Alienware’s Area-51 M9750 combines and Intel Core 2 Duo processor with dual 512MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7950 GTX GPUs shatter performance benchmarks and deliver one of the fastest gaming and multimedia experiences around.
This machine is heavy (9.5 lbs.), but far lighter than one would think considering the incredible degree of performance it provides. In addition to top-of-the-line 3D graphics, it has a high-resolution widescreen display and Blu-ray optical drive, for full (1080p) high-definition video capability.
Sound quality is better than average, and a mediocre battery life of 1 hour and 26 minutes (while viewing a DVD) is one of its few minor flaws.
For many consumers, the M9750’s price will be fairly prohibitive, but if you have deep pockets and want a no-compromise gaming powerhouse you can actually take with you, this one will be hard to beat.
Processor: 2.33-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7600
Hard Drive: 200GB (x2)
RAM: 2GB
Display: 17.1-inch widescreen
Built-in Wireless: 802.11a/b/g; Bluetooth
Weight: 9.5 lbs.
Price: $4,699