Alienware M14x 14.0″ Black Laptop review

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Alienware M14x 14.0″ Black Laptop review

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Alienware? M14x: The most powerful 14-inch laptop in the universe.

Featuring NVIDIA? Optimus? technology and weighing less than 7 lbs.2, the Alienware M14x is capable of up to 6 hours of battery life.
Power through hard-core games and intense applications with the latest Intel? Core? i processors.
Like to game on the couch? With optional WirelessHD, you can wirelessly blast 3D or Full HD content to any properly equipped display (3D viewing requires additional equipment, sold separately3).

Heroic Technology

Because failure isn’t an option, the Alienware M14x laptop delivers the cutting-edge technology you need to obliterate anyone or anything that stands in your way.
Alienware m14x with Powerful Graphics

Revolutionary Graphics: With an optional HD+ (1600×900) white LED-backlit LCD display powered by cutting-edge NVIDIA? GeForce? graphics, you won’t just see the headshot, you’ll see the pink mist….

Out-of-this-World Processing Power: With optional Intel? Quad Core? i7 CPUs featuring new Intel? “Huron River” architecture and Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, you’re equipped to beat any game on the market (and make it look easy).

Memory Master: With up to 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory7, you’ll be able to simultaneously power through multiple applications without the performance decreases you’ve experienced on lesser machines.

Tech Specs

Processor

Intel? Core? i5 2410M 2.3GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache)
Intel? Core? i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.9GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
Intel? Core? i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
Intel? Core? i7 2820QM 2.3GHz (3.4GHz w/Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)

Operating System

Genuine Windows? 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
Genuine Windows? 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

Memory8

4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
6GB DDR3 at 1333MHz
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
6GB DDR3 at 1600MHz
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz

Video Card

1.5GB DDR3 NVIDIA? GeForce? GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus? technology
3.0GB DDR3 NVIDIA? GeForce? GT 555M using NVIDIA Optimus? technology

Display

14.0 inch display (1600×900)
14.0 inch display (1366×768)

Audio and Speakers

Internal High-Definition 5.1 Performance Audio with WavesMAXX Audio (Standard)
Internal High-Definition 5.1 Performance Audio with SoundBlaster X-Fi Audio (Optional)
2.1 Speaker configuration audio Powered by Klipsch?
7.1 Digtial Audio out using HDMI connection

Hard Drive

Up to 750GB9 SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
Up to 256GB9 Solid State Drive SATA hard drive

Optical Drive

8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Slot Load Optical Drive

Power

High Capacity 8-cell Lithium Ion (63whr)

Camera

2.0 Megapixel HD Video and Picture Camera with dual digital microphones

Wireless

Networking and Wi-Fi Options
All Intel? Wi-Fi options include Intel? Wireless Display (Wi-Di) technology support.10
Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC (Standard)
Intel? Wireless-N WiFi Link 1000 a/g/n 1×2 (Standard)
Intel? Advanced-N WiFi Link 6205 a/g/n 2×2 MIMO Technology (Optional)
Intel? Advanced-N WiFi Link 6250 a/g/n 2×2 MIMO Technology with WiMax (Optional)

High-Performance Wireless Display Technology
60GHz WirelessHD Wireless Display – HDMI fidelity over wireless (Optional)

Bluetooth Option
Internal Bluetooth? 3.0

Ports, Slots & Chassis

External Chassis Connections
(1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
(2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
(1x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port with PowerShare Technology
(1x) Mini-Display Port
(1x) HDMI 1.4 Audio and Video Output
(1x) VGA Port
(1x) 9-in-1 Media Card Reader
(2x) Audio Out 1/8″ Ports
(1x) Audio In / Microphone 1/8″ Port (retaskable for 5.1 audio)
(1x) Security Lock port

System Dimensions
Height: 37.8 mm (1.49 inches)
Depth: 258.34 mm (10.17 inches)
Width: 337.00 mm (13.27 inches)
Starting at Weight11 with 8-cell battery: – 2.92 kg (6.45lbs)

Color Options
Stealth Black with Soft Touch Finish
Nebula Red with Soft Touch Finish

Keyboard
4-Zone, multi-color RGB, 82 key keyboard with AlienFX lighting controls

Customized Features
Laser-Engraved Nameplate
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Alienware M14X 14.0″ Black Laptop