Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Alienware laptops to use Killer Wireless-N 1202 WiFi cards, guarantee a few frags at the coffee shop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/alienware-laptops-to-use-killer-wireless-n-1202-wifi-cards/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/alienware-laptops-to-use-killer-wireless-n-1202-wifi-cards/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/alienware-laptops-to-use-killer-wireless-n-1202-wifi-cards/#comments Killer Wireless-N 1202You might recall that Killer Technology launched the Killer Wireless-N 1202 card as a bit of an orphan: without an immediate laptop partner or an aftermarket reseller, it wasn't clear how and when gamers would get their hands on the low-lag WiFi add-on. Alienware is stepping up and making that much easier as of today by planning to use the Qualcomm Atheros-owned technology across its laptop line. The PC builder didn't say which models are getting the treatment, although it made clear that more than one of the newly refreshed arsenal will tuck the 1202 inside. If you're the sort that needs to crush newbs with the lowest ping times, but don't want to leave the comfort of Starbucks WiFi to plug in an Ethernet cable, your solution now looks to be at hand.

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Alienware laptops to use Killer Wireless-N 1202 WiFi cards, guarantee a few frags at the coffee shop originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you among the Alienware buyers who plunked down cold, hard cash for a new M14X, M17X, or M18X preceding the launch of Ivy Bridge, but can't stomach the thought of being stuck with Intel's second gen CPUs? Good news, gaming friends, because if your laptop was ordered, but hasn't yet shipped, Dell's doing you a solid by upgrading the chip automatically for you. Best part is, the company will swap in "comparably-priced" new silicon for free, which leaves you to spend your money elsewhere to prep for your forthcoming Diablo III launch party.

Dell to upgrade unshipped Alienware orders to Ivy Bridge CPUs for free originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 May 2012 07:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alienware is crossing the Ivy Bridge, less than a week since announcing its refreshed family of gaming laptops. Intel's latest hardware will now lend itself to all three models, the M14x (from $1100) M17x (starting at $1500) and M18x (from $2000), replacing the existing Sandy Bridge architecture in the models we saw earlier this month. Starting with the smallest, the M14x will be powered by an Intel Core i7-3820QM (up to 2.7GHz), while larger models will get their processors nudged up to the 2.9 GHz Core i7-3920XM (M17x) and 2.9GHz Core i7-3920XM (M18x). Alienware reckons these new additions will lend a 15 percent increase to the rigs' performance (depending on use), augmenting improvements seen with new PCI Express 3.0 support, mSATA cached storage and the latest generation of NVIDIA graphics. Dell's now ready to take your order -- alongside a mind-boggling number of customization options -- at the source link below.

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Alienware's new gaming laptops get matching Ivy Bridge processors originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Chris, who simply has too much money to blow on a super-laptop. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I sold my business and I want to replace my laptop [HP Pavilion G6] with a completely unreasonably expensive top of the line machine. I want it to do everything I do (gaming, coding, web design) all at the same time. Apart from the fact I need two hard drive bays, I'm completely open-minded, so what should I be buying? Thank you!"

Quell your gnashing teeth, members of the 99 percent, he's done well for himself and now he needs our help. We were able to trick out an Alienware M18x to full capacity for $6,700 -- with an over-clocked 4GHz Intel Core i7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, two 2GB NVIDIA GTX 675M GPUs in SLI mode and 1.2TB of SSD RAID storage. That's the benchmark, folks: who out there can find something more powerful?

Ask Engadget: best 'money is no object' laptop? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Alienware's revealed a trio of updated machines for its gaming laptop range, one device, the M11x, was conspicuously absent. Yes, the 11-inch gaming midget won't be getting the same attention and will be "phased out", according to Alienware at a recent press event. While the device was critically well-received when it launched, gamers were now apparently looking for greater keyboard space and a larger screen in their mobile gaming purchases -- and this went for battery-life too. Those looking for a small form-factor in their mobile gaming rig will have to step up to the hulking 14-inch M14x. Hey, don't get too upset -- at least there's now an optical drive option.

