Features:

Double Your Graphics Power With SLI

Alienware’s signature is providing users with the most advanced graphics possible. By offering the NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800M GTX, the world’s fastest mobile graphics processor, in a dual GPU SLI® configuration, the Area-51® m17x does not disappoint. With up to 1GB of dedicated memory, this DirectX® 10 capable gaming rig delivers images sure to capture the attention of professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Extreme Core 2 Technology

Alienware computers are fast and powerful. Outfitting the Area-51 m17x notebook with the Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor, Alienware achieves benchmarks previously unimagined on a mobile system. HD video editing, audio mixing, 3D model rendering and other resource intensive applications suddenly seem less taxing when you have the power of an Alienware behind you.

Up To 1TB For Maximum Capacity

Capacity isn’t an issue. 1TB in a high-speed RAID 0 configuration keep you well stocked with over 250 full-length movies or roughly 250,000 songs. RAID 1 redundancy backups, hybrid hard drives and even solid state drives give you tons of options for increased data security and stability. Store a lifetime’s worth of information on your Area-51 m17x..

Increased Storage Options With Smart Bay

When additional hard drive space is crucial, a 500GB swappable Smart Bay drive brings the system’s total capacity to 1.5TB. Use multiple Smart Bay drives to assign dedicated drives for movies, photos, music or anything else you choose. Smart Bay’s hot-swappable design makes switching drives a snap and, unlike external hard drives, Smart Bay doesn’t monopolize a USB port or require an outside power source.

The Power Of Command Center

The nerve center of the Area-51 m17x, the Alienware Command Center provides intuitive, user-friendly access to exclusive applications and controls including the AlienFX® lighting effects software and the AlienFusion power management system. Updates and new releases download directly into Command Center creating a constantly evolving tool for modifying and personalizing your Alienware computer.

Record HD TV And Movies

A TV tuner makes the Area-51 m17x the ultimate DVR. Record all your favorite HD shows and movies to watch wherever you go.

Extreme High Definitions

Built for 3D and HD video, the Area-51 m17x notebook’s 17-inch widescreen LCD supports Extreme High-Def 1200p for the highest resolutions.

Maximize Windows Vista®

The Area-51 m17x delivers the full Windows Vista® Ultimate experience, turning the scalable operating system to its max settings.

High Speed Draft-N Wireless

Surf at near-hard-wired speeds on the Area-51 m17x notebook while maintaining stable, secure signal strength with next-generation Draft-N wireless.

Specifications

Operating Systems

• Windows Vista® Home Premium
• Windows Vista® Ultimate

Processors, Chipset & Memory

• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors (6MB Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel® Core™2 Duo Extreme Processors (6MB Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel PM965 + ICH8-M Chipset
• Up to 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
• 2 dedicated SO-DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 Memory

Graphics & Video

• Dual Graphics Cards
  512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800M GTX
  512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8700M GT
  256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
  NVIDIA® nForce 100 with NVIDIA® SLI™ technology
• Connectivity
  • Video in: Integrated HD TV (ATSC) Tuner (Coaxial) – optional
  • Video/TV out: One HDMI 1.2 Connector
  • TV out: One S-Video out connector

Storage

• Single Hard Drive
  • 5400 RPM – Up to 320GB SATA with NCQ
  • 7200 RPM – Up to 200GB SATA with NCQ
• Dual Hard Drives in RAID 0
  • 5400 RPM – Up to 640GB (2 x 320GB)
  • 7200 RPM – Up to 400GB (2 x 200GB)
  • Solid State – Up to 128GB (2 x 64GB)
  • Combination Solid State and Storage Drive
• Hot-Swappable Third Hard Drive available with SmartBay
• Optical Drives
  • 8x Dual Layer CD-RW/DVD±RW
  • 8x Dual Layer CD-RW/DVD±RW w/ LightScribe Technology

Networking

• Wireless Connectivity
  • Internal Intel PRO Wireless 4965 b/g/draft-n Mini-Card
  • Integrated Bluetooth 2.0
  • Wireless and Bluetooth On/Off capacitive touch buttons
• Wired Connectivity
  • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45

Audio

• 7.1/5.1 Digital High-Definition Audio (8 Channel)
• Two Speakers with SubWoofer
• Connectivity
  • 1x Auto-sensing headphone jack
  • 1x Auto-sensing microphone jack
  • 1x Auto-sensing line out
  • 1 TOSlink Optical Audio

Peripheral Connections

• 4 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports (3x left side/1x right side)
• Express Card Slot /54mm
• FireWire 1394a (64-pin) port
• FireWire 1394b (96-pin) port
• 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader
• Front Media Center CIR port

LCD Panel

• 17” Wide Screen WUXGA 1920 x 1200 with Clearview (1200p HDTV resolution support)

Battery

• Touch Activated Battery Meter
• 12 Cell Lithium-ION Battery

SmartBay

• Optical Drive
• Additional Hard Drive – optional

Keyboard & Touchpad

• Full Size Keyboard with Separate Numeric Keypad
• Full Size AlienFX Keyboard with Separate Numeric Keypad – optional
• Full Size Touchpad with Rocker Buttons
• Easy Touchpad On/Off functionality
• Instant Access Buttons include:
  • Volume Slider Control
  • Bluetooth On/Off
  • Wireless On/Off
  • Command Center On/Off
  • Stealth Mode On/Off

Security

• Security Lock Slot

Case & Chassis

• Height: 2.1”
• Width: 16.1”
• Depth: 11.5”
• Weight: 10.5 lbs
• Rear-Exhaust Cooling

To find out more, visit Alienware official website at www.alienware.com