Computers designed for gaming tend to be big, heavy, and generally a pain to lug around. Notebooks with 11.6 inch displays, on the other hand, are typically aimed at folks that prioritize mobility over graphics performance. They tend to be thin, light, and easy to stuff in a bag. There hasn’t been a whole lot of overlap […]
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Maingear set to launch 11.6 inch gaming laptop, carry Dell’s abandoned torchs)
Dell may have decided that 11.6 inch gaming laptops aren’t as cool as they once were… but Maingear is ready to pick up where Dell left off when it decided to end the Alienware M11x line of ultraportable gaming rigs. Engadget reports that Maingear will launch the Pulse 11 notebook on June 3rd with prices […]
Dell Discontinues the Alienware M11x gaming ultraportable
Dell is based in Texas, where everything is allegedly bigger. So maybe it’s not surprising to see that the company is killing off its smallest Alienware gaming laptop. Dell has already largely pulled out of the US netbook, smartphone, and Android tablet space. Dell introduced the Alienware M11x gaming notebook with an 11.6 inch display […]
Deals of the Day (3-27-2012)
The Alienware M11x isn’t the thinnest or lightest laptop available with an 11.6 inch display. But it’s one of the most powerful, thanks to an Intel Core processor and NVIDIA graphics. Alienware is known for making gaming computers, and the m11x series is no different. Today you can knock $100 off the list price with […]
Dell offers free Alienware M11x hinge repairs (no warranty needed)
Dell’s Alienware M11x notebook features an 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, a reasonably fast Intel processor, and high performance graphics. At about 4.5 pounds, it’s pretty heavy for an ultraportable laptop, but it’s one of the smallest, lightest, and cheapest ($749 and up) notebooks aimed specifically at video game enthusiasts. Unfortunately a number […]
Deals of the Day (7-15-11)
The Alienware M11x is a surprisingly powerful gaming machine with high performance graphics packed into a laptop with an 11.6 inch display. But it’s usually pretty expensive with a starting price of around $799. Today you can pick one up for $200 below that cost. Here’s a roundup of some of the day’s top mobile […]
Deals of the Day: Alienware M11x gaming laptop edition
With a starting price of $799, the Alienware M11x isn’t the cheapest laptop available with an 11.6 inch display. But this little guy packs enough power to handle a wide range of recent video games thanks to an NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M graphics card and either an Intel Core 2 Duo or Core i-series processor. […]
Dell launches updated Alienware M11x gaming ultraportable for $999
The Alienware M11x has earned a reputation over the past year as a surprisingly powerful ultraportable laptop with high performance graphics and a small 11.6 inch display. Now Dell is updating the M11x with a faster processor, higher performance graphics, and… a higher starting price. While the laptop launched last year with a starting price […]
Updated Alienware M11x pitted against first generation: It’s faster
Dell recently launched an update to its Alienware M11x gaming ultraportable laptop. The new model has the same high performance NVIDIA graphics as the first generation 11.6 inch, 4.5 pound gaming rig. But the new models feature Core i-series processors while the original came with a choice of an Intel Pentium SU4100 or Intel Core […]
Alienware M11x gaming ultraportable gets spec bump
Dell is now offering the Alienware M11x with a choice of a Core 2 Duo, Core i5, or Core i7 processor. When the company started selling the laptop a few months ago, it was one of the cheapest, lightest, and smallest gaming laptops you could buy, weighing just 4.5 pounds and starting at $799. Sure, […]