Alienware Area-51 m15x Gets 45nm Core 2 Extreme

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Alienware announced today that its Area-51 m15x is the first 15.4-inch notebook computer equipped with a 45nm Intel Core 2 Extreme Mobile processor. The processor used in the system is the Intel Core 2 Extreme Mobile processor X9000 CPU.

"When we launched the Area-51 m15x in January with the original CPUs and the NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX GPU, we knew we had crammed in more power than anyone had ever seen in this size system," said Bryan de Zayas, Associate Director for Product Marketing at Alienware. "Now, with the addition of an Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000, we've made the world's most powerful 15.4-inch notebook even more powerful." Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:40:27 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware Announces Area-51 m15x Notebook

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Alienware announced its latest notebook computer today called the Area-51 m15x. The notebook features a 15.4-inch screen and is available with a range of Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Extreme mobile processors.

Graphics on the machine include the new NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX, which provides serious gaming muscle for mobile gamers. The system also utilizes Alienware’s BinaryGFX technology that allows users to switch between integrated graphics and the discrete graphics card. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:19:03 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware Curved Display Details

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Alienware made a splash at the CES 2008 showing a curved back projection display for a more immersive game-play.

Hardcore gamers already have two or even three monitors placed on their desks. The Alienware curved display addresses that setup with a single monitor.
I was waiting to see an official press-release about this new monitor from Alienware, but as it looks Alienware is not quite ready with the product yet. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jan 2008 01:39:55 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alienware Area-51 m9750 Review

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The testers over at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Alienware Area-51 m9750 notebook.

Quote from the review: "Alienware’s Area 51 notebooks have long been heralded as the cream of the crop in gaming notebooks, and the m9750 largely upholds this proud tradition. With its dual GeForce Go 7950 GTX videocards in SLI and Core 2 Duo processor, this is one blazing-fast notebook. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jan 2008 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alienware Adds 320GB Samsung HDD to Options for Notebooks

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Alienware has announced that it is the first to market with the new Samsung 320GB hard drives in its computers. You can now opt for up to 640GB of storage in a notebook form factor. The Alienware systems that the new 320GB Samsung notebook drives will be available in are the Area-51 m9750 and the Area-51 m5550.

These are the first gaming notebooks to be available with up to 640GB of storage space and can be set up to operate in RAID 1 or RAID 0 configurations as well. Alienware is also offering a combination of the 320Gb HDD and a 64GB SSD. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:00:38 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware Offers SSD RAID and SSD & HDD Options

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I have had the chance to check out some of the fantastic machines from Alienware in the past and they typically use the best hardware available. While they are normally far from inexpensive, the Alienware computers certainly perform well.

Today Alienware announced that they are now offering SSD drives as storage options in their Area-51 m9750, Aurora m9700 and Area-51 m5550 notebooks. Not only can you get a single 32GB SSD if you want, but you can opt for a 32GB SSD RAID setup. Read more

Posted on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware Area-51 7500 Review

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HardwareLogic reviews the Alienware Area-51 7500 gaming PC.

Quote from the review:
"Perhaps one of the most recognizable name brands in the boutique OEM system market, Alienware's built a reputation on their trademark alien-themed cases with high end components under the hood. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Jul 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Latest Reviews on I4U feature ATI HD 2900 XT, Alienware mALX and more

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We have been busy again last week publishing reviews of several interesting gadgets and computer hardware.

Shane reviewed the ATI HD 2900 XT Graphics Card and gave it an 8.0 rating.
His biggest job this week though was the building of the Mameroom Designs Ultimate Arcade II classic arcade cabinet.
See all new reviews below. Read more

Posted on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alienware Aurora mALX 19 inch Gaming Notebook Review

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Today we are having a look at a fantastic gaming notebook from Alienware called the mALX. The Alienware mALX is one of the best gaming notebooks on the planet and has a huge 19” LCD display.

