Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop Review

Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop Review

Hello I’m Olly and I happen to be one of the computer geeks here at Kwam-iT, with the permission of my superior, I have decided to start writing reviews on some of the devices that come through our website. Last week we had the opportunity of processing an Alienware 17 gaming laptop and I was able to get my hands on it for almost 36 hours.

The first thing I noticed about the device was the updated look, compared to the m17 R4 model, Dell have shed a few pounds of the laptop making it appear lighter (I say appear because I still undoubtedly think weight wise, they both still are very similar).  The entire laptop now has a razor like appearance which I think for the first time makes the Alienware laptop less intimidating looking but still have the edgy gaming look. Perhaps Dell are trying to make it more appealing to more people other than gamers.

The laptop tested in question had a Intel Core i7 processor 6th generation with a gtx 980 Nvidida card. It was able to run the Windows 10 operating system flawlessly, the display, a full HD 17 inch screen with a resolution of 1920 X 1080. The keyboard still keeps true to its Alienware style, with a bold appearance, backlit, with buttons big and robust enough to handle the frustration thrown at them by a displeased gamer.

Perhaps one of the most unique selling points for the Alienware line is their ease of customization. With the earlier Alienware 17 laptops, disassembly was trivial. This model with its sleek design makes this daunting. I was able to remove the back bezel which gave access to the motherboard. Things like the hard drive and RAM slots – just like every other laptop. I imagine Dell are gradually phasing out the big robust designs into a more sleek – ‘get what you buy’ type of look.

 

In conclusion, the new Alienware 17 is a wonderful device, runs and delivers processing and graphics power. It’s an excellent choice for the avid Alienware franchise fan looking to buy something ‘gamy’ with a modern look.

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