New 17" Area-51 m5700 and 15.4" Area-51 m5500 Notebooks Deliver
Impressive Balance of Power and Portability
MIAMI - October 31, 2005 - Alienware(r) -- the leading manufacturer of
high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server and
professional systems -- has expanded its award-winning notebook line by
introducing two new mobile systems featuring Intel(r) Centrino(r) mobile
technology: the Area-51(r) m5700 and the Area-51(r) m5500. Whether
looking for cutting-edge performance for demanding activities like
gaming and digital media, or a versatile balance of performance and
portability, customers will find the ideal solution for their specific
needs with Alienware's newest notebooks.
In addition to delivering next-generation mobile advancements,
Alienware's new Intel Centrino mobile technology-based notebooks are
available at very appealing price points for the budget-conscious
customer. The new notebooks include:
* Area-51 m5700
Offering NVIDIA(r) GeForce(tm) Go 6800 graphics, dual SATA hard drives
in RAID configurations, and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition,
the Area-51 m5700 represents a terrific platform for running demanding
games and multimedia applications on the go. The Area-51 m5700 also
showcases a 17" wide-screen LCD with ClearView technology that provides
users with ample workspace and a crystal-clear display.
* Area-51 m5500
The Area-51 m5500 balances the capabilities of high-performance mobile
graphics, Intel Centrino mobile technology, and DDR2 Alienware-qualified
memory with a highly mobile design that weighs 6 lbs and features a
15.4" wide-screen LCD. In addition, the Area-51 m5500 features a new
Alienware innovation, Graphics Control Technology, giving customers the
flexibility of switching between the advanced capabilities of graphic
solutions like the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 and Intel Media Graphics
Accelerator depending on performance and battery needs.
"As the popularity of notebooks continues to increase, the needs of
mobile customers have diversified. Alienware's new notebooks address
these varying demands directly," said Frank Azor, Senior Vice President
and General Manager of Alienware's Worldwide Product Group. "Building
upon the success of the award-winning Area-51 brand for mobile products,
our latest notebooks give customers the kind of versatility and
performance that could only come from Alienware."
"Intel Centrino mobile technology enhances the on-the-go lifestyles of
every type of mobile user," said Karen Regis, marketing director, Mobile
Platforms Group, Intel Corporation. "With fully integrated wireless LAN
capability and optimized mobile performance that enables great extended
battery life, Intel Centrino mobile technology makes it easy for
Alienware customers to play, work, and stay connected on the go."
About Alienware
Alienware manufactures high-performance desktop, notebook, media center,
server, and professional systems. Alienware offers unique and
award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components,
innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service.
Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Europe,
Australia, and New Zealand, and will soon be offered in other locations
around the Pacific Rim. For more information, please visit
http://www.alienware.com/notebooks or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).