Dell's Alienware M11X: Portable Gaming

We know what Alienware PC's have under the hood and we definitely know how they perform when we say 'playing games'. We also know for a fact that usually, these desktops and laptops are a bit bulky to carry around the house or anywhere when we're on the go. At CES 2010, Dell introduces the Alienware M11X gaming laptop.

Small size with gaming capabilities, this 11-inch machine wasn't that far from an ASUS Eeec's dimensions. The M11X is surprisingly slim compared to other Alienware laptops and it comes with a 'swappable' graphics system: an integrated graphics and an Nvidia GT335M descrete graphics card. Even though the new Alienware model is a but angular and blocky, just think of the gaming capabilities of this system compared to others.

The M11X is being reported to be at the $1000 price category but models will be sold as low as $799.



General specifications:
Bundled OS: Windows 7

Display
    * Screen size: 11.6 inches
    * Screen resolution: Other (1366 x 768)
    * Aspect ratio: 16:9
    * Screen type: LCD (Backlit)
    * Screen surface: Glossy

Processor
    * Processor make: Intel
    * CPU family: Core2 Duo (mobile)

Networking
WiFi: 802.11 a, b, g, n

Video
    * Graphics adapter: Discrete + integrated
    * Graphics (discrete): NVIDIA
    * GPU model: GT335M
    * Video RAM: 1 GB
    * Video outputs: DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA

Other features
    * Integrated webcam: Yes
    * Case lighting: Yes

Battery
    * Maximum battery life: Up to 6.5 hours
    * Battery type: Li-polymer
    * Battery access: Built-in

Input
    * Keyboard: Backlit
    * Pointing device: Trackpad

Connections
    * USB: 2.0 (3 ports)
    * FireWire / 1394: Yes

Availability
    * Availability: Not yet released
    * Announced (US): Jan 7th, 2010

Audio
    * Audio inputs: 3.5mm
    * Audio outputs: 3.5mm
    * Speakers: Stereo

Memory card reader
    * Memory card reader: Yes
    * Memory card support: SD

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