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Brand: Alienware
Category: Personal Computer

List Price: ~~$881.99~~
Buy New: $867.97
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

7 reviews
Sales Rank: 166

Color: Cosmic Black
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.3
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
System Memory: 4
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 320
Graphics RAM: 1024
Free Memory Slots: 2
Firewire Ports: 1
USB Ports: 3
Display Size: 11.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.3
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 13.2 x 15.3

MPN: AM11X2894CSB
Model: AM11X-2894CSB
UPC: 884116045540
EAN: 0884116045540
ASIN: B003LPUYI4

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:

•	1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 Processor with 3MB cache
•	4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz (two DIMMs)
•	320GB, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive (no internal optical drive--use external)
•	11.6-inch high-definition widescreen 720p (1366 x 768) LCD; HDMI output
•	Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit) Operating System

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All Powerful. All Portable.

Alienware M11x Specs:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300
Processor Specs: 1.30GHz, 800MHz, 3MB Cache
Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz (2 DIMMs)
Video Graphics: 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M Graphics Card
Hard Drive: 320GB (7200 RPM)
Multimedia Drive: None
Display: 11.6" High-Definition Widescreen 720p (1366 x 768) LCD
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Digital Media: 3-in-1 Media Card Reader
Networking: 10/100 Ethernet
Wireless Connectivity: Dell 1520 WLAN Card
Sound: Internal High-Definition Surround Sound Audio 5.1
Keyboard: Backlit
Webcam: Integrated 1.3MP
Power: 8-Cell Prismatic Battery
I/O Ports: USB 2.0 (3); RJ45 Ethernet; IEEE 1394a; Display Port, HDMI; Audio-out Connectors; Audio-in/Microphone Jack
Width: 11.25"
Depth: 9.19"
Height: 1.29"
Warranty: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty, 24/7 Phone Support

Be Creative, Work Hard, Play Fast.

Out-of-This-World Power
Alienware builds some of the most powerful and high-performing PCs on the planet. Be creative, work hard, play fast: That's the Alienware goal.

Supremely Mobile
Game virtually anywhere with this premium laptop measuring under 12 inches and weighing less than 4.5 lbs. You'll also enjoy extensive battery life--up to 8 hours, 39 minutes in integrated graphics mode.

Striking Visuals
With NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M graphics, the Alienware M11x is designed to deliver a mind-blowing HD view of games. Alienware's BinaryGFX technology also allows users to switch between discrete and integrated graphics at will.

Fast and Efficient
Get the most from your computing experience with a high-speed Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

On top of that, you'll get 4GB of speedy 1066MHz system memory, for a machine that's ready for action.

Superb Sound
Enjoy internal high-definition surround sound audio, with built-in front speakers.

Close Connections
It's not all about gaming. This machine includes a built-in 1.3MP webcam and microphone so people can stay close and connected wherever they go. (Internet connection required.)

Plenty of Room
Your storage needs should be addressed by the large 320GB hard drive, with faster performance thanks to its 7200 RPM speed.

Media Card Reader
Easily hook up digital devices and seamlessly transfer music, movies, pictures and more.

All About Connections
A Dell 1520 WLAN card allows you to access the Internet from any hotspot and stay connected with your favorite sites and people. If you need a little more bandwidth connect via 10/100 Ethernet.

An HDMI port allows you to connect your machine to an HDTV for high-resolution entertainment with audio and video delivered on a single cable.

Strong Support
This machine is backed with Alienware's one-year limited hardware warranty, along with 24/7 phone support.

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Enjoy your favorite videos and music with Windows Media Player.

Simplify everyday tasks

Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.
Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.

Work the way you want

Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.

Make new things possible

Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
Watch your favorite DVD movies.
Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.

Jump Lists
New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new e‑mail messages or playing music.

Improved Windows Taskbar
In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver.

Snap
Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back.

What's in the Box

Dell Alienware M11x (Cosmic Black), Eight-Cell Rechargeable Battery, AC Adapter, User Manual, Warranty Card

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Customer Reviews:

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The ideal on-the-go gaming rig August 28, 2010
Timothy M. Richmond
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have been looking at this item for quite a while and finally pulled the trigger. My concerns with the speed of the processor on the Core 2 rather than i5 and i7 and the high price were my only reason not to buy. After reading about the battery hit taken on this with the faster processors and the price dropping about $100 so that the price difference with the i7 become quite large, I decided to go with the Core 2 and I am glad I did.

