Hey Guys,
Wanted to create an official thread for the new laptops, our staff will be all over it so feel free to chime in with any questions.
I'll be adding the overview comparison sheets soon.
Alienware 2013 launch
Alienware 14
Tech Specs
Expert Review
Alienware 17
Tech Specs
Expert Review
Alienware 18
Tech Specs
Expert Review
FYI
NEW Alienware Vindicator Backpack
Landing Desktops 2013
**Edit:
-Can't run benchmarks but I'm pretty sure once an official driver is out the scores will be quite different.
-We don't have any news about AMD gpu's yet
-Pre-made configurations are meant to help shorten the ETA on new orders, I don't think that will change much.
-The storage options offered include using the ODD's slot, which means for instance that a 4xSSD config would mean saying goodbye to your ODD (not a big deal for most of us anyway)
-Keyboard ghosting: I'll bring some games tomorrow to test it, I'll update it then.
-Nameplates no longer include customized text, they include the laptop's model as well as the GPU(s) and CPU.
**Edit 2:
Finally got all the screen model specifics
Alienware 14
14.0 inch (355.6 mm) WLED HD (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare Display TN 200 Nit Display (Standard)
14.0 inch (355.6 mm) WLED FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare IPS 300Nit Display
Alienware 17
17.3 inch (439.42 mm) WLED HD+ (1600 x 900) Anti-Glare TN 220 Nit Display (Standard)
17.3 inch (439.42 mm) WLED FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare TN 300 Nit Display
17.3 inch (439.42 mm) 120Hz WLED FHD (1920 x 1080) TrueLife TN 400 Nit Display w/3D Bundle
Alienware 18
18.4 inch (467.36 mm) WLED FHD (1080p) TrueLife PLS 350 Nit Display (1920 X 1080) (Standard)
Anti-glare is available where noted and provides a matte, non-reflective finish to the display (different than our old systems)
Alienware 14 vs. m14xR2
Alienware 17 vs. m17xR4
Alienware 18 vs. m18xR2