M18x Powerful Gaming Laptop
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Alienware™ M18x: The Most Powerful 18" Laptop in the Universe!
- With powerful graphics options including NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™ technologies, the Alienware M18x delivers desktop performance in a mobile chassis.
- Put the competition to shame with an optional factory-overclocked Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme processor.
- If an 18.4" full HD display isn't big enough, you can wirelessly blast 3D games and HD content to any properly equipped external display. Note: 3D viewing requires additional equipment, sold separately*.
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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: Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate.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 NVIDIA® SLI™ or AMD CrossFireX™ technology.
High Definition Visuals: With the available 18.4" full HD (high-definition) (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
Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition CPU to 4.0GHz featuring Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 for powerful performance and lightning speed.
Advanced Memory Options: The Alienware™ M18x laptop comes locked and loaded with up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM* at speeds up to 1600MHz for the ultimate multitasking experience.
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, the 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 or catch your favorite shows with an optional TV tuner and remote*.
Go Big: Enjoy intense 3D gaming by connecting to a compatible 3D TV via HDMI 1.4 or ditch the wires entirely. With optional Wireless HD you can wirelessly blast 3D or Full HD games to any 3D-ready device. 3D viewing requires additional equipment, sold separately*.
Big Sound, Small Speakers: Get more immersive gaming experience 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.
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. |
Pre-Loaded and Ready to Own: Steam®, the popular digital distribution gaming software, can be pre-installed on your Alienware M18x laptop. Opt to have Eve Online, the popular sci-fi MMO, preinstalled as well so you can stop wasting time and start playing!
Mark of the Conqueror: Laser cut and etched in metal for all time — your Alienware laptop comes with a custom engraved name plate. Mark your M18x with your name, clan, nickname or a threat of dismemberment to anyone that touches your system.
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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 Wi-Fi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology (Optional)
60GHz WirelessHD Wireless Display - HDMI fidelity over wireless (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
Customizable Feature
Laser-Engraved Nameplate
