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Alienware Area-51 m5550 review

6.5

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Typical price:£ 1141

Verdict

The Core 2 Duo-based Alienware Area-51 m5550 can perform as well as larger and more expensive systems, but its moderate battery life means you won't be all that mobile... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Attractive design
  • Excellent application performance, thanks to a Core 2 Duo mobile processor and Nvidia graphics
  • Bright display
  • Touchpad on/off button

Cons

  • Moderate battery life
  • Somewhat compact keyboard
  • Reflective screen

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7200
Clock speed: 2.0 GHz
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce Go 7600
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 36.2x3.45x27.3 cm
Weight: 2.72 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional (SP2)

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