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Gamers who'd been eyeing up an Alienware M11x may have been rightly irked when the 11-inch form factor was yanked off shelves. Fortunately, Maingear is stepping in with a laptop that slots an Ivy Bridge CPU into equally compact hardware. The Pulse 11 has an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, supports up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR3 RAM while packing HDMI-out 1.4a, USB 3.0 and THX TruStudio Pro sound. Graphics-wise, there's an NVIDIA GeForce GT650M with 2GB RAM for fragging your enemies, and an Intel GMA HD GPU for fragging your spreadsheets. The hardware will begin shipping on June 3rd, with prices starting from $1,099 for a Core i5, 8GB RAM and a 320GB HDD.

Maingear's Pulse 11-inch gaming laptop has designs on M11x mourners originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:39:00 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[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 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[Alienware M18x, M14x and M11x R3 finally official, world can now move on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/stub-alienware-m18x-m14x-and-m11x-r3-finally-official-world/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/stub-alienware-m18x-m14x-and-m11x-r3-finally-official-world/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/stub-alienware-m18x-m14x-and-m11x-r3-finally-official-world/#comments Last week, we received a top-secret communique from Dell's Alienware division, bidding us attend a San Francisco event -- where, we were told, we'd be privy to some highly classified announcements. Of course, this being Dell and not the CIA, we already knew more or less what we'd see: Alienware's latest batch of powerhouse gaming machine. Today, the aliens have landed with two new notebook computers -- the Alienware M18x and M14x -- and a hefty spec bump for the littlest alien in the form of the M11x R3. Each brings Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors and NVIDIA Optimus switchable graphics to the fore, as well as some oh-so-slightly tweaked frames, and the M14x and M18x bring WirelessHD tech to sling images to your screen.

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware M11xalienware m11x r3alienware m14xalienware m18xAlienwareM11xAlienwareM11xR3AlienwareM14xAlienwareM18xAustraliadellDell Australiadell malaysiaDell New ZealandDellAustraliaDellMalaysiaDellNewZealandgaminggaming laptopGamingLaptopM11xM11x R3M11xR3m14xm18xmalaysiaNew ZealandNewZealandsandy bridgeSandyBridgeMon, 18 Apr 2011 21:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Manual for Alienware M11x with Sandy Bridge confirms NVIDIA GT540M graphics]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/manual-for-alienware-m11x-with-sandy-bridge-confirms-nvidia-gt54/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/manual-for-alienware-m11x-with-sandy-bridge-confirms-nvidia-gt54/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/manual-for-alienware-m11x-with-sandy-bridge-confirms-nvidia-gt54/#comments If the previous Alienware M11x R3 spec leak got you all giddy, then we have some good news for you: according to a manual dug up by one of our eagle-eyed readers, it appears that this year's M11x refresh will indeed be coming with second-gen Core i5 ULV and Core i7 ULV options, along with a faster DDR3 bus (1333MHz instead of 800MHz), a higher-res webcam (2MP instead of 1.3MP), an HD TrueLife LCD, and optional 3G / 4G mobile broadband. But of course, the real meat on this laptop is its graphics card, which turns out to be an NVIDIA GeForce GT540M with either 1Gb or 2GB of dedicated memory -- not bad for a laptop of this size. Unsurprisingly, no dates or prices are mentioned here, but given the early start of inventory clearance, it shouldn't be long before Round Rock reveals all.

[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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AlienwareCore i5 ULVCore i7 ULVCoreI5UlvCoreI7UlvDellgaming laptopGamingLaptopgeforcegeforce gt540mGeforceGt540mGT540MHD TrueLifeHdTruelifelaptopM11xnvidiaportable laptopPortableLaptopsandy bridgeSandyBridgeTrueLifeULVFri, 08 Apr 2011 03:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M11x R3 specs leaked, brings Sandy Bridge to your next LAN party?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/alienware-m11x-r3-specs-leaked-brings-sandy-bridge-to-your-next/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/alienware-m11x-r3-specs-leaked-brings-sandy-bridge-to-your-next/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/alienware-m11x-r3-specs-leaked-brings-sandy-bridge-to-your-next/#comments Alienware's laptops first hopped on the Sandy Bridge bandwagon when the company's top-of-the-line M17x got Intel's second-gen Core processors, and now it appears the more budget-conscious M11x may get some Sandy Bridge love too. According to Dell News and more -- who correctly foretold the 3D screen on the M17x R3 before its January debut, among other things -- the littlest alien laptop is getting your choice of Core i5-2537M, Core i7-2617M, and Core i7-2657M chips ranging in speeds from 1.4GHz to 2.7GHz. Accompanying the new silicon is an optional 750GB HDD (up from 640GB) and an upgrade from 800MHz to speedy 1333MHz RAM. And, to keep you gaming wherever you please, the company will offer optional 3g, LTE, and WiMAX radios as well. Unfortunately, one minor detail didn't make it out -- how much will the extra goodies cost?

