Laptops Arena

Alienware laptops are considered to be some of the best gaming systems in the world. There are some gamers out there willing to pay a lot to satisfy their thirst for playing some of the most advanced and the latest 3D games on the market.
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On the regular laptop you can indeed play some games, but you have to have some special requirements to be able to handle anything that shows up on the market. There are three models of Alienware laptops so far, of course the latest ones, because we will not include the older versions: m11x, m15x and m17x. The numbers of each represent the size of the display. It all depends on what you need something portable, the normal-size design or a powerful home-use system, which will definitely stay on your desk and not move an inch outside the house. Let’s go through these models, so you can make an idea on what to expect and what you actually get for the money you pay.

To start with, Alienware m11x features impressive performance in such a compact design. The battery life is long and the switchable graphics enable some high-end scores in Benchmark tests. But you have to sacrifice the lack of the optical drive and the processor, because the small size always comes with some compromises. For a 11.6” laptop, the specifications and the compact design are something to take into account. And what is more, for travelers and users on the go, who can’t just give up their need of playing, the laptop performs exceptional and it is an affordable alternative. The starting price is $799, but you will need to invest some more on upgrades if you are going to expand the capabilities. For example, if you are willing to pay around $1150, you can get the 1.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 3GB DDR3 memory, spacious 500 GB hard drive and Nvidia GeForce GT 335M and Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics. The operating system is the latest Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

The next one is Alienware m15x, which also performs impressively for a 15” laptop, is highly configurable and the 16: 9 display helps enabling the best image quality for your gaming needs. Even though we are talking about a mainstream laptop, that has actually a reasonable size, the laptop is bulky and you might have some problems carrying it around. Again, the starting price is $1349, but with some more investments you can get more performance. An example of configuration includes the Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 500GB hard drive, 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M and Windows 7 Ultimate. Thanks to the minimalistic design, you will not get distracted that easily.

And the last Alienware model is m17x, the ultimate gaming desktop-replacement system. It is worthless to say how fast and performing the laptop is and how highly configurable in the same time. With some of the best components inside, striking looks (not subtle and not minimalistic in any way), the laptop costs and you should be aware of this. There are two 500GB hard drives, Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme processors, 8GB DDR3 memory, two SLI Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M and a brilliant 17” display. If you are willing to pay around $5000 to get all these, go ahead because you will not be sorry.

Alienware systems are known worldwide for various reasons, including exceptional gaming capabilities, extraterrestrial look and without any doubts, being some of the heaviest laptops. It is a fact that these laptops are far from being portable, especially the m17x model. they are packed with everything you need to replace your desktop computer, but you can’t consider them travel companions by any means.
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Perhaps the m11x, which is the smallest laptop from the company, can be carried around easier, but even so, you need to get some sturdy Alienware cases. Because laptops are such of great value and you can end up spending around $3000-$5000 on an Alienware system, you don’t have the courage sometimes to take it out in the world.

The company has some ALienware cases to offer to buyers, and can be bought directly from the manufacturer, from the official website, from the official store near you, or from other retail stores, as long as they are available. If you want to have a matching combo between companies and have the carrying case from the manufacturer as well, then you can buy the Alienware Orion m17x messenger bag for just $75.99. in this way you will be safely carrying your laptop around. What is more, the case features a sporty look and sleek in the same time, so you will not feel like carrying the whole house with you, there are two main mesh pockets and a very thick shoulder strap. For durability, the case it built of 1680D ballistic nylon. Moreover, if you prefer something from another company, then check out what Mobile Edge has to offer. You can get the 17.3” Alienware Orion case, priced higher at $100, offering extra-thick, padded shoulder strap, semi-rigid front panel and alien accents throughout the bag, so you will be noticed by the laptop you are carrying.

