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Alienware Area-51 m15x

Power users who pride themselves on having the most advanced laptops are happy to trade portability and desk space for a massive 17-inch desktop replacement with the latest high-end components. Those same hardware fetishists should be kicking themselves now that Alienware has gone all-in on a new 15-inch system, the...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Alienware Area-51, Alienware, laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-03-04

Alienware Area-51 m9750

Alienware has long been the first name in big-budget gaming rigs, straddling the line between the mainstream and enthusiast markets with flashy ads, high-end components, and just enough hand-holding for novices. We first laid eyes on the company's flagship laptop, the Area-51 m9750, at CES 2007 back in January and...

Tags: Video cards, Games, Processors, Alienware, Alienware Area-51

Product reviews 2007-07-26

Multitasking (Speed and power to grow on with the Alienware Area-51 7500)

Multitasking (Speed and power to grow on with the Alienware Area-51 7500)Two questionsa) How much does this system cost?b) How much would a similarly configured, self-built system cost?Yes and Service by DellI hope that you never need any tech support. If it comes from Dell not only will you...

Tags: Alienware, Alienware Area-51 7500, Alienware Area-51, Dell Computer Corp., system cost

Discussion threads 2007-05-23

Alienware Area-51 m5790 Special Edition

Special editions are usually reserved for DVDs and the occasional iPod, so for a laptop to be labeled as such, it must be pretty special indeed. Alienware has added the Special Edition designation to its Area-51 m5790 desktop replacement, but what's so special about it? You can now order the...

Tags: Notebooks, Blu-ray, Monitors & displays, laptop computer, Special Edition, Alienware Area-51, Alienware

Product reviews 2007-03-01

Velocity Micro NoteMagix L80 Ultra

Velocity Micro is known for well-constructed gaming desktops that manage to pack in cutting-edge components without breaking the bank. The company's laptops may not be as groundbreaking, but they still provide decent performance in a slick-looking package. Our $2,575 NoteMagix L80 Ultra matches up in terms of both price and...

Tags: Memory, Notebooks, Desktops, Alienware, Alienware Area-51 m5550, jack, m5550, Alienware Area-51, Velocity Micro, Velocity

Product reviews 2006-09-27

Alienware Area-51 m5550

Unlike its higher-end sibling, the Aurora mALX, the silver-and-black Alienware Area-51 m5550 has a subdued look that might blend in to the corporate landscape, were it not for the familiar glowing alien head on the lid. At 7 pounds, the Area-51 m5550 is also designed to be slightly more mobile...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Memory, Alienware Area-51, Alienware, laptop computer

Product reviews 2006-09-15

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Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850

Toshiba's Qosmio line has always been the company's experimental playground for high-end systems, from massive gaming rigs to inventive multimedia home theater laptops. While there were a lot of interesting ideas there, you often ended up with slightly overpriced systems with out-of-date video cards or non-functioning Webcam hand gesture controls....

Tags: Notebooks, Toshiba Qosmio line, Toshiba Qosmio, Toshiba Corp.

Product reviews 2009-10-19

Learning to say "No!"

I'm not good at saying no. I like to give people what they need and support them in whatever way I can. This particular philosophy works fine when you're volunteering at a bake sale, but not as well when it's budgeting time. These are only...

Tags: District, Health Care, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Tools & Techniques, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Management, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-12-10

End of an era: Dell may dump its factories

End of an era: Dell may dump its factoriesRubbed up the wrong way?"The rub: It's unclear whether contract equipment manufacturers would want to buy Dell's manufacturing hubs. Do contract manufacturers really want to take on Dell's capacity?"Don't CEM's want to take on everyone's capacity ... I mean isn't their model...

Tags: Manufacturing, Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., End-Of-An-Era

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Would Dell be dumb enough to buy Radio Shack?

Would Dell be dumb enough to buy Radio Shack?Aside from Apple?Aside from Apple? What more do you need? Lineups around the block and sales per square foot that are 3X Tiffany's.Dell would presume to be the working man's Apple store. They might look at this option and understand exactly why...

Tags: Strategy, Sales force management, Radio Shack, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-05-07

Intel Core 2 Duo in short supply and priced above list

Intel Core 2 Duo in short supply and priced above listBest bang for the buck?? nah...Don't get me wrong, the Intel Core 2 Duo chips are powerful cpu's, and I agree that the E6600 on up handily beat the best AMD currently has to offer at stock.As well, the AMD...

Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, PC, Intel Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CPU, stock

Discussion threads 2006-08-08

"4.26" Desperation Decoded

"4.26" Desperation Decodedone has a right to dreamand also to write fiction.A tad overpricedAnd I thought Alienware was overpriced! Even someone like myself that dislikes M$ would be tempted to pay 400 bucks instead of ten thousand. Maybe Mr. Dell can get that price down by using AMD Opteron chips...

Tags: Games, Game players, Processors, Microsoft Xbox 360, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-01-12

Is retail right for Dell?

Is retail right for Dell?The Dell nameHere is a company operating on name alone. It shows that all you need is a good brand name and you can hold on for years just on eroding reputation. Dell is quickly losing relevence but is still a great name. Declining quality, tech...

Tags: Semiconductors, Alienware, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-11-29

Intel's Dothan chip expected May 10

Intel's Dothan chip expected May 10this might be whyi buy a new notebook every year this year my prom is that i dont buy from anyone that outscorce there tech ppl.and i need a 128 ati vid card and every time i find one they say sorry we are...

Tags: Notebooks, Intel Corp., chip, laptop computer, notebook, Dothan chip

Discussion threads 2004-04-27