Alienware

Looking for a gaming console for your home, but don't want to buy an Xbox 360 or PS3 since everyone is into PC gaming? Well.....Dell has introduced a new Alienware Gaming PC that takes on the form factor of an Xbox 360, yet boasts the guts of a well endowed computer rig.

It's called the Alienware X51. It starts at $699, and for that you'll receive an Intel Core i3 processor clocked at 3.3Ghz, Windows 7 Home Edition 64-bit, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 1TB hard drive spinning at 7200rpms, a Super Drive, built-in WiFi and a 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 video card.

For $200 more you can upgrade your processor to a 3Ghz Core i5 and 8GB of DDR3 RAM. And another $50, you'll lose 2GB of that added RAM, but boost your graphic performance thanks to a 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 555 video card. Finally, you can spend $1149, which gets you a Core i7 processor burning at 3.4Ghz, 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 555…along with all the other aforementioned specs.Read more

Bigfoot Networks, the company behind the Killer line of wireless-N Wi-Fi adapters, just announced that Dell's latest Alienware gaming laptop PCs - the M18x, M17x, M14x and M11x – include Killer Wireless-N 1103 high-performance network adapters as an option. Dell is the first company to integrate 1103 technology.

Killer Wireless-N 1103 adapters deliver wireless networking speed with data rates up to 450Mbps. In addition, network traffic is automatically prioritized, so you no longer have to put up with low-quality HD video or online game streaming, and Pandora audio streaming along with Skype videoconferencing come through crystal clear.

Killer Wireless-N 1103 features include:

• Advanced Stream Detect - Automatically classifies and prioritizes online games, HD video and high-quality audio for fewer interruptions and a better online experience.
• Visual Bandwidth Control - Enables users to see which applications are hogging bandwidth and tune allocations for each so they don't interfere with online games, video or multimedia applications, allowing users to do more online tasks simultaneously.
• PC Monitor - Monitor and manage wireless laptop PC health and performance with graphical displays and detailed logging via an intuitive user interface.
• Cutting-Edge 11n Performance - Up to 5X better latency than leading competitors and enhanced rate-over-range performance, with 3-stream MIMO enabling industry-leading data rates of up to 450Mbps for higher data throughput over longer distances.

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Klipsch is well known in the audiophile world for its speakers. Alienware is known in the computer world for its gaming PC's. It only makes sense that these two would partner up, with Klipsch providing its highly acclaimed THX-certified ProMedia 2.1 speakers in Alienware's first-ever 3D gaming laptop, the M17x.

Alienware's 17-inch M17x is available with Sandy Bridge quad-core Intel Core i7 processors and is also the first Alienware laptop to have HDMI-In support for XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3 connectivity. It can also be configured with an optional 120Hz stereoscopic FullHD panel, and can support up to 100W of graphics horsepower.

In addition, the laptop features the Alienware Command Center for access to AlienFX lighting controls, AlienFusion power management and AlienTouch touchpad controls. The M17x also includes MaxxAudio 3 software from Waves, and with Klipsch speakers on board, you'll have an awesome audio experience in PC gaming.

The Klipsch audio-powered Alienware M17x will be available this month with prices starting at $1,499.

Dell just gave its Alienware M11x gaming laptop even more power with Intel Core i7 processor options and NVIDIA Optimus technology. The 4.4-pound Alienware M11x is available with a choice of 64-bit Windows 7 operating systems and comes in either Stealth Black or Lunar Shadow.

"The Alienware M11x is the perfect go-anywhere laptop for people who want to play today's most popular and demanding games in high definition. With the new Core i7 processor and high-performance discrete graphics that can kick in when needed, gamers can get a stunning visual experience and fast-action play wherever they are without sacrificing long battery life for less intensive activities," said Arthur Lewis, general manager, Dell gaming products. "It's a challenge to make the world's most powerful 11-inch gaming laptop even better, but we've done it." Read more

Dell just launched the new Alienware OptX AW2310, Alienware's first 3D Full HD Widescreen Monitor.

Featuring Full HD1920 x 1080 resolution, 3D capabilities, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 400 cd/m2 brightness and 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate (double that of your standard monitor), this 23-inch display rocks during fast action sequences. The OptX AW2310 also has 3D capabilities if you have the optional NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit and a desktop system with Dual-Link DVI Ports and a compatible NVIDIA graphics solution. Connectivity is done via DVI-D and HDMI, with audio in and out and four USB 2.0 ports. Read more

Developed by both Dell and Alienware, five new gaming PCs are hitting the marketplace, including four overclocked liquid-cooled desktop systems and a powerful 15-inch gaming laptop.

Alienware M15x

What the company calls "the most powerful 15-inch gaming laptop in the universe," the M15x gives hardcore gamers performance in a compact package. The first Alienware laptop to feature a mobile Core i7 processor, the M15x also has a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M GPU and up to 8GB DDR3 1333MHz memory. Prices start at $1,499 and additional technical specifications are here. It is available for order now at www.alienware.com. Read more

The Alienware OptX AW2210 21.5-inch gaming monitor features a nice 1920x1080 resolution with an 80,000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time and 2 HDMI inputs for just $299!

Key features:

• 21.5-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD
• 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
• Ultra-Fast 2ms Response Time
• Low Input-Lag for Intense Gaming
• 16.7 Million Colors for Vibrant Images
• 80,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Tilt, Swivel and Height Adjustable Stand
• 2 x HDMI ports
• 4 x Universal Serial Bus ports

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The Alienware m17x laptop will pack a pair of 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M GPUs, along with a Core 2 Extreme quad-core CPU. Some options include shoving up to 8GB of 1333MHz DDR3 RAM and a 1TB (7200-rpm) HDD or a 512GB SSD into this beast. Additionally, you can opt for a 1920 x 1200 pixel edge-to-edge LCD screen.

This thing is loaded with ports, too:

• FireWire
• 4x USB
• eSATA
• ExpressCard
• 8-in-1 media card reader
• DisplayPort
• HDMI-out
• VGA
• Audio-out jacks for external surround sound

This 17-inch laptop will also sport a nine-cell battery, dual-layer Blu-ray, 802.11n WiFi and a GeForce 9400M G1 GPU with HybridPower technology to help scale the graphics down and conserve the battery. All of this horsepower comes at a cost, though. The m17x weighs in at 11.68-pounds and its dimensions are 15.98 x 12.65 x 2.11-inch.

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Alienware is renowned by those familiar with computers for its superiority in the gaming market. Its latest release, the M17 Notebook, lives up to that reputation, and, if possibly, perhaps exceeds it. Available today, the M17 boasts a Quad-core Intel Extreme QX9300 processor, as well as a Radeon HD3870 card to give gamers fast, efficient multitasking and a lag free experience. As a notebook with a 17 inch display and HD video/Blu-ray playback capabilities, the M17 is sure to make any future trip on an airplane an enjoyable respite.

For more information visit www.alienware.com/M17 or read the press release.