Alienware M11x R2 - My New Toy (unboxing pics)

[kent1146]

I got a new toy in the mail today: an Alienware M11x R2 laptop. I have been travelling more and more for work lately, and spending more time away from home. I wanted something that was capable of putting out some serious gaming power, and it was time to retire my Dell XPS M1330. Order placed on Monday night, got here Wednesday afternoon.

Alienware M11x

• Intel Core i5 520UM 1.066Ghz / 1.866Ghz CPU
• 4GB DDR3 RAM @ 800Mhz
• nVidia GeForce GT 335M 1GB RAM GPU & Intel GMA GPU - uses Intel GPU for 2D tasks for battery life, and automatically switches to the GT335M GPU during 3D usage through nVidia Optimus technology)
• OCZ Agility 120GB SSD (aftermarket)
• 11.6" WLED display (1366x768 native res)
• Battery Life: 5.0 - 5.5 hours productivity use, 2.0-2.5 hours on battery-based gaming
• Windows 7 Home Premium w/Alienware Goodies (customized lighting, facial recognition software, etc)
• 4.5lbs weight

I cleaned up the pre-installed hardware to get RAM usage down to 800MB at boot. Initial gaming tests in Left 4 Dead 2 gets me 45-50fps (1366x768, 4xAA, 16xAF, Vsync w/Tripple buffer, all details maxed). DAMN, SON! This laptop's got some kick to it!


So without further delay, here are the unboxing pics:

Box Arrives From FedEx Delivery:



Shipping Container On Its Side:



Opening the Shipping Container - Inner Laptop Box:



Inner Laptop Box w/Alienware Head:



Inner Laptop Box w/Alienware Head:



Opening Laptop Box:

Alien font says "ALIENWARE"

Accessories - Power Adapter, Manual, Recovery CD:

A RECOVERY CD? Come On, Dell! You can do better than that!

Laptop Safely Encased In Foam:



Laptop in Felt / Microfiber Sleeve:



Alienware M11x R2 - Top View: