Testseek.com have collected 123 expert reviews of the Alienware M17X R1 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Alienware M17X R1.
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
Abstract: Alienware m17x Review Article ContentsAlienware m17x Review The M17x is Alienwares flagship gaming notebook. It features a stealthy design, aluminum chassis, and a customizable lighting system. Our review unit is packed to the gills with dual Nvidia...
Abstract: You may remember the M17x. A few months ago we invaded Alienware HQ and spoke with Raymond Watkins about this beast of a gaming laptop. In addition to conversation, we were able to fondle the laptop, play Solitaire on it, and even partake in an epic u...
Abstract: Alienware’s M17x gaming notebook might not have gotten a new name (more like a capitalization) but it did receive one of the most anticipated refreshes in laptop computing this year. The M17x will remain Alienware’s portable flagship as well as one of ...
Ridiculously powerful, thanks to processor, graphics, and memory technology; appealing design, albeit a little geeky; plenty of perks, including AlienSense facial recognition and the ability to switch between integrated and discrete graphics
Slurps up power like a storm grate swallowing water; at $5, 600 fully loaded, it costs as much as a good used car
Alienware isn't blowing hot air when it claims that the M17x is the most powerful 17-inch laptop in the universe....
Abstract: The M17x’s glossy LCD offers a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution with excellent brightness and uniformity. And its built-in speakers are some of the best I’ve heard in a notebook. The lighted keyboard flexes a bit in the center, which is annoying, but it has good...
Attractive design, Good workmanship, Very stable, highquality case, Individualization possible, High image contrast and good color representation, Very good application and 3D performance, Low system noise in office mode possible
Heavy weight, Adverse port distribution for lefties, High surcharge for warranty extension, Mediocre display illumination, Price
The first impression of the Alienware M17x sustained even after a longer working with the device. Alienware, or correctly Dell, has done a good job with the case and in our opinion could even surpass proclamations such as "level of the Precision range". T...
The M17x is Alienwares current flagship gaming notebook. It features an anodized aluminum shell that is available in a variety of colors, including silver, black, and red, and its 17" LCD sports a covering comprised of a shingle sheet of glass, that ...
Published: 2009-07-16, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
Subtle improvements to Alienwares dorm-room-chic design; amazingly fast and powerful; highly configurable.
Good configs can get very expensive; no 16:9 display; garish lights dont scream "high end."
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.
