Test: Alienware Aurora m9700 UK

Alienware Aurora m9700

Introduction

Enter the Alienware m9700! The Alienware laptop features dual 7900gs NVIDIA graphic cards in SLI-operation. This is most definitely a powerful desktop replacement.

Hardware-TEST has got a hold of an Aurora m9700 from American Alienware. Most hardware enthusiasts salivate at the thought of owning one, but the greater majority has never had actual physical contact with an Alienware. Said pleasure has been granted upon Hardware-TEST, and we're looking forward to reviewing the unit and ascertaining the true nature of the rig.

Alienware

Alienware has always been one to boast of offering the latest in hardware-technology and cutting edge performance configurations. As a result, they were among the first to produce SLI-based laptops.

In the spring of 2006, the PC-giant Dell bought Alienware. Shortly thereafter Dell made an entry on the scene, with a portable gaming series, namely the XPS high-end laptop.

The pricing begins at £1879 for an Alienware default configuration, which seems like a fair offer. However, to build a high-end system the price quickly skyrockets to multiple times the price of the default configuration. The reviewed Aurora m9700 has a price of roughly 30,000 DKK, which is definitely an expensive laptop purchase. Shipping adds a few hundred DKK, but at this price who's counting? A one year around the clock telephone support ticket is enclosed with the purchase.

What exactly 30,000 DKK worth of Alienware gets you; we're dying to find out.