This is no normal notebook and if you are looking for something that blends in and is lightweight, this is not the notebook for you. If you want the fastest gaming notebook around this is the rig. Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:03:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware Hangar18 HD Entertainemnt Center

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Not too long ago Alienware, best known for some very nice gaming computers, announced their first media center computer called the Hangar18. The rig is designed to be the centerpiece of your home theater.

HD DVR functionality allows you to record your favorite shows and play them back at up to 1080p via HDMI output. You can option the system with up to 2TB of storage space for many hours of stored programs. The system can have up to four tuners, two standard and two HD to allow you to watch and record multiple programs at once. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:53:26 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware Area-51 7500 Desktop PC Review

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Gaming computers are one of the more expensive segments of computers out there. Gamers need high-end components to get the most out of their PC games. The Alienware Area-51 7500 is a great computer for getting the most out of today’s most demanding PC games.

Alienware loaded the Area-51 7500 with all the goodies you need for hardcore gaming from an Intel QX6700 quad core CPU to an NVIDIA 8800 GTX graphics cards. If you want to be able to upgrade the machine in the future the NVIDIA 680i mainboard chosen for the Alienware Area-51 7500 has your back there as well. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:25:39 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware Area-51 7500 Review

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Our review partners Digital Trends reviews the cool Alienware Area-51 7500 PC.

Quote from the review:
"Alienware's Area-51 7500 packs a serious punch, but is light on your wallet, that is unless you want to load it up with plenty of options.
Our test system represents a good balance between price and performance, making it a good pick for anyone looking to buy a new system. Read on to find out how the new P2 enclosure with Core 2 Duo water cooled system stacks up."
Read the full Alienware Area-51 7500 Review.
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Posted on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 09:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alienware Aurora m9700 Notebook PC Review

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Alienware is the high-end maker of some fantastic looking and great performing laptops and notebooks as well as one of the most recent acquisitions of Dell. If you have been wondering if the purchase by Dell has diluted the performance gene pool at Alienware, this is the review for you.

The little beast up for review today is the Alienware Aurora m9700 SLI notebook computer. This system has it all; good looks, speed and performance. You can’t ask for much more in a desktop replacement notebook. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:48:05 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware bundles Phantom Lapboard

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Alienware (a Dell company) will bundle the Phantom Lapboard keyboard with their media center PCs.

Looks like the Lapboard is finally the product that Phantom Entertainment formerly Infinium Labs is going to sell for real, after the whole gaming console/network failed.

The Phantom Wireless Lapboard and Phantom Wireless Laser Mouse are designed to enables users to work or play games from a couch, easy chair or any comfortable setting in the home or workplace. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Alienware PC

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Star Wars branded products pop up everywhere weeks before the launch of the new Star Wars movie. High-End PC maker Alienware offers two desktop PCs with Star Wars modded cases. The Alienware Aurora Star Wars Editions are powered by AMD® Athlon™ 64 and 64 FX processors, NVIDIA SLI™ graphics technology, and PCI Express technology. A teaser page is currently up on the Alienware UK site. Not sure if they will offer the Star Wars systems in the US. More details on CNet's Crave Blog. New Star Wars Episode III Toys at Walmart.com Star Wars Episode III Action Figures, Lightsabers & More at Walmart.com

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2005 04:08:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alienware Digital Home Systems DHS-301/311/321

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Alienware the Gaming Comuter specialist is also offering high performance ® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Machines.

A Windows XP Media Center Edition PC like the Alienware DHS, allows users to store, playback, and burn CDs and DVDs, organize digital photos, record, pause and playback live TV similar to TIVO® or Replay®, pause live FM radio broadcasts, play games, and download thousands of movie titles and music tracks on-demand.

The Alienware Digital Home Systems are powered by Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with HT technology and ATI RADEON graphics cards. The system supports 20-BIT Audio with 5.1 Digital Dolby Audio.

The DHS 301 with 2.8Ghz, 256MB, ATI® RADEON® 9600XT 128MB and 80GB hard-drive starts at $1,785.00.
The DHS Systems can be purchased directly at Alienware.com.
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Posted on Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr