Alienware M17X R3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Solid performance, Striking HD display, Edgy design
Topnotch performance, Great styling, 3D Gaming, HDMI input and output
Fantastic performance, Unique design, Excellent keyboard and touchpad, Great speakers.

Cons:

Expensive, Short battery life, Fans can get loud
Expensive

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Last revision on November 16, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Solid performance, Striking HD display, Edgy design
Topnotch performance, Great styling, 3D Gaming, HDMI input and output
Fantastic performance, Unique design, Excellent keyboard and touchpad, Great speakers

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive, Short battery life, Fans can get loud
Expensive
Build quality not as good as old M17x, Gets noisy under full load

Expert reviews and ratings

The M17x R3 gets a CPU and graphics refresh while maintaining the slick Alienware craftsmanship and lighting effects that gamers crave. This rig provides plenty of horsepower for games, but be warned: It can get pretty loud when stressed....

By Computer Shopper on December 02, 2011

100

The AlienWare M17x-R3 can carry out all types of task very rapidly. It also offers rich connectivity, a good finish and decent 2D and stereoscopic 3D gaming. While pricing isn't part of our rating criteria, this model will certainly be out of reach...

By DigitalVersus on November 04, 2011

Alienware products have long been the objects of desire for gamers seeking high performance, powerful graphics and flashy styling. Dell's 17.3-inch Alienware M17X continues that tradition, now in its third iteration, the R3. The R3 has been upgraded...

By HardwareZone.com on October 20, 2011

There is very little wrong with this notebook, as we found before with the weaker model with GTX 460M graphics. The glossy screen, the keyboard ghosting, the GPU throttling on battery power, and the high price tag are its main flaws. Other than that,...

By NotebookCheck on August 07, 2011

Well firstly our request for a faster GPU to assist those who want to try 3D Vision with maximum performance has been answered. The GTX 580M will allow gamers to play with far higher detail level and less compromises in stereoscopic 3D than the GTX...

By HardwareHeaven on July 22, 2011

The M17x is a glorious piece of kit. The sheer size of the thing means that it isn't for everyone, but for those who want outrageous gaming ability from their laptop, this is it. Unless you get the bigger one...

By ZDNet Australia on July 11, 2011

The Alienware M17x R3 is a class-leading entrant into the 17.3-inch gaming notebook market. Its outstanding design, AlienFX lighting system, and excellent performance make it ideal for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts. Other highlights of the machine...

By Notebook Review on July 08, 2011

If you want the ultimate performance desktop replacement, then this might just hit the spot. Just be aware of the weight and the short battery life, this is a desktop replacement, not a ‘portable, everyday’ machine. Carrying it to LAN...

By Kitguru.net on February 02, 2011

The Alienware M17x R3 starts at $1499. For that, you receive a robust selection of hardware including an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM and a Radeon HD 6870M GPU. It’s no longer possible to equip a system exactly like our review...

By PCPer on November 15, 2011

I can comfortably say that the Alienware M17x is the best computer I have used. Even though I am Mac through and through, I have been persuaded and turned by my experience with this computer. Windows 7 runs beautifully, the screen is gorgeous and...

By Tracy and Matt's Blog on August 02, 2011

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