For years Alienware has been producing machines that cater to gamers and enthusiasts desires, coupling some of the industry's most radical designs with top of the line PC hardware. So when Alienware introduced the Area-51 m15x we were obviously keen to check it out.

Our review sample came configured with the new Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 "Penryn XE" mobile processor and a GeForce 8800M GTX (512MB) graphics card. In short, this is the combination of the fastest possible mobile CPU and the fastest mobile GPU out there. Of course, this won't come cheap as the retail value of our review sample was $4770.

The build quality of a laptop is just as important and this is typically an area where we typically haven't seen Alienware products falling short. Furthermore, there are details on the inner and exterior design that a product in this price range better have.

Link: Alienware Area-51 m15x gaming notebook review @ TechSpot


There are 11 additional comments
Advertisement
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by +T. Kovacs on 18 Jul 2008 - 13:58
5k for a laptop.... I don't care if it plays Crysis at full setting no way in HELL would I pay that. Amazing specs...but not worth it IMO unless its you travel a lot and ned specs like that for your work.
Quote this comment #1.1 Posted by Majesticmerc on 18 Jul 2008 - 14:15
You could say the same about supercars though. You could get by in a Nissan Micra, but having a Lamborghini gives you the bragging rights
Quote this comment #1.2 Posted by tiagosilva29 on 18 Jul 2008 - 16:46


I say, old chap... Let us tarry no further on the vile hoi polloi that lingers here!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by KavazovAngel on 18 Jul 2008 - 14:18
This is Alienware, and they always pump up the prices.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by tsupersonic on 18 Jul 2008 - 14:46
The graphics card is already outdated...
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by Smethead on 18 Jul 2008 - 15:59
The notebook is fugly too.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by RPDL on 18 Jul 2008 - 16:32
I think I'd just not play games on a laptop if I have to pay 5000$ to get the equivalent performance of an 800$ desktop.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by masked unknown on 18 Jul 2008 - 18:14
Waste of money.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by +Dazzy on 18 Jul 2008 - 18:42
Id take a XPS 1530 over this even if it was for free...
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #8 Posted by mayamaniac on 18 Jul 2008 - 19:55
I disagree with the article. It is not a desktop replacement. It is the fastest gaming laptop you can buy for a 15" model. If you want cheaper versions with a 8800, there are 17" models that are cheaper.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #9 Posted by Darran on 21 Jul 2008 - 13:51
Our verdict: "It was great for the first five minutes... then it set my house on fire and exploded."
[1]

Commenting has either been disabled on this article or you are not logged in. Click here to login or register, its free!

Note: Anonymous commenting is disabled in order to keep the quality of responses to a high standard.


Scroll to the Top
....
My Preferences
....
Communicating with server
Loading
Please Wait...
....
Loading
 X 
....