First off, the screen is glossy and only of average brightness but the viewing angles and the ability to turn the contrast all the way up and still see a good picture a plus. Second, there is no bluetooth but there are so many tiny dongles these days it isn't a huge issue for your mouse or headphones - just use of one the three usb ports. Third, the reason to buy this is for gaming and I am happy to say I was able to load all my games on the spacious 320gb hard drive with room to spare and they are all playable anywhere from medium to ultra settings. I play almost exclusively real-time strategy titles such as StarCraft II and the Command and Conquer titles. They all run really good.

The build quality is phenomenal on this thing. It is fun to just look at and admire. Being able to change the lighting in five zones and in various ways makes night computing perfect. The small keyboard is a little tougher to type on than a chic-lit style on a netbook but the razor sharp backlighting makes it work out fine after a little practice. Touch typing works great. The wrist area does not show fingerprints, the mouse has a great texture and really soft press buttons but I use an external mouse.

My first unit did not work the second day. It went black screen on me and Amazon shipped me a replacement the very next day that has been perfect. I also went into the bios on the second one and enabled turbo mode and it works - no blue screens.

I spent all day loading up my gaming titles and look forward to playing on the go and around the house a lot more now. I was also pleased that 1080p YouTube worked flawlessly and my programs seem snappy. So far, so good, enjoying it. The kids love it too and like to change the keyboard to pink for the girls and incredible hulk green for the boys.

A fun toy, I hope to enjoy for a long time, and recommend.

5 out of 5 stars

Alienware m11x June 24, 2010
D. Hall (Savannah, GA)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful

I received it yesterday. Works awesome. But I was really looking forward to the red lights as in all the pictures but it came with blue lights. I just wanted to let folks know that lights are blue not red as shown in all the pictures. For the color selection and other options you must order directly from Dell or Alienware. Not serious enough to send back, I was just disapointed with the color change. Also has 4gb RAM.. not mentioned in specs that I could find... It is fast with long batt life..

Updated review: Program included to customize all lights is awesome.. Changed my rating from 4 to 5.. great little notebook win7 home prem, x64sys

4 out of 5 stars

Power packed mini. August 26, 2010
Kraziken (Bothel, Wa United States)
This review is for the R2 version.

I like power, but I also wanted something more portable. Having lugged around heavy machines, I really wanted something lightweight that could handle a majority of my computing needs, yet still have some "fun" factor when I wanted.

Earlier this year, I purchased a HP 311 netbook. Very lightweight machine, and it was equiped with a Nvidia ION chipset. I want to say the netbook accomplished most of my needs. It was capable of light work, and gaming. It had a decent run time of 5 hours. The size was so convenient, I found it easy to take with me wherever I went. The biggest problem was the limitation of ram, and when working with real business applications like Office, it would bog the machine down.

Back to searching for a new machine. The goals were 13" size screen. Some decent mid-range power, yet enough run time that I could go cordless without having to feel like I needed to plug in constantly. An important feature if you like to use the machine on plane trips.

Enter the Alienware M11x. This machine was priced out of my initial pricepoint, so I did not catch the original release earlier this year when I was researching new machines. In my recent research, there really was little to challenge this machine. I think the ASUS ul30 series may be the closest, but still doesn't offer the same video power.

This machine is a bit heavier than my HP 311, so it isn't quite as convenient to tote around, but it offers so much more power. A balance trade off that I'm willing to accept. The run time is even better than my HP 311 mini, although I would have liked to see a removeable battery. Neither the HP311 or this M11x has an optical drive, but I have several main machines, so this did not bother me one bit. I bought a LG GSA-E50L DVD USB powered burner that I keep in my backpack, but honestly, I've only used it a handful of occasions. The first time you pick up the tiny machine, you'll notice the chassis is solid and the surface has a nice feel.

This machine is more powerful than the full size notebook given to me by the company I work for. I just lock the other machine at my desk now and carry this as my portable. The Alienware lights don't necessarily display a "business" attitude, but it can be quickly disabled. I kind of discounted the lighted keyboard, but it does come in very handy when working in dark situations, or late in the evening in bed.

