Alienware introduces M17 gaming notebook
Alienware’s new M17 features a Core 2 Extreme processor, ATI CrossFireX graphics, dual hard drives… and prices starting at $1,399. Dell subsidiary Alienware has announced its new M17 gaming notebook, marking the first time an Alienware notebook has offered ATI CrossFireX technology, offering dual ATI mobility Radeon HD 3870 graphics controllers to push those pixels around. The system also sports a Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Extreme QX93000 processors, DDR memory, and a 17-inch 1,920 by 1,200 pixel display. The M17 is available in a wide range configurations to satisfy gamer cravings, but the highlights are either Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Extreme quad-core processors, up to 4 GB of DDR3 memory, single and dual-graphics options using ATi Mobility Radeon HD 3870 controllers, single and dual hard drive options, ATSC TV in with an optional TV tuner, HDMI and VGA video output.
There’s also support for 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth wireless networking, gigabit Ethernet, and a 17-inch display sporting either a 1,920 by 1,200-pixel resolution, or 1,440 by 900 pixels. The M17 features Alienware’s stealth black matte finish, along with Alienware’s Skullcap case design. The unit is available with a dual layer DVD burner (with or without LightScribe), or a burner that can also read Blu-ray media. Prices for the M17 start at $1,399, although, of course, prices go up as you add components. Still, a Core 2 Extreme config with 3 GB of RAM, CrossFireX, and that 1,920 by 1,200-pixel screen is (barely) under $2,000.
After checking out the reviews, specs and critics on this new notebook, I must say I’m highly admiring it. I still need a new laptop, but don’t really need a gaming laptop, but this machine sure caught my eye!
Source: Digital Trends & Alienware
I sure wouldn’t mind getting my hands a m17 myself. I’m trying to convince my parents that I really need a new computer for “school” stuff, and that I would be better off with a laptop rather than a stationary. Maybe I will get lucky this xmas (have subtly influenced mom with this link).
Now that is a very nice piece of technology! First laptop I’ve seen with dual gfx cards (crossfire), and damn nice ones too. Been searching a new for laptop for a couple of weeks now. Need to buy a new one with my Christmas bonus due to my old one is getting a bit outdated. And if this one can really handle the gaming as well, then I wont have to update my stationary for a while as well.