Dual SLI graphics, two hard drives, an integrated TV tuner, and a gorgeous 17-inch wide-screen display and off course 3 vibrant techno color can surely produce more than enough power you need in a laptop. Alienware the ultimate gamer’s prey comes with its Aurora m9700 and put all those I said in it, which makes it first and only 17” SLI driven monster.  Though it doesn’t look like a monster at all with its three elegant techno metallic color. I usually like notebook with better performance, never concerned about power. But this Aurora m9700 sure knocks me with perfect combination of power, looks and performance.

SLI graphics provide solid frame rates; loads of drive space; integrated TV tuner; mouse and remote included; cozy keyboard with number pad; beautiful 17-inch wide-screen display. The small alien head that glows blue on the top of the laptop makes it clear to others at any LAN party that you are showing off Alienware hardware. The rubber grips on the hood don't serve any real purpose, but they do contribute to the Aurora m9700's ominous visage. Thankfully, Alienware throws in a mouse. And not just any mouse, but Logitech's excellent G5 Laser Mouse, complete with weights to get the precise feel gamers demand. Alienware also manages to find room for two 100GB hard drives in a RAID 0 configuration, a rare feature in a laptop. Despite all of its high-end hardware, the Aurora m9700 runs cool and quiet, even when running intensive apps, such as a 3D game. Unfortunately, it doesn't always add up to top-flight performance. Few things might bother you such as the glossy touchpad (uncomfortable to use-too glossy), there is no question about it performance but sure when you spend nearly $2,000 you can expect a little more.

Regardless of its very slight drawbacks, it’s the most powerful laptop in the market, whether by performance or stability.

Alienware m9700 Laptop(s) 

Remarkable Features:

Processor & Chipset

AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Processor (800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)

Nvidia Mobile SLI Chipset

Audio

High-Definition audio with Surround Sound Support

Memory

512MB and up to 2GB of Dual-Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz

LCD

17” Wide Screen WUXGA 1920 x 1200 with Clearview

Memory Slot

2 dedicated SO-DIMM slots for Dual-Channel DDR Memory

Network

Optional RealTek B/G           Integrated Bluetooth

Integrated Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45

Integrated 56K V.92 modem RJ-11

Graphics

Dual Graphics Cards

512MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 GS

SLI ENABLED

Other Conectivity

  • 4 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports
  • Express Card Slot /54mm
  • IEEE 1394a (4-pin) port
  • 4-in-1 Memory Card Reader
    (SD / MS / MSPRO / MMC)

Storage

Dual Hard Drives in RAID 0

  • 5400 RPM - Up to 320GB (2 x 120GB)
  • 7200 RPM - Up to 200GB (2 x 100GB)

Color & Chassis

Cyber green, metallic silver & Cyber Blue

·  Height: 1.85”

·  Width: 15.65”

·  Depth: 11.75”

·  Weight: 8.5 lbs

 

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3 Comments so far
  1. Jonathan B October 20, 2006 12:04 pm

    whats the battery life?

  2. feretris October 20, 2006 12:34 pm

    Jonathan since it’s a Litum Ion Battery, Last minimum 4 hours of gameplay.
    But under normal use(other than gameplay) might last more few hours.

  3. Daniel August 13, 2007 7:47 pm

    I couldn’t understand some parts of this article feel the power : Bloggism.net, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

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