- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Dell Alienware M15X
- 15.6"
- Core i7 1.73 GHz Quad core
- 4 GB DDR3-1333
- 250 GB
#3 in Highest RPM Dell laptops
First seen on December, 2011
Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)Overall the build is excellent and the laptop is heavy and sturdy.
Features Key features of the Dell Alienware M15X
1.73 GHz
Intel Core i7 740QM
Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)Having said that, the M15x design is surprisingly sleek and edgy - just don't bring it to a business meeting.
screen size
15.6"
18.4"
18.4"
Alienware M15X by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)Also, like other gaming notebooks, the screen is highly reflective, so don't buy this laptop if you want to use it outdoors.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 3.1 GHz   | 4 GHz |
Alienware M15X by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)I wanted a powerful laptop to serve as a desktop replacement and as my primary work computer, and I was drawn by the Intel i7 quad processor and powerful mobile graphics card.
memory
| 0 GB | 8 GB | 20 GB |
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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DDR3-1333
cons
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250 GB -
1.73 GHz (Intel Core i7 740QM) -
can't read a camera or phone memory card -
33.3 -
4 GB -
1080p video will need to be scaled down to fit on the screen -
15.6" -
8,865 (Intel Core i7 740QM)
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 3 users at amazon.com Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010) Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010) Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010) |
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Noise
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)Ominously, the noises increased in frequency over time, like the laptop was slowly getting ready to explode and die altogether.
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 40% by by LizbethMy husband once again went online and discovered that the hard drive will make noises when it is failing.
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)After a few days my M15x began to make random hardware clicking and beeping noises from deep inside the unit.
Harddrive
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 40% by by LizbethWe got the hard drive replaced and it is no longer beeping at me.
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)There may be a broader problem with the Seagate Momentus hard drive in the M15x- similar issues are widely reported with this drive in the Mac Book Pro and other Dell lines.
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)The hard drive may or may not be the source of the problems with my Alienware, but either way the performance of the hard drive is the bottleneck in this powerful system.
Uses
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)As a 30-something professional, and not a major gamer, I think the "Alienware" branding is cheesy and childish, like a bad comic book, and I simply bought this computer to get the most high-end Dell.
Touchpad
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)I do agree with other reviews that the touchpad on the M15x is serviceable but doesn't work smoothly.
Life
Dell Alienware M15X 15.6", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 250 GB | Rated 20% by by Gandalf (Jan, 2010)I spent about four hours on the phone (multiple calls) with them haphazardly troubleshooting my new laptop.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Dell XPS 15 Quite good 3DMark06 CPU XPS 15 vs Alienware M15X |
 | 3 | ASUS N53SV-EH72 Fastest processor ASUS N53SV-EH72 vs Dell Alienware M15X |
 | 4 | Alienware M Series M14x Longest battery life Alienware M Series M14x vs Dell Alienware M15X |
 | 6 | Dell XPS 17 (L702x) 3-way tie: Highest resolution screen XPS 17 (L702x) vs Alienware M15X |
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