Dell Alienware M14x vs Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 vs Apple MacBook Pro:Best performer is.........................

Dell Alienware M14x                                                                                                                                 The M14x has the same retro-styling as other laptops in Dell's latest set of Alienware models, with a soft, rubbery black lid, a sturdy chassis, and a unique grille on the front of the machine. The laptop telegraphs its gaming orientation with tons of changeable lights on the keyboard, around the trackpad, through the grille, under the power button, and on the logo beneath the screen. The default lighting color is set to blue. The Alienware M14x, Dell's latest Alienware laptop, manages to pack amazing performance into a smaller-than-expected body with plenty of configuration options. The M14x packs a backlit, full-size keyboard with regular-style keys. The keys' beveled sides and slightly indented tops make typing on them easy and comfortable. The keyboard incorporates a couple of gamer-friendly features: the S key has four raised dots for quick tactile recognition, and the arrow keys are positioned slightly apart from the rest of the keyboard.
The Alienware M14x is indeed "the most powerful 14-inch laptop in the universe" but that doesn't mean much when you can get a much better 15-inch or 17-inch gaming laptop for the same price (and roughly the same weight). High-end configurations can be insanely expensive, and Alienware's laptop design is overdue for a refresh.
THE BOTTOM LINE Alienware's first 14-inch notebook, the M14x, provides a potent blend of power and portability in an eye-catching design. It's tough to find mobile PC gaming in a package that's neither too big nor too small. The Alienware M14x comes very close, with plenty of component options and a size that's hefty, but not backbreaking.                                                                                                                         Specs:                                                                                                                                              Processor: 2.3GHz Intel Core i7-2820QM                                                                                               Memory: 8GB, 1,600MHz DDR3   Hard drive: 750GB 7,200rpm    Chipset: Intel HM67                 Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 555M / Intel HD 3000                                                                           Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)     Dimensions (WD): 13.4x9.7 inches                                  Height: 1.2 inches   Screen size (diagonal): 14 inches                                                                            System weight / Weight with AC adapter: 6.5 pounds / 7.8 pounds   Category: Midsize                                Price:$2198
VS                                                                                                                                                         Lenovo IdeaPad Y500                                                                                                                               The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 offers high-end components, including gamer-level graphics, a swappable accessory bay, and the coolest-looking backlit keyboard I've seen in a long while.The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is a great choice as a gaming laptop that’s lighter and cheaper than your typical desktop-replacement monstrosity. It’s got a full HD resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, and high-motion content looks excellent in playback. Despite a few minor drawbacks, overall it’s a great machine that offers excellent performance and specs for the price.
But, The only other significant concern here is the size and bulk of this system. It may be hard to believe, but a six-pound laptop is fairly heavy these days.If only the Y500 had a touch screen, which is practically required for the Windows 8 UI, it might be one of my favorite laptops of the year.
The bottom line: The Y500's component selection reflects an intelligent, well thought-out design process.  For those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to brilliant, and several configurations are currently available at a deep discount -- but I can't believe it doesn't have a touch screen.                                                                                                         Specifications
ProcessorIntel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) ( Quad-Core )
Memory8 GB / 16 GB (max)
Hard Drive1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
Operating SystemWindows 8 64-bit Edition
Display Type15.6 in
Max Resolution1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
Graphics ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Optical DriveDVD-Writer                                                                                                                           Price;$999.99 to $1,099.99                                                                                                                         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