Alienware m17x10-1847DSB 17‐Inch Gaming Laptop

Take control of your gaming with the Alienware M17X multimedia laptop (model m17x10-1847DSB), which features a thermally optimized case design with aggressive lines and an in-your-face attitude. It features a stunning, high-definition 17-inch display and a powerful Intel Core i7 processor--featuring four cores of intelligent processing power. Additionally, it offers ultra-fast DDR3 system memory and ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics with 1 GB of video memory and CrossFireX capabilities. Taken together, this combination of high-performance technologies allow you to rip through the latest 3D games at lightning-fast frame-rates.

With aggressive lines and in-your-face attitude, the M17x has a presence unlike any other gaming laptop (see larger image).

The Alienware Command Center brings you intuitive access to applications and controls, so you can easily adjust details like lighting effects and power. Other features include a 500 GB hard drive (7200 RPM), 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, double-layer DVD drive, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity, 2.0-megapixel webcam, and both HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs.

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Specifications

• 17-inch high-definition widescreen display with 1440 x 900-pixel resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio.
• 1.73 GHz Intel Core i7-740QM quad-core processor (with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.93 GHz) delivers maximum processing power in response to peak demands. Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
• 6 GB of installed RAM (DDR3) with 1333 MHz speed
  
  

  
  

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• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics with 1 GB of dedicated video memory. Loaded with advanced technology and support for Microsoft DirectX 11, the HD 5870 has the power and premium features you need for fully immersive gameplay as well as the capability to expand your visual real estate across up to six displays. And with the ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU performance gaming platform, you can combine two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve system performance.
• 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Bluetooth connectivityenables you to communicate and synchronize wirelessly with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
• Built-in stereo speakers with internal high-definition, 5.1-channel audio
• 2.0-megapixel webcam
• Backlit keyboard with AlienFX
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
• DisplayPort video output is the newest monitor interface supporting today's digital graphics and LCD technologies
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
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• 9-cell battery
• Dimensions: 14.88 x 12.15 x 1.92 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 9 pounds (with 6-cell battery)
• Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support

Connectivity & Expansion

• 3 total USB ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port.
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• Video output: 1 VGA and 1 DisplayPort
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• 8-in-1 memory card reader
• 1 headphone, 1 microphone

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