Alienware's M11x is no more, bigger is apparently better originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xdelldiscontinuedgaming laptopgaming pcGamingLaptopGamingPclaptopm11xThu, 19 Apr 2012 04:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware refreshes M14x, M17x and M18x with new graphics, same old processors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/19/alienware-refreshes-m14x-m17x-and-m18x-with-new-graphics-same/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/19/alienware-refreshes-m14x-m17x-and-m18x-with-new-graphics-same/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/19/alienware-refreshes-m14x-m17x-and-m18x-with-new-graphics-same/#comments Alienware refreshes M14x, M17x and M18x gaming laptops with mSATA drives, new NVIDIA graphics

Sure, they may look the same, but Alienware's decided to give what's going on inside its glowing gaming laptops a thorough refresh. Starting with graphics support, the 2012 update of the M14x, M17x and M18x will all be able to handle NVIDIA's 600 series graphics with GDRR5 memory, bolstered by support for the new PCI Express 3.0 -- which Alienware reckons will give double the bandwidth seen on version 2.0. Memory has been given a kick with 1600MHz dual channel memory now the base standard on all three customizable machines, starting at 6GB, up from 4GB in the older models. Capacity for the smaller M14x is locked down at 16GB of RAM, while the large M17x and M18x will be able to utilize up to 32GB. Additionally, these freshened-up models will pack Intel Core i7 processors -- but it's the Sandy Bridge kind. While an Ivy Bridge version is logically the next step, it looks like we'll have to wait for Intel to let its new hardware out to play before we see it in these gaming laptops.

On the storage side, Alienware's keen to trumpet new support for mSATA technology, with the new storage medium capable of acting as either a boot drive to optimize Windows or as a caching drive for improved gaming performance -- we reckon the latter sounds like more fun. In fact, with the options of standard SSD, mSATA and more pedestrian storage drives, there's up to 23 different HDD options on the M18x alone. Customization-wise, the M14x also gets the new option of a built-in Blu-ray drive. Audio hasn't been ignored either, with Creative's new Sound Blaster Recon3Di High-Definition hardware folded into each of the laptops, with the same built-in speakers that got the Klipsch seal of approval last time around. Overall, it looks like there should be plenty to chew over in benchmark comparisons between the 2012 update and the models it replaces. Still, we can't shake the feeling that Alienware must be at least planning to upgrade its laptops elsewhere -- perhaps its worth waiting a little bit longer.

Gallery: Alienware M18x, M17x, M14x gaming laptop refresh (2012)

Alienware refreshes M14x, M17x and M18x with new graphics, same old processors originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alienwarealienware m14xalienware m17xAlienware M18xAlienwareM14xAlienwareM17xAlienwareM18xdellgaminggaming laptopGamingLaptopintel core i7IntelCoreI7laptopm14xm17xm18xNVIDIAPC GamingPcGamingPCI Express 3.0PciExpress3.0refreshThu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware X51 gaming PC: We go hands-on at the London launch event]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/alienware-x51-gaming-pc-we-go-hands-on-at-the-london-launch-eve/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/alienware-x51-gaming-pc-we-go-hands-on-at-the-london-launch-eve/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/alienware-x51-gaming-pc-we-go-hands-on-at-the-london-launch-eve/#comments

Alienware's latest PC is an attempt to fire a salvo right across the bows of Sony and Microsoft's gaming flagships. It looks like the (slightly overweight) lovechild of the pair; like an alternate universe console. The X51 borrows liberally from the design schools of both the Xbox (matte sides) and the PlayStation 3 (slot-loading optical drive, front panel gloss). The Alienware logo rotates to suit both vertical and horizontal setups. The device is around the size of the original PS3, but it looked pretty petite in comparison to the rest of Alienware's gaming hardware. There's a litany of holes on the back of the X51, including plenty of USB ports and audio options. Reacquaint yourself with some technical specifics after the break, alongside our hands-on impressions with Super Street Fighter IV.

