Alienware M17 High-performance PC Gaming Notebook
Dell's Alienware gaming PC brand launched its powerful new M17 Notebook PC, featuring an Intel Core2 Extreme QX9300 processor, ATI CrossFireX graphics, 3GB of DDR3 memory, and a 17-inch 1920 x 1200 "Extreme High-Definition" LCD. Alienware M17 Notebook configurations start at $1,399, but expect to pay closer to $2,000 for a full-blown system. That's still cheaper than Alienware's high-end Area-51 m17x is gaming notebook which starts at $2,199.
The Alienware M17 notebook can be configured with:
* The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300, the world’s first mobile quad-core processor, delivering revolutionary performance, efficiency and multitasking capabilities for maximum speeds, up to 50 percent faster than previous generation mobile processors.
* ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU technology featuring dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 graphics cards for intense HD video playback, full DirectX® 10.1 support for the latest next-generation games and frame rates up to 80 percent higher than single GPU solutions.
* DDR3 memory for up to a 50 percent increase in transfer rates, as well as the bandwidth necessary for the notebook’s quad-core capabilities. With up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, the M17 has the edge in data retrieval, load times and multitasking.
* Dual 500GB hard drives linked in a RAID 0 configuration for a massive 1TB storage capacity – enough to hold roughly 160 games, 250 full-length movies or 250,000 songs.
* A 17-inch Extreme High-Definition 1920 x 1200 resolution display for remarkable Blu-ray Disc™ and HD video playback.
* The Alienware Command Center control panel, home to exclusive programs such as the AlienFusion power management system, AlienSense facial recognition software and AlienTouch touchpad controls, allowing you to take complete control of your computer.
