Testseek.co.uk have collected 78 expert reviews of the Alienware Alpha and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Alienware Alpha.
February 2015
(71%)
78 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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124 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
It's powerful for the price. Small
Too! Easy to drop it in a bag and carry to a friend's house. Fantastic for LAN parties. The customisable lighting is kind of cool. Five USB 3.0 ports (one for USB dongles
Hidden under a panel) gives me plenty of connec
The compact Alienware Alpha plays a huge library of PC games in a living-room-friendly format
And it works with a standard Xbox 360 controller
Stylish
Compact design
HDMI in support
Decent performance
Windows
Free experience
Upgradeable
Smaller
Lighter and as smart as the consoles
Matches the consoles for gaming power
Xbox 360 controller included
Dedicated Alienware UI
The editors didn't like
That blasted 5400rpm hard drive. Not a single one of Alienware's pricier configs has a faster storage option. I asked
No recovery partition means you can't easily swap out that drive unless you plan to clone it yourself. If you ask
Alienware will send y
It's built around the Steam gaming platform
So it's harder to use for PC games purchased elsewhere. The custom UI is slow and clunky
And the base configuration is underpowered for long-term use
Published: 2014-11-27, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Powerful for the price, Lots of ports, Easily upgradeable
Slow hard drive, Frustrating controls, Bad sound options
Alienware AlphaLikePowerful for the price.Lots of ports.Easily upgradeable.Don't LikeSlow hard drive.Frustrating controls.Bad sound options.Do you want a game console? Then buy a game console instead. The Alpha proves there are way too many things that ne...
Published: 2014-11-24, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.in
It's powerful for the price. Small, too! Easy to drop it in a bag and carry to a friend's house. Fantastic for LAN parties. The customizable lighting is kind of cool. Five USB 3.0 ports (one for USB dongles, hidden under a panel) gives me plenty of connec
That blasted 5400rpm hard drive. Not a single one of Alienware's pricier configs has a faster storage option. I asked, No recovery partition means you can't easily swap out that drive unless you plan to clone it yourself. If you ask, Alienware will send y
Do you want a game console? Then buy a game console instead. The Alpha proves there are way too many things that need to be fixed-not just by Alienware, but game developers and Valve and Microsoft too-before a Windows box will be anywhere near as easy as...
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Published: 2014-11-24, Author: Gordon , review by: pcworld.in
Abstract: Hardware has a shelf life like a gallon of milk. If it sits on the store shelf too long, it ends up getting poured down the drain.That's ultimately the ugly story behind Alienware's Alpha game console. The Alpha was always intended to run Valve's much hyp...
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Published: 2015-05-17, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalone.com.sg
Abstract: Alienware built the Alpha as a Steam Machine - a PC game console running Valve's Steam OS. This Linux-based operating system is an alternative to Windows 8, with a console-like interface optimised for TV. Unfortunately, its release was delayed. So, Alien...
Published: 2015-05-15, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com
Abstract: Alienware built the Alpha as a Steam Machine - a PC game console running Valve's Steam OS.This Linux-based operating system is an alternative to Windows 8, with a console-like interface optimised for TV. Unfortunately, its release was delayed. So, Alienwa...
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Published: 2016-08-11, Author: Daniel , review by: parentesis.com
Lo bueno, Pequeña y ligera, Alcanza el poder de consolas de actual generación
Es más cara que una consola
Ideal para el uso de toda la familia, esta computadora All in One tiene una pantalla con el tamaño adecuado para entretenerte, trabajar o realizar labores escolares...
Published: 2015-06-18, Author: Alan , review by: wallofgaming.com
Cliquer pour agrandirPour les joueurs consoles qui ne souhaitent pas faire l'acquisition d'un pc de jeux à des prix très élevés ou plus volumineux, la Alienware Alpha est une bonne alternative avec de meilleures performances que toutes les autres consol...
Abstract: C'était à l'origine une Steam Machine, mais quand Valve a retardé ce projet, Alienware a décidé que le monde ne devrait pas avoir à attendre cet ordinateur classieux, qui surpasse apparemment les consoles. En attendant sa sortie, voici notre test. On nou...
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Published: 2015-03-27, Author: Bruno , review by: 01net.com
La Steam Machine Alienware Alpha nous avait pourtant bien enthousiasmés lors de sa présentation. Mais elle tombe dans le travers classique du mini PC pour joueur : trop de bruit et pas assez d'équipement pour l'utiliser comme un PC lorsque c'est nécessair...