Gallery: Alienware X51 gaming PC: hands-on at launch event

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Alienware X51 gaming PC: We go hands-on at the London launch event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AlienwareAlienware X51AlienwareX51delldesktop pcDesktopPcgaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRighands-onmini-itxpcwindowsX51Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware announces X51 small form factor gaming PC, starting at $699]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/alienware-announces-x51-for-699/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/alienware-announces-x51-for-699/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/alienware-announces-x51-for-699/#comments Alienware may have just upgraded its Aurora gaming rig, but that's not to keep the company from giving more diminutive form factors some love. Just this evening, the subsidiary of Dell announced the X51, a slim gaming PC that's designed to orient itself either vertically or horizontally on the desktop -- complete with an Alienware logo that properly rotates depending on positioning. The system includes both Core i3 and i5 options, and features a slot-loading optical drive with an option for Blu-ray. While it's no shocker, the X51 can be upgraded to 8GB of RAM and a full 1TB of storage. Further, the case accommodates a single, full size NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 graphics card, (with the GTX 555 available as an upgrade), and features an external power supply that's available in 240W or 330W versions. Users can also expect HDMI 1.4, on-board WiFi, USB 3.0 and digital 7.1 surround sound. As a nifty trick, the computer's accent colors can be conveniently modified with the Alienware Command Center software. Touting immediate availability, customers can place orders for the X51 right away, with configurations starting as low as $699. For the complete set of specs that make up this Mini-ITX gamer, just follow the break.

Gallery: Alienware X51

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Alienware announces X51 small form factor gaming PC, starting at $699 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwaredelldesktop pcDesktopPcgaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRigmini-itxpcwindowsx51Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell unveils Alienware Aurora gaming rig, will serenade you for $2,200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/dell-unveils-alienware-aurora-gaming-rig-will-serenade-you-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/dell-unveils-alienware-aurora-gaming-rig-will-serenade-you-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/dell-unveils-alienware-aurora-gaming-rig-will-serenade-you-for/#comments Dell has just taken the wraps off a brand new addition to the Alienware family, hailing it, rather poetically, as "a serenade to raw gaming power." It's called the Alienware Aurora, and it's staring at you with a Cylon-like grin in the image above. Beneath its menacing veneer lurks Intel's six-core, 3000 series Core i7 CPU, an X79 Express chipset and quad-channel DDR3 memory, all of which are kept in check by Dell's liquid cooling and active venting technologies. The gaming rig also supports both multi-display and 3D configurations, with GDDR5 memory-laced graphics cards. In case you're not satisfied, you can always get under the hood and tinker with it yourself, without even busting out your tool belt. The Alienware Aurora is available now for prices starting at $2,200, so hit up the source link for more details.

Dell unveils Alienware Aurora gaming rig, will serenade you for $2,200 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Dalienwarealienware auroraAlienwareAurorachipsetCPUDDR3dellDell Alienware AuroraDellAlienwareAuroradesktopgamegamergaminggaming rigGamingRiggraphicsgraphics cardGraphicsCardintel core i7IntelCoreI7memorymulti displayMultiDisplayseries 3000Series3000six coreSixCorex79 expressX79ExpressTue, 13 Dec 2011 10:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell to fix faulty M11x hinges the world over regardless of warranty status]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/dell-to-fix-faulty-m11x-hinges-the-world-over-regardless-of-warr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/dell-to-fix-faulty-m11x-hinges-the-world-over-regardless-of-warr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/dell-to-fix-faulty-m11x-hinges-the-world-over-regardless-of-warr/#comments Are you one of the unlucky Alienware M11x owners who had hinge issues with the laptop, but feared you'd be stuck with a faulty folding mechanism due to an out of date warranty? Well, worry no more, because Dell has extended its hinge replacement program to include owners anywhere on earth with an R1 or R2 M11x regardless of warranty status. Getting those busted bits replaced is easy peasy, as affected parties need only contact Dell Tech support to get the repair process started. For full details about getting your afflicted alien fixed hit the source below -- and feel free to give Dell some daps for doing the right thing while you're at it.

