Alienware introduced a new 15.4 inch notebook this week called the Area-51 m15x which according to the company is the most powerful 15.4 inch notebook that they’ve ever designed. The system combines an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor with a 15.4 inch display powered by an NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX GPU. Other features include an all new case design with a stealthy profile, and a unique AlienFX customizable effects program which lets users create unique lighting themes across six distinct zones (including the keyboard, the QuickTouch control pad etc)

Highlights of the new Alienware Area-51 m15x include the following:

• First 15.4 inch notebook to feature the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor
• First 15.4 inch notebook with the NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX graphics
• Up to 4GB DDR2 RAM
• Dual Hard Drives with Smart Bay technology
• Ultra-High Definition Video (1200p) and HD Audio
• Command Center with AlienFX Lighting Control
• Stealth Mode Power Management
• Windows Vista OS
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 support
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• ExpressCard slot
• FireWire port
• 7-in-1 media card reader
• Measures 1.3 x 14.55 x 10.73 inches and weighs 7 lbs
• 1 HDMI connector

There are currently three systems that you can choose from - two of which are available now.

System 1 (which is not available yet) consists of:

• Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz
• GeForce 8600M GS
• 1GB RAM
• WideXGA+(720p) display
• MSRP of $1499

System 2 (available now) consists of:

• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz
• GeForce 8700M GT graphics
• 2GB RAM
• WideXGA+ (720p) display
• MSRP of $2099

System 3 (available now) consists of:

• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
• GeForce 8800M GTX
• 2GB RAM
• WideXGA+ (720p) display
• MSRP of $2699

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