Typical price: £2,028
What is it: A 17-inch SLI-capable gaming laptop, available in a range of configurations and colours
What we think: Excellent gaming power comes at a price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 November 2006
Tags: alienware, pixel, silver, configuration
We like:
Excellent performance from twin graphics cards; 17-inch widescreen display
We don't like:
Smallish hard drive; niggling issues with the case design; slightly dated looks; no GTX upgrade option for graphics
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CNET UK judgement:
The m9700 is without a doubt an extremely capable laptop that'll crush most of the competition. Twin 512MB 7900GS SLI graphics did impress at medium resolutions, but can clam up when maxed out on today's most demanding titles. Still a good machine, but you may want to consider a more basic spec to save some cash
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