Dell to fix faulty M11x hinges the world over regardless of warranty status originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xdelldell alienwareDellAlienwarehingehinge issueHingeIssuem11 xM11Xm11x r1m11x r2M11xR1M11xR2recallMon, 12 Sep 2011 13:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M14x review roundup: a lovely blend of poise and power]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/alienware-m14x-review-roundup-a-lovely-blend-of-poise-and-power/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/alienware-m14x-review-roundup-a-lovely-blend-of-poise-and-power/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/alienware-m14x-review-roundup-a-lovely-blend-of-poise-and-power/#comments Know what happens when you split the difference between an M18x and an M11x? The M14x, of course! We managed a bit of hands-on time with Alienware's middleman back in April, and now the web at large has had a chance to spit their opinions on it. By and large, critics were overwhelmingly pleased with performance, and hardly anyone could find too many griping points. Hot Hardware dished out an Editor's Choice badge, noting that the 14-incher exhibited a near-perfect blend of portability and power -- it's not often that a machine capable of running today's latest 3D titles can also get four hours of battery life. Having Optimus onboard is certainly a boon, but just about everyone also suggested springing for an SSD to really round things out. Folks also seemed to love the apparent lack of bloatware, and while the $1,100+ price tag was certainly steep, the top-tier numbers it delivered definitely helped soften the blow. The long and short of it? Folks looking for a nice balance of mobility and raw horsepower need look no further, but you can humor yourself anyway by digging into the links below.

Alienware M14x review roundup: a lovely blend of poise and power originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m14xAlienwareM14xdellgaming laptopGamingLaptoplaptopm14xnotebookreview roundupReviewRoundupSat, 16 Jul 2011 21:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware adds jitter-killing Killer Wireless-N technology to M18x, M17x, M14x and M11x]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/alienware-adds-jitter-killing-killer-wireless-n-technology-to-al/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/alienware-adds-jitter-killing-killer-wireless-n-technology-to-al/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/alienware-adds-jitter-killing-killer-wireless-n-technology-to-al/#comments And this, friends, is how you make the leap into the mainstream. Bigfoot Networks has been toiling away in an effort to get its gaming-optimized networking guts into just about everything -- there's also a VisionTek GPU with Killer innards, and a trifecta of mainboard makers announced that they too would be joining the bustling integration party earlier in the year. Now, however, the outfit's really got something to hang its hat on: a handshake with Dell's Alienware unit. The Killer Wireless-N 1103 networking adapter will now be listed as an option for the Alienware M18x, M17x, M14x and M11x, promising data rates as high as 450Mbps as well as its Advanced Stream Detect to intelligently classify and prioritize network traffic. Mum's the word on how much the upgrade will be, but based on prior reviews, we'd say the premium will be well worth it for the hardcore among us.

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Alienware adds jitter-killing Killer Wireless-N technology to M18x, M17x, M14x and M11x originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwareAlienware M18xAlienwareM18xBigfoot NetworksBigfootNetworksdellintegrationkillerM11xM14xM17xnetworknetworkingpartnerpartnershippingping timesPingTimeswireless nWirelessNMon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best prefabricated gaming desktop?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/02/ask-engadget-best-prefabricated-gaming-desktop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/02/ask-engadget-best-prefabricated-gaming-desktop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/02/ask-engadget-best-prefabricated-gaming-desktop/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Wilfred, who needs a new gaming rig (but ain't interested in buying the time to build one). If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm going to buy a powerful computer, so naturally, I am looking to buying a gaming computer. I know about Alienware and iBuyPower desktops, and while I know others exist, I don't know which one is superior. Looking for a Core i7 and enough horsepower to chew through today's latest titles, but I'd prefer a company that's reputable and known for above-average service. Thanks!"

