Testseek.com have collected 78 expert reviews of the Alienware Alpha and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Alienware Alpha.
February 2015
(71%)
78 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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124 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
71010078
The editors liked
Powerful for the price
Lots of ports
Easily upgradeable
The compact Alienware Alpha plays a huge library of PC games in a living-room-friendly format
And it works with a standard Xbox 360 controller
Solid gaming performance
Good connectivity
802
11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4
0
Includes wireless Xbox 360 controller
Compact chassis
Stylish
Compact design
HDMI in support
Decent performance
Windowsfree experience
Upgradeable
Tiny form factor
Slick AlphaUI
Included controller
The editors didn't like
Slow hard drive
Frustrating controls
Bad sound options
It's built around the Steam gaming platform
So it's harder to use for PC games purchased elsewhere. The custom UI is slow and clunky
And the base configuration is underpowered for long-term use
Loading games is more difficult than on a gaming console
Published: 2014-11-24, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
It's powerful for the price. Small, too! Easy to drop it in a bag and carry to a friend's house. Fantastic for LAN parties. The customisable lighting is kind of cool. Five USB 3.0 ports (one for USB dongles, hidden under a panel) gives me plenty of connec
That blasted 5400rpm hard drive. Not a single one of Alienware's pricier configs has a faster storage option. I asked, No recovery partition means you can't easily swap out that drive unless you plan to clone it yourself. If you ask, Alienware will send y
Do you want a game console? Then buy a game console instead. The Alpha proves there are way too many things that need to be fixed—not just by Alienware, but game developers and Valve and Microsoft too—before a Windows box will be anywhere near as easy as...
Published: 2014-11-24, Author: Gordon , review by: pcworld.in
Abstract: Hardware has a shelf life like a gallon of milk. If it sits on the store shelf too long, it ends up getting poured down the drain.That's ultimately the ugly story behind Alienware's Alpha game console. The Alpha was always intended to run Valve's much hyp...
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Published: 2014-11-24, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.in
It's powerful for the price. Small, too! Easy to drop it in a bag and carry to a friend's house. Fantastic for LAN parties. The customizable lighting is kind of cool. Five USB 3.0 ports (one for USB dongles, hidden under a panel) gives me plenty of connec
That blasted 5400rpm hard drive. Not a single one of Alienware's pricier configs has a faster storage option. I asked, No recovery partition means you can't easily swap out that drive unless you plan to clone it yourself. If you ask, Alienware will send y
Do you want a game console? Then buy a game console instead. The Alpha proves there are way too many things that need to be fixed-not just by Alienware, but game developers and Valve and Microsoft too-before a Windows box will be anywhere near as easy as...
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Published: 2015-05-17, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalone.com.sg
Abstract: Alienware built the Alpha as a Steam Machine - a PC game console running Valve's Steam OS. This Linux-based operating system is an alternative to Windows 8, with a console-like interface optimised for TV. Unfortunately, its release was delayed. So, Alien...
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Published: 2015-05-15, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com
Abstract: Alienware built the Alpha as a Steam Machine - a PC game console running Valve's Steam OS.This Linux-based operating system is an alternative to Windows 8, with a console-like interface optimised for TV. Unfortunately, its release was delayed. So, Alienwa...
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Published: 2016-08-11, Author: Daniel , review by: parentesis.com
Lo bueno, Pequeña y ligera, Alcanza el poder de consolas de actual generación
Es más cara que una consola
Ideal para el uso de toda la familia, esta computadora All in One tiene una pantalla con el tamaño adecuado para entretenerte, trabajar o realizar labores escolares...
In der i5-Vierkern-Konfiguration mit der GTX 960 ist das Alienware Alpha R2 ein nutzerseitig geniales Spiele-Mediacenter für ordentliche Gaming-Leistung auf Full-HD-Niveau. Wer unbedingt 4K-Gaming-Leistung möchte, sollte sich die Anschaffung der lauten Zusatz...
Allmählich scheint es sich abzuzeichnen, dass die arttypischen Konsolen, wie wir sie bislang in Form von Microsofts Xbox und Sonys Playstation kannten, zu einer aussterbenden Art gehören. Ihr natürlicher Feind sind neue Hybrid-Geräte, die eine Zwischenfor...
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Published: 2015-04-02, Author: Jan , review by: gamestar.de
Jan Purrucker: Mit der Alienware Alpha im Test zeigt Dell, dass der PC auch als TV-Konsole eine gute Figur macht und mittlerweile eine größtenteils problemlose Alternative zur Xbox One und Playstation 4 darstellt - mit (fast) allen PC-Vorteilen wie flexib...
