The year is just starting and Alienware is already out for conquest. Its latest weapon is the new Alienware X51 ITX gaming desktop that’s aimed to the more space conscious yet hardcore gamers. Don’t let the small size fool you though, true to its Alienware ancestry, underneath miniature form factor lies blood curling hardware that would put any ITX systems or even full desktop systems to shame. This small gaming desktop is powered by none other than latest Intel’s Core series processors with the Core i3 outfitted for base configuration. The new X51 also comes standard with 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 graphics card and 4GB of DDR3 memory. Optional upgrade to the more powerful GTX 555 and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory is also available. For storage, this small profile gaming desktop uses a 1TB 7,200 RPM hard drive. Looking at the specs, the Alienware X51 might be the world’s smallest gaming desktop but, with the right configuration, it can take on even the most resource intensive games to date without so much as a hiccup.
With its small footprint and high-end specs, the Alienware X51 would also make a great entertainment hub. It features a slot loaded DVD drive that can be upgraded to a Blu-ray Disc Reader for High Definition entertainment. An internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MAXX Audio Software is also provided to guarantee exceptional surround sound performance. There’s also the plethora of ports including HDMI 1.4, USB 2.0 and 3.0, and SPDIF audio.
Like all Alienware desktop, the X51’s functional and detailed chassis is both made to intimidate and to impress. The chassis comes in dual orientation, is coated in a matte black finish with dark chromes, and comes with three customizable illumination zones. The best part is, even with the small form factor Alienware designed the sleek chassis of the X51 to accommodate future upgrades.
You’ve got to hand it down to Dell, when the tablet war seems to be on a standstill they launched a new product that had everybody running for cover – the new Dell Latitude ST tablet. This new tablet is specially made for the business and professional environment and runs on no other than the latest Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System. That means the Latitude ST will integrate seamlessly with your current Microsoft environment, in other words it is a powerful extension of your desktop. Its lightweight design makes it an ideal travel companion and its desktop capabilities help you get things done even on the go. To help you protect your personal and corporate data at home, at work and in between, the tablet comes integrated with optional Trusted Platform Module, BitLocker encryption, and Kensington lock slot for additional anti-theft security. Aside from seamless integration to Windows environment, Latitude ST also easily connects to mouse, printers, monitors, and other peripheral via a wired separately sold docking station.
Keeping up with the unforgiving business market is hard, finding a reliable business partner is harder. Well not anymore with the new Dell Latitude XT3, an enterprise-grade laptop and tablet hybrid meant efficiently to handle even the most demanding and complicated business tasks. This latest gadget from Dell uses a bi-directional hinge to rotate the screen to shift between a flexible and convenient touch-screen tablet and powerful laptop. The Latitude XT3 business-class laptop is the perfect partner whether while working at home, in the office, or at the field. It features a large 13.3-inch auto-bright display HD screen and an optional illuminated keyboard so that productivity won’t be affected by high, low, and even zero light conditions. With Dell Latitude XT3’s array of input options, spacious multi-touch screen, and wide viewing angle, it’s no wonder that its display also doubles as a functional indoor or outdoor workspace. Navigating the XT3 is as simple as tapping or touching its four-finger touch screen, spill-resistant keyboard, touch pad, or track stick; for those who wants a more conventional method – attaching a mouse is no problemo.
If your present notebook or laptop can’t deliver the performance that you crave, it’s time to bring out the big gun – the new 17-inch Dell Precision M6600. This laptop is the howitzer of mobile computers, come to think of it; the new M6600 is closer to being a mobile workstation than a laptop. If you think that’s a pretty strong claim or an empty boast, then take a look at this beast’s specs. The Dell Precision M6600 has the heart of a second generation Intel Core processor; those with the bucks to spare can even plant in an Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition CPU. For an equally extreme graphics performance, the M6600 can run on either AMD or NVIDIA discrete CPU with up to 2GB of dedicated memory. A NVIDIA GPU gets the NVIDIA Optimus technology that adjusts the GPU performance according to the demand and helps extend battery life. AMD GPU gets the Eyefinity technology that can support three synchronized display at the same time when undocked and 5 when docked. The Precision M6600 also gets four DIMM slots that support up to 32GB DDR3 of 1333 MHz memory or 16GB of 1600 MHz memory, and a space for dual HDD configuration with a maximum capacity of 1.6TB. For wireless and on the go connectivity, this mobile workstation uses wireless LAN, mobile broadband, WiMax, and Bluetooth. The M6000 is also outfitted with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI, and eSATA ports to connect to almost any other PC accessories and peripheral devices.
