Alienware M11xr3

Alienware M11xr3 can be considered as best portable gaming laptop. Alienware M11xr3 specs consist of high performance processor, great graphic card and long life batterey. Those are the reason why this laptop can be claimed as best portable gaming laptop. Alienware M11xr3 equipped with 1.4GHz Intel Core i5-2537M, Nvidia GeForce GT 540M graphics chip, pired with 4GB memory DDR3 and a 63Wh battery. With its performance, Alienware M11xr3 price is inexpensive. On the market is offered from $1,099. More features offered are backlighting, USB 3.0 port, and hi-tech wireless connection like WiMax and WiDi.

Alienware M11xr3 Review: Performance, Design, and Features
Alienware M11xr3 processor chip relies on 1.4GHz Intel Core i5-2537M second-generation dual-core CPU (low voltage version). Its performace surely bellow laptop which use Core i7 processor, but its still fast and powerfull. On PCMark Vantage test, it scores at 6,183. While Nvidia GeForce GT 540M graphics chipset used is a legitimate graphics chip. On graphic test, Alienware M11xr3 can handle Crysis at 55.6 fps and Lost Planet 2 at 39.9fps (on 1,024 by 768 resolution). Its 3DMark 06 score reach 8,652 (Medium Quality) and 6,500 (Hight Quality). Alienware M11xr3 can revert from GeForce GT 540M into Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics chip when is not being used with its Nvidia Optimus graphics switching mechanism. Alienware M11xr3 using 63WH battery. Combination of low voltage processor, Nvidia Optimus technology support those battery life up to 8 hours 3 minutes (based on MobileMark 2007 test).

Alienware M11xr3 has 11-inch widescreen displays with 1,366 by 768 maximum resolution. This size maybe not satisfy gamers which love large screen. And need to be noted, Alienware M11xr3 screen has glare problem like its predecessor, Alienware M11x. Those glare can be noticeable when playing game under bright fluorescents. Alienware M11xr3 is weighted at 4.47 pounds. Those size may be heavier in 11 inch class laptop. Its happened because Alienware M11xr3 is packed with many internal hardware. Alienware M11xr3 comes with unique Alienware design. It has sports glowing blue LEDs, backlit keyboard, and glowing Alienware logo and grills.

For the storage media, Alienware M11xr3 relies on 500GB 7,200rpm hard drive. But it comes with no optical drive. Ports and features given are: two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, DisplayPort, HDMI, 3-in-1 card reader (MMC, SD, MS/Pro). Alienware M11xr3 connection features are: Ethernet port, Wi-Fi, WiMax , WiDi 2.0 (a wireless display technology that allows you to connect to an HDTV), and FireWire
Alienware M11xr3 Review: Full Specs

Processor	1.4GHz Intel Core i5-2537M
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Video Graphics	nVidia GeForce GT 540M (primary) Intel HD Graphics 3000 (secondary)
Memory	4 GB DDR3
Display	11-inch widescreen displays 1,366 by 768 maximum resolution
Hard Drive	HDD 500GB 7200 rpm
Optical Drive	none
Network	802.11n Wi-Fi, WiMax , WiDi 2.0, and FireWire
Ports	two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, DisplayPort, HDMI, 3-in-1 card reader (MMC, SD, MS/Pro)
Weight	4.47 pounds
Battery	63WH battery up to 8 hours 3 minutes
Audio	stereo speakers