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The editors liked
The screen is about as good as they get
Good build quality
The keyboard is excellent
Solid performance
Runs quiet
Good sound quality and volume
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Trackpad is a little small and not that impressive
the screen is about as good as they get; good build quality; the keyboard is excellent; solid performance; runs quiet; good sound quality and volume
Expensive; Trackpad is a little small and not that impressive; Some may find it too heavy
If you're after a powerful gaming laptop with a 17-inch screen, the Alienware 17 R3 is one of the better picks out there. It's fast, runs quiet and not very hot, it bundles an amazing screen, a very good keyboard and even a large battery. It's not cheap t...
Published: 2016-01-22, Author: Andrew , review by: techadvisor.co.uk
The Alienware 17 is one of the best gaming laptops money can buy. At this stage we just need to check out the relevant competition, the Asus G752, the Acer G9-791 and so on, to find out which will become our go-to recommendation for 2016 gamers with big b...
Abstract: 2016 may not have been the best year when it comes to gaming, but still, plenty of resounding names saw their debut in that year. We can remember Mafia 3, Watch Dogs 2, Forza Horizon 3, Dark Souls III, Overwatch, and many more. Therefore, you need some po...
Abstract: 2016 may not have been the best year when it comes to gaming, but still, plenty of resounding names saw their debut in that year. We can remind of Mafia 3, Watch Dogs 2, Forza Horizon 3, Dark Souls III, Overwatch, and many more. Therefore, you need some p...
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Published: 2016-09-02, Author: Victoria , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful processing and graphics hardware, Attractive, efficient redesign compared with earlier Alienware laptops, Eye-tracking option allows for futuristic personalization
Top-end configurations will probably be expensive
Alienware's new high-end gaming laptop, the Alienware 17, packs powerful hardware and innovative features in a (relatively) slim, portable, and stylish package...
sturdy and high-quality chassis, external graphics card via Amplifier, excellent battery runtimes, many illumination elements, USB 3.1 with Thunderbolt 3, bright IPS display, excellent performance, good input devices, decent sound, handy tools, nice desi
some components are tricky to access, occasional CPU & GPU throttling in extreme scenarios, battery drains under maximum load (mains), only two memory slots, chassis slips easily, high weight
The Alienware 17 R3 is a step in the right direction from the outgoing generation.You will hardly find such a stylish and diversely illuminated chassis in the notebook segment. Thanks to USB 3.1, NVMe-SSD, Skylake processor, DDR4-RAM and GeForce GTX 980M...
Enormous CPU/GPU/Storage performance, Nice looking, aggressive design, Lighter body than its predecessors, Sturdy construction, Comfortable TactX keyboard with numerous backlight combinations, Alienware Graphics Amplifier, HDMI 2.0 and USB Type-C ports, 4
High price, Alienware Graphics Amplifier doesn't support “asymmetrical” SLI configurations
What a notebook! We'll start with its flaws because they're very simple to enumerate – Alienware 17 R3's price renders it day-dream territory for 99% of all users. And we're not even going to bother discussing the Alienware Graphics Amplifier bundle. Actu...
Rock solid performance of the CPU and the GPU as well, Futuristic design with robust materials used in its build, Decent display with a high color contrast ratio, Stays cool under pressure with the minimum amount of noise,
There are gaming laptops that offer better specs at a lower price, Only available through Dell's Aussie website
When you select an Alienware laptop, the premium price can always deter you from buying them. However, Alienware has survived (and flourished) among dirt cheap laptops and risen to the top with its more than just premium style, out of this world design an...
