Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Alienware M15X Gaming Laptop

Alienware has introduced its M15x 15-inch gaming laptop. The company claims that it is the fastest 15-inch gaming machine out there. The M15x is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor with GTX 260M GPU. It supports up to 8GB of RAM.

System Overview of the Alienware m15x :

* Processor: Intel Core 2 Extreme
* Memory: up to 4GB DDR2 667MHz
* Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 8800M GTX
* Optical Drive: Blu-Ray burner
* Storage: Up to a 320GB SATA drive plus an expandable Smart Bay hard drive option
* Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate
* Display: 15.4" WidescreenUXGA (1080p)

The 320GB of storage is achieved using a single internal hard drive and then adding a second hard drive with the hot swappable Smart Bay. You can again choose between the classic Alienware Skullcap design or the new sleek Ripley design. The "StealthMode" that Alienware offers on the m15x allows you to switch between integrated and dedicated graphics.

Ports and features

There are 3 USB 2.0 ports (one of them a USB/eSATA combo port), slot loading optical drive, integrated Ethernet RJ-45, VGA, DisplayPort, 8-in-1 media card reader, ExpressCard Slot, audio in and microphone jack. Optional features include Blu-ray drive. The M15x is not a lightweight machine. It weighs over 9lbs with its 6-cell battery.

Pricing & Availability
The M15x is now available for purchase. Prices start at $1,499. It is available in three colors – Cosmic Black, Lunar Shadow and Nebula Red.