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The 2015 Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Launch Event
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Dell Unveils The New Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Gaming Laptops

On the 6th of February, 2015, Dell Malaysia invited us to the launch of the newly-enhanced Alienware 15 and Alienware 17 gaming laptops. Held at KL Live @ Life Center, the event also showcased the refreshed Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook and Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop. Let's take a look!

 

The Future Starts Now!

We arrived early for the event, so we took some photos with the Alienware beauties outside...

Dell Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Launch Event

Dell Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Launch Event

Dell Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Launch Event

Dell Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Launch Event

 

The Stars Of The Event!

When we were allowed in, we had time to catch some shots of the stars of the event - the new Alienware 15 and Alienware 17 gaming laptops. Here is the Alienware 15 gaming laptop.

Dell Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Launch Event

Dell currently offers four different configurations, with prices ranging from RM 4,999 (~US$ 1429) to RM 7,499 (~US$ 2199). Here's a quick comparison of the four configurations :

 

Alienware 15

Alienware 15

Alienware 15

Alienware 15 Touch

Processor

Intel Core i5-4210H

Intel Core i7-4710HQ

Intel Core i7-4710HQ

Intel Core i5-4210H

Memory

8 GB DDR3L-1600 memory (4 GB x 2)

Storage

1 TB 2.5" SATA hard disk drive (5400 RPM)

256 GB m2.80 NGF TLC SSD
+ 1 TB 2.5" SATA HDD (5400 RPM)

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3 GB GDDR5

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3 GB GDDR5

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 4 GB GDDR5

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3 GB GDDR5

Display

15.6" FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare 300-nits IPS display

15.6" UHD (3840x2160) TrueLife 350-nits IPS display with Touch Technology

Wireless

Killer Wireless Card 1525

Battery

8-Cell 92Whr Lithium Ion Battery

Camera

Full HD 2 MP camera with dual digital microphones

Audio

Creative Soundblaster X-Fi MB3 software

Speakers

Klipsch stereo speakers

Price

RM 4,999

RM 5,999

RM 6,999

RM 7,499

And here is the Alienware 17, with prices ranging from RM 6,299 (~US$ 1799) to RM 8,999 (~US$ 2569), with a quick comparison of the four available configurations.

Dell Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Launch Event

 

Alienware 17

Alienware 17

Alienware 17 Touch

Alienware 17

Processor

Intel Core i7-4710HQ

Intel Core i7-4980HQ

Memory

8 GB DDR3L-1600 memory (4 GB x 2)

Storage

1 TB 2.5" SATA hard disk drive (5400 RPM)

256 GB m2.80 NGF TLC SSD
+ 1 TB 2.5" SATA HDD (5400 RPM)

1 TB 2.5" SATA hard disk drive (5400 RPM)

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3 GB GDDR5

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 4 GB GDDR5

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3 GB GDDR5

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 4 GB GDDR5

Display

17.3" FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare 300-nits IPS display

17.3" FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare 300-nits IPS display

17.3" FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare 300-nits IPS display with Touch Technology

17.3" FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare 300-nits IPS display

Wireless

Killer Wireless Card 1525

Battery

8-Cell 92Whr Lithium Ion Battery

Camera

Full HD 2 MP camera with dual digital microphones

Audio

Creative Soundblaster X-Fi MB3 software

Speakers

Klipsch stereo speakers with subwoofer

Price

RM 6,299

RM 7,999

RM 8,499

RM 8,999

There was also another star at the event - Ramona 'gfi' Azween, singer and pro-gamer who focuses on Counter-Strike : Global Offensive, Counter-Strike CrossFire and Dota 2. Here she is trying out the Alienware 15 for herself, because...

Dell Alienware 15 & Alienware 17 Launch Event

After the launch gambit, she will take on 3 "unlucky" members of the media in a Counter-Strike : Global Offensive tournament! But first, let's take a look at the launch event itself...

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The Alienware 15 & 17 Launch
The Stars Of The Event

2

Launch Photos & Videos
The Alienware Area-51 R2
The Refreshed Dell XPS 13

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Ramona Azween Takes 'Em On!



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