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Alienware Area-51 m15x-R1 4.00

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RRP

$5870.00

Review Date

Thursday, 24th of April, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo X9000

Supported Media : BD-R

Supported Media : BD-RE

Supported Media : BD-ROM

Supported Media : BRD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM

What's Hot

Very fast performance, impressive LED lighting system, Blu-ray writer

What's Not

Expensive, lacks older ports, small screen, touchpad is slow without Mylar

The Final Word

Once you get over the fact that you could buy several PCs at this price, the Alienware Area-51 m15x-R1 is an extremely capable desktop replacement for the keen gamer.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

2.0 MP

Display

Display Technology

Widescreen UXGA

Colour Support

32-bit Colour

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1920x1200

General

Length (mm)

365

Width (mm)

270

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

4.3kg

Weight without PSU

3.5kg

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce Go 8800M GTX

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

200 GB

RPM

7200

Input Devices

Touchpad, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM , BD-RE, BD-R, BRD-ROM

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

6MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 965PM Express Chipset with Intel AMT 2.5

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM , BD-RE, BD-R, BD-ROM, BRD-ROM

Blu-Ray Write Speed

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

USB, ExpressCard/54

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo X9000

Processor Speed

2.8 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Audio jack, ExpressCard, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11n

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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