Alienware AM18X-6732BAA 18.4-Inch Laptop

Product Description

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Take control of your gaming with the Alienware M18X multimedia laptop (model AM18X-6732BAA), which is designed with aggressive lines and an in-your-face attitude. It features a stunning, Full HD 1080p 18.4-inch display and a powerful second-generation, quad-core Intel Core i7 processor. Additionally, it offers ultra-fast DDR3 system memory and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics with 1.5 GB of video memory. Taken together, this combination of high-performance technologies allow you to rip through the latest 3D games at lightning-fast frame-rates.

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AlienFX Lighting Controls.

AlienTouch Touchpad Controls.

AlienTactX Macro Key Controls.

This Alienware laptop features two speedy USB 3.0 ports--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. (It also comes with two standard USB 2.0 ports, plus the two USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible.)

The Alienware Command Center brings you intuitive access to applications and controls, so you can easily adjust details like lighting effects and power. Other features include dual 500 GB hard drives (1 TB total), 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, double-layer DVD drive, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, 3.0-megapixel webcam, and both HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs. It's pre-loaded with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit).

One-Stop Gaming and Entertainment Center

Whether you want to watch movies, listen to music or connect with friends, the Alienware M18x lets you turn your gaming laptop into a home theater system, anytime you please.

Watch, Play, Connect: Hook up any compatible device with an HDMI output to your Alienware M18x or catch your favorite shows with an optional TV tuner and remote.

Big Sound, Small Speakers: Get more immersive gaming experience than you ever expected from a laptop with audio powered by Klipsch. Or, wake the neighbors with support for up to 7.1 Surround Sound Audio.

Command and Customize:

Control and personalize your system from the user-friendly Alienware Command Center.

AlienFX Lighting Controls allow you to choose from an array of color and transition effects and assign them to distinct zones, including the keyboard, touchpad and more. AlienTouch Touchpad Controls allow you to customize your touchpad’s sensitivity to prevent accidental contact, and activate virtual scrolling to enable vertical and horizontal scrolling with just a touch. AlienTactX Macro Key Controls let your keys do the clobbering. The M18x comes with five programmable keyboard keys, for up to 15 distinct functions per application. AlienFusion Power Management allows you to decide when you need maximum performance, or when to scale back power for less intensive applications.

Built for Speed

The second-generation Intel Core i7 mobile processors for laptops deliver top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness making it your ideal choice for visibly smart performance. Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

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Key Specifications Full HD 1080p 18.4-inch LED-backlit display with 1920 x 1080 resolution 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7-2670QM quad-core processor (3.1 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB L3 cache). Dual 500 GB SATA hard drives for 1 TB of total storage (both 7200 RPM) 8 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (32 GB maximum from 4 DIMM slots) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics with 1.5 GB of GDDR5 discrete graphics memory plus Optimus Technology for switching between discrete and integrated graphics for better battery management. 8x multi-format CD/DVD drive 3-megapixel HD webcam 2.1 speaker configuration with audio powered by Klipsch plus Waves MAXX Audio 3 audio enhancement 12-cell high-capacity battery Dimensions and Weight: 17.17 x 12.68 x 2.13 inches (WxDxH); 11.93 pounds

Wireless & Networking Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (requires Wireless-N router to optimize speed and range). Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones. Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Connectivity & Expansion 2 ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). 2 standard USB 2.0 ports 1 eSATA port with transfer speeds up to 3GB/s, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves (shared with a USB 2.0 port). 2 HDMI ports for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable (one HDMI 1.4 and one HDMI 1.3). 1 mini DisplayPort video output VGA video output (analog, RGB) 9-in-1 memory card reader Combo SPDIF optical output and standard analog headphone jack Microphone/line-in port (retaskable for 5.1 analog audio output)

What's in the Box

This package contains the Alienware AM18X-6732BAA notebook PC, AC adapter, 12-cell battery, and printed documentation.

Warranty

1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support; in-home service after remote diagnosis

Included Software

McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (30-day Subscription)

Why Alienware?

• The Alienware Vision: We aim to build the brand, shape the future and be the best. We offer speed-of-light execution and outstanding customer service. We strive to set the benchmark for excellence and innovation.
• Alienware shows pride by honoring six core values: innovation, quality, service, communication, people and performance.
• The philosophy is "Build it as if it were your own." The result is worldwide brand recognition and respect.