We know you're probably passionate about [insert PC builder here], but let's keep the banter civil down there, cool? Cool.

Ask Engadget: best prefabricated gaming desktop? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're looking for some inexpensive discrete graphics, however, NVIDIA's also got a refresh there, as the new GeForce GT 520MX bumps up all the clock speeds of the GT 520M. When can you expect a mobile GPU to knock the GTX 485M off its silicon throne, though? Glad you asked: a chart shows a "Next-gen GTX" coming late this year. Meanwhile, see what NVIDIA says the GTX 560M's capable of in the gallery below and a video after the break.

Gallery: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M brag sheets

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NVIDIA refreshes notebook graphics with GeForce GTX 560M, attracts ASUS, MSI, Toshiba and Alienware originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 May 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Nicklas]

Update: It looks like you can purchase your Alienware M18x today, but it won't actually ship until later this month. Put in an order with Dell and the company quotes a preliminary ship day of May 24th. On the plus side -- your UPS man will have time to strengthen his core.

Alienware M18x shipping now, hernia threat level set to high for American delivery men originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is sort of the gaming laptop version of a politician stepping down to spend more time with his family. We've confirmed with Alienware today that the M15x system is no longer available -- the company has opted to focus its efforts on the rest of its line of glowing extraterrestrial gaming laptops. After all, while the 15-inch form factor will no doubt be missed by some, devoted gamers should be able to find solace in the arms of, say, an M11x, M14x, M17x, or M18x. It may be gone from sight, but surely grainy teardown footage from a New Mexico bunker can't be far away.

[Thanks, Zach]

Dell kills Alienware M15x, government denies it ever existed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 03:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15 inch15Inchalienwarealienware m11xalienware m14xalienware m15xalienware m17xAlienwareM11xAlienwareM14xAlienwareM15xAlienwareM17xdellgaminggaming laptopGamingLaptoplaptopm15xnotebookTue, 03 May 2011 03:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M18x and M14x first hands-on!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/alienware-m18x-and-m14x-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/alienware-m18x-and-m14x-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/alienware-m18x-and-m14x-first-hands-on/#comments Now that Alienware's latest gaming notebooks have broken free from their classified captivity, perhaps you'd like to know how their form factors stack up? Well, we just so happen to have gotten our grubby paws on the extraterrestrials, and they're looking mighty fine. We'll warn you though, that the chart-topping M18x is a beast in more ways than one -- it may not be a literal 600-pound gorilla, but after one heft of its 16-pound frame we started wondering if luggables were back in vogue.

While the M18x's factory-overclocked 4GHz processor and HDMI-input sorely tempted us, we were rather more taken with the Alienware M14x's svelte frame, which should prove quite tempting for those who dig its more petite profile. While it doesn't have the anodized aluminum shell of its big brother the M18x, its red matte plastic exterior has a high-quality feel to it, though we spotted an unsightly seam along the right edge of the prototype unit. It's also unfortunately got a super-glossy screen, but the Klipsch speakers impressed -- much more than a simple gimmick, they're plenty powerful for a 14-inch notebook and sounded fairly crisp. We briefly played Call of Duty: Black Ops on the M14x, and found the keys to have plenty of travel and provided a satisfying click with each press as we wandered Cuban streets, and the touchpad was quite responsive as well (though we didn't have a chance to test its multitouch capabilities). It's heavier than other laptops with similar screen real-estate, but it's still an totally totable PC -- and the heft is a welcome tradeoff in exchange for the added horsepower under the hood as compared to its Jenny Craig competition.

Gallery: Alienware M14x, M18x and M11x R3 hands-on



Sean Hollister contributed to this report.

