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March 2011
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The editors liked
Great looks
Illuminated keyboard
HDMI
Blu-ray
SLI graphics
RAID 0
High-definition screen
Subtle improvements to Alienwares dormroomchic design
Amazingly fast and powerful
Highly configurable
Subtle improvements to Alienware's dorm-room-chic design
The editors didn't like
Blu-ray drive sometimes had problems closing
Touch buttons didnt always work
Indicator for stealth status isnt immediately clear
Subtle improvements to Alienwares dormroomchic design, Amazingly fast and powerful, Highly configurable
Good configs can get very expensive, No 16:9 display
Alienwares new version of the M17x makes some welcome design tweaks and offers the best laptop gaming hardware you can get. Just be warned: it aint cheap.
Subtle improvements to Alienware's dorm-room-chic design , Amazingly fast and powerful , Highly configurable
Good configs can get very expensive , No 16:9 display
Alienware's new version of the M17x makes some welcome design tweaks and offers the best laptop gaming hardware you can get. Just be warned: it ain't cheap....
Blu-ray drive sometimes had problems closing, touch buttons didnt always work, indicator for stealth status isnt immediately clear, no e-SATA, expensive
High frame rates and fast performance are hallmarks of this high-definition notebook, but it also looks fantastic. If you dont already have the funds for it, you might want to start saving like youve never saved before! ...
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Excellent performance for the price, Big, bright 1080p screen, Customizable lighting effects, HDMI-in port
Thick and heavy, Reflective screen, Loud exhaust fans blast hot air when gaming
There's no denying its bulk and heft, but if you're in the market for a high-end gaming laptop, Alienware's latest M17x pleases on performance and build quality. Just expect screen reflection issues if you game in a brightly lit room. Read More...
Incredible performance and graphics, Gorgeous 1080p display, Rich, enveloping audio, Impressive battery life
Expensive, Bottom runs warm when gaming
The latest version of Alienware's M17x notebook delivers fantastic gaming performance, a gorgeous full HD display, tons of fun lighting options and more than 5 hours of battery life.
Optimus, Fully adjustable backlighting, Design and feel, Easy access to HDD, memory, fans, GPU & CPU
Strongly reflective display, Keyboard ghosting, GPU underclocked on battery power
There is very little wrong with this notebook, as we found before with the weaker model with GTX 460M graphics. The glossy screen, the keyboard ghosting, the GPU throttling on battery power, and the high price tag are its main flaws.Other than that, the A...
