The mobile PC gaming community can finally breathe a sigh of relief because Alienware has finally confirmed their Alienware M18x, M14x and M11x R3 laptops. Two of these laptops, the M18x and the M14x, are new to Alienware’s lineup. The M11x R3 is a beefed-up version of the regular M11x laptop already offered by Alienware.
So, what exactly do you get for your money? The M18x will offer dual-graphics technology as well as an Intel Core i7 Extreme CPU overclocked to 4GHz. Both the M18x and the M14x will offer optional wireless HD audio and video for a truly latency-free streaming experience to larger screens. All three laptops will also offer HDMI 1.4 for connection to 3D-capable HDTVs as well as SuperSpeed USB 3.0.
Alienware is known for innovation and delivering gaming solutions that are suitable for hardcore gamers and performance enthusiasts. These three laptops really expand Alienware’s portfolio and help celebrate the company’s fifth year as part of the Dell family.
According to Arthur Lewis, General Manager of Alienware, “If you’re a gamer, you’re going to love our new family of laptops, which deliver on the features gamers care most about – uncompromised graphics performance, latency-free wireless HD streaming to HDTVs and lifelike 3D gaming. We are committed to delivering the best gaming systems for enthusiasts everywhere and we take great pride in helping the ‘pwn’, no matter where they are in the world.”
The M18x is being touted as a true desktop replacement. It is perfect for gamers who wish to compromise nothing for incredible frame rates and full immersion in their gaming experience. The device is pretty awesome with wireless HD and 3D options in addition to HDMI-in. You will truly get your gaming juices flowing with this monster.
The new M14x offers a balance between performance and mobility. The M14x is less than 6.5lbs and features full-voltage second generation four and two-core Intel Core i CPUs, discrete graphics and an optical disk drive. The M14x comes with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 55M graphics card and up to 3GB of graphics memory. You can also get the optional Intel WiMAX technology in order to enable internet connectivity anywhere.
The M11x has been a long time favorite for mobile gamers and now it is even better. New improvements to this device include second-generation Intel Core i processors with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, updated graphics featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M and the optional Intel WiMAX technology. Highlights for all devices listed below. No word on an official release date or price just yet so stay tuned.
M18X
- 18.4-inch FHD WLED 1080p display
- Dual GPU options with GDDR5 on all graphics options
- AMD and NVIDIA graphics options
- Intel “Huron River” Architecture with a new factory overclocked Intel Core i7 Extreme Quad Core processor
- 32GB 1333MHz memory upgradeable
- HDMI/Display Port output and HDMI-in
- Wireless HD and 3D output options
M14x
- 14-inch WLED HD (720p) display or optional WLED HD+ (900p) display
- Second-generation overclockable Intel Core i CPUs with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
- Updated graphics featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M with up to 3GB of VRAM
- NVIDIA Optimus technology for extended battery life
- Up to 8GB of 1600MHz Extreme-Performance system memory
- HDMI 1.4 to support connectivity on HDTVs and 7.1 digital audio
- Audio powered by Klipsch
- Optional Intel WiMAX technology
M11x R3
- 11.6-inch WLED HD (720p) display
- Second-generation overclockable Intel Core i processors with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
- Updated graphics featuring he NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
- Up to 16GB of 1333MHz high-performance system memory
- HDMI 1.4 to support connectivity on HDTVs and 7.1 digital audio
- Audio powered by Klipsch
- Optional Intel WiMAX technology
Source: Engadget – Alienware M18x, M14x and M11x R3 finally official, world can now move on