Alienware Area-51 M17X

High frame rates and fast performance are hallmarks of this high-definition notebook, but it also looks fantastic. If you don't already have the funds for it, you might want to start saving like you've never saved before!

EXPERT STAR RATING
4.00
Price $ 6995.00 AUD
  • Features
  • What's Hot
  • What's Not
  • Number of speakers: 2.1. Audio Type: Surround.
  • Great looks, illuminated keyboard, HDMI, Blu-ray, SLI graphics, RAID 0, high-definition screen
  • Blu-ray drive sometimes had problems closing, touch buttons didn't always work, indicator for 'stealth' status isn't immediately clear, no e-SATA, expensive
Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers
2.1
Audio Type
Surround
Display
Display Technology
TFT
Screen size
17.0 in
Screen Resolution
1900x1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10
General
Available Colours
Black
Length (mm)
420
Width (mm)
300
Height (mm)
45
Warranty (Months)
12
Other Features
Illuminated keyboard, touchpad, touch buttons and logos; customisable colours for the illuminated areas; RAID 0, SLI graphics, touchpad overlay, protective cloth
Weight without PSU
4.9kg
Graphics Card
Graphics Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
Hard Drive
Storage capacity
500 GB
RPM
7200
Input Devices
Input Devices
Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard
Media
Supported Memory Media
Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)
Memory
Installed memory (RAM)
4 GB
Maximum memory (RAM)
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR2
L2 Cache Memory
6MB
Motherboard
Chipset
Intel P965 Express Chipset
Bus Speed
800MHz
Multimedia Features
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
Remote Control
No
Optical Drives
Supported Media
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD±RW (dual layer) , BD-ROM
PC Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
ExpressCard/54
Power Options
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Processor
Processor
Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000
Processor Speed
2.8 Ghz
Software
Operating Systems
Windows Vista Home Premium.
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Line out, Microphone Jack , Optical Digital Output, RJ45, S-Video Output, TV-Tuner, USB 2.0
Number of Firewire Ports
2 (1 x FireWire, 1 x FireWire 800)
Number of RJ45 Ports
1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
4
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11n, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11g
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
 
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