Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Gaming Netbook? The words GAMING and NETBOOK were never a good mix, even on the typical Atom-based netbooks could turn a Flash-based game to crawl. Ever tried playing Bejewelled 2 on an Atom-based system? (Yes, I do play them Popcap games!)

The Alienware M11x is a netbook but not with an Atom processor, and in fact it is really THE THING that brings GAMING and NETBOOK together.

The Specifications

Here’s the detail of the Alienware M11x for this article.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

And look, it even comes with a discreet graphic sytem! w00t for gaming!

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

From what gathered, the specs have changed and newer M11x comes with Intel Core i3 processors! Source I have no idea how I was given a spec that’s going to change in a few months but hey, don’t blame me for that! Refer to the site for latest specs.

What can be done on what I was using, I’m sure it can do better on the newer specs.

The Appearance

Here’s the notebook opened.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Here’s the top bezel, which you could actually customize it to your liking. Try customizing your own M11x and you’ll see what I mean, you get to choose your bezel color, Avatar and wallpaper.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

The view from the front is beautiful, kinda reminds me of some jet fighter. Say the F-117A?

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Input and output available.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

A closer view of the front styling.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Here’s where the speakers are.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Then there’s the lovely keyboard.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

The touch pad is textured while the buttons match the rest of the body.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

The keyboard is of a comfortable plastic (I think) and the best part is that……..

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

IT GLOWS!!!!!!!

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Oh and it’s not just in RED but you can choose practically any color that’s available to from the software.

Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

Here’s a video on the color changing.

Neat eh?

User Experience

The dimension of this device is pretty much between a Notebook and a Netbook, same goes to the weight.

Performance wise, it’s better than most notebooks out there.

CINEBENCH R10

Processor SU 7300 X2 250
Single CPU 1500 2311
Multiple CPU 2750 5193

Ok well yeah it’s looks pretty dismal but from what I gathered from users of the M11x is that people do appreciate the SU 7300 processor due to the low power consumption, allowing them to have 5 hours or more for those games that are less demanding.

Crysis

Rather than having a table, here’s a video of the Crysis demo done on the M11x. 1366×768 with 0xAA, details set to MEDIUM.

As for the Crysis demo ? It averages at about 22 fps with that setting and took up about 5% of the battery power after 4 run of Crysis demo.

The system remains cool, with processor going no more than 54°C. Battery life can go up to 8+/- hours for light usage but for gaming, it’s reduced to around 2+/- hours.

Conclusion

It’s a good choice ONLY if you wish to be gaming on the go, or if you’re looking for something portable yet supports gaming

I came to know some have played games like Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 and Battlefield : Bad Company 2 with no problems.

goldfries recommended

Needless to say, if you’re gaming, you’d better be having a power source nearby as well.

20 thoughts on “Alienware M11x Gaming Netbook Review

  1. since you have test trial it for gaming purposes.
    I was wondering will it be a good for renderings animation and for those sort of high-end works??

    gaming requires lots of power like animation works, correct.
    regards,
    JS

  2. I mentioned Crysis demo mah. 😀 Like what I mentioned in the article, my Internet Connection has been hampering my video upload. 🙁

  3. nice machine i can say , after seeing my friend own one , btw how about the weight ? : D

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