M17x R3 Gaming Laptop — 3D Capable
M17x R3 — Come Out To Prey
Dell Price
$1499.00
M17x Alienware's first 3D-capable gaming laptop
- Choose NVIDIA® graphics and the 120Hz 3D panel option for in your face 3D graphics.
- Put yourself in the action with an optional 17", full High Definition (HD) 1080p display.
- Power through hard-core games and intense applications with the latest Intel® Core™ i processors.
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Killer Graphics
You'll be ducking for cover with hyperrealistic graphics options powered by your choice of NVIDIA® or AMD graphics. Looking for another dimension? Choose NVIDIA graphics and the 120Hz 3D panel option for an in-your-face 3D experience. Your 3D games and Blu-Ray content have never looked so real!Note: Optional Blu-Ray drive required to view Blu-Ray content.
NVIDIA 3D Vision Capable
Change the way you game with an Alienware® M17x powered by NVIDIA 3D Vision technology. Imagine playing over 400 existing PC games, watching Blu-ray 3D movies or catching the latest sporting event streaming online, all in HD stereoscopic 3D. Now you can do all this with the all new Alienware M17x.
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Killer View
Regardless of what's on your screen, it's going to look amazing on the M17x. If you like to crank up the resolution settings or you're an HD junkie, upgrade to the optional 120hz full-HD display for the ultimate viewing experience. Want to hook it up to a larger display or television? The M17x has you covered with easily accessible HDMI ports, one mini display port, and a VGA port. With this much flexibility, domination has never looked so good.Beyond the Performance
Plug into your larger screen television or displays using the HDMI 1.4 or the mini display port outputs. If you are strapped for space, don't worry. Just utilize the HDMI Input port to connect any HDMI device and use the display on your M17x. For ultrafast data transfers, use the new USB 3.0 ports. For great sound, enjoy Audio Powered by Klipsh® on the M17x.
Dominating Speed and Intelligent Power
Search and destroy with options such as the all new second-generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors. Need extra power? Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 technology automatically speeds up your processor for added performance. Want to stay unplugged for a while? Available NVIDIA Optimus technology automatically adjusts your graphics power to the task at hand (Optimus™ technology not available on 3-D Enabled units). End result: On demand power without sacrificing battery life or performance.
Mission Control
Control and personalize your system from the user-friendly Alienware Command Center.
AlienTouch: TouchPad Controls — Customize your touch pad's sensitivity to help prevent accidental contact and activate virtual scrolling to enable vertical and horizontal scrolling with just a simple touch.
AlienFX: Lighting Controls — Choose from an array of color and transition effects across distinct zones, including the keyboard, touch pad and more.
AlienFusion: Power Management — You decide when you need maximum performance or when to scale back for more everyday programs.
Processor Help Me Choose
- Intel® Core™ i7 2670QM (2.2GHz,3.1GHz,w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
- Intel® Core™ i7 2760QM (2.4GHz,3.5GHz,w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
- Intel® Core™ i7 2860QM (2.5GHz,3.6GHz with Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)
Operating System
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 64bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate, 64bit
Memory*
- 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (2DIMMS)
- 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (4DIMMS)
- 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (4DIMMS)
- 24GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (4DIMMS)
Video Card
- 1GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6870M
- 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
- 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6990M
- 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580M
Display
- 17.3-inch WideHD+ 1600 x 900 60Hz WLED
- 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED
- 17.3-inch WideFHD 1920x1080 120Hz WLED w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle
Audio and Speakers
- Integrated Analog 5.1 Surround Audio Support
Integrated Digital 7.1 Surround Audio Support (via SPDIF or HDMI 1.4)
Audio Powered by Klipsch®
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
Optical Drive
Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Wireless
- Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (1x2 bgn)
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 (1x2 bgn+ Bluetooth)
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 (2x2 agn+ Bluetooth)
Bluetooth
Internal Wireless Bluetooth 3.0
Ports, Slots & Chassis
- Ports
(1x) Power/DC-in Jack
(2x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports
(2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 Combo ports
(1x) eSATA 3Gb/s + USB 2.0 Combo port(with USB charge function support)
(3x) Auto-sensing jacks for Line-out (2 line out; 1x SPDIF/Headphone)
(1x) Microphone Input jack
(1x) RJ-45 (10/100/1Gb IPv6)
(1x) HDMI-1.4 output with Audio
(1x) HDMI-1.3 input* with Audio*
(1x) mini-Display Port
(1x) VGA Port (DB-15)
(1x) 9-in-1 Media card reader
Camera
3.0 Megapixel Video and Picture Camera
Battery
High Capacity 9-cell Lithium Ion (90-WHr)
Keyboard
AlienFX® Illuminated Keyboard – Exclusive Design
Color Options
Soft Touch - Stealth Black
Soft Touch - Nebula Red
Dimensions
Height (rear): 1.77" - (45mm)
Height (front): 1.75" - (44.5mm)
Depth: 11.96" - (304mm)
Width: 16.14" - (410mm)
Starting weight* - 9.39lbs (4.26kg); [9.67lbs (4.39kg) with 3D panel]
Regulatory
- Regulatory Model: P08T
Regulatory Type: P08T001
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Alienware M17x R3
A 5 star rating by Chadwick1343 : "...This machine is simply a beast, and the best laptop available today. I have had mine now for over six months and it produces both great gaming... It earns my highest praise..." Read full review
