Wednesday 30 May 2012

Alienware M17x R3 Specs, Review and Design

Alienware M17x R3 



Now within the third iteration, the M17x remains a outstanding looker and artist. We go hands-up with this 17.3-inch top-shelf gaming notebook.

Our Alienware M17x R3 review unit is set up the following:

17.3-inch glossy "edge to edge" complete HD display (1920x1080 resolution)

Home windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Apple Core i7-2720QM quad-core processor (2.2~3.3GHz Turbo Increase, 6MB cache, 45W TDP)

Apple HM67 chipset

Amd Radeon Hd 6870m w/ 2GB GDDR5 devoted video memory

8GB DDR3-1333 (4x 2GB supports as a lot as 16GB - 4x 4GB)

1.5TB RAID hard disk array (2x 750GB 7200RPM Seagate ST9750420AS)

Apple Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN wireless network adapter

Internal Bluetooth three. wireless

Integrated 720p webcam

Slot-load Blu-ray readers/DVD burners (HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CA30N)

9-cell Li-ion battery (90WHr)

Weight: 9.39 pounds.

Dimensions: 1.76 x 11.96 x 16.14 inches

1-year limited warranty

Beginning price: $1,499

Cost as set up: $2,369

The M17x has become in the third iteration using the R3 edition. Unlike its forerunners, the R3 includes a single graphics card to obtain a dual graphics card setup (AMD CrossFireX or Nvidia SLI), you need to step-up towards the monstrous 18.4-inch M18x. Nonetheless, the M17x R3 packs severe firepower as set up. Choices range from the slightly quicker i7-2720QM processor (the i7-2630QM is standard), Amd Radeon Hd 6870m graphics card having a whopping 2GB of their very own memory (a 1GB HD 6870M is regular), the upgraded Apple 6300 AGN wireless card, and also the 1.5TB RAID hard disk array.


Alienware notebook computers showcase most likely the most distinctive designs available in the marketplace the M17x R3 is not any exception. Its ultra-modern exterior appears like it had been based from a military stealth aircraft. The M17x R3 can also be provided having a red-colored exterior.

Its AlienFX Brought lighting item is effortlessly built-into the chassis and takes the look 1 stage further. The colours of each and every single light about the notebook, the caps/number lock indications, might be personalized getting a dazzling variety of colors. The laptop keyboard consists of 4 separate lighting zones. For more enjoyable, the lighting might be set to morph in between two various colors or strobe. Not to mention it may be fully turn off. It's simply as well awesome.

The M17x R3's quality is good though nearly solely uses plastic its predecessor produced substantial utilization of aluminum. I miss the metal, especially about the lid backing. No matter this, the M17x R3 utilizes rather thick plastic that doesn't create a cheap rattling appear when drawn on with a finger nail. Generally you will find extremely couple of flexible surfaces about the M17x R3 save for that media controls region more than the keyboard.

The lid is well-based on a powerful hinge hooking up it towards the chassis. It resists twisting when held through the corners although flexes a lot much more than that old M17x since it functions a plastic backing. On an optimistic note, the M17x R3 switches into a "soft touch" rubbery surface on nearly all viewable surfaces. It feels great and it is easy to clean. The M17x R3 has impressive high quality although its predecessor would be a few notches much more trendy.

The M17x R3 comes with an outright toolbox of ports it offers USB 3., High-definition multimedia interface out and in, DisplayPort, eSATA, and two USB three. SuperSpeed ports. The only actual item that's missing is certainly an ExpressCard slot that old M17x R1/R2 had one. All picture explanations stay to correct.

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