From Mobile Edge as well, you can buy the backpack, with a similar design and priced the same. Perhaps things will be easier for you with a backpack, as you will be distributing the weight on your back and not on a single shoulder. The backpack provides plenty of interior pockets and the wireless security shield protects your mobile phone from hackers. This is one backpack with multiple features. In case you have the m11x Alienware laptop, you can get any case that has these measurements, because the laptop is lighter and you can carry it more comfortably. But if you like, you can choose the specific case from Mobile Edge, which is similar as the mentioned ones. In case you have to go through airports and you hate waiting around or people going through your stuff in the security center, then you can buy Mobile Edge 17.3” Orion Messenger ScanFast case, available in a black color and priced at $79.99.

To conclude, these are some of the available Alienware cases you will find on the market, sturdy and functional, so you can carry your system no matter what. Some pressure and strength will be needed, but you will do anything for taking your gaming world anywhere. A laptop is a portable system in the end, so you should be allowed to have it with you, no matter where you are.

When you think of gaming laptops, which is the first brand that comes into your mind? Maybe not all of us, but partly all think of Alienware from the start. And there is no question about it, because these laptops do come equipped with it all, everything you need for intense game playing and watching videos in best quality.
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There are several laptops to choose from the company, of course all with different starting prices and configuration options. Among these, we can distinguish Alienware Aurora mALX, which features a brilliant display, not to mention the amazing gaming performance, plenty of connections and accessories, such as a backpack and a pair of headphones. Perhaps you will not use the backpack that much, as this laptop weights a ton, but the headphones come in handy in case you want to enjoy your gaming world privately.

We have to mention he negative parts as well, and as mentioned before, they refer to the bulkiness of the laptop and of course the sky-high price. But let’s see exactly on what you will spend your money, in case you decide to buy this powerful system. Alienware Aurora mALX has two graphic cards in a scalable link interface, measures 18.8 inches wide, 13.5 inches deep, and 1.4 inches thick and weighs 15.2 pounds. If we do think it is a 19” laptop we are discussing, perhaps the measurements and the weight are not that bad, but still far from portable. The display might weight a ton and all, but it is definitely superb. The native resolution is 1680x1050, but it offers enough space for multitasking, for viewing every angle when you are playing games and has graphics design. Thanks to the glossy finish, the colors seem like popping out of the screen and it is not that reflective as expected. Be a bit careful whenever you open and close the display, because due to the plastic feel it can be sensitive. This does not mean it will break at its first use, but just in case.

The keyboard of the laptop is full-size and even the number pad is comfortable and in case you often feel like misplacing the cursor when you are typing, you can disable the touch pad. Above the keyboard you can find four launch buttons, one for the webcam, one for the wireless radio system and the other two are for launching the e-mail and web. When it comes to sound, you will be impressed on one side, but disappointed on the other. There are indeed four speakers and a subwoofer, but there are no external buttons in order to control the volume. Ports and connectivity are all present: you have enough audio ports, video and data.

When it comes to networking connections, you have included Gigabit Ethernet, V 92 modem and wireless capabilities. And now for some technical parts, in case you are willing to pay the $5000 for the top-notch components: 2.6GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-44 processor, 2GB of 400MHz memory, two Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS GPUs and two 100GB hard drives, spinning at a swift 7,200rpm. So far this is the best you can get, but since the appearance of the latest Intel Core processors, you might have several options to take into account. It is also worth mentioning that in Benchmark tests it did more than good.

If you are in a look out of some gaming laptops, then you must put Alienware on your list. The brand comes actually from Dell and you can find some of the most powerful configuration seen in a laptop computer. Of course, for this you will have to pay and sometimes the price is not friendly at all.
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Once you see the starting price, you might think it is reasonable, but then comes the configuration part and then things will start to go off the chart. Alienware laptops for sale are available on Alienware’s main website or you can try Dell’s website as well. Buying directly from the manufacturer gives you the chance to customize the laptop, gives you certainty that you will receive a warranty and good service after you have bought the system.

