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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Best Laptop I've owned yet"
Pros: Extreme Proccessor, 4GB Memory, Blu-Ray, up to 1TB HDD space, dual graphics cards
Cons: Big and Bulky, $5500 for top end system, No Windows XP option
Summary: I bought this computer as a complete desktop replacement, I do high end gaming and digital artwork so I needed something that could power through those processor and memory hungry programs.
Of course most people know that Alienware's customer service is terrible but I ordered online and never had to deal with them.
I ordered:
X9000 2.8 Ghz Extreme Processor
4GB Memory
Lighted keyboard
Dual 512MB GO 8800M GTX video cards in SLI
Vista Ultimate
Internal TV Tuner W/Remote
Single 7,200rpm 320GB HDD
320BG 7,200rpm "smart Bay" HHD
Blu-Ray Player/Burner
1GB of "Turbo Memory"
a/b/g/n wireless
While no laptop can, at least not yet, beat a top end desktop this one comes very close. I use it for 12-14 hours every day and have not seen so much as a flicker or jump in any program. It is cooler and quieter than it's m7700 cousin and with the vents on the back instead of the bottom stays much cooler whn used on a lap.
It is a big laptop to sat the least, I had to order a new carrying bag just for it because it is thicker and of course larger than most other laptops out there. It is quieter and cooler than it's closest competitor the Sager 9262 which I also own but no longer use. The Sager was $450 less than the AW but has a slower processor and no Blu-ray drives. Aslo no Smart bay option.
Styling: There is no competition, the sleek black case and customizable lighting ont he alienware put it above any other laptop I have seen or used. If you want to make a statement it is definitely a top pick. Incidentally I use this laptop in my office as well, you can disable the lighting and it looks like a sleek business notebook instead of a top end gaming machine. AW got the new styling just right for both office laptops and Gamers.
Bottom Line, If you have $5500 and are looking for the best overall desktop replacement notebook out there right now you will not be disappointed witht he Alienware area 51m 17x.
- 3 replies to this review
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What is this? A user review from someone who actually used it? Thank you for actually OWNING the product you're viewing. Most of the user reviews here for the M17x are from people who never saw one, let alone used it. I'm seriously thinking of getting an M17x in a few months, and it's great to get an honest view from someone who actually touched it. This isn't the place for posting your opinions, especially on such an expensive product people are considering buying.
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Thank you for the honest review you were very helpful. I hate people who bash brand names when they have never owned their computers. Going to buy an alienware not sure which yet but i will let you know.
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I like how you review this product because you actually own it compared to some reviewers who are just giving their opnion on AW as a company. I also like how you compared it to the Sager 9262 which you also own. Eventhough the 9262 does comes with the options yours doesn't have, it was nice that you compared them. Nice review.
