Alienware Area-51 m5790

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Reviews for the Alienware Area-51 m5790

Alienware Area-51 m5790 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
As with anything, there is always room for improvement, but the few problems are vastly outweighed by the positives and this machine rocks. I would recommend this computer to anyone that is considering going with a semi-portable machine, suitable for all purposes. If you require a machine that SCREAMS with power for games, this is probably not the one you want. Alienware has others that do that. If you want something that's ultra portable, this is not that. Alienware has a nifty little 15 incher for that. But if you want something that is great at home, giving the full power you need along with something to take on the road while not sacrificing in terms of power, then here it is.
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Leistung sehr gut, Verarbeitung sehr gut, Display gut, Mobilität mangelhaft, Emissionen mäßig
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/23/2007
Rating: performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% emissions: 60%

80% Alienware Area-51 m5790 Special Edition Review
Source: Hardware Central Archive.org version
We think the Area-51 m5790 fills a useful if sort of stealthy niche in the desktop-replacement segment. It may not be the fastest, most macho gaming notebook in the world, and the lack of features like a built-in TV tuner keep it from challenging the fanciest Media Center or home-entertainment portables such as HP's Pavilion dv9000 and Toshiba's Qosmio series. But it's one of the fastest notebooks with one of the nicest screens available, a powerful general-purpose portable that'll more than satisfy an avid gamer when the workday's done.
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12 von 15, Preis/Leistung 3, Leistung 5 von 5, Ausstattung 4 von 5
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 100% features: 80%

90% Low Ki's Area-51 m5790 Review
Source: notebookforums.com Archive.org version
I am absolutely thrilled with this system. I will say that Vista is causing some issues, however, I'm confident that these will be cleared up with patches/driver upgrades in the near future. Also, part of this is the learning curve of running a new OS. As I familiarize myself with Vista and learn to tweak it better I suspect performance can also be improved there. I will strongly recommend that you get 2GB of memory for Vista. I know I'll be ordering some next week to replace the stock 1GB. I'll also be getting a high speed read/write USB flash drive to experiment with Vista's ReadyBoost feature. I'm curious to see some benchmark comparisons between 1GB and 2GB of system memory and then 2GB w/ ReadyBoost enabled and the optimum amount of flash memory dedicated to Vista.
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(von 10) 9, Leistung 8, Display 10, Verarbeitung 9
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/04/2007
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 100% workmanship: 90%

Alienware Area-51 m5790 Special Edition
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The good: Optional Blu-ray drive; roomy keyboard; included separate number pad; DVI output; excellent screen. The bad: Expensive overclocking option not worth it; unimpressive scores on gaming tests. The bottom line: The Alienware Area-51 m5790 Special Edition is a big, expensive, powerful system, but its merely average performance falls a bit short of its "special" moniker.
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Preis/Leistung teuer, Leistung mäßig, Display exzellent
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2007
Rating: price: 40% performance: 60% display: 95%

100% Sub's Alienware M5790 REVIEW
Source: notebookforums.com Archive.org version
As a desktop replacement for those thinking of doing so, You can NOT go wrong here. This thing is built like a 1974 Cadillac, and has the speed, power, and looks of a BMW 850. My problems aside, there is nothing on this machine that I can find as an issue or a negative thus far. I do have these STERN recommendations tho.. If you are going to purchase, GO ALL THE WAY, and don’t skimp like I did…
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(von 5): 5, Display 5, Verarbeitung 5
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/09/2007
Rating: Total score: 100% display: 100% workmanship: 100%

82% Alienware Area-51m 5750
Source: PC World Archive.org version
Finally, the 5750 can't quite match the finer entertainment features of its competitors. The laptop offers no option for a TV tuner, so it can't double as a portable TV like the Qosmio and Pavilion notebooks. And oddly, its volume wheel doesn't work in quick-play mode. Small things for some people, perhaps, but for multimedia aficionados, these deficiencies might make the Area-51m 5750 a disappointment.
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82 von 100, Leistung gut, Display sehr gut, Mobilität mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2007
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 50%

Alienware Area-51 m5750 with Core 2 Duo Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
I would recommend this computer to anyone that is the above average serious computer enthusiast. It is not the top-shelf computer at Alienware; it is one of their mid-range laptop. It suits my needs very well. It doesn't come feature heavy like other laptops coming out today (there is no camera and no bluetooth for instance), but it does come complete with better basic materials: an above average screen resolution, great video card, great sound, and of course the best processor on the market today. I'm very happy with my purchase. I would say that it is a little more money than other machines, but I can't find a mainstream manufacturer with similar specs to really do a fair comparison. I'm confident that this machine will last. The case design and components are just what I was looking for and should keep me with a grin on my face for many years to come.
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Leistung gut, Display gut, Verarbeitung sehr gut, Ergonomie mangelhaft, Emissionen mäßig
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/28/2006
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50% emissions: 60%

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ATI Mobility Radeon X1800: The ATI Mobility Radeon X1800 is a reduced version of the X1800XT with still a high current consumption.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

T5500:

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

17.10": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

3.7 kg:

Only a few laptops are in this weight class because the mobility is rather limited due to the high weight. 

Alienware: Alienware was founded in the USA in 1996. The European headquarters is located in Ireland. Alienware has been part of the Dell Group since 2006. The product range mainly focuses on gaming laptops and desktops, which are developed and manufactured by Dell. The trademark is a slightly futuristic design with an Alien as the logo. Additionally, workstations for private and business customers are sold.

As with every brand, there are also some points of criticism with Alienware. Some customers have complained about the high prices of the products, while others have criticized the quality of customer services. There have also been some reports of problems with the reliability and durability of some Alienware products. However, many customers have also had positive experiences with the brand and appreciate the powerful gaming computers.

88%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

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