Dell-Alienware M11x R3 Reviews

Review :
If you want a compact, 11-inch laptop that can still play virtually any game on the market there is no other choice than the Alienware M11x R3.

Pros

• Best-in-class gaming performance
• Fantastic battery life
• LED-backlit keyboard
• Durable build quality

Cons

• Heavy for an 11-inch laptop
• Cooling fan sounds like a hair dryer
• Lackluster screen and no alternative screen options
• Expensive compared to previous version

Alienware M11x R3 Full Review

 The Alienware M11x R3 is the third version of the world's smallest and lightest gaming notebook. Equipped with your choice of the latest second generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors and Nvidia GeForce GT 540M graphics, this high-performance 11-inch notebook is arguably in a class all by itself. Keep reading to see if the latest M11x gaming laptop is worth your money.Our review unit of the Alienware M11x R3 features the following specifications:

• 1.40GHz Intel Core i5-2537M (3MB Cache, max turbo frequency 2.3GHz)
• 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 (2 x 2GB)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
• 11.6" glossy WideHD LED Backlit display (1366x768)
• 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
• Nvidia GeForce GT 540M Discrete Graphics (1GB GDDR3) with switchable Intel HD integrated graphics
• Intel Centrino Advanced–N + WiMAX 6250 a/g/n 2x2, 10/100/1000 LAN
• 3-in-1 media card reader
• 8-Cell Li-ion 64WH battery, 90W Power Supply
• Dimensions: (W x L x H) 11.25" x 9.19" x 1.29"
• Weight: 4.4lbs

Last year, the Alienware M11x and its updated "Revision 2" (M11x R2) version both received the NotebookReview.com Editors' Choice Award for delivering a great combination of build quality, performance, and battery life at a reasonable price. Dell's Alienware team regularly commented on the fact that the M11x was the best-selling Alienware notebook of 2010. It's no surprise then that the engineers at Alienware were eager to improve upon their success with the Alienware m11x R3.