Alienware M18x and M14x first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The M11x and M14x are available now on Dell's site starting at $999 and $1,199, respectively. For your cash, you'll get 8 hours of battery life in the M11x and 6 hours in its chunkier sibling. Scheduled to land in May, the M18x weighs a scale-tipping 16 pounds, and adds an HDMI input (because PC gamers own consoles, too), and the factory overclocked 4Ghz processor and five programmable keys with up to fifteen different macros for your customizing delight. We're off to get some hands-on time with Dell's new little green (and blue and red) extra terrestrials, so stay tuned... PR after the break.

Gallery: Alienware M11x R3, M14x and M18x, eyes-on

Gallery: Alienware M18x, M14x and M11x R3 press shots

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Alienware M18x, M14x and M11x R3 finally official, world can now move on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alienwarebreaking newsdellgaminggaming laptopgaming notebookGamingLaptopGamingNotebooklaptopM11xM11x R3M11xR3M14xM18xnotebookTue, 19 Apr 2011 11:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M14x laptop now available to order... in Malaysia (update: M11x too)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/alienware-m14x-laptop-now-available-to-order-in-malaysia/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/alienware-m14x-laptop-now-available-to-order-in-malaysia/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/alienware-m14x-laptop-now-available-to-order-in-malaysia/#comments Well, it looks like those eager to get their hands on Dell's much-leaked Alienware M14x laptop now finally have at least one option, although it might not be the most convenient one. The gaming laptop has just turned up on Dell Malaysia's website, where it's now already available to order starting at RM 4,799, or roughly $1,600. Of course, this is an Alienware laptop, so there's also quite a few higher-end options available for some extra cash, including up to a Core i7 2820QM processor, 8GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M graphics with 3GB of DDR3 memory (and Optimus technology), and your choice of either a 1,366 x 768 or 1,600 x 900 resolution on the 14-inch display. As for a broader release, Pocket-lint is reporting that both the M14x and M18x will be officially announced (if not released) on April 19th which, last we checked, is tomorrow.

[Thanks, koinmove]

Update: Looks like the US (or global, perhaps) release for the M14x is indeed on. Or, Alienware's coincidentally teasing something else entirely at the exact same time. Thanks, Jason.

Update 2: Ah, and now we have the little M11x R3 showing up on Dell's Australia and New Zealand sites. Thanks everyone.

Update 3: As expected, the UK's also getting the M14x and the new M11x. Thanks, Thomas.

Alienware M14x laptop now available to order... in Malaysia (update: M11x too) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Thatoe]

Gallery: Alienware M18x

Alienware's M18x: a beautiful beast for the gamer on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Daniel wrote in to let us know that the M14x is there as well -- though it looks to be in the process of being taken down.

[Thanks, Nicklas]

Alienware M18x appears on Dell's Canadian site, glares at you from afar originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just yesterday Dell's leaky website poured out details about the upcoming Alienware M11x R3 gaming notebook, and it didn't take long for its larger brother to follow suit -- today, we've got the full user and factory service manuals for Alienware's M14x, confirming a number of juicy rumors. Unfortunately, there's no mention of a Full HD 1080p LCD screen for the 14-inch visitor from another planet, but there will apparently be both 1366 x 768 and 1600 x 900 options on tap, both driven by NVIDIA's GeForce GT555M switchable Optimus graphics with up to 3GB of dedicated memory. Of course, you'll also find Intel's latest Core i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge CPUs and up to 8GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, SATA 6Gbps and optional 3G / 4G connectivity, optional WirelessHD, a two megapixel webcam, and even a 8-cell, 63Whr battery to make portable gaming vaguely possible. Hit up our source link to see how Dell put this machine together -- and how you can tear it apart -- while we wait for the company to finally make the smokin' hot notebook official, and let us know how just badly our wallets will feel after it rips their innards out.

