M18x Laptop
Domination to the Extreme
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Bury your competition with the Alienware™ M18x laptop. With options including 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition, an 18.4" Full HD (high-definition) display and dual GPUs, it’s the most powerful 18” laptop in the universe.
- Killer View: Get vivid and intense graphics with optional AMD CrossFireX™ dual graphics technology.
- Weapons-Grade Processors: Put lesser gamers to shame! M18x delivers desktop performance in a laptop-sized package with 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition.
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- Up to Dual 2GB AMD Radeon™ HD 6970M
- Up to factory-overclocked Intel Core i7 Extreme quad core CPUs
- Up to 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
The Best Mobile Gaming Experience in the Universe
Operating System: Windows® 7 Home Premium.Attention to Detail: Crank up your in-game settings (AA/AF/Shadows) to experience every single aspect of the game without sacrificing performance. With up to 4GB of GDDR5 graphics memory, you'll have more graphics muscle than most desktop gaming rigs. If you demand even more power, select a dual-graphics solution powered by either SLI™ or CrossFireX™ technology.
High Definition Visuals: With the available 18.4" Full HD (1920x1080) backlit WLED display, you'll be able to crank up resolution on your favorite games or multimedia.
Relentless Power
Get desktop performance in a laptop-sized package. It’s the ultimate unfair advantage: the Alienware M18x laptop delivers the power you need to obliterate anyone or anything that stands in your way.
Overclocked to Overpower: Overpower your online enemies by upgrading to a factory-overclocked
2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. for powerful performance and lighting speeds.
Memory Monster: The Alienware M18x laptop comes locked and loaded with up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM* at speeds up to 1600 MHz for monstrous multitasking madness.
New Hybrid Hard Drives: It's a win-win situation for every gamer: the SSD performance you crave, with the HDD capacity you need. Are you looking for the colossus of hard drive options? Select an optional dual RAID 0 configuration for extreme performance.
One-stop Gaming and Entertainment Center
Go beyond gaming! Whether you want to watch movies, listen to music or connect with friends, Alienware M18x lets you turn your gaming laptop into a home theater system, anytime you please.Watch, Play, Connect: Hook up any compatible device with an HDMI output to your Alienware M18x.
Level-Up Your TV: Enjoy surreal 3D gaming by connecting to a compatible 3D TV via HDMI 1.4. 3D viewing requires additional equipment, sold separately*.
Big Sound, Small Speakers: Get more immersive gaming than you ever expected from a laptop with audio powered by Klipsch®. Or, wake the neighbors with support for up to 7.1 Surround Sound Audio.
Wicked Wireless: Connect to your friends with the optional Ultimate-N 6300 wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi® adapter capable of 2.4GHz and 5.2Ghz* dual-band connectivity — delivering up to 450Mbps bandwidth for extra-stellar results in gaming and streaming video*.
Command and Customize
Control and personalize your system from the user-friendly Alienware Command Center.
 AlienFX™ Lighting Controls: Show your attitude! Choose from an array of color and transition effects and assign them to distinct zones, including the keyboard, touchpad and more. |  AlienFusion™ Power Management: You decide when you need maximum performance, or when to scale back power for less intensive applications. |
 AlienTouch™ Touchpad Controls: Customize your touchpad’s sensitivity to prevent accidental contact, and activate virtual scrolling to enable vertical and horizontal scrolling with just a touch. |  AlienTactX™ Macro Key Controls: Let your keys do the clobbering. M18x comes with 5 programmable keyboard keys, for up to 15 distinct functions per application. |
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Audio and Speakers
Internal High-Definition 5.1 Performance Audio with WavesMAXX Audio (Standard)
Internal High-Definition 5.1 Performance Audio with SoundBlaster MB Software (Optional)
2.1 Speaker configuration with Subwoofer
Audio Powered by Klipsch®
7.1 Digital Audio out using HDMI out connection or S/PDIF Optical port .
Optical Drive
- Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) (standard)
Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Power
- High Capacity 12-cell Lithium Ion (97whr)
Camera
- 3.0 Megapixel HD Video and Picture Camera with dual digital microphones
Wireless
- Networking and Wi-Fi Options
Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC (Standard)
Intel® Advanced-N 6200 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO Technology (Standard)
Intel® Ultimate-N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology (Optional)
Bluetooth Option
Internal Bluetooth® 3.0 (Standard)
Ports, Slots & Chassis
- External Chassis Connections
(1x) Power/DC-in Jack
(1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet IPv6
(2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
(2x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port
(1x) eSATA 3Gb/s + USB 2.0 Combo port (with PowerShare Technology)
(1x) Mini-Display Port
(1x) HDMI 1.4 Audio and Video Output
(1x) HDMI 1.3 Audio and Video Input
(1x) VGA Port
(1x) 9-in-1 Media Card Reader
(2x) Audio Out 1/8" Ports
(1x) Combo S/PDIF Optical output / Analog Headphone Line Out (7.1 digital audio output via S/PDIF)
(1x) Line In Microphone 1/8" Port (retaskable for 5.1 analog audio output)
(1x) Security Lock port
System Dimensions
Height
Front: 53.00mm (2.09 inches)
Rear: 54.20mm (2.13 inches)
Depth: 322.00 mm (12.68 inches)
Width: 436.00 mm (17.17 inches)
Starting at weight: 5.41 kg (11.93 lbs)
Color Options
Space Black Anodized Aluminum
Nebula Red Anodized Aluminum
Keyboard
4-Zone, multi-color RGB, 82 key keyboard with AlienFX™ lighting controls
5 user-programmable keys providing up to 15 distinct functions per application or game