Alienware M14x Laptop Review

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).

Alienware M14x Laptop 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 (1600x900)
14.0 inch display (1366x768)


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 1x2 (Standard).
Intel® Advanced-N WiFi Link 6205 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO Technology (Optional).
Intel® Advanced-N WiFi Link 6250 a/g/n 2x2 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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