Alienware M14x manuals leak out, confirm the gaming notebook once and for all originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Matt]

Manual for Alienware M11x with Sandy Bridge confirms NVIDIA GT540M graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alienware's M14x revealed: classic middle-child overachiever, none of the simmering sibling resentment originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alienware M11x R3 specs leaked, brings Sandy Bridge to your next LAN party? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Klipsch speakers coming to Alienware's 3D-enabled M17x gaming laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Benson]

Alienware M11x starting at just $599, but not for long originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 04:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Dell says the M17x R3 is just the tip of the iceberg here: "This affects four currently available Dell products, the XPS 8300, the Vostro 460, the Alienware M17x R.3 and the Alienware Aurora R.3, as well as several other planned products including XPS 17 with 3D. We're committed to addressing this with customers who have already purchased one of the four products and will provide further details on this as it becomes available."

[Thanks, geller]

Dell, Gigabyte and MSI pull products in wake of Sandy Bridge chipset flaw, HP faces delays (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarechipsetcomponentcomponentscougar pointCougarPointdelldesktopfaultfaultyflawgigabytehardwarehpissuelaptoplaptopsm17xm17x R3M17xR3motherboardmotherboardsmsiproblemsandy bridgeSandyBridgeWed, 02 Feb 2011 04:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell to begin fixing busted M11x in March -- or thereabouts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/dell-to-begin-fixing-busted-m11x-in-march-or-thereabouts/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/dell-to-begin-fixing-busted-m11x-in-march-or-thereabouts/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/dell-to-begin-fixing-busted-m11x-in-march-or-thereabouts/#commentsDell to begin fixing busted M11x in March -- or thereabouts Creaky or cracking hinge up in your Alienware lappy? Its days are numbered -- though exactly what that number is remains to be seen. Dell Forum Liaison Chris Mixon posted that the company is working on getting a hinge replacement program going for the M11x laptop with "an ETA around March," but cautions that start date is "dependent on a 3rd party vendor and other details so it is not concrete." In other words, April or May might not be a bad month to keep in mind if you hate being disappointed, but know that the hinges will be repaired regardless of when your warranty expires. So, hopefully no fears for disappointment there.

[Thanks, Esteef]

Dell to begin fixing busted M11x in March -- or thereabouts originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best of CES 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We also caught sometime with the new Aurora desktop, but like we said it wasn't much. The tower is still crazily-lit, but has been updated with the most powerful overclockable Intel Core i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge processors as well as new NVIDIA graphics that support 3D Vision. The Aurora should be available this month for a starting price of $1,799 and the M17x for $1,499 on January 10th. Hit the break for some more images and the source link for Engadget Spanish's short video.

Gallery: Dell Alienware M17x and Aurora hands-on

Dell Alienware M17x and Aurora hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Got a hankering for some NVIDIA 3D Vision in a new laptop PC? Dell's making it happen with some component upgrades on its high-end Alienware M17x and XPS 17 laptops. It seems Round Rock came across a few shipments of a 17-inch, 1080p panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, perfect for interfacing with NVIDIA's shutter glasses, and is including it (along with a new NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M for the XPS 17) as premium options. They'll also both sport Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors. Dell's press release doesn't specify if a set of 3D glasses will come with the new laptops, nor how much the upgrade will cost, but a 3D-capable M17x will start at $1,499 starting January 10th, and a stereoscopic XPS 17 will run $1,449 on February 1st. You do the math.

Updated: We got to check out the XPS 17 3D after the presser. Those looking for 3D in the XPS chassis won't be dissapointed -- Alice in Wonderland looked pretty great in three dee. We also got to check out the M17x -- hands-on with that one here.

