Dell Alienware M17x

Mobile Gadget22. Alienware m17x is a Dell notebook that is made is designed to meet the desires of the gamers. Because to play games, so do not be surprised if the specifications given relatively 'powerful'.
Driven by the Intel Extreme Quad Core Q9000, m17x is also equipped with 4GB Memory DDR3, GeForce GTX graphics card and 260M operating system Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit version. In addition, hard drive capacity 1 terabyte (TB) in the notebook is also maximized with RAID 0 mode.
Viewed from the specifications on offer, Alienware m17x detikINET received slightly different configuration from the countries of origin. There are significant differences in the graphics card used (GTX 260M). Other versions of this notebook using GeForce GTX 280m with Scalable Link Interface (SLI).

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Gorgeous view
As snapper class notebook, Alienware m17x had a very attractive appearance. From design to display casing materials used.

Keyboard design used, for example, seemed quite relieved to gamers with big fingers. The existence of the numeric keypad also makes use of this notebook feel like using a desktop computer.
Ventilation m17x also arranged neatly. The heat generated will be gushing out perfectly on the back and side. As a result, the notebook will still feel cool even played nonstop.
One unique feature is the color settings for the indicator light in notebooks. All the lights, ranging from light function keys, touchpad until the Alienware logo can be changed color according to user preferences.

Then, m17x has two speakers on the front. As a result, her voice sounded very loud and clear. Even this is a notebook with the loudest voice ever dijajal ITGazine.
Alienware m17x with casing made of aluminum, so the whole 'body' in this notebook looks solid strong nan. But make no mistake, it is also an impact on the weight of this notebook is spelled out very heavy.

Although Great But Not Enough
The image quality was presented no less great. With 17-inch landscape display, this notebook capable of displaying images up to a resolution of 1900 x 1200 pixels, so images will appear bright.
However, there was a little disappointing on the screen used. The use of light space, with the position of the light source behind the user, will be very frustrating. This is because visible light reflection on the screen, sometimes like to see the surface of a mirror.
For the size of a notebook, Alienware m17x had a very good performance. Whether it when used to perform imaging or play a game heavyweights such as Resident Evil 5.
When dijajal at 1280 X 720 resolution with high detail, this notebook got through it smoothly. But it is different when played at higher resolutions. Symptoms of decline Frame per Second (FPS) was demonstrated at a resolution of 1900 X 1200. Although no significant decrease, but it is very disturbing, even more so if there is an exciting time scene.
This notebook or PC?
The sentence came out as ordinary user might see this notebook is "This notebook or PC?". Quite reasonable, considering not only high performance but also has a fairly bongsor size.
Alienware m17x also do not have the mobility values as notebooks in general. Apart from the size and weight, this device can not be practically used to play games when only relying on batteries.
Although considerable berkasitas - 9 cell - but the battery was not sufficient to support the power supply 260M GTX graphics card. As a result, when using the battery, this notebook will automatically switch to the onboard graphics card is Geforce 9400.

Like what's the difference? The results of benchmark tests with 3DMark 2006 shows the range of scores in 3000 when using the battery. But when plugged into a power source, the figure soared to 10,000 range score.
In other words, if you want to play in comfort, do not let go of the hole adapter charger provided. Add troublesome indeed, especially Alienware m17x adapter also has a very large size and weight.
Alienware m17x is the first debut in the Dell gaming laptop kacah indusri in Indonesia. Although high dibandrol prices, which range from USD 3299, this notebook will not escape the attention of loyal fans Alienware.
Pros:
  Good Performance
  Quality solid material
  Attractive design
Disadvantages:
- The screen reflects light
- Mobility disturbed adapter
- Weight