Dell Alienware M11x review

The 11.6-inch ultraportable Dell Alienware M11x laptop has enough power to play all the latest titles while making only modest compromises, yet it’s considerably more portable than typical gaming notebooks in the 15-inch range, let alone giant desktop replacement notebooks. The Dell Alienware M11x generally doesn’t cost as much as those larger alternatives, either.

The Dell Alienware M11x squeezes its fantastic performance into a small package by taking an Intel SU7300 ultra-low-voltage CPU, which normally runs at 1.3GHz, and overclocking it to 1.73GHz by way of boosting the frontside bus from 800MHz to 1066MHz. As for storage, the default configuration has a 160GB, 5400rpm hard drive; you should opt for one of the faster 7200rpm models, which can have a big impact on overall performance.

Regardless of what the true CPU speed is, the Dell Alienware M11x flies. On WorldBench 6 tests, it earned a score of 77, which is among the best marks we’ve seen from an ultraportable PC. Using the Intel integrated graphics, with the CPU in its overclocked state, Users achieved about 7.5 hours of battery life. That was without any sort of bulky extended battery sticking out of the bottom of the case. In fact, extended batteries are not available: the Dell Alienware M11x’s eight-cell prismatic battery is fully integrated and can’t be easily removed, which helps give the case a smooth and clean look. Price of this laptop is around $790 US Dollars.