Dell Alienware 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 2:Best performer is.....................

Dell Alienware 14                                                                                                                                     Dell's Alienware brand is one of the dominant names in gaming laptops.Dell's new Alienware 14 offers great performance, competitive prices, and quirky features such as a backlit touch pad. Sporting a 14-inch, 1920 x 1080, anti-glare LED display, the Alienware 14 produced clear, crisp visuals. Colors were vibrant, and blacks were endlessly deep. A 1080p trailer for "Man of Steel" looked gorgeous, with Superman's trademark crimson cape standing in stark contrast to the austere walls of the Fortress of Solitude. Accessibility and ease-of-use is no concern with the Alienware 14 coming equipped with two USB 2.0 ports, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port, 7-in-1 card reader, mini-DisplayPort, an Ethernet jack, one microphone input, one headphone input and even a separate port designed for gaming headsets. Although disc-based games are rare these days, there’s also a slot loading DVD drive (which can be upgraded to Blu-ray). The quad-core i7-4700MQ runs at 2.4GHz and is bolstered by a 3.4GHz Turbo pace.
THE BAD There is one crucial thing you need to know about this laptop: at 2.77kg, it's surprisingly heavy.  The chassis gets warm when the machine is working hard, but not hot, and it has a smooth matte finish that'll easily resist sweat. The new design still feels dated, and it's as thick as a few slim laptops stacked together. The fan is insanely loud.
THE BOTTOM LINE It's a machine designed for gamers but is also great for those who need a high end laptop for applications such as video editing, but who want the look and feel of a consumer laptop rather than a business-oriented workstation. Dell has revamped its gaming line, including the new Alienware 14. The design changes don't go nearly far enough, but no complaints about the performance.                             Specs:                                                                                                                                                          14in 1920x1080 IPS display, Intel quad-core 2.4GHz Core i7-4700MQ processor, Nvidia Geforce GT765M GPU 2GB GDDR5 VRAM, 8GB DDR3L RAM, 256GB SSD, 750GB hard disk, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, 3 x USB 3.0 ports, mini-Displayport, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, microphone, headset, headphone jacks, 69Wh Li-ion battery, 335x261x42mm, 2.8kg
Price:$1799
VS                                                                                                                                                               Apple MacBook Pro                                                                                                                                 The screen is very good, with rich, vibrant colours and great viewing angles, and although not as light and thin as a MacBook Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is very portable. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro has a faster third-gen Intel Core i5 processor, and USB 3.0 ports.
But, There's no opportunity to pick a faster processor, for example. It's a pity the entry-level model only uses a Core i5 too, instead of the more powerful Core i7 processors used in the rest of the MacBook Pro range. Not much else has changed: the price, battery life, and older, thicker appearance, however well designed, remain the same.
The bottom line :The 13-inch MacBook Pro is ideal for those who need a little more configurability and storage than the MacBook Air can offer, but also need a very portable machine. While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a well-built laptop, it's fallen behind the MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro in design, lacks higher-end upgrades, and feels too expensive compared with the competition.                Specifications
Release date06/11/12
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )( 3.1 GHz )
Memory4 GB/ 8 GB (max)
Hard Drive500 GB - 5400 rpm- Serial ATA-300
Operating SystemApple Mac OS X Mountain Lion
Display Type13.3 in
Max Resolution1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Optical DriveDVD±RW (±R DL)                                                                                                                 Price;$1,199                                                                                                                                               VS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Microsoft Surface Pro 2                                                                                                                           The Surface Pro 2's display may not have received an upgrade, but then it didn't need one. It's still a fine IPS panel that helps bring Windows 8.1's colorful and vibrant nature to life. The tablet itself is easier to use thanks to improved keyboard covers - even the Touch Cover 2 will prove more than adequate for most this time around.The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a faster, longer-battery-life version of the original model, upgraded with a current-gen Haswell processor. The keyboard cover is also improved with backlit keys, and is among the best tablet accessories ever devised.The Surface Pro 2 is a very tough product to judge, which is what makes it interesting. The good news is Microsoft has sorted out the most serious issue with the first version: the battery life. At around eight hours, the Surface Pro 2 mixes it with the Ultrabooks like the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus and Sony VAIO Pro 13, even if it still falls a little short of 'tablet class' battery life.
But, The Surface Pro 2 remains stubbornly thick and heavy compared with some sleeker competitors. The base 64GB version may leave you starved for storage, and the keyboard cover, practically required, should be included instead of sold separately.
The bottom line: Microsoft's subtly updated Windows 8.1 tablet feels more like Surface Pro 1.5 -- improved battery life and better accessories make it a worthwhile (albeit pricey) laptop replacement, but it's still not an iPad-level category killer.                                                                                                                             Specifications
Display type10.6 nm
RAM4 GB
ProcessorIntel 4th Gen Core i5
Dimensions (WxDxH)10.8 in x 0.53 in x 6.8 in
Weight2 lbs                                                                                                                                               Price $899

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