I splurged for the i7 processor and larger hard drive, but went with only 4GB of ram to avoid maxing out the price. The build of the laptop is very solid. The touchpad has a rough texture, and works better than the smooth surface of my hp311. The touchpad buttons depress very softly and have a nice feel. Only drawback is the size of the keys on the keyboard, but it is the tradeoff again in having such a small package.

LCD screen has a slight glossy look, which is great in most situations, but can be problematic with glare in others. The screen does not seem to quite match my previous HP in color or brightness, but it is still very good.

If you are really looking for a more complete gaming system, the Alienware M15x big brother may be a better choice, although at a very high price. Or if you are looking for a business class machine, I would suggest other options.

The M11x offers a mix of performance that I find works great as a personal machine for fun, yet has enough power to be used for business. The size, battery run time, and the build quality is great for the business warrior on the go. Just remember to disable the glowing lights for work.

3 out of 5 stars

Wait for price down or go for m11xR2 with i5/i7 June 30, 2010
Jiunjr Feng (Fremont, CA USA)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful

Alienware m11x is most powerful 11.6" laptop in the market comparing with all other 11.6"/12.1" netbooks/laptops.

I would give this laptop 5 stars if I write this review in the begining of 2010 because it comes with Intel C2D SU7300 (Performance closer to Intel C2D T5670) and Nvidia GT335m (Performance closer to ATI5730) provding good enough computing power plus graphic engine to play all current PC games at least mid graphic setting.

Why do I only give 3 stars for it after half year?
Because Alienware m11x has the 2nd generation and current amazon price is higher.

The 2nd generation comes with i5 or i7 processors instead of original C2D SU7300, and Dell normally proivde discount coupon to the customer.

I purchased my i5-520um, Nvidia GT335, 4GB Ram, 160GB HDD, and Bluetooth m11x per "$920 + tax" after 100 off coupon from Dell.

Let's compare with another similar model Lenovo U160, which is also 11.6"/12.1" laptop with i5/i7, but its selling price is $1000+ without any GPU. As you already knew, Alienware gives you i5/i7 with GPU (Nvidia GT335m) and better cost.

Beside powerful specs, m11x is easier 11.6" laptop for you to upgrade memory, hard drive, and wifi card. It's the reason I choose 2.5" 160GB hard drive. You can easy get a 2.5" 500GB hard drive in between $50 to $60 to replace the 160GB one without paying Dell like $100. You can check youtube, and find out how easy that you can change those components inside Alienware m11x and how hard for you to change componetns within other 12.1" laptop/netbook hard drive such as ASUS EEE PC 12" series. Alienware did a great job providing user easier way to upgrade the system.

Well, we know that price is higher than EEE PC and other 12.1"/11.6" netbook, but it's a i5/i7/C2D LAPTOP (NOT A NETBOOK) with Nvidia GT335m and up to 8 hours battery life making a unbeatable conditions for user.

Currently, DELL Price is $949 for i5 alienware m11x (2GB Ram + 160GB Hard drive) before all upgrades and discount coupon. For C2D SU7300 m11x (2GB Ram + 160GB Hard drive) starts from $799. That isn't a final cost because Dell keeps providing discount coupons very offen.

I would say current Amazon posted Alienware SU7300, 4GM Ram, and 320GB hard driver making a good combination, but $999 is too high (You can m11x i5 version as $999). If they can cost down SU7300 m11x in between $849 and $899, it will be very worth to buy it.

If you have budget more than $800 for a thin, light, and powerful gaming laptop. It will be the best choice.

3 out of 5 stars

Color clarification July 13, 2010
Nicholas S. Stember (New Jersey)
5 out of 11 found this review helpful

One reviewer mentioned the color the M11 came with, and I'm guessing he hasn't had a chance to read the manual yet since every Alienware laptop can change the colors that glow on the keyboard, speakers, alien head, etc. The full spectrum is available through the command center and you can even set it to be a steady color, flash, or whatever you like :)

So don't worry about the color it "boots up" with, that's just the color the guy who set it up chose and it's easily changed :)

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