i7-980 six-core processor. This is the best on the market so far and even though heat will be generated once you start intensive game-play, there is a liquid cooling system, far more effective than the normal fans. On top of the case there are monitored vents and they can be programmed to open automatically once the heating starts to break out. As for the memory, there is 6GB DDR3 packed inside, but there is no option to upgrade to 12GB. As for the hard drives, there are two 1TB SATA-II hard disc drives. The optical drive can be replaced with a Blu-ray one and among other bonus packages, you get the TactX mouse and the keyboard included. There is no monitor, but this leaves you with the option of deciding for one yourself, if you prefer a large one, LED perhaps and so on.

And now let’s see an Alienware gaming laptop computer, the best one you can consider: Alienware M17x. from the start we can say it is fast and powerful, looks very attractive and it is highly configurable. If you are willing to pay more than $4500, you can benefit of Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9300 processor, 8GB DDR3 memory, two 500GB hard drives and two SLI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M. The screen has 17” and it is a real desktop replacement to think about. But this is true, as the laptop is far from portable; in the first place due to the weight and secondly, due to the battery life. Moreover, Alienware Fusion FX lighting is back and you can set the color for the backlit keyboard for four separate zones. You can create the color combinations you like and which inspires you during game-play.

The keyboard has a more classic design, with flat keys and more space between the individual keys, just to improve the gaming experience. Above the keyboard there is a line with touch-sensitive controls. To conclude, the 17” display has a native resolution of 1920x1200, looking crisp and bright. The VGA and HDMI ports are also included, so you can connect your gaming laptop to HDTV or external monitor.

Alienware is known as among the best gaming series of laptop computers on the market. Actually, Alienware is from Dell and the company succeeded in providing some of the best examples. Even though the starting prices for these gaming laptops seems reasonable, you get only the basic configuration and perhaps it is not enough for some to play the 3D games or games they want. In order to be able to customize an Alienware laptop, you have to be willing to pay around $4000-$5000, which is quite a large sum of money. Indeed, performance is high, but at the price is too much in some situations. So what can you do in order to get a cheap Alienware laptop? Well, there is an alternative: getting them refurbished or used.
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There are some conditions you must take into account when buying an used laptop computer and you have to check the state of the laptop, the year of purchase, if parts inside are still the original ones, if the battery still holds and so on. if you are willing to get an used laptop, you can buy Alienware m11x, which is the smallest, yet most powerful gaming laptop on the market, priced at around $575 and with the following inside: Windows 7 operating system, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of memory, 250GB hard drive and integrated graphics plus NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M, all for intense gaming experience in the comfort of your own home. The same thing goes for Alienware m15x, which is available, used and priced according to where you decide to shop. The price is higher indeed, because now we are dealing with a 15.4” laptop, still portable in case you want to take the system for a ride.

And now let’s see more cheap Alienware laptops and this time we refer to refurbished. You can buy them refurbished directly from Dell’s website, at outlet section. In this case you are going on a more solid ground, because systems come with warranty, they are packed with a better configuration and you get to choose what you have inside. For exact model there are possibilities and you get to pick the one suitable for you, depending on the amount of money you want to spend. You have to check the website regularly in order to see what models they brought in and what they have to offer. But if you are looking for the portable m11x model, you have plenty to choose from. For around $630 you can choose to have the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 320GB hard drive, 4GB DDR3 memory and 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M graphics. As the configurations go higher and higher, Intel Core i3 processor and so on, 500GB hard drives, 8GB Dual-Channel DDR3 SDRAM memory, you have to pay more, but still lower than $1000, which is still a good price for what is offered.

So now you know what you are handling with, again, in this case prices might not be the cheapest, but don’t forget we are talking about the best laptop computers and the best is always at a higher rate. All comes with a price, but sometimes you can get more for what you pay for.

Alienware laptop designs are out of this world and somehow they seem like coming from another planet. Depending on the type of laptop you have, there are several design options and color combinations. But usually, Alienware laptops come in black color. To change the perspective on how your laptop looks, you can buy some Alienware stickers and do a make-over for your system. These are priced around $20-$30 and they provide also protection against scratches and smudges.
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Considering that Alienware laptops are highly expensive and less portable, you keep the system on your desk, safe at home. This means the least it could happen to it is getting it scratched, dust on it and some nasty smudges. To avoid all these and to make your computer look more extraterrestrial even, you can order some Alienware stickers online and solve both of the issues.

Protective decal skin sticker for Alienware laptop is a revolutionary method of customizing your computer with a durable vinyl finish and high-resolution photo printed quality. As you get stickers especially designed for your specific model, you make sure that a perfect fit is assured and precision cut as well. The application of stickers is quite easy and you can do it in a couple of minutes. What is more, the Easy Apply Technology features bubble free during application. Even if some bubbles show up, you can easily remove them by getting a ruler and run it on the surface of your laptop, where the bubbles are. But don’t think these stickers are permanent, because you can easily remove them by peeling them off and no adhesive residue will be left behind. Being thin and all, you will appreciate the overall compatibility with your laptop, but thanks to their tough vinyl material, they will absorb any minor abuse from daily use. As you can see from the pictures in this article, stickers don’t cover only the upper chassis, but they come all up to the touch pad, so a complete change of look is assured, giving you the impression that you have even bought the laptop that way. In most of the cases, stores advise you to check the sticker before you apply it on your laptop and see if they meet the required size and all. Once you have applied it, you will not be able to refund it, so you will lose your money. For some, $20 isn’t much, but some prefer to do something else with the money and even buy other stickers.

