E3 2006: Two killer Alienware gaming laptops

The Alienware Aurora m9700 is the industry’s first and only 17″ mobile system to offer the powerful dual-graphics capabilities of NVIDIA SLI technology. The cutting-edge mobile desktop also provides up to 240GB, AMD Turion 64 processors, two 256MB 7900 GS GPUs, either a 1,920 x 1,200 or a 1,440 x 900 display resolution, 5,400rpm or 7,200rpm SATA hard drive in capacities of 100GB or 200GB, either a CD-RW/DVD-ROM driver or a multi-format DVD writer, at least 512MB of dual-channel 400MHz DDR memory, Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi is optional. The notebook has one Firewire and four USB ports, an ExpressCard 34 slot and a four-in-one memory card reader.

With blazing dual GeForce Go 7900 GTX GPUs, the Alienware Aurora mALX delivers the ultimate mobile solution for playing games in immersive, cinematic detail on an expansive 19″ 1,680 x 1,050 wide-screen LCD. Owners of the Aurora mALX are treated to a truly first-class experience that includes receiving ALX extras such as an Alienware backpack, Alienware Ozma 7 headphones, a personalized nameplate and more. Adding a product touch that will undoubtedly make it stand out in a crowd, the Aurora mALX also features exotically stylish, airbrushed custom paint artwork that boldly implies power and strength.

The mALX’s price is even more hard core starting at $4,449. I was able to built it to $5,764. Alienware expects the machine to ship on 24 June. The m9700 is cheaper at $1,999, and is set to ship on 19 June. The manufacturer has started taking orders for both products.

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