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Alienware Area-51 m5550 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7200
Clock speed: 2.0 GHz
Processor features: Enhanced SpeedStep, Intel EM64T, SSE3, XD bit
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945PM
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR SRAM
Interfaces & networking
DVI (digital): 1
Video out: S-Video
Bluetooth: optional
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Mbps
Modem: 56Kbps V.92
Expansion slots
ExpressCard: ExpressCard/54
Flash card: 4-in-1 Memory Card Reader (SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Storage controller: Intel ICH-7
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce Go 7600
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Display
Display technology: TFT LCD (ClearView)
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Maximum resolution: 1920x1200 pixels
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 36.2x3.45x27.3 cm
Weight: 2.72 kg
Colour: silver with black accents
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional (SP2)
Software included: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal Professional
Audio
Audio processor: Intel High Definition Audio with surround sound
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone (with S/PDIF)
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Number of batteries supplied: 1
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Overview

Alienware Area-51 m5550

Editors rating
Rating: 6.5
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.

Typical price

£ 1141

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