The Alienware M11x, a compact, almost-netbook-sized 11.6-inch gaming laptop that Dell rolled out during this year’s CES will sell for $799. Previously teased with a price that put it in the range of “below $1,000,” it’s described as the “most powerful sub-12-inch gaming laptop in the universe.” Now, we can’t vouch for what teenagers on other planets use for gaming (or how small martian gaming laptops are), but at $799, the M11x’s rare mix of gaming-class power, everyday portability and reasonable price tag is turning out to be a sweet deal we’d want to pick up.
The rest of the spec gives it enough punch for gaming, with a 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 ULV U7300 processor and GeForce GT 335M switchable graphics (with 1GB of video memory) that can handle 720p HD playback–all in a compact 4-pound kit that’s easy to pack and lug around. Of course, it might be difficult to play through the small 11.6-inch display, but the M11x does have DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA outputs to let you port the graphics out to a larger external display such as a standard PC monitor or HDTV. And don’t forget the style; it’s designed with Alienware’s unmistakable flair with the glowing red lights up front and awesome backlit keyboard for gaming in dark rooms.
The rest of the spec includes Wi-fi b/g/n and mobile broadband (3G) connectivity, 1 drive bay (for adding drives of up to 500GBs), card reader, and a battery that’s listed to last for up to 6.5 hours with the graphics switched to run on a power-efficient mode.
There’s no word on a release date yet, but it should be out sometime soon.
Tags: Alienware, Dell, Gaming Laptop, Notebooks
