Alienware AM11x-826CSB Gaming Laptop (Cosmic Black)

Alienware AM11x-826CSB Gaming Laptop (Cosmic Black) Review

Alienware AM11x-826CSB Gaming Laptop (Cosmic Black) Feature

• Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 1.30GHz, 800MHz, 3MB Cache
• 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz (2 DIMMs)
• 320GB (7200 RPM) Hard Drive
• 11.6" High-Definition Widescreen, 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M Graphics
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Take control of your gaming with the ultra-portable Alienware M11X multimedia laptop (model AM11x-826CSB), which weighs less than 4.5 pounds and features a stunning, high-definition 11.6-inch display--providing a sharper picture and richer colors so images pop off the screen whether playing immersive 3D games, watching HD movies, or editing your photo collection. Game virtually anywhere and enjoy extended battery life--up to 8 hours, 39 minutes with the included 8-cell battery.

At just 4.4 pounds, the Alienware M11X laptop allows you to get your game on wherever you roam (see larger image).

It's powered by an ultra-low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a good balance of multitasking capabilities and energy efficiency. With NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M graphics, the Alienware M11x is designed to deliver a mind-blowing HD view of games. Alienware's BinaryGFX technology also allows users to switch between discrete and integrated graphics at will. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive (7200 RPM), 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, 1.3-megapixel webcam, and both HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs.

Note that this laptop does not include an optical drive, but you can use optional external DVD/CD drives that connect via USB.

Specifications

• 11.6-inch high-definition widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio.
• Energy efficient, dual core 1.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor with ultra-low voltage (with a power consumption rating of just 10 watts) for extended battery life.
• 320 GB SATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed RAM (DDR3) with 1066 MHz speed

   

  

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• NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory provides up to 10 times the performance of integrated graphics with amazing visuals and Windows 7 compatibility. Let your GPU do the work for video playback with NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology--helping extend battery life, reducing fan noise, and freeing the CPU for multitasking.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 1.3-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.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. (Learn more)
• 8-cell battery for up to 8 hours, 39 minutes of battery power
• Dimensions: 11.25 x 9.19 x 1.29 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 4.4 pounds (with 8-cell battery)
• Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support

Connectivity & Expansion

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players to external hard drives.
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• Video output: 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• 1 headphone, 1 microphone

What's in the Box

This package contains the Alienware AM11x-826CSB notebook PC, AC adapter, 8-cell battery, and printed documentation.

Included Software

Steam and Portal gaming; McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (6-Month Subscription)

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

 

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings

Why Alienware?

• The Alienware Vision: We aim to build the brand, shape the future and be the best. We offer speed-of-light execution and outstanding customer service. We strive to set the benchmark for excellence and innovation.
• Alienware shows pride by honoring six core values: innovation, quality, service, communication, people and performance.
• The philosophy is "Build it as if it were your own." The result is worldwide brand recognition and respect.

With the Alienware M11x gaming laptop, you can play anything, anywhere. While weighing in at less than 4.51 pounds, the M11x packs enough power to handle the latest games. It truly redefines the gaming capabilities of sub-15" laptops.