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alien wareAlienWarealienware m11xalienware m11x r3AlienwareM11xAlienwareM11xR3corecore i5core i7CoreI5CoreI7dellgaminggaming laptopGamingLaptopi5i7intelm11xrumorrumorssandy bridgeSandyBridgeWed, 23 Mar 2011 09:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M11x starting at just $599, but not for long]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/05/alienware-m11x-starting-at-just-599-but-not-for-long/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/05/alienware-m11x-starting-at-just-599-but-not-for-long/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/05/alienware-m11x-starting-at-just-599-but-not-for-long/#comments Alienware's M11x was never outrageously priced -- at least not in comparison to Dell's Adamo XPS -- but there's just something beautiful about sneaking in under that magical $600 mark. Right around a year after it was first introduced, the world's most potent ultraportable is stooping to just $599 in a presumed effort to clear out inventory. Dell makes no bones about this being a "limited quantity sale," with the baseline model sporting 2GB of DDR3-800 memory, a 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium, 160GB 5400RPM hard drive, an overclockable 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300, 11.6-inch WLED panel (1366 x 768), 1.3 megapixel webcam, an integrated 10/100 NIC and a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M GPU. Naturally, the Core 2011 models will cost you more, but if you're kosher with buying yesterday's best, that source link is where you need to head, STAT.

[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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xdealdellgaming laptopGamingLaptopintelm11xsaleSat, 05 Feb 2011 04:38:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwaredellhingelaptopm11xrecallWed, 26 Jan 2011 09:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M11x hinge issues? Yeah, Dell knows]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/alienware-m11x-hinge-issues-yeah-dell-knows/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/alienware-m11x-hinge-issues-yeah-dell-knows/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/alienware-m11x-hinge-issues-yeah-dell-knows/#comments Alienware M11x owners, have you noticed any problems with your hinge? Yeah, that thing that keeps the monitor and the keyboard conne -- no, not that. Not that either. No, that's a mousepad. You know what? Let's just move on. Notebook Reviews has been covering the tales of woe from customers who've noticed their laptop joints have suffered from dislocating, cracking, snapping, and other maladies. Good news, however, Alienware's given an official statement. The company acknowledges the issue and is "engaged the relevant internal teams here at Dell." Take heart, true believers, and consider not m

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alien wareAlienWaredelldell alienwaredell alienware m11xDellAlienwareDellAlienwareM11xfaultfaultyhingehinge issuesHingeIssuesm11 xM11XFri, 05 Nov 2010 18:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M11x gets overseas Core i3 / i5 / i7 and NVIDIA Optimus bumps (update: US too)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/alienware-m11x-gets-overseas-core-i3-i5-i7-and-nvidia-optimu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/alienware-m11x-gets-overseas-core-i3-i5-i7-and-nvidia-optimu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/alienware-m11x-gets-overseas-core-i3-i5-i7-and-nvidia-optimu/#comments We've been hearing about an impending CPU update to Alienware's M11x for some time now, and now Dell Malaysia has quietly updated its website with options to order the revised not-quite-netbook. So what's new? Well, there's NVIDIA Optimus for starters, and the Intel Core 2 Duo processor has been thanked for its time and shown the door in lieu of Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs on a QS57 chipset. Prices start at RM 3,699, or about $1,110 in US bills. Speaking of which, while Dell's US site has yet to update, we've seen what's purported to be some internal documentation that pinpoints the official stateside launch for the revised M11x as tomorrow (technically, it's already Tuesday in Malaysia). No confirmation yet, but hey, it'd make for a pretty nice pre-E3 gift.

