All Alienware Notebooks and Desktops Now Offer Windows Vista That Heralds Numerous Customer Benefits Including DirectX 10 Gaming, Windows Aero, Increased Multitasking Capability and Dramatically Improved Ease-of-Use
MIAMI --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 30, 2007 Alienware(R) - the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook and professional systems - has unleashed the much-anticipated new Windows Vista operating system on Alienware's notebook and desktop lineup. Cutting-edge Windows Vista features such as the graphics architecture DirectX 10 and the visually-arresting Windows Aero interface combine with the next-generation graphics firepower and advanced memory of Alienware systems to provide a richer and more enriching Windows Vista experience than standard PCs in gaming, multimedia, digital content management and scores of other performance-intensive applications.
"The legendary performance attributes of the Alienware notebook and desktop portfolio are the perfect complement to the numerous features that Windows Vista offers," said Mark Vena, Vice President of Marketing for Alienware. "Because the new capabilities in Windows Vista are designed to grow with the technological capabilities of the PC, Alienware systems provide customers with an unparalleled opportunity to utilize all those new features and enrich the way they play, work and interact."
Windows Vista gives Alienware users the ability to enjoy exceptionally realistic lighting and shading effects on the upcoming wave of DirectX 10 games. Through Windows Aero, users can experience stunning visuals such as translucent windows, animations, a 3D perspective and more. In addition, Windows Vista makes it much easier to view, find and organize files, keep personal devices and information in sync and take full advantage of the incredible multitasking potential delivered by Alienware systems with multi-core processing power.
"Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system will create a platform for the next generation of user experiences. We are excited to see the industry come together like never before around these products," said Brad Goldberg, general manager for Windows. "By working closely with partners such as Alienware, we are able to provide consumers worldwide an experience that is easier, safer, more entertaining and better connected whether at home, at work, or on the go."
Alienware is giving customers the option of selecting between Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Windows Vista when customizing their new system. This way, each Alienware customer is ensured of receiving the operating system that best meets their specific preferences.
About Alienware
Alienware offers unique and award-winning technology products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware has been recognized by INC 500, won the Shoppers' Choice Award as the Best Performance Desktop by Computer Shopper's reader survey, had its Alienware Area-51 ranked among "The 25 Greatest PCs of All Time" by PC World and also received PC Magazine's Reader's Choice Award in its 18th Annual Reader Survey. Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information, please visit http://www.alienware.com/vistaPR or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).