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Alienware's latest gaming laptop is the first to feature AMD's Radeon RX 7900M GPU
Alienware just announced its followup to the m17 gaming laptop, the m18. This beast of a gaming laptop features the brand-new AMD Radeon RX 7900M GPU and the powerful AMD Ryzen 7945HX CPU.
Alienware’s refreshed m17 R5 gaming laptop is getting a super-fast 480Hz display
Featuring up to a Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU and a 480Hz screen, Alienware claims the refreshed m17 R5 is the most powerful AMD Advantage laptop yet.
Cherry MX mechanical keyboards are headed to Alienware's slim laptops
Alienware is bringing Cherry MX mechanical keyboards to its slim M15 and M17 gaming laptops.
Alienware's updated Area-51m laptop comes with AMD RDNA graphics
Finally, Alienware previewed its 24.5-inch
Alienware M17x laptop said to be suffering from power-related GPU issues
Well, it looks like at least some Alienware M17x laptop owners just can't catch a break. While the previous so-called DPC latency issue has apparently finally been resolved, a number of users are now reporting another issue that's only become apparent after the earlier problem was fixed. As it turns out, the symptoms are similar to the stuttering caused by the DPC latency issue (hence the confusion), but the new problems are being blamed on power issues -- namely, that the GPU is drawing more power than the laptop can provide. Worse still is that it seems like those with the highest-end configuration are the most likely to experience the problem, as they're effectively maxing out an already maxed-out system. For its part, Dell has apparently fixed the issue in the most recent revision of the laptop, but users on the Notebook Review forums are reporting that the company hasn't exactly been eager to dish out replacements for everyone affected (which seems to be the only surefire "fix" available). [Thanks, Adam]
Alienware M17x and M15x gaming laptops get revamped, OptX AW2310 LCD gets introduced
Dell's spitting out all sorts of new gear today, and if the miniaturized M11x just ain't your cup of tea, maybe the beasts known as the M15x and M17x will fit the bill. Both of Alienware's flagship gaming laptops have received a well deserved refresh today, with the 17-incher (starts at $1,799) getting a Mobile Core i7 CPU and twin GPUs; the little brother has also been tweaked somewhat, and it starts at a reasonable-for-Alienware price of $1,399. In related news, the $499 23-inch OptX AW2310 LCD has been announced for the 3D gamer set, offering up a 1080p resolution and support for NVIDIA's 3D Vision Kit.
Alienware M17x owners complaining of 'skipping, stuttering audio,' with no fix in sight (updated: fix in sight!)
Sorry, dudes and dudettes: It seems that a number of you who've purchased Alienware M17x rigs are running into some serious latency issues, particularly skipping and stuttering audio. According to a reader named augur, he has pinged the company, from whom he has received "no positive response or resolution." In addition, we've come across a number of detailed complaints from users all over the Interwebs, including postings on the Notebook Review and Dell Community forums. So what's the deal, Dell? Are you on this, or what? And dear readers, have you been running into problems with your Alienware? [Thanks, augur] Update: Dell and Alienware pinged us to say that they are aware of the issue and making strides to issue a fix. Huzzah!
Alienware M17x with dual-GPU review roundup
There's no question that Alienware's M17x with dual-GPU system is one the most powerful -- if not the most powerful -- laptop out there right now, but at 15.4 pounds and a sub-two hour battery life, the definition of "laptop" is being stretched a bit here. A handful of reviews have hit the interwebs, and the none too startling consensus is you'll be paying for the best here, especially with configuration options that can slot up to $5,000 -- CNET Australia suggests looking at the ASUS W90 if you want a better bang for your buck. The capacitive buttons above the keyboard aren't too responsive, there's no multitouch, and Hot Hardware noticed some flex in the center of the keyboard, but on the flip side, you'll be running full HD video and the most taxing games with little to no strain -- and if you like your keyboard to look like a light show, there's eight different sections to customize with different-colored LEDs. Guide your mouse to the links below for more in-depth discussion. Read - Hot Hardware Read - CNET Australia Read - Co-OptimusRead - PCPro
Alienware M17x unboxed... by Mr. Bicep
We noted that Alienware's "All Powerful" M17x gaming laptop was a hefty beast when we got our hands on it last month, so who better to unbox this 11.5-pound monster than Bruce Pechman, also known as Mr. Bicep? Apparently Bruce scored one of the first models off the line after betting the Alienware reps at E3 that he could do 17 straight one-arm lifts of the demo machine over his head, and his maxed-out rig packs a quad-core Core 2 Extreme, dual GeForce 260M graphics cards and a slot-loading Blu-ray burner -- all of which arrived in this gigantic 32-pound box. Yeah, it's a little ridiculous -- but you know you want it.
Alienware's M17 gaming laptop reviewed: an interesting mix of good and bad
Alienware didn't do itself any favors by hyping up what wound up being a decidedly ho hum offering in the M17, but the open-minded critics over at CNET were able to sit the machine down for a tick and give it a workout. Reviewers tested a $1,999 configuration (it starts at $1,399) with twin ATI Radeon HD 3870 GPUs and a Core 2 Duo P8400, and overall, performance was "decent" for the price. Gaming scores were more than adequate and basic computing tasks were handled with ease, but a few niggles were still present. For instance, the smallish touch pad was blasted, and the inability to stay alive for over 1.5 hours during a video playback test was a real (albeit expected) downer. The biggest criticism, however, had nothing to do with performance; rather, critics lambasted the rig's old school design, and honestly, we find ourselves in complete agreement. Hit the read link for the full writeup.
Alienware's surprise: the CrossFire X-enabled M17 gaming notebook
When it said evolutionary, it wasn't kidding around. Alienware has just taken the wraps off of a relatively uninspiring (or, unworthy of hype, we should say) new laptop: the M17. Not to be confused with the M17x, this 17-incher is the outfit's very first CrossFire X-enabled notebook, and those with the requisite coin can get one outfitted with a Core 2 Quad / Extreme CPU, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, twin ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 GPUs, a WXGA+ / WUXGA panel, an optional ATSC HDTV tuner, up to 640GB of HDD space in a RAID 0 array, a dual-layer DVD writer / optional Blu-ray reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, gigabit Ethernet and a facial recognition sensor. As with most of its siblings, this one puts a beating on the scales at 9.5-pounds, and we're certain you can deplete that 12-cell battery in no time flat. Granted, it does get going at "just" $1,399, but you can expect that figure to head far north when you add anything drool-worthy to the build sheet.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Adesso CyberTablet M17: the monitor / tablet for Macs and PCs
Can't wait anymore for Apple to launch a Mac in tablet format right? Well cast your glassy-eyed gaze in the direction of this Adesso CyberTablet, a 17-inch monitor which Adesso claims doubles as a tablet for your Mac or PC. The electromagenetic tablet features a 13.3 x 10.7-inch "active area" with 1280 x 1024 resolution said to "work great" with all your Adobe CS2 faves such as PhotoShop and Illustrator. The bundled software also brings handwriting recognition and more to pen emails and markup Office documents. So how does it work? No idea, so why not give 'er a go for a mere $1699. You didn't really need that fully spec'd $1,299 MacBook anyway. Now someone get Michael Caine on the horn -- we found his hand. [Via CrunchGear]