[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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alien wareAlienWarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xcorecore i3core i5core i7CoreI3CoreI5CoreI7delldell malaysiaDellMalaysiai3i7intelintel coreIntelCorem11 xM11Xmalaysiaqs57Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Four more major laptop manufacturers will use NVIDIA Optimus by the fall]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/four-more-major-laptop-manufacturers-will-use-nvidia-optimus-by/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/four-more-major-laptop-manufacturers-will-use-nvidia-optimus-by/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/four-more-major-laptop-manufacturers-will-use-nvidia-optimus-by/#comments It's no secret that we've been big fans of NVIDIA's automatic graphics switching Optimus technology, but we've had one major complaint -- there's just not enough systems with it on the market. While ASUS has been employing the technology in most of its new systems, others, like Lenovo and HP, have been quite tight-lipped on the GPU tech. But apparently that's about to change. When we crossed paths with NVIDIA's Vice President of Worldwide Sales Rene Haas at the Netbook Summit, he revealed that at least four more major manufacturers will be using Optimus by the end of the summer. He wouldn't share any details on brands, but he did say that there should be a total of 50 Optimus lappies on the market by the fall. Of course, we don't know how many of those will be made by ASUS or will be Ion 2 netbooks, but it surely looks like the momentum is growing, and we're hoping to learn more at Computex next week. Fingers crossed that we can count the Alienware M11x among them.

Four more major laptop manufacturers will use NVIDIA Optimus by the fall originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xasuscomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010graphicsGraphicsCardlaptoplaptopsm11xnetbooknetbook summitNetbookSummitnvidiaNvidia OptimusNvidiaOptimusoptimusTue, 25 May 2010 17:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M11x getting Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 upgrade next month, says Dell rep]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/alienware-m11x-getting-intel-core-i3-i5-i7-upgrade-next-mont/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/alienware-m11x-getting-intel-core-i3-i5-i7-upgrade-next-mont/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/alienware-m11x-getting-intel-core-i3-i5-i7-upgrade-next-mont/#comments Meet Pearce Clune, Dell's Head of Consumer Operations for Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. Clune's gone ahead and given a pretty brief demonstration of Alienware's laptop lineup to Shuffle Magazine, include the mighty impressive M11x powerhouse in netbook clothing. It's all pretty standard fare until about 2:20 into the video, where the fine gentleman casually drops that the Core 2 Duo processor is about to get a modern upgrade with Core i3, i5, and i7 options. That's right, a Core i7 processor in a 11-inch form factor. We'll let that sink in for a second. But don't just take our word for it -- video after the break. Now, is Optimus en route, too?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Alienware M11x getting Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 upgrade next month, says Dell rep originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 May 2010 22:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xcorecore i3core i5core i7CoreI3CoreI5CoreI7delldell alienwaredell alienware m11xDellAlienwareDellAlienwareM11xi3i5i7intelintel coreintel core i3intel core i5intel core i7IntelCoreIntelCoreI3IntelCoreI5IntelCoreI7m11xvideoSat, 22 May 2010 22:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M11x getting NVIDIA Optimus and new Intel CPUs this summer?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/alienware-m11x-getting-nvidia-optimus-and-new-intel-cpus-this-su/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/alienware-m11x-getting-nvidia-optimus-and-new-intel-cpus-this-su/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/alienware-m11x-getting-nvidia-optimus-and-new-intel-cpus-this-su/#comments Either someone at Alienware is reading our reviews or the engineers over there happen to be as smart as us. What was our top complaint about the M11x? The lack of NVIDIA Optimus to automatically switch between the IGP and the GT335M GPU to help save battery life, of course. Well, if Notebook Review forum commenter Darkhan, who apparently has some affiliation with Alienware, is to be believed the company is working on adding just that to an updated M11x. Said to be released in the June / July time frame, the refreshed 11.6-inch laptop will apparently also be getting some new Intel Core 2010 CPUs. It does seems a bit early to update a product that started shipping just a month ago, but we wouldn't put it past those crazy gamers. Dell wouldn't comment on the rumor, so the only thing we can promise at this time is that we'll be keeping an ear to the ground on this one.

Updated: Darkhan has updated the Notebook Review forum page saying that he isn't an employee of Dell or Alienware and that he just hears rumors like everyone else. We still have a hunch that some sort of update is headed to the M11x, but to reemphasize it is all just wishful thinking at this point.