If you want to complete your collection and apply different stickers regularly, you can buy several at once and apply them as you like. Skins are usually the same as stickers and the great thing about skins is that you can personalize them. You can have for example your favorite game cover or game character on the surface of your laptop. You just have to specify the size of your laptop or the model and you can customize your own skin on various websites. These said, it is a revolutionary way in personalizing your laptop computer, done easily and cheap.

If you have an Alienware laptop you probably already know that these are not portable systems. But if you are considering getting one, you should buy an Alienware case from the start. These powerful gaming laptops have been declared as being the best at what they do: gaming, but not as portable as you expect. Of course, if you have Alienware m14x or m11x, then you have chances of carrying the laptop with you, but if you have a larger version, then you probably should get a sturdy, solid case to help you through the work.
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Fortunately, you can get Alienware cases directly from the company, because Dell is one manufacturer that produces accessories as well and thus everybody will know what you are carrying inside the case. If you think the prices for cases is high, as well for these gaming laptops, you are wrong, as you can get them for just around $20 or $30, depending on the case you want and the size of your laptop computer.

Mobile Edge is one known company when it comes to carrying accessories for laptops and not only. From this specific producer you can get a lot of Alienware cases, among which Alienware laptop portfolio for m11x model. it is designed specifically to fir the m11x, it is lightweight, so no extra weight to complete the laptops’ overall weight, it even fits under your seat, made out of durable 840D nylon, features a rear file pocket and provides shoulder strap, cushioned handle and an easy access wristlet to carry the case in three different ways. If interested in backpacks, you can buy from the same Mobile Edge, the 17.3” Alienware Orion backpack Scan Fast, priced at $70. This backpack has enough space inside to protect your precious laptop, but also to carry your belongings. The warranty is for lifetime and the ergonomic backing and shoulder straps will make it easier for you to hold on to the heavy load inside. If you take a look at the backpack you can see it is solid and it even fits 18” laptops. Mobile Edge Orion messenger bag Scan Fast is priced higher, around $100, but it fits your m18x with ease, it provides a semi-rigid front panel for extra support and protection, same ergonomic backing for increased comfort, enough storage inside for your belongings and due to checkpoint friendly feature, you can leave your laptop inside when passing through airport security checkpoints. You can get the same messenger back for any type of Alienware laptop you have, even m14x. The features are the same and the only difference is the size, of course.

And there you have it, some of the original Alienware cases you can find on the market, suitable to carry your expensive gaming laptop anywhere you go. Once you had the enough money to spend on this laptop, you will have even $100 more to spend on a suitable carrying case, as this is very useful and needed to offer the necessary protection for your laptop computer. Other cases are available on the market, cases suitable for certain measures of laptops, but they don’t have the Alienware logo on them, which might be the main attraction of the presented ones.

Alienware is the most known line of gaming laptops available on the market. You can find powerful systems with very interesting design at sky-high prices. For instance, Alienware m17x, which features a 17” display, can reach around $5000 with certain customization options. The starting price for the laptops is reasonable, but you get only the basic and you will not be able to handle the best games on the market and so.
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To benefit of something of high-quality, you need to spend some extra money and improve your future gaming system. But really, how many can really afford to spend that much on a portable system? For sure there aren’t too many users, so for those who really desire one Alienware laptops, is there any way to get it? Well, actually it is and you can buy refurbished Alienware laptops, for more reasonable prices and enjoy the sturdy built and the powerful features of this known series.

Actually, in case you didn’t know, Alienware is part of Dell, so you can look out for refurbished systems on dell-s website and see there the available models, the prices and so. You should also know that refurbished systems in general come already configured, so you can’t choose what part to have inside. There are some models available, so you have decision to take upon the version of the laptop you want. Buying from Dell’s websites gives you trust and reliability, that systems are genuine and they will respect the returning policy, the warranty and the service period. On the website you can find the following: Dell m11x, Dell m15x, m17x and m17x R3. If you look on the internet in general, on other stores or laptops sold by users directly, you can find cheaper prices. For example, Alienware Area 51m ultimate laptop is available for just around $700 and brings Intel Pentium processor in discussion, a 15.4” display with a native resolution of 1680x1050, 80GB hard drive, 1GB SDRAM, Windows XP Professional and 6 months full parts and labor warranty period. Of course, the laptop is an older version and will not cope with the latest games and requirements on the market, but even so, you will have an Alienware laptop and this is what counts. Dell Alienwear m17x is available at $1275 with the following configuration: Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, two 160GB hard drives, 17” display with the native resolution of 1920x1200, 9-cell lithium ion battery, integrated webcam, high definition audio 5.1 sorround sound, built-in TV Tuner software.

Don’t forget about the light effect on the keyboard, the fact that you can choose different light situations for parts of the laptops, which is pretty cool and will make your laptop look out of this world. On dell’s website you can find similar prices for the same product, but with different configuration. In the range of $1199-$1339 you can buy the same laptop with the following features: Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad Processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, a more spacious 320GB hard drive SATA, 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1GB Single NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics. Even more reasonable prices are available for smaller laptops, so it is worth taking a shot and buy refurbished Alienware laptops, as the value is the same, but the sum of money saved is definitely higher.