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Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 9.0
Battery life: 4.0
Service and support: 7.0
Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 21 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Alienware Corporation
Part number: PC-LT-AREA51M9750:SKU-DEFAULT
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CNET editors' review
Alienware Area-51 m9750
price range: $1,299.00
Alienware's flagship gaming laptop, the Area-51 m9750, has plenty of appeal for high-end gamers, but the alien head aesthetic seems dated, and newer components are right around the corner.
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- Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 21 reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"I spent the extra money to upgrade my alienware and I'm glad I did!"
by oopsisquish on August 24, 2007
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Alienware does it again, at a price."
by Android-Sight on July 2, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
by nwa3702 on January 17, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Paid $550 to talk to Alienware support for a month"
by fielder257 on January 16, 2008
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by darfeu on September 8, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Alienware Corporation
- Part Number: PC-LT-AREA51M9750:SKU-DEFAULT
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Width 15.7 in
- Depth 11.7 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 8.6 lbs
- Color Stealth black
- Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 / 1.66 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945PM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM - 512 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - DVI-Digital - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 3 x Audio - Line-out, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video input, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Mouse pad
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 72
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Nero
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Manufacturer info
- Alienware Corporation
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.alienware.com/
- Address: 13456 SW 131 Street, Miami, FL. 33186
- Phone: 305-259-6959
- Email: support@alienware.com
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