Alienware launches Core i7 M15x laptop

It's a largely new system on the inside, but Alienware isn't digging up a new name for its powerful 15-inch gaming laptop. Featuring Intel's new mobile Core i7 processor, the Alienware m15x debuted today, the first of several Core i7 laptops we expect in the near future.

According to Alienware, this new system is for "enthusiast and hardcore gamers that require a high level of mobility while still requiring an exceptional gaming experience." Which sounds like it's not exactly going to be inexpensive. It's also not going to be lightweight--this is a 15-inch laptop that starts at nine pounds.

While sure to be highly configurable, as are all Alienware systems, these representative specs seem like the highest-end options available. We suspect an m15x outfitted as below would run several thousand dollars.

• Processor: Intel Core i7 920XM 2.0GHz
• Graphics: 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M1
• Memory: Up to 8GB DDR31 1,333MHz
• Hard Drive: Up to 500GB3 7,200rpm or 256GB solid-state drive
• Optical Drive: Slot-loading dual-layer Blu-ray Disc combo

[SMR-Steve]

I thought the i7 920 ran at 2.66ghz.

[Morndenkainen]

Typically laptop cpu's run at a slightly lower rate to save on the battery and produce less heat. Afterall, who wants a lap burner?

Looks like alienware is producing another nice little toy, hope they keep the price low enough to make it affordable to the people that would actually buy it if its under $2500.

[melewa24]

have the old m15x, getting the new one. these things are amazing people. get one.

[superaznman]

man...