Alienware Introduces M15x Core i7 Powered 15-inch Gaming Laptop

Charles P. Jefferies · 09-23-2009, 09:31 AM

Alienware Introduces M15x Core i7 Powered 15-inch Gaming Laptop

Alienware today introduced the M15x, claimed to be the fastest 15-inch gaming notebook in the world. It features a mobile Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GTX 260M graphics, and up to 8GB of RAM.

Specifications

The Alienware M15x has the following specifications:

Processor: Up to Intel Core i7 920XM (2.0GHz, 8MB cache)
Display: 15.6-inch LED (1600x900 standard, 1920x1080 optional)
Graphics: 512MB GeForce GT 240M standard, 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M optional
Memory: Up to 8GB DDR3-1333
Hard Drive: Up to 500GB 7200RPM or 256GB Solid State Drive
Optical Drive: Slot-load Dual Layer DVD burner, Blu-ray Disc combo optional
Battery: Six-cell (56Wh) standard, Nine-cell (85Wh) optional

Port Selection

IEEE 1394a (4-pin) port
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (1000 Mbps)
3 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports (1 via USB 2.0 / eSATA combo port)
1 eSATA (via USB 2.0 / eSATA Combo Port)
VGA, DisplayPort - Video Output
8-in-1 Media Card Reader
ExpressCard Slot
2 Audio Out Connectors
Audio In / Microphone Jack
Two Built-In Front Speakers

Dimensions
The M15x is no lightweight and does not hide it:

Width: 14.88 in.
Depth: 12.15 in.
Height: 1.92 in.
Weight: Starting at 9 lbs with a six-cell battery

Pricing & Availability
The Alienware M15x is available now starts at $1,499 and is available in three colors: Cosmic Black and Lunar Shadow are free of charge, while the Special Edition Nebula Red is $99 extra.

Alienware Product Page

ViciousXUSMC · 09-23-2009, 09:37 AM

Nice with the i7 cpu, but really wish they could have managed at least a GTX280. Also a sad loss from the slightly larger 17" brother is the 2nd hdd, always a great thing to have but even better now that you can do the SSD/HDD combo for max performance and still keep your storage.

cha · 09-23-2009, 09:38 AM

Though this new m15x looks great, I am kinda disappointed they didn't keep one of the best features of the older m15x, which is the long battery life.

Oh and it does look huge though for a 15 incher, as seen in this youtube clip with both the m15x and the m17x.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8jlL5MvZ_g

Clutch · 09-23-2009, 09:56 AM

That is going to cost a pretty penny.

But didn't the old M15x already have heating issues?

cha · 09-23-2009, 10:01 AM

I have been using the old m15x for more than a year now, and have not experienced overheating issues. The only problem of the older version is the sub par build quality of the system.

Clutch · 09-23-2009, 10:19 AM

Maybe it was just certain ones, but not having the 280m is disappointing, they already had the 8800GTX.

Kevin O'Brien · 09-23-2009, 10:31 AM

I really wish the "world's most powerful" tagline would go away for notebooks. They generally keep it in place even after some other faster machine takes its place, and some some cases... it isn't even the fastest from the start.

dhoang417 · 09-23-2009, 10:42 AM

The only thing that appeals to me about the new M15x is the chassis pretty much and the screen. I'd still go for it if I had the money.

Phinagle · 09-23-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin O'Brien

I really wish the "world's most powerful" tagline would go away for notebooks. They generally keep it in place even after some other faster machine takes its place, and some some cases... it isn't even the fastest from the start.

Heh up until it was taken down for the new M17x the old gen1 m17x kept advertising the Santa Rosa X9000 as the fastest mobile Extreme processor available in bold font under the CPU options in the customize page. This was way after they Monty came out and while AW was selling the X9100 and QX9300 in the M17.

boypogi · 09-23-2009, 11:31 AM

gonna sell my m17x... no