Intro
Well I bought a DeLL XPS M1730 an had an accident so my replacement is an Alienware M17xR2 which I really like so far
Specs:
Space Black - Anodized Aluminum
Airborne Documentation, System Exchanges,Factory Install
AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue
5.1 Channel Audio
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive,QuickSilver
Intel Core i5 520M 2.4GHz (2.93GHz Turbo Mode, 3MB Cache)
4GB Dual Channel Memory (2x 2GB DDR3)
1320-8856 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)
1GB GDDR3 Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M
S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks
Standard Nameplate
Automatic Updates: On
Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
128GB Solid State Drive & 320GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD'S
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Multi-Language
MCAFEE Pearl MUI, 15mth,With Media
PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
DataSafe Local BackUp
DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG
Nero 9 Media Burning Software
Steam and Portal Factory Installed
Genuine Windows 7 Professional, 64bit, English
Alienhead 3D
Alienhead 3D
Soft Contracts,Banktec Care,Alienware
Alienware Command Center, M17x
Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR
Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini Card
Exchange
What's in the Box:
Laptop, AC Adapter, Mouse Pad, Cap, Alienware Head Sticker, Manual and Discs.
Design
Awesome!!!
Screen:
One of the best screens I have ever seen on a laptop. Very vivid, Clear. Nothing to complain about.
Keyboard
Well it lights up all over which is cool. I use an external keyboard.
Touchpad
It also lights up an can change colors.
Features:
Multimedia Keys
Nice Media Keys above the keyboard. They work nice.
LEDS
There's a real nice function/LED bar above the keyboard.
Wifi –
There is Wifi 130mps!
Speakers
Sounds Good. Not sure if it has a sub or not. I'll check later.
Input and Output Ports
Everything I would need.
Front:
Speakers which also can change the colors too.
Webcam Pictures
Seems nice.
Right Side:
Head phone outs(2), mic(4 ports total for audio in and out), 2 USB ports and a slot dvd+-rw drive
Left Side:
VGA, HDMI,Firewire, Ethernet, 2 USB's, E-sata, small firewire ports
Rear:
Power plug.
Bottom:
Easy to install HDD. Even has my name engraved on the face plate.
Benchmarks
Will add later.
Size and Weight
Huge, kinda heavy.
Heat and Noise
Seems good so far:P
Battery Life
Had it since 10:30am on the november 30th 2010 so haven't had time to really check much out.
Software
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
Accessories
Baseball Cap, Mouse Pad, Sticker, AC Adapter, User's Manual, 2 Discs.
Pros: Had for less than 3 days so I'll list later.
Cons: Had for less than 3 days so I'll list later.
Conclusion: I'll let you know when I've had it a month or so.
Well I bought a DeLL XPS M1730 an had an accident so my replacement is an Alienware M17xR2 which I really like so far
Specs:
Space Black - Anodized Aluminum
Airborne Documentation, System Exchanges,Factory Install
AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue
5.1 Channel Audio
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive,QuickSilver
Intel Core i5 520M 2.4GHz (2.93GHz Turbo Mode, 3MB Cache)
4GB Dual Channel Memory (2x 2GB DDR3)
1320-8856 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)
1GB GDDR3 Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M
S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks
Standard Nameplate
Automatic Updates: On
Alienware M17x 240W A/C Adapter
128GB Solid State Drive & 320GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD'S
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Multi-Language
MCAFEE Pearl MUI, 15mth,With Media
PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
DataSafe Local BackUp
DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG
Nero 9 Media Burning Software
Steam and Portal Factory Installed
Genuine Windows 7 Professional, 64bit, English
Alienhead 3D
Alienhead 3D
Soft Contracts,Banktec Care,Alienware
Alienware Command Center, M17x
Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR
Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini Card
Exchange
What's in the Box:
Laptop, AC Adapter, Mouse Pad, Cap, Alienware Head Sticker, Manual and Discs.
Design
Awesome!!!
Screen:
One of the best screens I have ever seen on a laptop. Very vivid, Clear. Nothing to complain about.
Keyboard
Well it lights up all over which is cool. I use an external keyboard.
Touchpad
It also lights up an can change colors.
Features:
Multimedia Keys
Nice Media Keys above the keyboard. They work nice.
LEDS
There's a real nice function/LED bar above the keyboard.
Wifi –
There is Wifi 130mps!
Speakers
Sounds Good. Not sure if it has a sub or not. I'll check later.
Input and Output Ports
Everything I would need.
Front:
Speakers which also can change the colors too.
Webcam Pictures
Seems nice.
Right Side:
Head phone outs(2), mic(4 ports total for audio in and out), 2 USB ports and a slot dvd+-rw drive
Left Side:
VGA, HDMI,Firewire, Ethernet, 2 USB's, E-sata, small firewire ports
Rear:
Power plug.
Bottom:
Easy to install HDD. Even has my name engraved on the face plate.
Benchmarks
Will add later.
Size and Weight
Huge, kinda heavy.
Heat and Noise
Seems good so far:P
Battery Life
Had it since 10:30am on the november 30th 2010 so haven't had time to really check much out.
Software
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
Accessories
Baseball Cap, Mouse Pad, Sticker, AC Adapter, User's Manual, 2 Discs.
Pros: Had for less than 3 days so I'll list later.
Cons: Had for less than 3 days so I'll list later.
Conclusion: I'll let you know when I've had it a month or so.
Hope the "awesomeness" continues after a month 
