Alienware Unveils Scorching SLI-Powered Mobile Systems

May 10, 2006 - Alienware -- the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server and professional systems -- has introduced two new ultra-powerful mobile systems loaded with dual NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GPUs: the 17" Aurora™ m9700 and the 19" Aurora mALX. As Alienware's most powerful desktop replacements to date, the Aurora m9700 and Aurora mALX provide up to twice the graphics performance of single-GPU mobile systems for a blistering gaming experience, and are the first mobile systems to feature groundbreaking True MIMO™ wireless technology from Airgo Networks for faster, more reliable Wi-Fi performance over greater distances.

The Aurora m9700 is the industry's first and only 17" mobile system to offer the powerful dual-graphics capabilities of NVIDIA SLI™ technology. The cutting-edge mobile desktop also provides up to 240GB of storage thanks to dual SATA hard drives in RAID configurations, and includes AMD Turion™ 64 processors to enable simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing and enhanced wireless compatibility.

With blazing dual GeForce Go 7900 GTX GPUs, the Aurora mALX delivers the ultimate mobile solution for playing games in immersive, cinematic detail on an expansive 19" wide-screen LCD. Owners of the Aurora mALX are treated to a truly first-class experience that includes receiving ALX extras such as an Alienware backpack, award-winning Alienware Ozma 7™ headphones, a personalized nameplate and more. Adding a product touch that will undoubtedly make it stand out in a crowd, the Aurora mALX also features exotically stylish, airbrushed custom paint artwork that boldly implies power and strength.

In addition to the company's two new mobile systems, Alienware is also preparing to release a limited-edition Superman™ desktop and notebook featuring stunning chassis designs of the Man of Steel™. Each desktop, showcasing exclusive artwork designed by a DC Comics artist, and notebook is individually-numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity and special Superman desktop skin.

"With today's announcement, Alienware has completely eliminated the typical performance gap between mobile and desktop systems with the introduction of our latest mobile systems," said Mark Vena, Vice President of Marketing for Alienware. "The Aurora m9700 represents an industry first as the initial 17" SLI mobile system while the Aurora mALX delivers the same type of luxurious experience Alienware's ALX desktops are praised for, giving customers two incredibly powerful and exciting new mobile options."

"After transforming the graphics landscape on desktop systems, NVIDIA SLI technology has now made the leap to mobile systems like the Aurora m9700 and Aurora mALX," Jeff Fisher, Senior Vice President of the GPU Business at NVIDIA. "Equipped with dual NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 Series GPUs with SLI technology, Alienware's new systems unleash a new level of graphics performance for mobile gamers."

With this announcement, Alienware is among the first PC manufacturers to begin offering Airgo True MIMO wireless technology across its entire notebook product line portfolio providing wired-like network performance (speeds up to 240Mpbs) with range up to twice what typical 802.11b/g wireless networks provide. Airgo True MIMO technology is ideal for bandwidth intensive applications such as gaming, VoIP or video streaming in large homes, apartments and small businesses and also offers the benefits of backward compatibility with existing 802.11b/g networks and routers. This technology will be offered by Alienware in late June 2006.

SOURCE Alienware