Typical price: £1,050
What is it: High-end, 17-inch gaming laptop
What we think: Exceptionally fast and with a good choice of components, it's an awesome piece of kit
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 February 2009
Tags: Alienware, Alienware M17, analogue, TV tuner, solid-state drive
We like:
High-resolution screen; twin graphics cards option; quad-core CPU option
We don't like:
Poor battery life; uneven lighting on backlit keyboard
CNET UK judgement:
The Alienware M17 is a magnificent beast. It's attractive, can be kitted out with just about any component you need and is blisteringly quick. Alternatives exist, but few laptops can match this polygon-munching monster's customisation options and features
Full review:
The M17 is yet another polygon-munching monster from the games-obsessed fanatics at Alienware. Unlike the identical-looking Area-51 m17x, which sports Nvidia graphics hardware, the M17 uses an ATI graphics solution, in addition to a choice of quad-core mobile CPUs. Prices start at around £1,050. Continue Reading...
Alienware M17 History
4 Nov 2008 in Crave
Alienware M17: First laptop with ATI CrossFireX graphics
The M17 -- not to be confused with the slightly cooler M17x -- is the first gaming laptop to ditch Nvidia SLI in favour of ATI CrossFireX dual graphics card technology
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