Alienware M11x getting NVIDIA Optimus and new Intel CPUs this summer? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Alienware's M11x? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xfeaturesgaming laptopgaming pcGamingLaptopGamingPcHow would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYClaptopm11xultraportableFri, 02 Apr 2010 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M11x gets torn down, earthly components found inside]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/alienware-m11x-gets-torn-down-earthly-components-found-inside/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/alienware-m11x-gets-torn-down-earthly-components-found-inside/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/alienware-m11x-gets-torn-down-earthly-components-found-inside/#comments Having filled our business laptop lust with a T410 undressing yesterday, today we've come across a comprehensive teardown of Alienware's gamer-friendly M11x ultraportable. Touted as the world's most powerful 11-inch notebook, this is certainly one of the most tightly packed, with the battery and CPU cooling solution taking up more than half of the real estate, while the hard drive, memory, and wireless modules leave just enough room for an asymmetric speaker arrangement. From this strategic view, the examination moves into a very finely detailed investigation of the onboard components, including the particulars of the heatpipe-equipped heatsink, the SU7300 CULV processor, and the GT 335M GPU from NVIDIA. The whole thing culminates with the weighing of all the important parts, leaving us with pretty much no mysteries about this decidedly manmade machine.

Alienware M11x gets torn down, earthly components found inside originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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P.S.- KHOTAR. Keyboard Haptic Operation and Tactility Assessment Review. Think about it.

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00:46:05 - Engadget PMA 2010 coverage
00:54:21 - Alienware M11x review
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Engadget Podcast 185 - 02.26.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xbloom boxBloomBoxdevourdsi xlDsiXlengadget appengadget awardsengadget showEngadgetAppEngadgetAwardsEngadgetShowm11xmotorolamotorola devourMotorolaDevournintentopalmpodcastpodcastsFri, 26 Feb 2010 17:14:00 ESTEngadget Podcast 185Josh Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller, Ross Miller01:17:57podcasts<![CDATA[Alienware M11x review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/alienware-m11x-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/alienware-m11x-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/alienware-m11x-review/#comments We've been itching to get our hands on the Alienware M11x ever since we first saw it at CES -- it's one of the most interesting riffs on the thin-and-light we've seen in a long time. Sure, it's compact, but inside it's got a ULV Core 2 Duo paired with a switchable NVIDIA GT335M GPU, making it one of the most powerful small laptops on the market. But power never comes cheap: the M11x starts at $799, and our tester model equipped with an upgraded 1.3GHz SU7300 Core 2 Duo and 4GB of RAM clocks in at $949. That's pricey, but potentially worth it if you're a serious gamer on the go. You know we had to test one and find out -- let's see if the M11x can back up those looks with performance.

Special thanks to our new favorite reader Joe Kelly, who loaned us his M11x for this review!

Gallery: Alienware M11x unboxing and hands-on


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Alienware M11x review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xcore 2 duoCore2Duodellgaming laptopGamingLaptopgt335mlaptopm11xnvidia gt335mNvidiaGt335mreviewreviewssu7300thin and lightThinAndLightulvTue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware M11x now up for pre-order, reporting for duty March 1st]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/alienware-m11x-up-for-pre-order-and-shipping-out-march-1st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/alienware-m11x-up-for-pre-order-and-shipping-out-march-1st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/alienware-m11x-up-for-pre-order-and-shipping-out-march-1st/#commentsFar be it for Japan to steal the Dell store's thunder, but the pre-order page for Alienware's M11x. The "not a netbook, not yet a gaming rig" is retaining its previously-heard $799 price tag, and with it comes a 1.3GHz Pentium SU4100, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT335M, 2GB of memory, and 160GB HDD. Wanting to customize? Turn that processor into a 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300 for $100, up the RAM to 8GB for $350, and swap the HDD with a 256GB SSD for $570. Mobile broadband is available via either Verizon or AT&T for another $125. It's all starting to add up mighty fast, but hey, at least it started small. Ship date is March 1st, which is just around the corner. You can be patient.

Alienware M11x now up for pre-order, reporting for duty March 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got a chance to check out Alienware's ultraportable M11x laptop at CES last month, but the company unfortunately wasn't ready to reveal too many specs beyond the NVIDIA GT335M switchable graphics at the heart of the rig. A couple of newly leaked slides have now cleared up most of the remaining mystery, however, the biggest of which is that the system will apparently be available with either a Pentium SU4100 or Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor -- making the "netbook" term even more of a stretch than it was before. Curiously, the slides also show a target price of $899 (up from the $799 we heard at CES), and a ready-to-ship date of February 5th, which would seem to indicate that the "Spring" launch tossed around earlier may have been a bit cautious -- that latter detail is further backed up by a post on Dell Japan's website, which indicates that the laptop will be released in the country this month.