Gallery: Dell XPS 17 3D hands-on

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Dell refreshes Alienware M17x, Dell XPS 17 with 120Hz 3D HD screens, Sandy Bridge CPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 laptop said to be suffering from power-related GPU issues originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m17xAlienwareM17xdellgpuissuelaptopm17m17xpowerproblemstutterstutteringMon, 20 Dec 2010 05:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Unreleased Alienware M17x spotted running next-gen Intel Sandy Bridge chip]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/unreleased-alienware-m17x-spotted-running-next-gen-intel-sandy-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/unreleased-alienware-m17x-spotted-running-next-gen-intel-sandy-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/unreleased-alienware-m17x-spotted-running-next-gen-intel-sandy-b/#comments Intel's full unveil of the next-gen Sandy Bridge processor line isn't due until January, but the products are already starting to leak out. The M17x is our second 17-incher (HP's dv7 being the first), and this time we've got in-the-wild shots and benchmarks to chew on. In 3DMark06 a 2GHz Core i7-2630QM machine running Intel's integrated graphics scored 15,940, while a 2.2GHz i7-2720QM with AMD Radeon HD 6900M graphics nailed a 20,155 mark, and a 2.3GHz i7-2820QM chip paired with a GeForce GTX 460M GPU did 16,957. Of course, these numbers are supremely preliminary, but it sounds like Intel's integrated graphics are (finally) starting to pull their weight, just like Intel keeps promising. Otherwise, the M17x looks to be mostly unchanged, which is probably good news for gamers, bad news for anyone hoping Alienware would pursue some new sort of "understated" design language in 2011.

[Thanks, vikingrinn]

Unreleased Alienware M17x spotted running next-gen Intel Sandy Bridge chip originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Zhi Hao]

Dell's Alienware M15x now available with GeForce GTX 460M, a $120 upgrade originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alienware M11x hinge issues? Yeah, Dell knows originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We knew something was going on with Dell's branding with the resurrection of the XPS laptop line, and this morning we caught up with a few of the company's executives to learn all about the entire restructuring. As you can see above, there will now be three core brands -- Inspiron, XPS and Alienware -- all focusing on different "performance seekers." However, you'll notice that Adamo is nowhere to be found on that flow chart. Turns out, the sneaky disappearance of the Adamo XPS from Dell's site hasn't exactly been a coincidence -- it's completely killing off the premium brand and has actually tamped down volumes of the super thin machines. Now, that doesn't mean systems like the original Adamo and the Adamo XPS won't exist ever again as Dell VP Ed Boyd tells us similar products will be coming to the XPS line early next year. Simplifying the brands sure does make a lot of sense to us -- all the Adamo XPS, Studio XPS, Studio laptops have seriously confused us over the last couple of years -- but it's all part of a larger marketing campaign that will attempt to move Dell away from being a low cost brand and instead portray the company as providing choice -- a campaign Dell CMO Paul-Henri Ferrand told Reuters will ultimately cost hundreds of millions of dollars. We look forward to seeing what you've got Dell, but all we know is that we're finally going to say the following words with affirmation: "rest in peace, Adamo."

Dell marketing makeover simplifies brands, kills off Adamo altogether originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Killer 2100 network card sees $40 price drop, adoption by Alienware

Killer 2100 network card sees $40 price drop, adoption by Alienware originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You didn't think we'd let back to school season roll around without rounding up the latest gear, did you? Good, because here at Engadget we understand that not only is heading off to college nerve wracking, but picking out the best gadgets can as equally scary. We couldn't think of kicking off our back to school guide with anything but our top netbook / laptop choices since, you know, a good performing and well-rounded machine is absolutely essential for those hours of Facebook stalking, err of homework and studying. No matter what your budget, we've got you covered with recommendations and loads of mobile computing options. Now, on to the laptops...

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Engadget's back to school guide: Netbooks and laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: UK Alienware lovers can now also get their Core i5/i7 M11x fix, as the new hardware options have gone live on the laptop's local microsite. Yes, Optimus is there too. [Thanks, Mike]

Update 2: And now it's live in the US with prices starting at $949 with a Core i5 520UM. Less if you're thinking Core 2 Duo, which you're not. [Thanks, MastrCake]

Alienware M11x gets overseas Core i3 / i5 / i7 and NVIDIA Optimus bumps (update: US too) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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