What is more, you can choose from various models when it comes to Alienware, and in most of the cases it depends on the size of the display you want. You can even find now, the ultra-portable Alienware notebook, which can be easily carried around, so you will not miss anything from your gaming experience. As for the laptop, you can hardly consider them portable, because most of them weight a lot and due to the powerful configuration inside, they need to stay near a socket as the battery life is not long at all. Let’s see the tree Alienware laptops for sale available now. You have the ultra-portable m11x, the m15x and the m17x. Another thing you should now about these laptops is the lighting system Alienware is known from. You can choose to lid up five parts of the laptops in various colors creating your own electric combo of lights. First of all, the m11x is not actually a laptop, but more of a mini laptop, so we can say. But for its size, it packs an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA Optimus graphics and great audio system inside. The starting price for this ultra-portable system is $999, but it can go beyond $1000 if you choose to customize it.

As for the other two models, you must have figured out that the main difference between them is the size of the display, 15” for the m15x and 17” for the m17x models. The m11x is one of the most powerful 15” laptop, comes with a 16:9 display and it is highly configurable. The starting price in this case is $1499 and you get the Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M and Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit as operating system. Unlike the m11x, this laptop has a more minimalist design, making it look a bit more normal and modern. But it is a known fact that the m17x is the most powerful laptop ever. It brings up desktop performance in a more compact for, has NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M graphics and a sturdy design due to the anodized aluminum case. This laptop is more aggressive and you can choose from the two options: Metallic Black or Metallic Silver.

It also features a 2 megapixels camera and digital microphone and as for security issues it does not use the fingerprints, but something you see only in movies, AlienSense face recognition software, which can identify multiple distinguished feature using the webcam.

When you think of Alienware, you think of gaming systems. There are not only laptops and notebooks within the company’s product; you can find also <strong>Alienware desktops</strong>. If you are looking for a powerful computer to satisfy your gaming needs, then you have come to the right place, as Alienware offers what you need: power, design and customizable features.
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There are four types of <strong>Alienware desktops</strong>: Aurora desktop, Aurora ALX desktop, Area-51 desktop and Area -51 ALX desktop. The starting price for the first one is $999, then $1999, $2249 and finally $3999. And these vary depending on the customization you make and how you want the system to perform and to look.

So let’s take them in turn and see why there is such a big difference of price. Aurora desktop supports both NVIDIA SLI and ATI CrossFireX multi-graphics and the internal component is placed in order to assure a thermal control. You have also some choices to make regarding processors, dual core and quad core CPU. You can select also the Intel Core i3, i5 and i7. With ATI CrossFire X you will be able to play any game on the market, no matter how high the requests are. And with NVIDIA SLI you can manage your digital media and run any type of application and stream media content without any interruptions.

Let’s not also forget about Alienware Command Center, which gives you easy access to your applications and you can customize the lighting effects due to the AlienFX (more than 20 colors available and more than 160.000 color combinations). Aurora ALX desktop computers is the most powerful MicroATX desktop on the market offering a cosmic black chassis, very stylish and good looking, thermal management that let’s you know about the venting system. If you take a look in the inside of your desktop, you will see everything being well-organized and internal lighting provided. If before you could make thousand of color combinations for the four areas, now you can make over 25 billion lighting combinations thanks to the AlienFX system.



If you want to decide everything inside of your desktop, then you need to choose Alienware Area-51 desktop, which is the most customizable ever. In this case, the CPU liquid cooling does the job with the venting system, but you also have the included Active Venting Thermal Management System. You can add a second graphics card in order to increase performance of your computer and enjoy a crispier image quality in the same time. In this case we are not talking about a simple computer chassis, but one provided with motorized vents and available in cosmic black and lunar shadow, both providing easy-access for upgrades. And last, but not least is <strong>Alienware</strong>’s most powerful <strong>desktop</strong> on the market, the Area-51 ALX with anodized aluminum space black chassis and a motorized chassis door in the front.



The last desktop computer is the most expensive one from Alienware and definitely the most performing as well. For this price you get over clocking processors, the best graphics and the deadliest design. And for the rest of the configuration, you can choose from the same ATI or NVIDIA graphics, but you can make a difference when it comes to the processor and adding up an additional graphics card.