[Thanks, NitroFrost ]

Alienware M11x 'netbook' gets detailed, headed to Japan this month originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xdelldell japanDellJapangaming netbokGamingNetbokm11xnetbookMon, 01 Feb 2010 14:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware's 'Phantom' concept became M11x, cranks through Left 4 Dead 2 on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/alienwares-phantom-concept-became-m11x-cranks-through-left-4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/alienwares-phantom-concept-became-m11x-cranks-through-left-4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/alienwares-phantom-concept-became-m11x-cranks-through-left-4/#comments It's turning out to be quite the day for Alienware, eh? First we see that the M15x and M17x are finally up for order (with their swank Core i7s within), and now we've got the first public video of the M11x doing its thang. If you'll recall, we only had enough time at CES to snap a few quick pictures, but now that the starting-at-$799 ultraportable (or "netbook," if you must) is said to be "coming soon," it seems that parent company Dell is feeling pretty good about showing it off. An employee recently had the chance to sit down with what was originally coined the Phantom (full story awaits you in the Source link), and even though it can be hidden behind a standard sized magazine, this diminutive monster is still potent enough to cruise through Left 4 Dead 2 with nary a hiccup. Don't believe us? Check the video for yourself after the break.

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Alienware's 'Phantom' concept became M11x, cranks through Left 4 Dead 2 on video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Alienware M11x, with over 6.5 hours of battery life and weighing under 4.5 lbs. will start at an amazing $799! Leave it to the folks at Alienware to enable truly mobile performance gaming at an affordable price.
So, a polarizing (albeit vivacious) design, an 11.6-inch display, NVIDIA GT335M switchable graphics and a 6.5 hour battery, all for $799. Shall we sign you up, or what?

[Thanks, Daniel]

Alienware's M11x netbook gets a base price: $799 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It took every bit of geeky fortitude we had left in our bodies to tear ourselves away from @LadyGaga's tweeterfeed for an hour and produce this podcast for you, but we did it. Feel appreciative?

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
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01:40 - Live from Palm's CES 2010 press event
03:25 - Palm swings open doors to App Catalog's innards
03:35 - Palm gets serious about 3D gaming on webOS
04:00 - Video recording coming to all webOS devices in February (updated: Flash, too!)
04:10 - Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus first hands-on (video)!
04:40 - Palm introduces Palm Pre Plus: 16GB, coming to Verizon on January 25th
06:30 - Palm Pixi Plus: WiFi-equipped and heading to Verizon
23:10 - Palm intros Mobile Hotspot app, guaranteed to make your router jealous
25:47 - Live from Dell's CES 2010 press event
26:42 - Alienware M11X netbook gets official, costs less than a grand
26:55 - Alienware M11x hands-on
27:20 - Dell teases the Streak?
29:00 - Dell slate (secret) hands-on
30:00 - Dell 5-inch slate press pics want you to study them
30:30 - Dell Mini 3 lightning hands-on
33:17 - Live from NVIDIA's CES press event
33:35 - NVIDIA announces Tegra 2, tablets en route
35:00 - Plastic Logic QUE proReader in-depth video hands-on
38:20 - Live from Paul Otellini's Intel CES keynote
39:50 - Intel launches AppUp Center app store for Atom-powered devices (updated with hands-on impressions)
40:25 - Intel announces WiDi HD wireless display technology
43:27 - LG GW990 hands-on video
48:12 - Spring Design announces partnership with Borders, lowers price on Alex reader
49:35 - Notion Ink Adam prototype hands-on: it looks nothing like the render, but it's still pretty wild
52:32 - Boxee Box confirmed to have Tegra 2, Boxee Beta now open to all



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Engadget Podcast 177: CES 2010 Day 3 - 01.08.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Alienware M11x hands-on

Alienware M11x hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, would you look at that: we've just gotten word on the M11X, a new Alienware netbook. It's got an 11.6-inch display, NVIDIA GT335M switchable graphics, a rumored 6.5 hours of battery life on integrated and "over 2 hours" on gaming mode. This bad boy will ship in the spring for less than $1,000. That's all we know for now, we'll update as we hear more.

Alienware M11X netbook gets official, costs less than a grand originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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