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Alienware Area-51 m7700 NotebookAlienware announced its new Area-51 m7700 laptop at CES-2006. The company officials say that never before has such an extensive amount of functionality been packaged in such a compact and efficient form.

The grounds for delivery of an unparallel performance lounge in the notebooks latest configuration. With Intel’s latest PCI-Express based 915 chipset as its core foundation, the laptop is able to support the latest and greatest technology available on the market.

For game maniacs & those using heavy application the Area-51® m7700 is fortified with NVIDIA’s latest GeForce Go 7800 GTX graphics modules and has full bandwidth of PCI-Express x16 and 256MB of memory. The 17” LCD even makes viewing a brilliant experience and ensures the rendering of crispest and most vibrant image using advanced proprietary technology.

Oops! I missed to tell about Audio performance… The Area-51® m7700 have FOUR integrated speakers and subwoofer for a brilliant quality of the system’s S/PDIF digital 5.1 Surround sound output.
The super Audio and Video together combined with the power of Intel’s Pentium 4 processor renders an awesome Dramatic Cinema Experience.
For a complete best for performance and best for appearance in company with security the notebooks comes loaded with Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2.

It's a awesome laptop that cost $2,169, check it out at Alienware


Alienware Area-51 m7700 Notebook Features Include:

  • Phenomenal Functionality: Never before has such an extensive amount of functionality been packaged in such a compact and efficient form. Created in an effort to merge desktop features into a smaller form factor without compromise, the Alienware Area-51® m7700 represents the world’s first “Mobile Desktop.”
  • Unparalleled Performance : Having Intel’s latest PCI-Express based 915 chipset as its core foundation, the Alienware Area-51® m7700 is able to support the latest and greatest technology available on the market. From the phenomenal speed of the newest Pentium 4 processor to the astounding performance of the 256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 ULTRA graphics, this system is a no-holds barred solution for anyone looking for the ultimate in performance.
  • Lucid Gaming : Armed with NVIDIA’s latest GeForce Go 7800 GTX graphics modules, the Alienware Area-51® m7700 has the full bandwidth of PCI-Express x16 and 256MB of memory to handle even the most taxing applications and games. Matched to a brilliant 17” LCD, this system will redefine what the ultimate gaming experience should be.
  • High-Definition Video without Imperfections: Alienware systems featuring Nvidia GeForce 7800, 6800, 6600 and 6200 graphics cards, provide crisp and vibrant, high-definition video enabled by PureVideo Technology. Regardless of the source of the video being played, Alienware systems allow the images to be scaled to any size, meaning small videos can be enlarged to fill the entire screen while still maintaining high-quality image detail.
  • Brilliant Surround Audio : Whether you are planning to take advantage of the convenience of FOUR integrated speakers and subwoofer or looking to enjoy the unrivaled quality of the system’s S/PDIF digital 5.1 Surround sound output, the Alienware Area-51® m7700 is the ideal music station.
  • Striking Visual Aesthetic : The new Area-51® m7700 blends the unique Alienware aesthetic with an elegant simplicity to create a striking physical appearance which is aggressive, yet professional. No matter where you go, there will be no doubt that the system you are using is distinctively Alienware.
  • Dramatic Cinema Experience : When you combine full digital surround audio with the power of Intel’s Pentium 4 processor and an exceptional 17” widescreen LCD, you have yourself the ultimate mobile multimedia system. Thanks to the technology found within the system, the Alienware Area-51® m7700 is able to provide users with the full audio and visual experience directors intended without any of the common sacrifices made by other mobile systems.
  • ClearView LCD Technology: The Area-51® m7700* utilizes the latest ClearView LCD technology to ensure the crispest and most vibrant image is being presented. Using advanced proprietary technology, LCDs featuring ClearView have a distinct advantage over standard LCD displays. In highly lit environments, a standard LCD is plagued with an image which is excessively bright and washed out. LCD screens using ClearView technology are able to deliver a stunning image wherever you are and regardless of what the ambient light conditions might be. This allows you to enjoy the Area-51® m7700’s high quality 17” Widescreen LCD wherever you might be.
    *Clearview Available only when configured with a 17" WSXGA+ screen.
  • Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2: Service Pack 2 includes enhancements to Internet Explorer which reduce unwanted ads, and provide you more information about websites and downloads so you can better control what gets downloaded to your PC.

    Alienware Area-51 m7700 Notebook Specifications:

    Operating Systems
    Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
    Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition
    Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

    Processors & Chipset
    Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology - (2.8GHz - 3.8GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB Cache, Socket 775)

    Intel 915P + ICH6 chipset

    Graphics and Video
    NVIDIA GeForce GO 6800 with 256MB DDR3
    NVIDIA GeForce GO 6800 ULTRA with 256MB DDR3

    Memory
    Starting at 256MB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz.
    4 dedicated SO-DIMM slots for Dual-Channel DDR2 Memory

    Drive Bays
    Externally accessible and easily removable:
    Dual bays for Optical Drives
    Dual Bays for Primary and Secondary Hard-Drives

    I/O Ports
    Externally accessible:
    Parallel: One parallel port
    Serial: One serial port
    Video: One DVI connector
    TV-out: One S-Video out connector
    TV-In: Video-IN Ports (TV-Tuner required, not included)
    Keyboard: One PS2 connection
    Mouse: One PS2 connection
    IEEE 1394: Two mini IEEE 1934a (4-pin) ports
    USB: 4 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports
    Headphone: 1 headphone jack
    Audio: 5.1 channel out (S/PDIF) / Line-in, Microphone in
    Network: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45
    Modem: Integrated 56K V.92 modem RJ-11
    Infrared: Infrared port for Data transfer

    Internally accessible:
    Primary IDE Channel
    Secondary IDE
    Dual SATA 150 connectors

    Slots
    One PCMCIA Single-slot ACPI Card Bus (Type II)
    7-in-1 Memory Card Reader (SD/MS/MMC)

    Features

    Enhanced Front Stereo Speakers
    Full Range 180Watt AC Adapter
    Standard Smart Li-ION Battery
    3-color LED Audio DJ

    Case and Chassis
    Exclusive Alienware Design and Color
    Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.1" x 15.6" x 11.7"
    Weight: Starting at 10.0lbs

    LCD Panel
    17” WideUXGA 1920x1200 LCD Display
    17” WideXGA+ 1400x900 LCD Display

    Power
    Primary Battery: 12 Cells, 6600 mAH
    180Watt Auto-Switch 220/110 AC Adapter
    220Watt Auto-Switch 220/110 AC Adapter

    Alienware Area-51 m7700 Notebook