Alienware M17x

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The Alienware M17x is the flagship and most powerful model of the gaming laptop brand Alienware. There are different versions, from the older R1 (Core 2 processors) up to the current R3 (2nd generation Intel Core processors, AKA Sandy Bridge).

Basic information

Fastest processor available: Intel Core i7 2920XM (R3)
Fastest GPU available: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 CrossFireX (R2)
Screen size: R1, R2: 17.1″ (16:10); R3: 17.3″ (16:9)
Weight: from 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)
Battery life: around 3.5 h (R3, 90 Wh battery, Internet browsing)
Hard drive bays: 2
Price: from 1,799 USD at Alienware.com. Buy an Alienware M17x.
More information: Alienware

Reviews R3 (2nd generation Intel Core processor)

Portables4Gamers (French, March 2011). Intel Core i7 2630QM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M, 3D screen. Score: 3/5
Laptop Magazine (February 2011). Intel Core i7 2820QM, AMD Radeon HD 6970M. Score: 5/5
Notebookcheck (February 2011). Intel Core i7 2630QM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M. Score: 88%
Hardware Heaven (February 2011). Intel Core i7 2630QM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M, 3D screen. Score: 9/10, Silver Award.

Reviews R2 (Intel Core i7/i5 processor)

Tom’s Hardware (September 2010)
CNET UK (June 2010). Score: 4.5/5
Notebookcheck (February 2010). Score: 88%

Reviews R1 (Intel Core 2 processor)

Notebook Critic (December 2009)
Notebooks.com (October 2009). Score: Editor’s Choice
Notebook Review (September 2009)
Geek.com (August 2009)
Digital Trends (August 2009). Score: 9/10
Portables4Gamers (August 2009). Score: 5/5
Laptop Magazine (August 2009). Score: 4/5
Hot Hardware (August 2009). Score: Approved
PC Pro (July 2009). Score: 5/6
Co-Optimus (July 2009). Score: 4/5
PC World (July 2009). Score: 4/5
Computer Shopper (July 2009). Score: 9/10 and Editor’s Choice
CNET (July 2009). Score: 4/5
Notebook Review forum (July 2009)
PC Magazine (July 2009). Score: 4/5 and Editor’s Choice
Notebookcheck (July 2009). Score: 88%
Exclusive Preview at Driver Heaven (June 2009)

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