Alienware M11x to Get Optimus, New Intel CPUs

By Jane McEntegart
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It seemed like almost as soon as the M11x was announced, people were coming up with ways to make Alienware's almost-a-gaming-netbook better. Today rumors have emerged that say the notebook could get new Intel CPUs and Nvidia's Optimus technology.

Engadget points to a couple of postings on the Notebook Review forums by someone who appears to be connected to Alienware. When someone said they'd like to see the notebook get the Optimus treatment, along with the option for Intel's newest CPUs and a better screen resolution, a poster named Darkhan responded and said everything but the improved screen resolution was coming. When pressed for a release date, Darkhan gave an end of June to mid July estimate.

Currently the 11.6-inch M11x ships with Intel's Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.3GHz), Nvidia GT335M GPU, 4GB of DDR3 and a 160GB HDD. 

Jane McEntegart
23 Comments Comment from the forums
  • babybeluga
    Alienware hit upon an untapped market apparently: little people who play computer games.
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  • thepetey
    babybelugaAlienware hit upon an untapped market apparently: little people who play computer games.
    LOL. I think for the price they are charging it is a pretty solid deal though, a lot more value then the dell XPS I purchased 3 years ago for school/casual gaming.
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  • Is Darkhan an actual Dell/Alienware employee? Because I could say that I heard the M11x will also be getting a better screen as well.
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  • danielmastia
    I am definitely buying it next month, be it with a su2700 or an i3 an optimus. My friend has it and for the money, its absolutely awesome when it comes to gaming and portability
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  • biofrog
    Unfortunately, in AU it starts at $1299 with the SU7300/4GB/500GB coming in at $1700 (~1583 USD). At that price I'd be surprised if a single one sold over here..
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  • gazukull
    That is kinda a bummer. I just bought mine :D
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  • miloo
    biofrogUnfortunately, in AU it starts at $1299 with the SU7300/4GB/500GB coming in at $1700 (~1583 USD). At that price I'd be surprised if a single one sold over here..
    SU7300/4GB/500GB ~ around 1150 in states ~

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  • warezme
    "almost-a-gaming-netbook", is that like being almost pregnant?
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  • scook9
    Darkhan is in engineering at Alienware/Dell. He is trustable.

    This is awesome, glad I didnt get the first version now
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  • HKH
    Me like this, me want to get this
    Or should I just bump another 1k to my desktop rig......
    I hate decision making
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